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Anyway, unfortunately, he said, "it has been difficult to maintain Plasticwerks in today's economy", which is totally understandable. Such a shame though. Oh well, on to plan B...
When the bike is finished I'll take it out in the sun and take some proper pics of it. Whilst it is black carbon fibre, it's not quite as dark as it appears in these pics.
The silencer was shortened approx 2", just in line with rear mount.
And then I'll get it out of my cluttered garage and take some quality pics.
And I will do the oversize brake upgrade also as soon as I find a good rear 97-99 disc and caliper bracket.
The Shop
I've been sitting on the actual 1995 Team Honda Graphics that I picked up years ago. These are the extra unused stuff that could very well have ended up on the factory CR's. These aren't the digital printed reproductions they are selling now where you have to buy a darker colored seat cover to match the graphics. These are silk screened so they are the actual florescent color that matches the OE plastic and seat. I also got the name plates for MC, Lamson and Henry. Everything but the seat cover to make a Henry Replica is there. The factory seat cover was made in Japan by Honda and I haven't been able to find one.
Col, you should ask how many would have to be made to justify using the silk screen process rather than printing them. The difference is very big for sure.
Here's a pic:
Bu the way, I guess the 95 factory seat cover will be hard to find?
Just kidding of course. Yeah the colour on those is certainly a lot brighter. Interestingly enough, Throttle Jockey made the graphics for Honda in 95 so, theoretically speaking, they should be able to reproduce it.
You did well to score those graphics! I'll email TJ about the silk screening process.
In regards to the seat cover, if you could get the right base colour, it would be relatively ease to mask and paint the design on it. Getting the right base colour would be difficult though. From my years as a Honda parts manager, I know that if you order an OEM seat cover from Honda they are plain, not printed. In saying that, if you ordered a 96 seat cover (which would be the right colour) I'm not sure if it will have the black on the front of the cover near the tank or not...
If not I will just have to go with the 3 piece rear fender decal. Which I guess would be more authentic. But I worry that over time, as the plastics or graphics fade, this mis-matched colours become more obvious with the 3 piece decal. Thoughts anyone?
I applied the factory stuff! I was really nervous that the adhesive would be weak after 16+ years, but they were better than any others that I have used. I splurged and bought a new oem tank and plastic because there was no way I was going to put it on aftermarket or used plastic.
They look awesome DJ. I'd have been too nervous to even stick them on myself
With your 96 MC replica, you used an OEM 97 CR125 tall seat from memory correct? And is that front fender OEM or UFO flouro red? The front number plate looks too white to be a Plasticwerks unit. Is that a UFO plate also or is it just the light in the photo?
Is the plan to turn your MC into a Henry replica, OR, do what I would do and find another bike and build another eplica so you have a matching pair
I have emailed Throttle Jockey about the silk screening and am just waiting to hear back from them. They know not to punch holes in the tank decals and I will stick with the 3 piece fender decal too, thanks.
I've also just sent you an email about something
I really like the feel of these old 95-96's. Compared to the 06 YZ250 I ride most of the time, the 96 feels much lighter and turns better. You have to use the clutch more out of the corners, though, as it doesn't pick up as fast off idle as the YZ. Otherwise the engines are pretty comparable.
I'm hoping CamP comes to Houston to moto on the old CR's!
Dj
MCfan4life, I've admired your build for quite some time. Though I spend most of my time on Vital lurking, I wanted to let you know that I can appreciate the time and attention to details you've put into this project! Keep up the great work!
Pit Row
Going by the diagram I would have thought it was part #10 but the description for that part is a seal, which leads me to think it may be the rubber ring seal under the radiator cap. Any ideas anyone?
By the way, I stumbled on this link 100% . Looks like he will only make clothes unfortunately...
Yes 100% are making a comback but at this stage they will be focussing on casual wear, not decals.
Not much progress lately unfortunately guys. I'm still waiting on a few more OEM parts to arrive, as well as my oversize rotors and graphics. I did pick up this little gem though. It's one of Jeremy's actual front number plates. The real McCoy...
I'm trying to find out what's happened to the brake hose guide. On the photo on the right you can see the support plate on the rear of the number plate but there are no screw holes evident from the front. I'm not sure if they have removed the guide and stuck a new decal on?
Damn, Aussie...have you been drinkin' and gettin' pissed at the Footie Club...AGAIN!?
Ok, after givin' ya shit I will say that it can proll'y be done w/ some FMF bits...I think that part is a Sankei w/ composite bits by Arai...of all things. And, it's a real P.O.S.! Lasts about an hour before it starts to discolor (W/ someone like J-Mac at the helm). T300 Plain-Weave carbon with Kevlar tracers...why? I have NO idea! The Japanese proll'y used what was around...that is the nuttiest material to pick for that application.
The internals can be made from a combination of 250/500 parts to meet the ol' HRC spec/look. I'll ask Big D about this next-week when I'm down there...keep your fingers crassed 'cause they've got some Ti bits.
You are a fuggin' nut.
I love this project (There's one JUST LIKE IT goin' on at P.C....but that one is Blue, I think...).
Has Jeremy seen this thing? You can proll'y get him to ride it...
Btw, that Yosh pipe on the 29 is an "Outdoor" Practice pipe. Daddy knows these things.
I think we both know who the nut is here 'Daddy'
All that talk about about carbon and kevlar products was double Dutch to me
MC saw it after my first rebuild but it was nowhere near as accurate in detail as this thing is now. I'll send you a PM with my direct email to make it easier to communicate the details of the silencer.
Col
1995 CR team honda seat
Anyway it's practically useless unfortunately for a restoration project with those rips in it. Pity...
I saw you wrapped the silencer in it too. If you are going to ride the bike you might find you need to replace it afterward, it isn't designed to withstand too much heat.
This superb silencer is not built of carbon fiber. Only the outer shell uses this hi-tech material. It provides additional impact protection to the silencer.
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