Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

IN KNOW THAT THIS IS A HONDA CYLINDER B/C OF THE HEAD BOLT PATTERN. IT LOOKS LIKE AN OLD CR250... BUT THE EXHAUST PORT EXITS ON THE WRONG SIDE....ANYONE WANT TO GUESS ON THIS ONE?
link to pics:

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u193 ... INDER2.jpg


http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u193 ... INDER1.jpg

Looks like a '73-'74 CR250m to me. Not sure what you mean about exhaust port on the wrong side...These year Elsinores pipes exit to the right and are underslung beneath the engine. Look at some of the Bikes of the Month to get a better idea.Also looks like a NOS, original bore,nice find! Might want to put a nice coat of oil on it.

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1974 Honda CR250M
1979 Honda CBX SS

THANKS! I kind of was leaning towards the cr.. but the microfiche picture is hard to identify from. We've found A MOUNTAIN of old honda and suzuki 2 stroke parts in our attic. It's basicaly a complete store's inventory that was around from the late 50's to the early 70's when we bought it.

...in the mountain ,would you happen to have any gas tanks,bodywork,handlebars,seats or pipe for the 73-74??? Have to ask.

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1974 Honda CR250M
1979 Honda CBX SS

...the boys are on their way over with a couple of U-Hauls to help out.

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Michael Stiles
1979 Honda CR250R Elsinore | 2006 Husqvarna SM510R | 2007 Service Honda CR500R-AF

I do have some bodywork...which I am trying to get to, and also I have several sets of old 2 stroke exhaust. Mostly what I have though is engine "parts" and kick starters. pistons, rings, transmission parts and some engine cases.

Hi:

Check the bottom of the cylinder for a stamping which says "GP". Honda made optional cylinders with different porting. If it is a GP cylinder it is worth more. The Kit they sold also had a 36mm Keihin carb, but I'm not sure if they offered a different pipe. I will check my old Microfishe and see what other options they offered. It's been a long time since I was 14 and looked at that stuff like I used to............lol

LC

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