Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 1 - The Teardown

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I spoil you guys I really do, You asked for a 2 stroke motocross, so what did I do? I went out and bought a legendary one to restore! ;)
PATREON If you would like to help support the channel you can find my patreon account here / rrcrestoration
So its a 1986 Honda CR250R ( sadly the 500R is out of my price range ) made in November 1985 but the model year is 86, confusing I know but it is what it is. It started its life at the Honda manufacturing plant in Japan before being shipped out the the USA to spend most of its life in Colorado, now its here in the UK ready to be transformed from its current tired and grubby state to its former glory and when I say former glory I mean it will literally look like it just rolled of the production line, so stay tuned for the full series to see if I can keep that promise!
In this episode its a case of stripping it down to a bare frame to see what we are left with , what needs to be replaced and most importantly to see if there are any nasty surprises lurking underneath all that plastic and dirt.
So I hope you will enjoy the first episode of the series and ill see you all again very soon,
Enjoy
RRC
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Honda CR250 Restoration - Part 1 - The Teardown

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@leewaken5059 2 года назад

Radiator...washers are MIA! 😫 Like your assortment of crowfoot wrenchs. 14:26 It must be frustrating having to "film" in detail all the steps you perform! It more than triples your time involved not to mention the editing later on. As a viewer it is very much appreciated. Also, quite professionally done. Hope it's worth all your effort cause, we as consumers are all very entertained. Look forward to see how you address many of the pieces that needs your attention.

@MKMKMK998 4 месяца назад

Everyone here is marveling at his resto skills, im sitting here amazed at his filming and editing skills. They're really top notch.

@DCMK3 2 года назад

No words to describe how happy I am to see two stroke dirt bike legend on this Chanel ! I really hope to see you restoring the fuel tank in the right way 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for this content !

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Im glad you are happy :) , Im aiming to have the bike looking like it just rolled off the production line so every little part is going to be as good or better than when Honda built it ;)

@TwofierceTony 2 года назад

@@RRCRestoration we all know it will definitely be better then from the Honda factory 🏭💪👍💯

@badlarry172 2 года назад

@@RRCRestoration thats why i love your channel so much 🤘

@mc24725 2 года назад

A vintage CR! Awesome! This will be a fun resto.

@dougwhite9971 2 года назад

I love your motorcycle restoration videos! Can't wait for the next episode. That 19 minutes seemed more like 3 minutes!

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@navigas93 2 года назад

Agreed! This is the definition of time warp. Making my day when I see a new video of yours is coming out. You rock Mr. RRC

@derekcomer4858 2 года назад

I love how calm and methodical you are , and no background music either, no need. The poor bike has had such a hard life, wonder what the motor is like inside. Thank you for the fabulous videos 😊

@edgardoCBA1 2 года назад

I agree, nothing better than listening to the sound of the tools working.

@cbadnc9040 2 года назад

Rick Johnson's first bike on Honda!!! Beginning of a legend!! Thanks for restoring. Please make it as stock as possible!!! Gonna be a great series!! Will learn so much!!

@mavos1211 2 года назад

It just suddenly occurred to me, your videos flow so smoothly the camera angles and setup are incredible! Nearly every nut and spring individually focused on to undo and then a separate setup to throw it in the storage tub. Jesus that’s so much extra work but so with it when we watch the final results! If you ever need a volunteer camera operator I am more than willing to help out!

@tomk4199 2 года назад

I mainly love your motorcycle work, so I am fully engaged in this one! I swear, watching these restorations puts me in some Zen state of relaxation!

@davidf7883 11 месяцев назад

Looks like a well used but maybe not abused dirt bike. I bet much fun was had riding that bike. Respect to Honda for building such robust machines, and many thanks to you for bringing this well loved and well used machine to like new condition! Your talents are amany!

@VoldHooker 2 года назад

This is gonna be great! Can't wait to see what you'll do with this classic.

@iancompton5646 2 года назад

This resto has brought back the greatest memories of my childhood. What a great bike. Your channel is awesome.

@SamMassingham 2 года назад

Another fantastic video and looking forward to this series! Always makes me sad seeing any motorcycle in these sorts of conditions but then at least I know people like you will do a fantastic job of looking after them and bringing them back to their former glory.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@dan725 Год назад

Finishing all the playlists in order!! Starting this one now! Binge watching this channel is a real treat!

