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Discussion in 'Honda 250cc Singles' started by James Mclaren, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. James Mclaren

    James Mclaren Active Member Contributing Member

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    so I bought my first cub

    it’s a 78, and came with another motor etc

    few other bits n pieces

    for th one out there that know, is this the ultimate spare parts bike run around , or Is this a path I shouldn’t go down
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Good find. Will be cheap enough to get back on the road, lots of cheap bits in Asia.
     
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  3. James Mclaren

    James Mclaren Active Member Contributing Member

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    Paid $400 is that to steep
     
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    risky risky

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    probably not as i would have paid that. if you want to sell i would like first dibs.
     
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  5. James Mclaren

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    I’m gonna sit on it for a bit complete as it is as I have a few other projects on the go, don’t we all

    but I’m already torn between stock restore, or doing some kind of retrotech thing, like a late model grom engine or maybe an early two stroke

    again it was one of those impulse have to have it moments , as from my knowledge it’s pretty complete for 42 year old bike

    I remember reading on here somewhere some of you wizards have done these up or played with them

    any link to threads of this would be great
     
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    you can get a chinese 140 cc engine or a japanese hot up kit but that is big money.
     
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    James Mclaren Active Member Contributing Member

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    I just went to a swap meet last week and sold ALL my Chinese out bike stuff

    a 150 and a 125 both running

    bigger it always the way
     
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    Andych Moderator Staff Member Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Plenty of new repro parts out there in Thailand etc... freight isnt cheap at the moment though.
    Engine will most likely have suffered from no cam chain adjustment (common problem) but other than that they are very simple...
    Did you get the leg shields / fairing (can you call it a fairing?)
     
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    No I didn’t get “the fairing” didn’t have one , but I’d imagine they might be the tough part to find ?
     
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