Honda CR250 1989 Peak Build

ThijsK wrote:

[b]DISCLAIMER: I know pro circuit/team peak/honda did not exist in 1989. I am NOT building a replica, just building a EVO wich could have been the...

DISCLAIMER: I know pro circuit/team peak/honda did not exist in 1989. I am NOT building a replica, just building a EVO wich could have been the 1989 peak bike (i hope )

About 3 years ago I started racing the Dutch EVO class on a honda CR250 1989.
This is how I bought the bike


After racing it for a few races (and buying lots of parts for it ) it looked like this:


I raced the bike like this for 2 seasons, and the bike was beginning to show it:





So I decided to give this bike a break from racing, and build a new race bike. I already collected lots of parts and 3 spare bikes, which were already partially teared down for keeping my main bike race ready. (welcome to EVO class racing :+ )
So I spent numerous evenings and weekend days in the shed building my new racebike leading to this result:




Raced this bike for 2014 season, but got injured (ACL) so with the spare time I got started tearing down the old race bike.
Thought a few days about what to do with it, did not want the usual 'red honda' as my other bike had that layout already.
Then came across this picture of a Peak CR500 built for Georges Jobe, and thought it would be cool te make a CR250 team peak bike.


The fun part, spending money getting parts and graphics :D
Got the plastics:

Got the graphics:

Accidentally found blue side panels, not sure if I will use them:


Result (will use a bit more decals to replicate the peak look later)


As you may know there is no white tank available for a '89 CR250. Using a cr500 tank was an option, but did not like it. So the solution was:




Get an allumium tank made by a friend of mine which also races Dutch EVO class.
Final Result:


Really pleased with the result:


So, on with the engine.
Got the broken head stud out, in the meantime a mate of me got the cracks in the frame welded


Got a few :+ bolts replated

Result:


Got allumium radiators and new hoses


And got the engine blasted:



And a set of clear honda racing covers to go with it


Replaced the engine bearings:




Including the waterpump seals/bearings:




Got a fresh Con-rod and smallend bearing


Assembling the engine:



Cases closed (gray sprocket cover instead of the default black)




Cylinder assembled



Waterpump cover, new ball bearings and a new governor bearing. And a few more OEM bits to finish the engine (new HPP activator included)






Assembling the clutch side, new bearing, new clutch plates.




Engine closed (without a piston, waiting for it to arrive). Carb is ultrasone cleaned, new bolts an hoses.



Well, thats it for now. Hope you enjoyed watching it.
Will post an update with more nice parts this afternoon.

xotom125 wrote:

Hi, I am in Belgium and would be interested in an alloy tank for 1989 cr125 im building, would your friend be interested in making any...

Hi, I am in Belgium and would be interested in an alloy
tank for 1989 cr125 im building, would your friend be
interested in making any more?
Thanks in advance

ThijsK wrote:

I will ask him.

Thanks everyone, will continue the project asap

mxBryan wrote:

Wow the linkage looks really awesome and solid, Good job whoever made these ! Can i ask where u plated your bolts and nuts and what...

Wow the linkage looks really awesome and solid, Good job whoever made these !
Can i ask where u plated your bolts and nuts and what you paid for it ?
I'm busy building a replica bike and need my bolts replated to ! I am located in Belgium.
One company around here asks 150euro for plating +-50 bolts and nuts, Sounds pricey ?!

Anyways nice project !

ThijsK wrote:

Yes really happy with the link! Replating the whole box was just €35 here in holland! I got it done by Galvin ( http://www.galvin.nl/ ) Really...

Yes really happy with the link!
Replating the whole box was just €35 here in holland! I got it done by Galvin ( http://www.galvin.nl/ )
Really nice people and top quality work.

Just make sure the bolts are free of any paint of tectyle. Rust/corrosion is no problem.

mxBryan wrote:

Wow the linkage looks really awesome and solid, Good job whoever made these ! Can i ask where u plated your bolts and nuts and what...

Wow the linkage looks really awesome and solid, Good job whoever made these !
Can i ask where u plated your bolts and nuts and what you paid for it ?
I'm busy building a replica bike and need my bolts replated to ! I am located in Belgium.
One company around here asks 150euro for plating +-50 bolts and nuts, Sounds pricey ?!

Anyways nice project !

ThijsK wrote:

Yes really happy with the link! Replating the whole box was just €35 here in holland! I got it done by Galvin ( http://www.galvin.nl/ ) Really...

Yes really happy with the link!
Replating the whole box was just €35 here in holland! I got it done by Galvin ( http://www.galvin.nl/ )
Really nice people and top quality work.

Just make sure the bolts are free of any paint of tectyle. Rust/corrosion is no problem.

chuckdavies wrote:

Rust/corrosion is a problem, any defects in the surface of the part will show straight through the plating and look shit! Maybe very light surface rust...

Rust/corrosion is a problem, any defects in the surface of the part will show straight through the plating and look shit! Maybe very light surface rust that would scuff off will come out ok, but rusted or corroded parts do not plate well

ThijsK wrote:

Some small work done again. Waiting for some wheel spacers now. Scored new (nissin) brake discs [URL=http://s166.photobucket.com/user/ElSnorro/media/IMG_20150312_122350_zpsr3hzb5fc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u82/ElSnorro/IMG_20150312_122350_zpsr3hzb5fc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And mounted the rear caliper and filled with brake...

Some small work done again.
Waiting for some wheel spacers now.

Scored new (nissin) brake discs



And mounted the rear caliper and filled with brake fluid (+new brake hose)