1997 CR250

Hal you are right! I already have enough show bikes, therefore I have convinced myself that both the '97 and '00 250's will get ridden. I'm curious to see how good\bad the '97 is and it will be interesting to compare it to the '00!!

VT700Guy and Zer0signal, great looking bikes guys!

Few small updates!

Through this thread I got talking with Dogger and managed to buy a set of immaculate period correct Pro Circuit titanium footpegs from him. It was a real pleasure to deal with Don and I was really happy with every part of the deal.





I also acquired an Applied Racing top clamp from the States, which gives me the option of installing twinwalls in the future if I decide to ride this thing!



Luckily I had a NOS set of Tecnosel GP250 backgrounds in my stash. I wasn't too sure how these would look fitted but I took the chance and along with a set of N-Style SX numbers I think they turned out really well on the bike.



Next up was a set of NOS WC frame guards which I found on ebay in the States for an absolute steal. It had seemed a bit pointless fitting aluminium frame guards to an aluminium frame since there is no paint to protect, but I liked the idea of protecting the rear brake master cylinder. So I went ahead and fitted them up. I may remove the gear lever side guard at some point, we'll see!



I also fitted new OEM Carb vent hoses, a new twin air filter and some other bits and pieces; Works connection front brake master cylinder cover and enginer oil filler plug.

Here is how the bike stands now. I still plan on pulling it down to the frame at some point for a full resto when I get some of my other projects finished.







Apologies about the quality of some of the pics, these were taken on my phone. I'll get some better shots up when I get a chance.