Going to look at a baby blade.

lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Anyone got any experience with CBR250RRs?

Going to see one, 1990 MC22 model, 22,000 miles. Just need to know if there is anything to look out for specifically such as common gearbox issues or ominous noises.

Any info would be appreciated. Thumbs Up

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neatbik · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Karma :

Its a Honda so check the reg/rec is working properly.
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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Yeah I'm bored with hoofing it around on big bikes. I kind of skipped the whole small capacity sportsbike thing and went straight to crossers/motards/nakeds so I'm hoping to clean up my riding a tad with a relatively light corner speed dependant bike. Would have gone 2 stroke but the sound of these things is just... Well, do want, i believe is the internet term. Wink

Not expecting the Earth performance wise, but it's good to see no one has posted they grenade/blow up/catch fire etc.
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SimonB · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

I had one of those bikes, it was great fun and I had no issues with it. I would love to have a go on one again. The only problem that I can recall with it is that it was very difficult to source parts for it and even when you did they weren't cheap.

Don't forget pics of it if you buy one Smile

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GSTEEL32 · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Feb 2010 Karma :

Don't be put off if its a bit tatty or has the odd part missing, there's loads of spares available.

lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Cheers guys, this one has had a new set of fairings and a paintjob so will be checking to see if it's been down the road in a big way or not. Don't mind it not being mint, but it needs to be at least straight. Very Happy

Going to see it in a couple of hours.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CBR-250-RR-Baby-Blade-MC22-/230648544957?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1500126548720113239&_qi=RTM742988
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

was watching a tatty-ish black one on ebay like 8 months ago.. seriously was considering dropping the money on it..

I just want that noise, to get that now you need to attach pidgeons to the chain and sprockets ... and pull away very very fast...the noise is almost identical Shifty

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Parts will be UBER rare. My mechanic at Branson honda has one but he needs to source a new top end for it since his valves burnt out. Nobody stocks spares, and what little spares you have will come from Oz... we're talking about engine parts more than anything else.

You'll enjoy those bikes - 40odd bhp and 140kg! Keep it in the powerband and pin it through the corners. I loved my ZXR250 and I miss it so much now!

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Wow an aftermarket paint job that looks good and is in keeping with the style/era of the bike, that is rare!
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0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

It looks good and pretty tidy which is a surprise as people advertising them as "baby blades" are usually selling it for a mate, say it keeps up with their mates R1, and ride it wearing adidas 2 stripes.
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cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

baby blades are normally the 400cc versions. There is a baby hornet as well I imagine

Moxey · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 May 2011 Karma :

I'm not normally into sportsbikes but I would sell my very soul for one of those little beauties Drooling

I say sod the price of spare parts, just check it for the usual, subframe, forks, oil level, chain and definitely electrics (alt and rec as said) and if all is looking as good as it looks in the pic go for it!
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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Back. Left a deposit and picking it up Sunday. Laughing

Already started the parts hunt, need a set of downpipes or the one that's on there welding up a bit (it's nowhere near shagged, just needs a hole brazing over) and a couple of other bits and bobs. Bike is however, lovely and would run quietly if it were not for the (exhaust leaks and;) race pipe which is ear splittingly unbelievably loud and massssive, even with the baffle in. So at the moment my head is still spinning from wobbling around the cul de sac on it sans helmet and deciding to take it to 10k rpm. At which point every single window in the vicinity shattered. Naturally the moment it gets back to mine the baffle will be coming out. Wink

Apart from the down(pipe) syndrome, couple of minor little issues like an indicator blinking too fast, but it's very mechanically well maintained. Bodywork is in great condition, seats are fine, everything is tidy and neat and it looks like a good condition 20yr old bike. Couldn't get over how small it is though, and I was kind of expecting to see something similar to a 400, but it's fairly radically different.

Anyway, enough rambling. Got it for £1250 which I thought was an alright price. Fairly rare so if you want one you've got to just buy one you like the look of. Will most likely ride it for the rest of the summer then put it in the garage for winter... and an overhaul Twisted Evil

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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Picked it up. I'll let the photos do the talking... But I will say, this bike is utterly stonking to ride, everyone should have one and Honda should be spanked for killing it off.

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UKRedwing · Trackday Trickster Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Karma :

Looks very nice, especially the paint job, I would love a small bike for shits and giggles again.

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mark83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Karma :

I really really like that paint scheme.

I'd be tempted to paint my helmet the same colours.

I'm such a tart...
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SimonB · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Karma :

Very nice

Gis us a go!!
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Frog · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Karma :

Mmmmm.... That's nice. I know what you mean about 10k. Got my 'new' CB400 out for it's first ride tonight and did a little man wee as it reached 10... I am now a happy man.

Mind you, mine is nowhere near as tidy as yours... You, sir, have a proper nice bike Thumbs Up

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Blau Zedong · Banned Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Karma :

Looks nice but I still think a stroker would do the same job with more lulz, as well as being forever rebuildable.
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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

Looks awesome!
I miss my 29's and 30.
Were fun bikes, but fun is all they were.
Not that practical, and certainly no good for a pillion. Laughing