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Project CBX 250 Twister Cafe Racer

Discussion in 'Your 250cc Projects' started by CafeRacerNut, Aug 17, 2016.

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    Hi guys I bought this Honda CBX 250 from a guy who tried to build a cafe racer.
    I picked it up and immediately noticed some seriously dodgy welding and a very odd shaped rear end so I decided to fix it... by stripping it down and doing it the right way.
    Side note I want to put a cone filter on it do I have to rejet the carb or no?:thumb_ups:
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    So tommorow the frame is going to be welded properly and the weekend I will spray the frame, tank and begin building the new bumbox.
    I am also helping my buddy with his 3LN3.
     
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    So today I fixed up the welding on the frame and cleaned up the FZR as well the was water in two of the inlets the guy who sold us the bike didnt cover it up but it seems that no damage was done. 13921067_1792600581023868_5666758146590125198_n.jpg
    This is the Shite welding
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    My attempt at welding and fixing it.(Feel free to judge)
     
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    Good work !
     
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    Thanks its my first proper build Ive done other styles but not cafe
     
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    Look much more substancial than the last effort.
     
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    So I resprayed the frame and began reassembling the essentials... Untitled-1.jpg My mate was working while i took the photo.
     
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    I hope you're not too heavy or your rear wheel will bottom out on that frame.
     
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    I noticed that little flaw a little too late haha I weigh around 75-80 kgs
     
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    Project is taking shape now still not perfect and there is still a lot of work to b done...
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    If you were to cut a small wedge into the front of the extension's from the top of the diagonal then weld it up that might help gain a little more clearance.
    It would also have that section sitting up on the same angle as the new tail piece you are making
    And wouldn't take much to refinish that small area either

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    That is a great idea I will check it out over the weekend and get back to you guys
     
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    Thank you my67xr I cut the frame and did a slight lift, works perfectly my friend in the 105kg range rode the bike. The suspension held up like a boss haha.
     
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    Hi guys been busy with exams still are actually will make progress again this weekend.
    for now here is a photo of my trusty Honda VTZ 250, easily my most reliable motorcycle to date.
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    Today is the day, weather is warm and sunny in Cape Town so I am going to be spraypainting today.:neo:
     
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    We are done with it here so we thought we would send it over to you. :lolsign:
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    Nice VTZ.
     
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    Thanx Murdo hahaha
     
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    So I'm making progress on the paint job the custom(home built) Bumbox is going to be covered in leather.
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    Things that still need to be done:
    1. Cover bumbox.
    2. Touch up frame and swing arm.
    3. Proper thorough service.
    4. Tune carb.
    5. Clean Wheels and put Rim Tape.
    6. Build custom sidecovers.
    7. Clean and Polish the whole bike.
    PS. I have put on indicators and taillight since photo was taken.
     
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    Hi Guys I sold this bike to make space for my FZR250 with 400 motor got a nice sum for it, it was a nice project and it came out quite nicely.
    Sold for R24 000.
     
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    hot damn those original welds, thin tube is difficult but it isn't THAT difficult, gaffer tape would have been stronger
     
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