Honda CRE250 Enduro-Let's call it 97% Finished

mxracer618 11/5/2019 7:36am
11/5/2019 7:36am
Rickyisms wrote:
Any updates?


been slacking on this project lately, but getting moving again... the forks are done, and are being shipped from Hitchcock Industries in Denver. I brought the frame to work and had our welder add the tower for the steering stabilizer, then yesterday i took it to the powdercoater. i should get it back Monday and be able to start re-assembly! stay tuned for more pics!
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mxracer618 11/14/2019 6:51am
11/14/2019 6:51am




Picked up the Frame yesterday from Impact Coating & Blasting in Caldwell, Idaho, and i'm very impressed with how it turned out! they did a very good job, and were able to protect the VIN, and the Honda model sticker.
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OBD 11/14/2019 6:55am
11/14/2019 6:55am
I thought you were having a sub frame made up with the grab handles?
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mxracer618 11/14/2019 8:48am
11/14/2019 8:48am
OBD wrote:
I thought you were having a sub frame made up with the grab handles?
that's coming, it'll be a separate piece that mounts under the rear fender.
Rickyisms 11/15/2019 8:37am
11/15/2019 8:37am
Bad ass man. Loving the process of your build.
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mxracer618 11/18/2019 6:40am
11/18/2019 6:40am


Only had one day off this weekend so I didn't get as much done as I was hoping to. I got the garage all cleaned up and ready, and the old girl is now up on the operating table. still have a ton to do, but it's a start...
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mxracer618 11/20/2019 6:21am
11/20/2019 6:21am

started getting the forks figured out. The front axle, wheel spacers and caliper carrier is going to be an adventure. waiting for the Bolt hardware kit that I ordered to show up and I can start to put more of it together.
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Uncle Tony 11/20/2019 1:47pm
11/20/2019 1:47pm
Can’t wait to see the bike done!
mxracer618 11/24/2019 6:50pm
11/24/2019 6:50pm


made a bit more progress this weekend, linkage is all clean, greased and reassembled, suspension is on. Radiators are clean, and all the little fins have been straightened. next up is a deep clean on the motor, then that can go back in the frame.
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Rickyisms 11/29/2019 12:01pm
11/29/2019 12:01pm
Looks really good man.
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OBD 11/29/2019 12:16pm
11/29/2019 12:16pm
I call dibs on any leftover partsCool
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Lightning78 11/30/2019 10:33am
11/30/2019 10:33am
This bike is going to be badass when it's done I can't wait to see it as well someone should notify Kevin Hines of the project I'm sure he'd be stoked on this too!
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mxracer618 12/2/2019 8:40am
12/2/2019 8:40am
Lightning78 wrote:
This bike is going to be badass when it's done I can't wait to see it as well someone should notify Kevin Hines of the project...
This bike is going to be badass when it's done I can't wait to see it as well someone should notify Kevin Hines of the project I'm sure he'd be stoked on this too!
Thanks man! I've been in touch with Ron Ribolzi, who now owns E-line Carbon (Kevin's old company) those two have been of some help with a few things and I'm sure pics of the finished bike will find their way to Kevin at some point.
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mxracer618 12/16/2019 12:43pm
12/16/2019 12:43pm

little bit more progress from the weekend. Still a lot to do, but it's starting to look like something!
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mxracer618 4/21/2020 6:18am
4/21/2020 6:18am







I've still been working through this whole quarantine mess, so I haven't had as much time to work on this as I'd like, but I recently got motivated! I've ordered what I hope will be the last of the parts I need, and am ready to get this moving!
working now on getting the motor cleaned up and back together.
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mxracer618 4/21/2020 6:23am
4/21/2020 6:23am




Built a much brighter headlight at work. Sector Seven, the UTV brand in the Pro Moto Billet family, makes a set of UTV light mirrors, and I was able to re purpose some scrap pieces for my light. these two LED boards will put out a total of 4,000 lumens, with one spot and one flood reflector.
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fredward 4/21/2020 2:50pm
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mxracer618 wrote:
Hi All, i'm currently in parts hunting mode to gather the stuff for my next build, a HM Italy CRE250! i'm putting the word out to...
Hi All, i'm currently in parts hunting mode to gather the stuff for my next build, a HM Italy CRE250! i'm putting the word out to see if anyone has anything for a CRE. these things were rare when they were current, so parts are very tough to come by. I've found a few rare bits, but there are a few things i'm still looking for.... Below are a few examples of the bike



Amazing how the CRE250 is awesome woods racer. I have one imported and sold by Kevin Hines and another one Kevin kitted together from a stock CR250. I still ride mine
To this day.



