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Honda Newbie

Discussion in 'New Members Say Gday' started by Dee, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. Dee

    Dee Active Member

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    Hi,
    I am the proud new owner of a 1980 Honda CB 250 rs, she is a project bike that I fell in love with and am excited to get back on the road, there are a few cosmetic problems.
    But ... time is on my side and mechanically the bike is pretty sound. I was looking for the original shop manual when I came across this website. So Hi to you all feel free to introduce yourself, I have owned a couple bikes over the years starting on a little Yamaha mx80 when I was a child, I had a Honda CB250N for a few years in my twenties. Now I just want to potter on an old bike and give her a second lease on life. Cheers :cool:

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  2. GreyImport

    GreyImport Administrator Staff Member The Chief Contributing Member

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    welcome to the site.
     
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    Phil Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Hey Dee, :welcome:
    We like what your saying.............keep the golden oldies alive and running :)
     
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    Thanks for saying Hi :) I look forward to being here, and definitely Phil I couldn't agree more.
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Moo Plodge Racing!!!

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    welcome along mate!! happy posting!!

    @TechHeadFred you've got a twin!!!
     
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    :welcome:

    I grew up on the back of my mum's CB250RS.

    I have 3 of them now - one I had registered and running last year and rode all the way up to Tamworth from Canberra. Even made it back again!
     
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    Well I know its been awhile but I just wanted to put up a photo of how my bike looks today, few more little things to go ... but coming along rather nicely .... she is registered on the road ready to go :)[​IMG]
     
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    Looks like all she needs is a set of repro decals and some clear-coat on top of those!

    I have a nice set from eBay - let me know if you want the seller's details.
     
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    Hey thanks for that .... I will keep that in mind cheers :)
     
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    What a transformation.....looks awesome mate :thumb_ups: Now to enjoy.
     
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    Absolutely ... With out question lol .. Pure joy thank you


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    Good job :thumb_ups:
     
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    looks great Dee, I agree with Fred that decals would finish it off nicely
     
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    Looking good!

    As another proud owner of a 1980 CB250RS, I just can't understand why some reviews of the bike criticised the styling.

    I think the simplicity of the shape perfectly matches the simplicity of the mechanical design.

    I have read that the later version that was tarted up with fancy stripes and colours didn't sell as well as the earlier version like yours and mine.. Maybe that means I am not the only one that appreciates simplicity.
     
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    Your right I just love the whole shape of these bikes ..... To me they just stand out in the crowd


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