1989 CR 250 Restore Project

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I just bought this 1989 CR 250 for $500. I've always wanted one because RJ was my favorite rider. The prior owner decided to use spray paint to hide the scratches and wear and tear. Here are the before pictures. On the Pipe and other Vintage/ restore experts, I'll probably come to you for parts and advice. This is my first project.

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25003.jpg[/img:lroourga]

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[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25006.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25008.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25009.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25010.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25015.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25013.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25016.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25014.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25019.jpg[/img:lroourga]

[img:lroourga]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/debuono/CR25017.jpg[/img:lroourga]
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A lot of the cosmetic stuff such as plastic,gas tank shrouds etc. is most likely still available from Honda.It was the last time I looked which was only a couple of months ago so that should be an easy job.The motor stuff is also available so as long as you have the bucks & a good Honda dealer you'll be good to go.You may want to try to find an Ohlins shock for that thing as I've seen those around on ebay and other places & that 's a nice upgrade & a trick part.As far as those forks go good luck they are garbage regardless of who you get totry & massage them!
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[quote="vntgmx":3jc1k3uu]As far as those forks go good luck they are garbage regardless of who you get totry & massage them![/quote:3jc1k3uu]

Any other CR years, like a 1995 CR 250 USD forks, that will fit on the bike?
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Craze 10/27/2007 11:24pm
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I had one, I put 91 forks on it, a boysen rad valve, FMF fatty pipe & silencer. The biggest improvment I got was when i put a 39.5mm Kehin "D" series carb on it and added air box vents.....The beast just ripped!!! Truly a amazing bike.
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ThePipe 10/28/2007 7:15am
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Funny story....
Two guys were just here at my house this morning.
They had their 89 CR250 stole last night and wanted to give me the heads up and to let them know if I here anything.
BD were you in Wisconsin last night? HAR

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[quote="ThePipe":xzq0i7qx]Funny story....
Two guys were just here at my house this morning.
They had their 89 CR250 stole last night and wanted to give me the heads up and to let them know if I here anything.
BD were you in Wisconsin last night? HAR[/quote:xzq0i7qx]

LOL... nope, bd was in NY and his dad was in FL. Sorry to hear about your friends... getting one of my bikes stolen would make me feel ill.

Lee... do you have those '90 CR 125 forks? Would those work after a suspension revalve? With those fork replacement, do you have to change triple clamps? front wheel and brake?

The other option... you have a pair of 87 CR 250 forks, front wheel, and clamps. Would that be a better set up? If I remember correctly, the '87 set up was much better than the '88-89 set up.
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[quote="bd":13opfvp0]The other option... you have a pair of 87 CR 250 forks, front wheel, and clamps. Would that be a better set up? If I remember correctly, the '87 set up was much better than the '88-89 set up.[/quote:13opfvp0]

The '87 conventional cartridge forks were excellent.
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[quote="CamP":2zwdzhil][quote="bd":2zwdzhil]The other option... you have a pair of 87 CR 250 forks, front wheel, and clamps. Would that be a better set up? If I remember correctly, the '87 set up was much better than the '88-89 set up.[/quote:2zwdzhil]

The '87 conventional cartridge forks were excellent.[/quote:2zwdzhil]

Its the same frame with a different head angle. I think that would be the best set up. I remember the MXA pounded Honda in 1988 for getting away from the '87 set up
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ThePipe 10/28/2007 5:17pm
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I have the 1990 Forks but I sold the upper leg off one.
I think those 1990 CR125 forks have a different taper.
If you plan on trying a complete clamp and forks set-up off a 1990 or newer..... it won't work.
The steering stem bearings are different
If you plan on going cartridge conventionals, I have some from an 87 CR250 forks and clamps.
1979-89 CR250s use the same stem bearings

BTW
the rear sprocket is 51
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[quote="ThePipe":1jv0kl7k]I have the 1990 Forks but I sold the upper leg off one.
I think those 1990 CR125 forks have a different taper.
If you plan on trying a complete clamp and forks set-up off a 1990 or newer..... it won't work.
The steering stem bearings are different
If you plan on going cartridge conventionals, I have some from an 87 CR250 forks and clamps.
1979-89 CR250s use the same stem bearings

BTW
the rear sprocket is 51[/quote:1jv0kl7k]

Thank you... expect a call soon!
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ThePipe 10/31/2007 1:11pm
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Those dudes got there CR250 back. You are no longer a suspect

Turns out a Father and son stole it :shock:

Nice Fuckin Parent
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Happy they got their bike back.

Damm... father and son combo!

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