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Edited Date/Time 2/18/2012 2:19pm
Hey guys.. bought this 2005 CR250 For $500 bucks.. this is exactly how i bought it.. and its journey to a better life as my dream bike.. List: Polished frame/subframe/swingarm.. ported block.. blueprited/matched cylinder to engine cases and gaskets... smoothed out the transfer ports... Airstriker carb with jd jetting jet kit... proseal airbox seal... media blasted all cases, cylinder, head, brake calipers... Renthal windam bend twinwall handlebars... pro taper pillow top grips... Msr clutch perch with lever and otf... Tusk billet black gas top... Tusk billet wide footpegs...twin air filter... twin air billet air filter bolt... HRC red brake res caps/ axle blocks/ oil fill cap/ front brake line clevis/ rear brake clevis/ wheel spacers... pc billet throttel tube.. pc 304 silencer... fmf sst pipe... motion pro clutch/throttel cables... Galfer steel braided brake lines... ebc brake rotors... Hot rods crank... Wiseco prolite piston.. Full Hinson Clutch, pressure plate, hub, basket, springs, plates... so far


As you can see.. not much came on the bike.. missing seat, gas tank, radiators and hoses, the rectifier/regulator, rear fender... / parts no good: rear shock pitted, front fork tubes pitted, wheels were cracked, tires were shot... crank, all bearings and seals were shot.. top end was shot. So basically all i had to work with was the frame, front forks excluding the tubes.. the engine cases and gears.. Everything else is brand new or restored to better than new condition.. enjoy



The crank had seen better days..





Halfway through the polishing work.. (all by hand)




Did a slight porting job..



Frame/subframe/swingarm completed polishing



Various parts polished..


Parts media blasted..
















bead blasted head, cylinder, cases..


back together she goes..




transfer ports done..



Blue Printed/ matched cases to cylinder gasket..



Getting there..














Just need the rear shock and wheels and i will post up when the bike is finished completley.. But the engine rebuild was a sucess.. did 3 heat cycles and everything is good..since it was my first rebuild.. im pretty excited! Check back in soon
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IceMan446 12/13/2011 10:23pm
12/13/2011 10:23pm
Not a fan of Honda's. But that thing looks damn good!!!

A lot of work and it came out really well. Congrats man

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MxSkillz 12/13/2011 10:48pm
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Thanks alot guys! means alot (especially from the guy that dont like hondas!lol..).. When shes done i will take her outside and get some shots with a nice camera.. the last pic is from a camera phone
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CR250Rider 12/13/2011 10:57pm
12/13/2011 10:57pm
that's beautiful, man.

Inspires me to do something remotely similar (very remotely )
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pitbike502 12/13/2011 11:13pm
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Love your attention to detail! The only bad part IMO is all the polish. Its gonna be a bitch to keep up on it after a couple rides / washes
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MxSkillz 12/13/2011 11:18pm
12/13/2011 11:18pm
pitbike502 wrote:
Love your attention to detail! The only bad part IMO is all the polish. Its gonna be a bitch to keep up on it after a...
Love your attention to detail! The only bad part IMO is all the polish. Its gonna be a bitch to keep up on it after a couple rides / washes
Our wives wont look good forever either..but that shouldnt stop them from looking good for us now// Nah i know what ur saying, ive been told to make sure she gets a good polish after washing and it should be good, so we shall see.. Thanks again!
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kyle450rider 12/13/2011 11:19pm
12/13/2011 11:19pm
One helluva job on that man. Give yourself a pat on the back. That bike looks sweet! Make sure you get some outside pics for us.
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MxSkillz 12/13/2011 11:25pm
12/13/2011 11:25pm
kyle450rider wrote:
One helluva job on that man. Give yourself a pat on the back. That bike looks sweet! Make sure you get some outside pics for us.
Thanks alot man.. will do.. in the new year im gonna start ordering away to get er done
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PaleBlue 12/13/2011 11:45pm
12/13/2011 11:45pm
Nice bike (even if the seat does look a little strange in the last pic). You say you paid $500 for it but how much, truly, will the rest of it add up to? would you have spent more than a new KTM SX250? or even than (holy of holies) a new TM 250 2t?
After all, according to Honda your baby belongs in the 'old times moto' section.
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motokiwi 12/14/2011 2:22am
12/14/2011 2:22am
Get rid of the pillow grips, anodized brake cap and fuel cap & replace the pipe with a factory finish & rg3 top clamp & that would be my dream bike Smile
Good work tho, looks so clean & mint.. Great choice of graphics.. shit looks fresh!
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Shawn142 12/14/2011 3:42am
12/14/2011 3:42am
Is that a Polysport front fender or does Cycra make them for the older CRs now? Last time I looked I couldn't find anything but newer stuff.
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Vet57 12/14/2011 5:03am
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Mad props......great job!
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maicocd 12/14/2011 5:11am
12/14/2011 5:11am
Fantastic job! I commend you on your rebuild.

I like that it looks as if you gave it an updated look to resemble what a '11/'12 CR250 might have looked like.

I'm also particularly jealous that you scored your project for $500. I have also wanted to locate an '02-'05 era and trick it out.
I hate to admit it on a MX website, but I'd probably trick it out for some single track woods riding to try to give my riding buddy some competition against his totally decked out GNCC prepped YZ250!

