chrisbchips
New Member
Hey guys,
Another nooby here to wrack your brains with stupid questions. I just picked up a Honda CB250RS for $200 that was being used as a paddock basher. I got the bike with a running engine but with an undisclosed amount of km's. It didn't have a chain so I'm not sure of the condition of the clutch or transmission. I'm at the point of assessing how viable it is to get this thing on the road for semi regular use.
A few details - The engine runs, and runs quite well through it's whole range but only with the choke on which I figure was because it doesn't have the airbox fitted and the carburettor hasn't been re-jetted. Also looks like there could have been a small air leak in the manifold which wouldn't have helped.
After a bit of research into the RS I've found that parts are getting pretty hard to come by, in particular the camshaft which is one of the more commonly worn out parts. I've attached some photo's of the camshaft and the surface of the rocker arms to see if you guys with more expert eyes reckon there is much life left in the engine? There doesn't seem to be any pitting and the bearing surface was in good condition as well - no scoring anywhere.
When I drained the oil it was quite clean, and the filter screen was also clear. Looks like the PO was familiar with the RS's thirst for fresh oil every 1500km's. I've also attached some photo's inside the clutch cover just for the general condition of the internals.
So what do you guys reckon?? Worth the rebuild? Or part it out and find another project? Appreciate any insight!
Chris B.
Another nooby here to wrack your brains with stupid questions. I just picked up a Honda CB250RS for $200 that was being used as a paddock basher. I got the bike with a running engine but with an undisclosed amount of km's. It didn't have a chain so I'm not sure of the condition of the clutch or transmission. I'm at the point of assessing how viable it is to get this thing on the road for semi regular use.
A few details - The engine runs, and runs quite well through it's whole range but only with the choke on which I figure was because it doesn't have the airbox fitted and the carburettor hasn't been re-jetted. Also looks like there could have been a small air leak in the manifold which wouldn't have helped.
After a bit of research into the RS I've found that parts are getting pretty hard to come by, in particular the camshaft which is one of the more commonly worn out parts. I've attached some photo's of the camshaft and the surface of the rocker arms to see if you guys with more expert eyes reckon there is much life left in the engine? There doesn't seem to be any pitting and the bearing surface was in good condition as well - no scoring anywhere.
When I drained the oil it was quite clean, and the filter screen was also clear. Looks like the PO was familiar with the RS's thirst for fresh oil every 1500km's. I've also attached some photo's inside the clutch cover just for the general condition of the internals.
So what do you guys reckon?? Worth the rebuild? Or part it out and find another project? Appreciate any insight!
Chris B.
