Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

Where to begin?????

Rebuilt a few cr's from the 2000 era... but i cant wait to get started on this elsinore cr250 75' that was just given to me. My brother in law gave it to me, he was the original owner, bike has been neglected for years now.
I was hoping you wise folks could help me with where I should start and the best place for parts.

engine has good compression, needs points, condensor, plug
needs a left side cover also, family member cant find it.
needs original gas tank, all body plastics, but other than that is in good shape.

needs seat foam and cover also.

frame has light rust here and there.... should i sand and repaint? what color...frame is stock black color.

I can turn a wrench, do a top end, find air leaks...etc. etc.
but this isnt like working on a newer bike..

help!

The 1975 CR250 was an upgrade of the 74 but failed to keep up with the RMs and YZs of the day. They made it an up pipe bike with several improvements to the 74 including the tranny but it was not a great effort. The power band is pipey compared to the 74 which kinda ruined its reputation. I have a couple of em and they are cool enough when restored. It is still a fun bike to ride in Vintage with parts being more available for Hondas than other makes. DC plastics is working on fenders right now. Contact them also for seat cover. Try AMSracing for seat foam, air filter etc. I have gaskets if you need them at mailto:elsinorestuff@qwest.net. You can find almost any part for this model new or used but be patient.