@Kerry70 2 года назад

As always - a great video! I was particularly impressed with all the edits and shots you lined up as you removed parts from the motorcycle! So much extra effort and done so well! Can't wait for the next part!!!

@tomatoknuckles 2 года назад

I genuinely can't wait to see how this build goes love these bikes.

@markgaitan5107 2 года назад

I truly enjoy your channel and your restoration projects especially the motorcycles. I have a 72 cb750 that is in boxes and you doing the restorations on the motorcycle inspire me to get started on mine to get it finished. As you I have other motorcycle to restore. I love your shop setup and working on my shop to be something like yours. Learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.

@rustybum2 2 года назад

Excellent video content, meticulous editing, educational and addictive viewing. Thanks for sharing and best regards from Ireland.

@BabaG 2 года назад

Me don't ask anything, me just watch quality methodical process of stripping down a vehicle, then putting it back to the way it wants to be driven etc. Thank you for another quality restoration in the making.

@davidhiscock1969 2 года назад

80's two strokes were where I started riding . Numerous RD's etc . Damn miss them things . Cannot wait to hear this ole girl crackle back into life

@Marty-Mc 2 года назад

Wow, I used to have one and gutted I never kept It, totally brilliant bike and a totally reliable virtually unbreakable machine, one of Mr Honda's gems, I'll be looking forward to the outcome👍

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Yeah you should have kept it prices on these old things are just getting out of control, mind you I'm not complaining now that I own one haha. Hope to see you in the next one ;)

@helbrecht69 2 года назад

Your editing style and cinematography is the silent and unsung hero that makes your restoration videos some of the best on RU-vid.

@rainbowbunchie8237 Год назад

I do similar things with computers, but have never quite taken it this far. This has inspired me to step up my game when restoring small electronics and video cards.

@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 4 месяца назад

This takes me down memory lane with each bolt and component. I bought one of these new and used to race it.

@adamdiaz8442 2 года назад

I had exactly the same bike nearly 30 yrs ago I absolutely loved it what a video true master

@Mountain_Man 2 года назад

I love this Channel! Been watching for a few years now and have never been disappointed!

@billybike57 2 года назад

Looks like you’re off to another great restoration project, looking forward to it. 👍🏼

@simonwoodrow9572 2 года назад

Fantastic! I’m so suprised the swing arm pivot bolt came out without fire and swearing! Looking forward to this build 👌

@Marcelo-56 2 года назад

I love to see how you restore the motorcycles, it is a detailed, complex and very professional job, only you know how to do it in such a way that I can learn👏👍

@kenlizzio7096 2 года назад

Looking forward to this project. So many items that need your detailed attention.

@mactipiak 2 года назад

I think it’s going to be a great fit for the Channel following your doubts. I was thinking what kind of projects I would go through if I was in your situation, and I thought old Honda Dax/Monkey a crusty Vespa, or an old mini. Thats a great option. Can’t wait to follow the progress!

@deanoloughlin6129 2 года назад

Aaah 1986 cr250 i was 12 when this was out .the older lads had a couple used to want one so much , excellent choice my friend 😀

@tannergilbert9246 2 года назад

LOVED Your ATC restoration, Super excited to see what you make of this beauty!

@beakittelscherz5419 Год назад

The detailed Filming is really extraordinary! Every little angle is captured and you get the feeling to look right over your shoulder. Awesome and very satisfying to watch! Thanks man!

@mits2113 2 года назад

What a great project Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes

@beanyboom18 2 года назад

This one is gonna be great, my all time favourite dirtbike. Always wanted one of these since it came out, and I was 15.. not even old enough to drive a 50cc moped, but a boy can dream. :)

@clutchupproductions332 2 года назад

I got my 86 cr250 for 800 bucks story was he got it for 300 bucks from some guy who had a field full of dirtbikes

@discmotoslots 2 года назад

nice! i'll be watching this one as i had an '85 & an '87 cr250's. The radiators are usually twisted & damaged from crashes so they rarely come off that easy!

