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Offline mike the bike

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« on: June 05, 2019, 07:25:39 AM »
I seem to have bought another bike.  I bid the starting price, not thinking I'd have a chance and no one else wanted it. Not an SOHC or a 4 but it is a Honda.
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Offline Rozabikes Tim

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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2019, 07:59:30 AM »
Always found those interestng and like the look. Even with inboard discs etc.... Looks like some work with tank and other bits. Does it run? Interesting to see how you go on with it.
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One day I'll have the time to restore it, not just talk and dream....

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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2019, 08:10:18 AM »
It runs but the tickover is erratic. Carbs need a clean I reckon.
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Offline matthewmosse

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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2019, 08:39:40 AM »
Now that is quite interesting, and might make a nice custom, though ironically it's quite quirky and nice as it is. Good find.
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2019, 09:00:17 AM »
Looks good,  they sound nice too and right little screamer.

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Someone showed us a Ducati 860 ( at the Ace Café)  balanced a 50 pence coin on edge on the fuel tank,  then revved the knackers off it  ;D all standing around thought it wouldn't stay there but it did.  Demonstrates perfect primary and secondary engine balance of a 90 degree v-twin, a neat party trick.
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Offline Laverda Dave

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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2019, 11:31:30 AM »
That's a good find Mike, I always liked those but they were expensive when new. Not many left so be nice to see it kept standard.
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Offline Spitfire

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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2019, 12:51:27 PM »
Not seen one of those before, and it looks great, nice buy

Dennis
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Offline Nurse Julie

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Re: 250
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2019, 01:36:56 PM »
It's lovely Mike, stunning......what is it?
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Offline MarkCR750

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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2019, 03:25:48 PM »
Great looking little bike, loads more fun than bigger capacity bikes 👍
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Offline haynes66

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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2019, 05:14:04 PM »
i think they will become collectible soon, as will the faired cbx550 so buy now!
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Offline mike the bike

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« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2019, 05:23:06 PM »
It's a VT250F  Julie.  It's my day off work on Friday.   I've asked the gaffer for a loan of the van,  going to collect it from Torquay.
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Offline Rob62

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Re: 250
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2019, 10:43:01 PM »
Very cool looking 250... def worth adding to any Honda collection  8)
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« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2019, 11:27:17 PM »
I'm glad you approve.   It's a D reg, which is the newest bike I've ever owned.
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Offline Andych

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Re: 250
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2019, 12:24:00 AM »
Very nice bike... they were / are quite popular down here... things to be careful of... blown head gaskets on the rear head from overheating (might not be such a big issue in the UK) and Syncing the carbies.. otherwise service as normal and enjoy.. :)
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« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2019, 07:58:30 AM »
Smaller version of the VT500.
Rear head gasket problems due to over heating as, the front cylinder puts all its heat to the rear, cam chains x2 need replacing if around the 30,000 mile mark and hard to find one that has been regularly serviced  ;)
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