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itsonlyme54 L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 17:55 - 27 Aug 2019 Post subject: Honda CD250U |
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Untill last Friday I did not know a Cd250 existed, I saw it advertised and offered to buy it over the phone, fortunately the owner stood by his word despite much better offers than his asking price and I collected it the next day.
Its a 1989 bike, 10400 miles and stored for the last 12yrs by its owner, its totally original. I have given the bike a quick clean and its chrome for 30yrs old is amazing as is the paintwork, I intend to restore this back as close to new condition as possible within a reasonable budget.
The shopping list.
-new tyres and tubes, its still sat on its original
-new battery
-overhaul the brakes, front caliper sticking slightly
- some paint will be required
the usual oil/filters/plugs will be changed, something that I need help with is identifying the correct paint code, the tank has a mark on it and I want it painted professionally, any advice on how to find this would really be appreciated |
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Posted: 20:42 - 27 Aug 2019 Post subject: |
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According to RS paints, that colour is called Space Blue.
You can order paint directly from them, or any decent automotive paint supplier should be able to mix it for you.
Edit: given the age of the bike, you might find it easier to find a local supplier and take a sample to them (a side panel will do) and get them to match the paint on your bike, rather than just mix it to a formula, unless you're planning on painting everything. ____________________ Things get better with age; I'm close to being magnificent........
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Posted: 22:12 - 27 Aug 2019 Post subject: |
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They were expensive bikes when they were new. As I recall you could get a CB1 for about the same price.
Basically the last gasp of the superdream. I think they put some real effort into the build quality if not the performance.
There may be an official paint code sticker under one of the side panels or stuck to the rear mudguard under the saddle. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Use the POR15 tank sealant system. If done properly, exactly according the manufacturers instructions, it won't come off again. The pre-flushing/etching compounds are important. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Various people sell it on ebay. You can also get it from a company called frost automotive. They do a motorcycle tank sealant pack which has enough detergent flush, acid etch and sealant to do a bike tank. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 203 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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