Anyway- nice looking bike and a good job!

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Rupert X 12/14/2011 5:11am
12/14/2011 5:11am
Spectacular, sir.



* Black rims would be the crowning touch....
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MxSkillz 12/14/2011 5:58am
12/14/2011 5:58am
PaleBlue wrote:
[u]Nice[/u] bike (even if the seat does look a little strange in the last pic). You say you paid $500 for it but how much, truly...
Nice bike (even if the seat does look a little strange in the last pic). You say you paid $500 for it but how much, truly, will the rest of it add up to? would you have spent more than a new KTM SX250? or even than (holy of holies) a new TM 250 2t?
After all, according to Honda your baby belongs in the 'old times moto' section.
I took that pic the day i got the seat cover and hadnt stapeled it down yet.. Ilive in bermuda.. so a new bike i would have to bring in from the US.. a 2 stroke would cost me, including shipping and 35% dutytx.. roughly $11,000.. and a new 450 would cost roughly $12,000.. I dont want a new 450 or any other brand 250.. so for $7,000, $4,000 cheaper than a new ktm250 i get the bike ive always wanted.. the look ive always wanted..and the power characteristics ive always wanted.. makes sennse to me..
Dude, have you ever ridden the 3rd generation honda r250? The motor was a little weak.. but with the work i did, im sure that problem is fixed.. also its one of the best handleing bikes ive ever ridden.. period. Honda wants you to believe, that they are " old time moto section" cause they dont produce them anymore and want people to buy expensive 4 strokes.. These bikes are incredible with a little work on the motor.
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MxSkillz 12/14/2011 6:04am
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Shawn142 wrote:
Is that a Polysport front fender or does Cycra make them for the older CRs now? Last time I looked I couldn't find anything but newer...
Is that a Polysport front fender or does Cycra make them for the older CRs now? Last time I looked I couldn't find anything but newer stuff.
Its a cycra.. When i took a trip to the us.. i called cycra directly and they had one.. weather they mass produce them, idk but if you call them they will sort you out.
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robot870 12/14/2011 6:12am
12/14/2011 6:12am
WOW!!! Nice work.............
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MxSkillz 12/14/2011 6:14am
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maicocd wrote:
Fantastic job! I commend you on your rebuild. I like that it looks as if you gave it an updated look to resemble what a '11/'12...
Fantastic job! I commend you on your rebuild.

I like that it looks as if you gave it an updated look to resemble what a '11/'12 CR250 might have looked like.

I'm also particularly jealous that you scored your project for $500. I have also wanted to locate an '02-'05 era and trick it out.
I hate to admit it on a MX website, but I'd probably trick it out for some single track woods riding to try to give my riding buddy some competition against his totally decked out GNCC prepped YZ250!

Anyway- nice looking bike and a good job!
Yea thats the look i was going for .. thanks alot. Dont be too jealous.. evrytime you amke an order for parts, you get them shipped fpr free in 3 days.. anytime i make an order from the us it costs me at least $80.00 for shipping and when it gets here i have to wait over a week to clear customs and pay a duty tax of 35% of the total worth of goods imported..
Yeah go for itt man.. these crs are incredible with alittle motor work.. best handleing bike ive ridden and gave me the most confidence.
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MxSkillz 12/14/2011 6:19am
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Rupert X wrote:
Spectacular, sir.



* Black rims would be the crowning touch....
Thanks.. man honestly, this is the hardest decision ive had to make on this project.. I cannot make up my mind. I know i want red hubs either way.. But between black and silver rims.. idk.. Ive always like black but i think black is getting played out like siver use to be ya know.. plus silver doesnt rub off.. black will.. silver will look a liuttle cleaner i think for this bike.. But black would look sweet as well.. so idk man.. but i have to make up my mind soon!
LukeCRF450 12/14/2011 6:28am
12/14/2011 6:28am
honda called, they want their factory mechanic back...Smile
seriously, attention to detail and polished/blasted parts is rad. A+for effort, A+rad for execution.
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tblazier 12/14/2011 6:36am
12/14/2011 6:36am
That is won gorgeous bike my friend.
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Hando 12/14/2011 6:55am
12/14/2011 6:55am
awesome bike, i LOVE LOVE LOVE CR 2-strokes
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MxSkillz 12/14/2011 7:02am
12/14/2011 7:02am Edited Date/Time 12/14/2011 7:04am
Thanks guys.. i didnt think i get soo much response from this.. its not even finished yet!..lolr.. Luke, what part of oz are you from? You lucky bastard! I lived in sydney for a year and rode many of ur tracks and trails.. best country on earth for sure.
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newmann 12/14/2011 7:25am
12/14/2011 7:25am
While I can't get too amped up over a polished frame, I do admire the time and effort to achieve a polished finish. I also admire the attention to detail throughout the entire project and that is coming from someone who has done a project or two! Wink

But really, I have to ask what's a wealthy chick pulling stud like yourself doing hanging out in a place like this???


parttime66 12/14/2011 7:32am
12/14/2011 7:32am
Bike looks great. I want to help my nephew polish his frame this winter. Any tips on how you got the finish so nice. Did you sand by hand 400,800,1200,2000 then buff?

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