@michaelbohallion1510 2 года назад

Love all your restorations but especially your bike resto's - looking forward to the next Ep 👍

@exactingdeseno3027 2 года назад

Used to have one bought brand new from dealer amazing bike for its time great work you always do

@phattony9057 2 года назад

I wish I still had my 1984 CR250 was my all time favorite bike I've had and I had a 2001 yzf450 at a point (got stolen) and the CR250 was by far the best..wish I never had to get rid of it but moved and had no storage...damn apartment buildings lol....great video brings me back to working on mine

@allinrc3338 2 года назад

Another epic restoration! I can already see how it will shine 😉 ... Keep up the good work man 👍 !!!

@borislavjocic4719 2 года назад

Great project, I will be keeping my eye on this one since I am also restoring 85 CR250R. Very interested in what you are going to do with rear brake drum since they are usually way past service limit and it is pressed in to the rear hub! Also if your right side cover is corroded (water pump cavity) check your radiators cores because they will be plugged with deteriorated magnesium from the engine cover… Looking forward to see your work!👍

@alphamike9560 2 года назад

Love watching you work!- Great to see work done right.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@DJLKM1 2 года назад

I had one!! as a kid way back, but was an early 90's model. 86, what a find :)

@georgieliverpol 2 года назад

Greatest bike ever made back in the day, can't wait for the next installment thanks

@jg2382 2 года назад

Fantastic! Can’t wait to see how this one ends up

@dukerider0319 2 года назад

Awesome start to I’m sure what will be a great looking Honda CR 250, takes me back to my MotorX days lol

@SOLOMOTOUK 2 года назад

Wow that one definitely never had any servicing done to it I’m surprised how easy it all came to bits just on to part 2 now 👍👍👍

@PeteBeardsley 2 года назад

Now we are cooking! I'd have sold my granny for one of these back in the 80's. 😆 It actually doesn't look too terrible for a 35 year old dirt bike. Happy Baby Jeebmas to all at RRC Towers. 👍

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Haha I think we were all in the same boat, such an awesome bit of kit. I'm genuinely surprised at how nice it is too for the age, its 99% all there and doesn't seem to have been bodged too much so should turn into a cracking showroom piece ;) Same to yourself buddy, enjoy the beer and mince pies 🍻

@andrewwiltse8882 2 года назад

Off to a great start, now we’re thirsty for more! Thank you Sir, Happy Holidays

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and I've left you wanting more :) Happy Holidays.

@jonnyh9388 2 года назад

Keep up the good work, mate. Really interesting stuff and a delight to watch.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it :)

@mavos1211 2 года назад

I tell you Christmas has come early! Can’t wait to see this brought back to museum quality!

@ARysevas 2 года назад

Cool restoration! I own an old dirtbike (Xr200) and I'll follow you as a guide to try myself. She has some issues and I'm sure your videos will help. Can't wait for next episode! Cheers

@mathieudewulf4146 2 года назад

Lovely work, as usual. Reminds me of 25 years ago when I was restoring (not as good as you, though...) my old 1983 Honda XR200R. Keep up the good work ! 👍 I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year .🎄🎄

@petebird7171 2 года назад

This is going to be a great series, really looking forward to this 👍👍👍👍👍

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Same here, I'm loving working on it so far.

@jessiclark4136 2 года назад

I can only assume the radiators came off that easy because the rubber grommets that attach it to the posts on the frame were dry rotted and falling apart. Just a guess. Awesome to see you doing a fine specimen of the 80's. I love your videos sir.

@paulfellows2094 Год назад

great start your videos are very detailed cannot wait thanks for sharing

@LilasTools 2 года назад

Takes me back to to when it RRC wasn’t abbreviated, great stuff buddy! 👍❤️

@andybowyer3602 2 года назад

You are a man after my own heart. I grew up on and around CR250's, I've personally owned 5 CR250's and a couple of nice CR500'S I've always been a HONDA Man on and off road, had a few fireblade's NC30's and NSR250's!! Great subject (as usual 😉) look forward to a nice bike build 👊✊💥💨💨💨👍

@dale5303 2 года назад

I have a an 84 and an 86 cr250r both restored theyre awesome bikes and a ton of fun

@427walrus 2 года назад

I love removing old fasteners that have not been touched since they were installed at the factory. Sometimes they give a clean snap and you can see the original perfect paint underneath. Super pumped for this project! Cheers and Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Same here, the "snap" is so satisfying :) Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too.

