Kermit's XR250R rebuild thread

[Kermit]

I shouldn't really as I'm not subscribed so can't use the For Sale section but as you asked and as it'd be nice if the bike went to someone on here where I could check up on it now and again, here's the LINK

Please let a forum (this or Honda-forums) member buy it, as if its an anon ebay buyer, I'll definatly loose track of another of my previous bikes

[taggkent]

All the best with the sale bud. I take it youve advertised elsewhere too? tis a shame youve not been able to ride it much after all that graft. You shud take it on holiday to wales or summat to say goodbye lol

[phil w]

I shouldn't really as I'm not subscribed so can't use the For Sale section but as you asked and as it'd be nice if the bike went to someone on here where I could check up on it now and again, here's the LINK

Please let a forum (this or Honda-forums) member buy it, as if its an anon ebay buyer, I'll definatly loose track of another of my previous bikes

Good luck, it has been such a good thread I think it would be great if someone from here had it. I would have it myself if I was ready to buy I am tempted for another 250 for off roading local

[6speed]

Mon 8th Sept 2008 - Ooops...feck the 2 week+ wait before stripping it.......I've started
I've actually progressed a little bit further passed this point but the lack of a bike stand stopped play



My first box of 'bits'
All will get the wire wheel treatment then either VHT Exhaust spray or my favourite....Satin Black Hammerite with the exception of the engine guard that i guess it best just cleaned up a bit.


Performance Mod #1 - Dremmel this silly ridge down a bit to aid exhaust gas flow :yes:


Ordered exhaust gaskets today, bought a new plug and have filter and a few other bits on there way....just need a few more boxes now

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posts from here on in will be posted in tandem with my entries on honda-forums.com, comments and support welcome

i have an 1984 HONDA xr 250 r,and i dont know how those gaskets from the exhaust look like and where they supose to fit in the exhaust

[catuk]

Kermit, you mind if I ask what brand of tyres you had on the XR?

Cheers Chris.

[TJWally]

Hey kermit, i have a xr250r that has silver casings not unlike the colour of yours. Was wondering if u got around to painting them (mine are hacked) and if so what paint to use. cheers TJ

[Kermit]

Like the frame, I opted to have the 2 side casing powder coated for better durability and a finish much better than I could ever achieve with cans.

This is how they turned out


btw I've since sold the bike but replying out of courtesy

[TJWally]

thanks for the help - sorry for the hijack