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1972 CB250
« on: November 10, 2011, 07:24:20 PM »
Hi all, I`ve seen a 1972 Honda CB250 advertised for sale locally for the ridiculous sum of
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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2011, 08:31:25 PM »
If it is complete and in reasonable condition, then that's a good price.

If any chrome or bodywork is missing, it's a moneypit!

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 08:09:04 PM »
Is that a silly price?  I've got a CB350 1972 which is a runner but no MOT at moment, very ratty.  I'm sure they are only worth anything if everything is spotless and I think all the shiny bits are very costly to replace.  I've never been tempted to restore it because I think it would cost more than it is worth. 

I do have loads of engine spares if you do decide to buy it.

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2011, 08:46:18 AM »
Did you buy it?  If you did, I'd like to see it, maybe when I eventually bring that thing I promised  ;D

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2011, 12:39:09 PM »
Haven`t had the chance to even look at it never mind buy it!!!
Having recently moved to the area and bought a home, I seem to live and breathe D-I-Y, and job seek. Poor bikes haven`t had a look in, I even found out last week that the K3`s MOT ran out in October. Plus I can`t fit anything else in my garage at the moment, it`s full of boxes, central heating parts and re-wire bits, and plasterboard, and new doors, and everything associated with old house doing-up!
 I`ve also thought about buying a T.A.G for if or when I find work. The traffic here in Taunton is horrific, 40 minutes to go 8 miles. Although I`ve seen quite a few `older` bikes about, a Morini 3 1/2 and a lovely dark green late 750/4.
When I get 5 minutes to spare I`ll give the number a ring and see if it`s still for sale and find out the general condition. If it`s too far gone then I won`t be interested.
Cheers Nigel.
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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2011, 08:51:37 PM »
Traffic into Taunton is terrible.  I avoid the place if I can.  I'm in the opposite direction and the traffic here is mostly a couple of tractors.

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2011, 12:05:46 AM »
If you think Taunton is bad for traffic, try going into or out of Exeter at rush hour, the only way you can move is on 2 wheels! >:(
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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2011, 07:03:50 AM »
Never have a problem in the Artic----But then it's usualy 2am

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2011, 03:19:37 PM »
Last time I went that way on the 500/4 outfit I gave in and pulled over onto the grass verge for a 1 hour picnic and rest break. In that time the van I was behind moved 200 yards. by 1 hour 20 mins I rejoined a near empty road. Talk about rush hour, though not much of a rush tbh.
Got a 500/4 with rust and a sidecar and loadsa bits. nice and original and been round the clock

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Re: 1972 CB250
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2011, 05:21:44 PM »
Been to look at the 250 tiddler today.......think that I`ll be giving it a miss. It`s all there, but it`s the state of everything that puts me off. He`s desperate to sell though. It was advertised at
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