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I ordered the graphics from their website and paid using paypal. Paypal has an option where you can add a note to the seller, so i just stated that I'd prefer the graphics without the EVO logo if possible as I was going for the stock look.
Much to my surprise that's just how they arrived! The sales invoice attached had a hand written note "No Evo"
Pretty cool of them!
It also has the PC pegs and mounts.
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Sorry not much in the way of updates. I'm currently on vacation in Hungary for 10 days, so the CR project is having to wait.
I did strip all the plastics off before I left and gave it a good wash before the teardown begins. I have a couple of pics on my phone that I will post up shortly. WiFi access permitting!!
Cheers
Not much in ways of updates on the CR Project lately...been on hols. Here's a few pics of the bike stripped down for a wash just to show how clean and unmolested this thing is!
I am still on the lookout for a few bits of bling, namely triple clamps and a pipe and silencer combo if anyone has anything out there? I will probably leave it at that as the bike is nice and original and I would like to keep it that way.
Small update. I managed to acquire a couple of exhausts for my current builds. The one in the rear of the pic is a NOS Doma GP pipe produced for Gordon Crockard's 2000 GP campaign. It's a non production item and was built to his requirements.
I plan to run this on my 2000 CR250. Hopefully I can pick up a silencer to match.
The exhaust at front was produced by Belgian tuning Wizard Johan Luyten as a test pipe for Gordon in 1998. It was only ever used once so I am assuming Gordon liked an alternative setup better.
I have emailed Johan about a tail pipe and he has replied saying that he can still supply.....cool!
I will post up some pictures soon of the 1997 the way it stands at the minute. I still plan on a full tear down and build over the winter, but for now other projects have priority.....according to her who must be obeyed!!!
junk in the garage". I know I already sold all the plastic and the seat, but I may still have a pair of Pro Circuit Ti
footpegs. I'll check and post if I do.
Here's a picture of my '97 from back in the day:
Here's one of my '98 or '99, can't remember which:
All I remember about those first generation Aluminums was everyone wanted one in '97 because they were new and trick. By
'98, most racers were looking for another brand to ride while some of us, who were overly loyal, stuck it out, dumping a ton of
money and time into a losing effort. Honda rewarded us in 2000 with a much better bike.
dogger
I am certainly interested in those Pro Circuit pegs if you can dig them out. Bear in mind I am all the way away in Northern Ireland, but I am more than happy to pay for shipping and whatever you need for them!
Thanks
Darren\ Eejit
How the '97 stands today. New plastics, graphics, bars and the Johan Luyten exhaust matched up to the standard tail pipe for now. Plan on tearing it down over the winter for a nut and bolt freshen up, add new tires and inspect and replace anything suspect.
I probably wont ride this bike (maybe one day), but the more I look at it the more I like it!! Probably wouldn't like it so much if I did ride it!!!
Might as well post up a pic of my 2000 CR250 as well. Please excuse the graphics and seat cover. They are what came on the bike will be coming off shortly. I did a frame up rebuild on this one and might do a build thread at some point.
How it sits now
I need a better camera
Pit Row
I used to stare at this poster everyday on my wall, in my highschool days...
I don't think you have too much work to do on this project, its just that clean! I noticed rear disc isn't oem, or maybe a later year model one?
Very jealous!!!!!
Do you know if Johan made these for VH?
BTW: Van Hasselt is still in business VH-pipes
I wondered what the VH badge stood for. I was told it was a Johan Luyten pipe by the person I got it from.
I think I will email Johan again and inform him the pipe has that stamp and see if he has any connection with VH.
Good to see they still make pipes. Hopefully i can get a silencer to match easy enough.
Must say that it's a very well made exhaust. Slipped on no issues at all.
The Doma on the 2000 bike has a couple of clearance issues, at the radiator and water hose that connects to the waterpump. Still, it's very well made too.
Thanks again
hole design probably for a 92-96 CR250. The other steel pair is the later Two hole design that looks like it will also fit steelie
frames with the welded on brackets. The Ti pair is also a two holer but has the later style mount that's compatible with the bolt
on mounts that showed up in '97. This is the pair I think fits the 97-99 CR250. They look brand new, so they must have been
spares.
Your '97's looking good with the new plastic and graphics and I think you have a good plan to make it a display piece. The gen 1s are a lot better to look at than ride. Nice 2000 also, my favorite Aluminum framed CR250 from Honda. Here's a picture of my 2000 taken right after I finished getting it set up to race. It sported a Tom Morgan engine, JD ignition with auto switching, Factory Connection suspension and a whole bunch more. It was the fastest CR250 I ever had. Sorry about the picture quality. It's a scan of an old school film picture:
Good looking '97, 2-Strokes Only. Those striped seat covers were a major PITB to install and get the stripes to line up with the
shroud graphics. I ended up selling a whole stash of that plastic and seats (unused spares), to a guy on EBay years ago.
All this is motivating me to get back to work on my 2009 CR250 project. I haven't had a chance to even start it yet, but I think
this new engine will be even better than my all time favorite 2000 TMR engine.
dogger
Your 2009 build is really interesting and I am always hoping to see updates, but these things take time!! You have been a great motivation to me over the years so I had a laugh when you said my thread is motivating you! Really looking foward to seeing both your 2009 and 1993 bikes finished up. You always do an amazing job.
Cheers
Do you ride it much and if so, do you like it??
I often thought the 1st Gens got a bad rep a bit unfairly. I remember riding a friends 97 and 98 back in the day and whilst I preferred my Yamaha, I didn't feel the Honda was terrible. I do remember the engines being arm wrenching rapid!!
Honda had everyone a little misty eyed with that Aluminium frame I think. It was like something from the future!!
Thanks for posting that up!
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