Honda CB250n SuperDream Refurb: A BIT CLOSER

Sunday, April 01, 2012

A BIT CLOSER

A bit closer to getting her back on the road today. I had to remove the top yoke because brake-fluid from the old master cylinder had leaked onto it and made a mess of the paint, so it had to be redone and then refitted. Also removed the exhaust system and fitted brand new sealing bushes in the expansion box. Finally, I refitted the headlamp and all that's left to do (another day) is to bleed the new master cylinder.

Here's some new pix...

2 comments:

joeri el hazimi said...: Hi Tom,

I stumbled upon your blog whilst looking for some pics and other interesting info on the CB 250n. I bought myself one today for a few euro`s and I am wondering what kind of surprises I will be encountering when going for a refurb.

How far are you with your refurb? I can`t see any pics of the restoration but am certainly interested.

Take care,

Joeri (Belgium)

Honda CB 125 1974
Honda CB 250 n; 17 May 2012 at 14:29
Leslie said...: Hi Tom have taken off your exhaust heat Shields tried to replace mine that had been painted but the four crosshead screws will not move any advice appreciated; 16 October 2020 at 13:26

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IN THE BEGINNING....

Way, way back in August 1980, I was working as a young steel-erector in Newcastle Upon Tyne and around the corner from where I worked was "Ken's Motorcycles" on the West Road. In the window was a brand new CB250N Superdream in shiny black - and I wanted it! So I got got the brochure (shown below), begged my future father in law to act as guarantor and signed on the £820 dotted line.

I loved that bike - it got me back and forth between Bolton and Newcastle with no problems or hiccups and lots of fun. From memory, it did something like 60 miles per gallon and could burn off most cars. What else does a young lad want?

Anyway, 28 years later, I decided to get another one and refurbish it over the winter months. I've done similar projects in the past and really enjoyed them, so I'm hoping that this one turns out as well as the others. Having said that, this project will be a REFURB as opposed to a rebuild.

The donor-bike looked to be in pretty good shape at first glance, but as usual, it all turns pear-shaped when you remove your rose-tinted glasses and start to see what's REALLY there!

The first thing that I want to do, is spend a little time finding out whether or not the engine needs a rebuild. If it doesn't really need it, so much the better. If it does need doing, then there'll be a significant delay as I spend time clearing out the garage to give me a lot more space.

I estimate that this project will take 3 or 4 months to complete but due to other interests/hobbies, it may go longer.

So, I'll start off with a few photos of the bike in its current condition and then log the progress of the refurb as I go along. Please feel free to comment or offer advice. Hope you enjoy!

Tom

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SEE ALSO... HONDA CB450 K1.