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mxracer618 4/22/2020 6:21am
4/22/2020 6:21am
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Amazing how the CRE250 is awesome woods racer. I have one imported and sold by Kevin Hines and another one Kevin kitted together from a stock...
Amazing how the CRE250 is awesome woods racer. I have one imported and sold by Kevin Hines and another one Kevin kitted together from a stock CR250. I still ride mine
To this day.



Very cool! you don't see many of those around anymore. I know of maybe two or three other original Italian imports in the US and that's it.
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mxracer618 4/22/2020 6:32am
4/22/2020 6:32am
OBD wrote:
I thought you were having a sub frame made up with the grab handles?



Here's the subframe extension that was reproduced from an original one. the fab guy was a little too detailed and even put the tab on for the helmet holder, which i'll probably cut off. this thing is heavy, but will hopefully protect the super hard to find rear fender. (i am gonna ride this thing, but am a little worried about breaking stuff that i can't easily replace)
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OBD 4/22/2020 6:37am
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LOL. Your mummy hand suggests you’re not quite ready to ride yet anyway
mxracer618 4/22/2020 6:44am
4/22/2020 6:44am
OBD wrote:
LOL. Your mummy hand suggests you’re not quite ready to ride yet anyway





Actually it's closer than it looks. I had a stupid little getoff at King of the Motos (not racing) and broke my trapezium. three screws and a nasty pin later it's almost good to go. got the cast off on the 6th, and am working on getting mobility and strength back. should be ready to roost in early May maybe?
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mxracer618 4/25/2020 11:23am
4/25/2020 11:23am


Starting to get the engine buttoned up. installed the stator, lighting coil, and flywheel weight. thanks to Ron Ribolzi at E-line for taking the time to find me the gaskets for a product that's been discontinued for almost 20 years!
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The Moto Log 4/26/2020 7:51am
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Talk about a blast from the past lol. I totally forgot about these bikes. I remember seeing them in the magazines way back. Super cool build man!!!
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Rickyisms 5/19/2020 9:27pm
5/19/2020 9:27pm
How's the CRE coming? How's the hand doing?
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mxracer618 6/15/2020 6:22am
6/15/2020 6:22am










Got a lot done this weekend! the motor is assembled, cleaned up and back in the frame. I put the tank and seat on so I could sit on it and get the bars adjusted, tighten up the handguards, and sort out the mount for the TrailTech Voyager Pro. that part was tricky because I wanted it to tuck behind the headlight, not sit way up on top of the bars. it's a tight fit with the FasstCo bars and stabilizer but i made it work.

Pay no attention to the front brake line routing, I ordered up one from a CRF450X that is longer than the stock CR250 one, and will run up over the top of the VPro. still waiting for the chain & sprockets to show up, and have graphics in the works. next up i have to build the wiring harness for the lights and then she'll be about ready to go!
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YZed250 7/8/2020 1:52pm
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Nice radiator covers! I always knuckle the fins by accident, while working on the bike. The whole project is very cool!
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OBD 9/2/2020 4:12pm
9/2/2020 4:12pm Edited Date/Time 9/3/2020 10:58am
My 94 260 came out sweet. Those Paioli forks are from Mr Hines

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mxracer618 9/4/2020 6:41am
9/4/2020 6:41am
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My 94 260 [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2020/09/02/447571/s1200_52D69C21_F24E_40BF_B8E0_1BFFD846D1C6.jpg[/img]came out sweet. Those Paioli forks are from Mr Hines
My 94 260 came out sweet. Those Paioli forks are from Mr Hines

Wow! great job! that thing looks awesome! UFO still sells the plastic fork guards for those forks, they're the YZ shape, but have different tabs to mount them to the triple clamp.

Who did your graphics? that's just about all i'm waiting for on mine.
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