Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *Done*

[Bellicose]

Thought i'd start a thread for my build. It's going to be a very mild 'cafe racer' but more of a cross between a restoration & modification.

It's a 1988 Honda CD250u, they weren't available in the US. It uses the same motor as the CB two fifty (CB250N) & 250 Rebel (CMX i think it is)

Anyway, i bought the bike 'bout 18 months ago with no plates or rego (No title) and spent a little time getting it all sorted and back on the road, then decided i didn't like the look of it so stripped it.

When i first got it home.

Then it started. Almost at the point of no return in this pic'

After sending some bits to the soda blaster and getting them back i laid everything out, why oh why did i start :

So today was the time to paint some of the bits.

Then clear.

Next step is to 'de-spoke' the rims and send them along with some other bits to get soda blasted, clean motor, replace gear shift shaft seal then paint.

Will keep updating as i go.


Ther are some non factory (well not Honda anyway) parts to go on the bike to give it a "different" look.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: Shusenron, a restification.

Little more progress.

Frame (mostly) wired

Some bits cleaned & sanded.

And etch primed.

More to come tomorrow.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: '88 CD250U, a restification.

Teasers............................an indication of my colour choices. The sprocket cover and crankcase side cover are the same colour but because of the amount of pearls in it it's hard to get a good pic', Brake housing is same colour as frame.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: '88 CD250U, a restification.

Wheels blasted and painted.

Some bits in the sun.

 

[NBraun]

Re: '88 CD250U, a restification.

That paint looks absolutely awesome dude. Wish i could do stuff like that.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: '88 CD250U, a restification.

Cheers, it's damn hard to get a decent pic'. Hopefully i can get some good ones when it's all together.

 

[Green199]

Re: '88 CD250U, a restification.

Thats some sweet paint you're laying dude. Can't wait to see it come together!

 

[Bellicose]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U.

Tins done. Here's a teaser pic'.

The bike has also had a name change to go with the Art Deco theme of the paint.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

Another couple of days and she'll be done.

 

[Bert Jan]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

is that a rattlecan job or do you own a booth? Looks awesome dude!

 

[chicano]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

Absolutely loving this, you're doing a great job!

 

[Bellicose]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

is that a rattlecan job or do you own a booth? Looks awesome dude!

Thanks.

No rattle cans here mate, i despise the things.

I have all the stuff i need at home.

And where i do it all.

 

[Bellicose]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

Absolutely loving this, you're doing a great job!

Thanks

 

[cb 400 t]

Re: Deco Daze, '88 CD250U. *almost there*

Lookin great

 

[Bellicose]

Done for now anyway.

Still want to change the seat and indicators, then it WILL be done. And maybe some exhaust wrap.

 

[Das1slickninja]

When I read the title, I was Very skeptical! But that sir, is Awesome!!!

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Wow, great job on the paint, sir.