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3/22/2014 2:59pm
3/22/2014 2:59pm
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5/28/2014 3:37pm
Here is a quick shot of my Honda CR1251990 with 91 tank, subframe, plastics etc with a 1986 paint job. It's had a light restoration as It's only my play/practise bike. My Honda CR125 1986 in the foreground.
The Shop
Had considered the 80's colour scheme you've used too, but went for OE colours.
Wondering if I should've now, as your bike looks fantastic.
Run the nut at the valve up to the underside of the valve cap, so you'll notice the creep before it tears out the valve.
I started out with a 91 subframe and rear end like the Factory 125's had back then. Also someone on here a couple of years ago did the same and made a great job of it. I then thought about a 91 tank as I prefer the shape of the line where the radiator scoops meet. I got a NOS air box for a good price and also new UFO radiator scoops and side panels in red cheap. I had the shock re-oiled and gassed. I anodised the fork caps blue and when I removed them the sliders slipped out and 'peed' fork oil all over my garage floor. So I changed the fork seals at the same time and thoroughly cleaned everything inside. I don't think these forks are too bad though most other people slate them. I had the frame powder coated to match my 86's by my friend. Stripped the wheels and had the hubs powder coated , new wheel bearings and the spokes re-plated. I re-built the brake master cylinders and callipers and had them powder coated. New HONDA RACING clutch and ignition covers. Blue seat cover from a guy on ebay in Thailand. It was a bit tight to fit and had to leave it in the sun for a couple of hours to soften enough. Rear mudguard stickers from Frank at Evo-mx and radiator wing stickers from Paul at MX Legends both in the UK. New chain and sprockets. The bike was in very good condition when I got it and as it is my play/practise bike and I don't ride that much I didn't go too deep into it. I wanted the colour scheme to mimic my 86's but the other details, stickers etc to be like the 90/91 bike. I'm pleased with how it's turned out. It drew a lot of attention at the track at the weekend.
That colour scheme looks great on your 90/91 and there is something about the combination of the blue on red of the 86 model CR's that is timeless. I'm doing a 2000 CR250 at the minute and really want some blue in the graphics and will probably go an all blue seat cover.
Quick question for ya.....the rear sprockets you are running, are they Afam and do you have a readily available source for them?
Cheers and keep the pics coming
Thanks for the comments, I really like the 80's red and blue combination. The rear sprockets are actually Apico that I picked a few a couple of years back. I was chasing an AFAM sprocket a while back but they weren't this design. I had some Factory Honda AFAM rear sprockets but the centre hole is about 5mm bigger than the stock hub and doesn't sit on the hub snugly. If you are looking for the Factory Honda style, I recommend getting Sunstar Works Triple Star. They are available in a light gold/champagne colour and are now available in Europe through Braking (I was told this by them directly and they are made in Romania or Hungary anyway).
I will keep an eye out for both the Apico and SunStar. They are a nice touch and add a little hint of factory!
Pit Row
The numbers and backgrounds complete came from Frank at Evo-mx.com in England, he also made the read fender stickers on both bikes. He will make exactly what you want and if you can provide an image or photo it makes it much quicker (the stickers not the bike) He also communicates with you and sends examples by e-mail and can adjust them if not exactly what you want. Great people to work with.
http://www.evo-mx.com
And I'd be the guy who bought them from you--d'oh! So much for mounting them on my '89 and '87.
Thanks, show us your bike when you get it and your build.
Nice work, did you have any water pump issues? What did you do to your lower fork tubes?
Yes correct later rear disc set up on modified stock frame and swing arm. With 87/88 6 bolt hole hub.
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