What did I do with a Honda CB250R?
During the 1980s I was a partner in a small London motorcycle repair and hire company which served the courier industry (anyone remember Good Vibrations in Shoreditch?). As you’d guess, a great many RS 250s passed through our doors.
When does a Honda CB250R cylinder head start to crack?
Cylinder heads were usually OK for about 40,000 miles on the kickstart model, then they would start to crack between the valves with consequent compression loss and hard starting. The electric start RS-D versions had higher compression heads and these could fail very quickly.
How many litres in a Honda CB250R Kickstart?
Capacity was only 1.5 litres which didn’t leave much reserve if it got low, and in London courier conditions they inevitably consumed oil. Cylinder heads were usually OK for about 40,000 miles on the kickstart model, then they would start to crack between the valves with consequent compression loss and hard starting.
What is the earthing wire on a Honda CB250R?
The earthing wire is the black one with a white tracer. The front brake is Honda’s single sided, sliding caliper device. We didn’t see too many problems with these as the bikes were in constant use but the sliders definitely need to be kept greased. Again, you don’t need copper grease unless your nickname’s Vale and your carbon discs glow orange.
During the 1980s I was a partner in a small London motorcycle repair and hire company which served the courier industry (anyone remember Good Vibrations in Shoreditch?). As you’d guess, a great many RS 250s passed through our doors.
Where can I buy a 1987 Honda CB250R?
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Is the HMP grease good on a Honda CB250RS?
Ordinary hmp grease is fine. I agree that the successor to the CB250RS, the CBX250, was a real disappointment. We only had one.
Cylinder heads were usually OK for about 40,000 miles on the kickstart model, then they would start to crack between the valves with consequent compression loss and hard starting. The electric start RS-D versions had higher compression heads and these could fail very quickly.
Is the Honda CB250R a current day classic?
A recent feature about running and riding Honda’s slim and sprightly single as a current day classic prompted Tony Anderson to recall the days when he maintained high-mileage despatch hacks. He highlights some of the 250’s strengths and weaknesses, offering expert advice and technical tips…
Ordinary hmp grease is fine. I agree that the successor to the CB250RS, the CBX250, was a real disappointment. We only had one.
Is the Honda CB250RS engine bullet proof?
Parts are cheap, the engine is bullet-proof (watch the oil though – it has to work hard) and the lusty 26 BHP engine returns about 70 mpg. Yahoo Auction Japan offers a huge supply of good used parts that can be sourced pretty easily. Apparantly the later CB250RSZ versions were boosted to 33 BHP.
What was the successor to the Honda CB250RS?
I agree that the successor to the CB250RS, the CBX250, was a real disappointment. We only had one. There wasn’t any noticeable performance improvement over the RS; it was much more complicated (radial valves? really?) and while the ball bearing camshafts should have been long lived, our bearings failed at very low mileage.
The earthing wire is the black one with a white tracer. The front brake is Honda’s single sided, sliding caliper device. We didn’t see too many problems with these as the bikes were in constant use but the sliders definitely need to be kept greased. Again, you don’t need copper grease unless your nickname’s Vale and your carbon discs glow orange.
Are there any Honda throttle cable left in stock?
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Where can I get a Honda throttle cable?
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Can a Honda CB250RS be used in the UK?
The CB250RS could not compete directly with the X7/RDLCs, but echoed the romanticism of an updated and reliable British single that handled and went as good as it looked. The UK market at the time was governed by learner laws (L plate riders could ride up to 250 cc on L-plates) and insurance premiums.
What’s the kick start level on a CB250RS?
recently picked up a CB250rs (only 8000 miles on the clock) and have been working through minor issues with the bike (it had been stored for 20 years before being pit back on the road), and have a couple of probably simple questions. Anyone got any tips on this:- Kick start level – it broke!
Is the Honda CB250RS a breath of fresh air?
Somebody at Honda had been paying attention and the CB250RS was a breath of fresh air. The amazing thing really is that at this time, nobody really knew how good the bike actually was or would turn out to be. I wanted one, but being chronically cash-strapped as many 17 y.o.s are, it was just out of the question.