@chombi84 2 года назад

Great video and fantastic choice of motorbike. Looking forward to this resto 👍👍👍

@nicardy 2 года назад

Excellent, been waiting for a vintage mx resto

@tinymotogarage 2 года назад

Awesome as always - looking forward to the resto. Going to suggest the loose rad was due to the rad rubber grommets being worn (that engage on the "spigots") - when they're new, the rad feels way more solid when bolted down.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you, glad you liked it. Close, but the rads were loose as the previous owner had bolted them on but neglected to use a washer so the rubber grommet could slip clean over the bolt head rendering the bolt useless lol

@tinymotogarage 2 года назад

@@RRCRestoration Hahahaha - nice!!

@av8bvma513 2 года назад

@@RRCRestoration 'ats all rite, tha water hoses keep them rads from falling orf!

@YouSuckAtTag 2 года назад

So ready for the long format build!

@liambrady9852 2 года назад

For all its problems, it’s a pretty clean bike! I’ve seen a lot newer in a lot worse condition

@bjarnvik 2 года назад

Oh yes a new project to follow!! Looking forward to seeing this one!

@usethenoodle 2 года назад

Great Job! I look forward to watching the rest of the project! Beautiful camera and editing!

@mavos1211 2 года назад

Ah wow! As a kid I had a massive poster of Dave Thorpe on his Red Rocket. Love all CR’s and also wanted a big wheeled KX80 as a kid but the closest I came was a Raleigh striker! 😆

@roryherk1805 2 года назад

Awesome choice 88 was my favourite year for the cr I wish I had a chance at owning a 500

@f1hotrod527 2 года назад

What a cool project. Those bikes are awesome looking.

@Paul_Henshall 2 года назад

Great start to what I know will be an amazing build. Can't wait for your next episode.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@marthamryglod291 2 года назад

I rode my friend's dad's 86 cr250 back to back with my 98 cr125. I was three seconds faster on our 70 second practice track. It had head shake and brakes weren't as good, but I loved it. I passed my faster friend for the first time on this bike.

@MrPADDYOT 2 года назад

Not even watching this. I'm waiting till there's another few episodes so I can binge watch 'em all in one sitting over the Christmas..................ahhh who am I kidding? Course I'll watch it now!! Bloody love this channel.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Haha love it! Enjoy :)

@maxpelletier7386 2 года назад

Love your channel, and saw a previous post about your fluctuating viewership. Channels like this that I'm on top of of have one or two videos a week that consistently upload same time each week. Instead of just me getting recommended the video I know when and what I'm looking for each week.

@roocrew86 2 года назад

This is very well filmed and edited Nice work

@adamwhite1920 2 года назад

Man, your close-ups, camera work and editing are really awesome, not to mention the work on the bike itself. Top top video! Love watching your videos.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you that's much appreciated! :)

@bosstv7892 Год назад

@IvanCruz-ys6by 2 года назад

Excited for this restorative 😬

@Zirler 2 года назад

Great filming!! Great craftsmanship!! Great skills!! Great channel!! 🙏🏻 thank you

2 года назад

And great accent of course!

@Zirler 2 года назад

@ yes of course the finest English accent in the world. According to me he could talk a little bit more, than I could listen to the only true English accent all day long 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TheMec1978 2 года назад

Hermosa moto! Excelente el trabajo! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

@beakittelscherz5419 2 года назад

Jawoll. ENDLICH gehts los- I am exited ! Yeah 😁

@marcosroldan440 2 года назад

I can't wait untill next episode!!! Great motorbike and great job RRC!!!

@simpsonkid100 9 месяцев назад

You my friend do amazing work! 💯 great job.

@crewealex1125 2 года назад

If you told me at the start you'd be getting every fastener undone without wd or heat I'd have called you a liar! Great start, can't wait to see how this turns out in the end 👍

@EdMeyer22 2 года назад

This is going to be a great series!

@jbuckley2546 2 года назад

You don't have to wonder if you're gonna the enjoy the video with RRC, satisfaction guaranteed.

@bencroxall4552 2 года назад

Yes I’ve been waiting for you to do this for ages !!

