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For Sale / 1973 CR250M and 1977 RM250B

« on: June 06, 2023, 08:34:36 pm »

Just advertised 2 of my bikes on Gumtree after they've been sitting in storage for almost 10 years

Both bikes were full nut and bolt restorations (pics posted here previously if you search my previous posts)

CR250M $9500
RM250B $8500 ONO

Cheers

Adam

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For Sale / CR250M tank for sale

« on: July 10, 2017, 08:58:40 pm »

I bought this tank about 6 years ago, probably for what was overs at the time, but I thought I'd use it on a 2nd 250M resto that I was planning. The 2nd bike is now long gone but the tank remains. The tank on my other Elsie was restored and fits the standard of that bike, whereas this tank still has its original patina. I never met the previous owner (bought it through a 3rd party) so i don't know its history.

Tank appears to still have its original paint and has no rub marks on the underside, which I've always assumed meant it had never been on a bike. I can't guarantee it hasn't, but the 2 other Elsinore tanks I've owned have both had wear/rub marks on the underside from being mounted. I can't smell any fuel in it and in fact it smells a bit like wax or oil.

Tank has a very small dent on RH side in bottom rear corner which I presume could be removed by someone handier than me through the filler cap.  Tank also has some shelf rash 

I'm hoping to get north of $600 for it but open to any reasonable offers.  It cost me $750 in 2011. If I can't off load it here, I'll stick it on eBay in a weeks time and see how it goes there. Happy to post but have no idea what it would cost. Anyone genuinely interested in it are welcome to come and view it if possible. I'm in Murrumbeena in VIC.   See below pics  (I think if you double click on the pics you can get into my photo bucket page and see all the photos I have of it and the tank on my other Elsinore). Apologies for the dust, I should have washed it before I took the pics.

R/H side of tank showing small dent in bottom rear corner.



L/H side of the tank



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Underside



Shots of some of the shelf rash


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For Sale / 1983 KX 500

« on: March 23, 2014, 01:34:40 pm »

Bought this as a restoration project almost 2 years ago as I love the look of the 82/83 KX's but I probably won't ever get around to finishing it with the other bikes that I still have to do. I've only ridden it a couple of times and wasn't overly excited by its performance but was hoping to rectify that. The bike is a reasonably honest example of the 500 A1.

I haven't done a heap to it other than fitting a new Barnett clutch and springs, a new Uni filter, some gaskets, a Nightmare Racing plastics kit and a very nice GMC pipe and muffler.  I still have the original pipe and muffler but the original pipe is pretty rough. I haven't tried to sort the jetting out since fitting the GMC pipe and it does need sorting.

Suspension is pretty soft (I'm 85 kgs) and would have to be re-done and was on my list of things to do.  Front rim has obviously been replaced at some stage with an aftermarket rim. Tyres appear to be almost brand new. I have about $300 worth of NOS Kawasaki bolts, nuts etc that I ordered from CMS that still need to be fitted, plus a complete decal set from Reproduction Decals, assorted oil seals, top end gasket kit and an owners manual.

The previous owner said the squish mod had been done but I haven't pulled the head off it yet.  Chasing 4K for the lot which is a fair bit less than what it owes me.    I would have probably tipped another 2K into it if I kept it, getting the suspension and wheels done. PM me for more details or photos if interested.  Bike is located in Murrumbeena in Melbourne.  If no interest, I'll throw it on eBay in a couple of weeks time.  Cheers

Adam













   

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Honda / Removal of 73 CR250M clutch arm query.

« on: February 08, 2014, 06:04:27 pm »

Probably a dumb question but is there a trick to removing the clutch actuating arm on a 73 CR250M once you've removed the retaining screw?

Mine will pull up about 30mm from its original position, but will not budge any further no matter what direction I turn the arm. 

Thought I'd better check before applying some force to it.

I need to remove it as its been modified where it retains the clutch cable and I have a new one to fit,

Parts fiche on CMSNL doesn't show anything else that would restrict its removal once the retaining screw is out

Cheers

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Honda / CR250M alternator

« on: February 01, 2012, 08:33:49 pm »

Apologies for what may a stupid question but I'd better ask anyway.

I need to replace the alternator stator on my 73 CR250M.

The part number for the stator on the CMS micro-fiche is 31102-381-811 for all models between 73 and 76 and they all look the same

There are a few NOS stators for sale on Ebay with part number 31102-381-003 which are listed as suitable for a 76 CR250 only.

Will the 76 stator fit my CR250M?  They appear to be exactly the same.

Any advice would be much appreciated.  Cheers

 

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Suzuki / RM250B thrust bearings.

« on: September 21, 2009, 08:05:41 pm »

Does anyone know where I could source some swingarm thrust bearings for a 250B?  I had an order in with CMS (NL) and they no longer have them.  I checked with Alpha Sport and they don't carry them either.  The Thrust Bearings are Part No: 09269-20010. Any advice much appreciated. Cheers

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Wanted / RM250/370 A/B

« on: July 08, 2009, 08:10:19 pm »

Does anyone have a clean RM 250 or 370 A or B they'd be interested in parting with, or if not can you point me in the right direction? (other than what DDR motorcycles currently stock)  Cheers

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Wanted / 1977 XR75 sidecovers

« on: May 05, 2009, 08:13:46 pm »

L/H and R/H sidecovers for a 77/78 K4/K5 XR75 are desperately wanted to finish a 3 year resto.  Both sides with the 3 locating tabs still intact are preferred but I'll happily consider all options including single covers or covers with minor damage. $$$ is no issue so long as the other half doesn't get to hear about it.. 

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Honda / XR75 rear suspension advice please

« on: September 14, 2008, 11:35:19 pm »

Gents,

I'm hoping someone can help me out with some suspension advice.

I'm restoring my 77 XR75 (K4) that I've owned since new and I've gone a bit over the top.  I'm trying to faithfully restore the bike to its original specs, down to every last nut and bolt. My problem is that whilst the rear shocks probably still function close enough to their original limited ability, they now look very ordinary due to having had a hard life.

I've pulled the units apart and I'm wondering is it possible to have the damper unit rechromed without effecting its movement. My other question is, can I source similar springs somewhere or can the the original springs be stripped and recoated. I would prefer to replace the springs if I can find something compatible to the orginals.  Although my Clymer handbook doesn't have the correct service limits for the spring length, I'm guessing mine are well outside the correct specs.

All my usual sources for parts - Honda, Re-MX, CMS, XR Mini Racer etc, don't have the springs for the K4 onwards.  Repro shocks, like most other parts available through places like Re-MX, only seem to cater for K0 to K3s.

Many thanks in anticipation