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Author:  dogger315 [ Sun Dec 28, 2008 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  79 CR250 Progress pictures

Just spent the day adding some previously restored parts to my frame.
Everything is going back together smoothly so far. Here are some
progress pictures.

dogger

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Author:  showtime45 [ Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:17 pm ]
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Purdy !!!!!!! Nice job.

Author:  redrocket190 [ Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:06 pm ]
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What are you going to do with it when it is finished? It is absolutely gorgeous.

Author:  Ianscr250 [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:58 am ]
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very nice work mate the mag wheel give food for thought

Author:  dogger315 [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:10 am ]
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Thanks, I have to admit these restorations are habit forming.

Showtime, How's that MR you finished? Are you going to break
it in come Spring?

Michael I haven't given it much thought. Some philosophical type
once said, "It's not the destination, but the journey that's important."
Except for the occassional blast up and down the street, I doubt any
of my vintage racers will see much action. To make up for that, I'm in
the middle of restoring a '93 CR250. I know the '93 is not considered
vintage but with Honda's parts producing policy, even IT is getting hard
to find parts for. Once done, it will be much more durable, more fun and
I can still race and be competitive at the local events while riding what
all the new talent consider a dinosaur.

I've already started looking for my next vintage project (the '79 should be
done by Spring). Maybe something from the early 80s followed by an '85-'87
then I will probably start restoring open class CRs - so many projects, so little
time.

Ian, I didn't even notice how the trailer wheel lined up when I took the shot.
"Food for thought" indeed. :lol:

dogger

Author:  redrocket190 [ Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 79 CR250 Progress pictures

This is the "must have" list....

1979 or 1980 CR250R
1983 CR480R
1986 CR250R - with 1987 rear-end to produce Rick Johnson replica
1993 CR250R (or 1996) - The McGrath Years
2001 CR250R - before the case reed motor
Late 90s CR500R - preferably with Al frame

...but of course you need to ride all of them.

...and there's no cut of date for "historically significant".

Author:  dogger315 [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 79 CR250 Progress pictures

I like that list, some very significant bikes. I think I will go for an '83 next - that bike
looks like a real challenge with all the water pump cover, etc. issues.

I am posting some pics of one of my current two stroke race bikes. I just "dolled" it
up with new shrouds, side panels and graphics for picture day. It's an '02 and yes,
it has the critically aclaimed RC valve engine :lol:

I dumped a ton of time and money into this bike to make it competitive with the big
four strokes. Unfortunately, it is still saddled with the geometry and stiffness problems
associated with the gen 3 frame. Like I said in a previous post, I would like to combine
a "built" HPP valve engine in a gen 4 frame for the ultimate CR.

Have a Happy New Year.

dogger

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Author:  redrocket190 [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 3:25 pm ]
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:D :D :D

I need better graphics and I like your Throttle Jockey shroud kit....

Author:  Liqueur [ Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:21 pm ]
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Bike looking good, dont suppose it will see much off-road riding with the stock shocks on the back. :shock:

Author:  dogger315 [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:29 pm ]
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Thanks.

My body took enough abuse from these old bikes when they were new.
30 years later, I stick to mono shocks and linkages when off-road.

dogger

Author:  Liqueur [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:10 pm ]
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I had a 250 and a 360 in 79 and then rode them again for 5 years in the 90's, i obviously didn't learn the first time. :lol:

Author:  Liqueur [ Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:12 pm ]
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Here's the 360, this was taken about 8 years ago.

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Author:  dogger315 [ Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:30 am ]
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That 360 is sweet! Does it still look like that today?

dogger

Author:  Wrench [ Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:41 am ]
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:shock: Wow dogger, this is amazing, i don't think i can make my 80 look that good, still in the middle of the rebuild process, i have just finished my engine rebuild though! I am only 17 years young, i know i have alot to learn, so if you guys have any advice or tips about the ol' 80 250 elsinores, i would greatly appreciate it!
That is a wonderful re-furb job! :D

Author:  showtime45 [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 79 CR250 Progress pictures

dogger315 wrote:
Thanks, I have to admit these restorations are habit forming.

Showtime, How's that MR you finished? Are you going to break
it in come Spring?

Michael I haven't given it much thought. Some philosophical type
once said, "It's not the destination, but the journey that's important."
Except for the occassional blast up and down the street, I doubt any
of my vintage racers will see much action. To make up for that, I'm in
the middle of restoring a '93 CR250. I know the '93 is not considered
vintage but with Honda's parts producing policy, even IT is getting hard
to find parts for. Once done, it will be much more durable, more fun and
I can still race and be competitive at the local events while riding what
all the new talent consider a dinosaur.

I've already started looking for my next vintage project (the '79 should be
done by Spring). Maybe something from the early 80s followed by an '85-'87
then I will probably start restoring open class CRs - so many projects, so little
time.

Ian, I didn't even notice how the trailer wheel lined up when I took the shot.
"Food for thought" indeed. :lol:

dogger

Hey Friend. The MR is completely finished. It's ready for vintage cross country staring in June. Senior class ( over 50). Just got started on a 1979 XR185 for vintage trials. It's coming along good. At least the parts are easier to find !!! So you are from Mt. Juliet? Ever hear about a guy named Frank Neat? I have a banjo that he built. He has quite a reputation for banjo buidling...

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