@alanmckeown5377 2 года назад

Going back 13 years I bought a 2003 250 two stroke at the age of 42 I'm not sure if I was going through a mid life crisis but I always had motocross bikes growing up, man 30 minutes on that bike made me feel scared and alive, dislocated my knee one day and sold it the very next day

@davidaldrich3488 2 года назад

Will be there for every step.....You are the one Ty

@deborahchesser7375 2 года назад

Cool vid bro. It’s therapeutic working on bikes, i need a nice little shop, I miss working on em. Dealerships will deplete your soul lol, long hours and weekends it’s a bitch, but if you dig bikes you do what you gotta do.Cheers 👍🇺🇸

@b6s4shelter 2 года назад

I'm have blue man group flashbacks with those gloves.... Good choice of 2 stroke legend! Chainsaw on wheels!

@djevo3441 2 года назад

Good luck with this project my friend.... Keep going the awesome restores

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Thank you very much sir, Always nice to see you :)

@claysmell 2 года назад

my brother bought one of these brand new back in the day - it was the best motorcycle out of all the dirt bikes in our circle of friends and then some. one of our friend's was so impressed he eventually bought a used one which had been slightly modified. it was good but still not as good as my brother's - that bike didn't need any fiddling, except for maybe a pipe. I found a like-new one that had gotten squirreled away for a couple of years, and the shop knew what they had and wouldn't budge on the price. I regretted not paying what they wanted.

@dougdunedainownerofthedoom2205 2 года назад

Old two stroke bikes are a blast to work on, I have a feeling this is going to be the best series yet. I hope you share some wisdom about how you get all the crud off of those old parts, I spend a lot of time wrenching on old dirtbikes and I find getting the engine components surgically clean for final assembly takes as long as everything else put together.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Fingers crossed, I'm really enjoying working on this bike there's just something about it. The engine build is defo going to be fun, 2 strokes are great fun to build.

@fabioamaral1791 2 года назад

Nice, have been waiting for more bikes.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

More to come after this one ;)

@fabioamaral1791 2 года назад

@@RRCRestoration I usually follow all your work, but I specially like bikes. Keep up with the grat work.

@jwhiddon69 2 года назад

I always wanted a Honda CR 250 back in the day! This is gonna be awesome!

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Such cool bikes! I'm really enjoying this restoration so far :)

@mack1541 2 года назад

i used to have a CR125R 79/80 aircooled honda , for a 125 it was vicious

@jwhiddon69 2 года назад

@@mack1541 I actually had a 79 Suzuki RM 125, which was air cooled, and an 86 Suzuki RM 250. I was shocked how powerful the 125 was.

@mack1541 2 года назад

@@jwhiddon69 👍

@clutchupproductions332 2 года назад

mack1541 bought a 86 cr250 for my first dirtbike and I weigh 120 tell me about it still think I need the Esr 340cc kit though

@VLD8888 2 года назад

Love it! That's what I was waiting for so long!

@juliyanto9976 2 года назад

I really like 2 stroke engines, and I want more videos like this tomorrow bro 😁😁

@MrAmorti 2 года назад

I love all your videos, but I'm really here for the bikes (and maybe the cars). It's great for me that you are still in to doing bikes, and I'm happy you heard the feedback to keep videos at or around 20 minutes. It'll help you keep a regular upload schedule, and the algorithm loves that. Thanks! And good luck with growing the channel further. Wonder if there's any collaborations you could do? That often helps grow a channel. Not sure what or with whom, but maybe it's a worthwhile thought.

@vincentleviangelomagbojos5241 2 года назад

do a tutorial on engine dissasembly and re-assembly and replacement of bearings and seals and everything please, im planning to get CR250 too. this will be great step ahead on me. but lt will be resto-mod supermoto vibe. Thank you brother, keep up being keen on details. much love here from Philppines.

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Not to worry the full engine will be taken apart and rebuilt ;)

@cthuluchtului650 2 года назад

Man i made a moped out of a cr250 chassi! In my country you’re only allowed to rides bikes with 50cc. So i took the engine from my totaled Honda mt50 and put it on the cr250 chassi(i got it free from a friends dad beacuse the engine had seized. Man all the kids was so jealous. Later on, i put on a 70cc cylinder and bigger carburetor and damn it flied across the woods and roads. Later when i was 18 i put on the original 250cc engine that i renovated. Thanks for making me remember this!

@RRCRestoration 2 года назад

Nice, thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your memories with us, sounds like a blast :)