Cr 250 1985 complete resto

I'd love one although at the moment funds are a little low as I've just ordered a shed load of parts so I can hopefully finish the 85. If you still have some in the near future then I may well have one off you thanks.

I've been putting off the engine as its not my area of expertise but my engine has case from an 89 and is in great shape apart from a hole to the underside which I shall be sending off for welding/repair. Radiators I was thinking of sending for some new replicas from china until I stumble across a nice NOS pair

Wow now you're talking!!! Are they for sale and if so what size and how much? ;-)

If I could squeeze into them if snap them up but sadly 34 inch wastes are a thing of the past :-( they are smart though I'm sure they'll soon go!!!!

I've been offered an almost perfect condition cdi off a 500 of the same year. Not being electrically minded does anyone know how inter changeable these units are. They look almost identical and as long as I get a spark and the engine running so that i know it will fire and sound right should i ever get the urge I'm not worried about performance characteristics and power curves as it'll never be ridden. Any help would be great!!!

Had my spring back from my good friend who blasted it for me. Looks quite smart in raw finish!!

Spring back from powder coasters today, RAL 5005. All ready for shock to be rebuilt finally.

Linkage bearing kit ready for fitting

Bearing went in with no problems, no presses or fancy equipment needed just good old socket and hammer and block of wood!!!!

I can't afford new tools Keith this hunt for NOS parts is crippling me lol. I got abit impatient and wanted some more progress but they went in perfect even if i was holding my breath slightly!!!!

Shock broken down tonight ready for oil and rebuild. New NOS bump stop and shock tank fitted.

Shock partially assembled including NOS bump stop and tank

Haha I was wondering who would be the first to mention it.

Swingarm bearings ready to go in

Not a problem, flew in

Also sourced a NOS swingarm bolt off a nice guy over on one of the uk forums along with a pair if NOS fork tubes too at a pretty reasonable price.

I took the plunge and ordered a set of the cheap radiators as seen in eBay. They arrived last week rattling around I. Their packaging and subsequently one of the pipes got damaged. They have agreed to send another set out leaving me with the existing set so I thought I'd try on the I damaged side to get a look at them. I have to say I don't like the look of the polished aluminium, when the new set come ill have to have them sprayed. Can anyone confirm that standard are satin black? Have to say they fit spot on so first impressions arnt too bad if you discount the messing about postage wise.