CB250, bobber, cafe, tracker or big fkn fail?

[kale]

This could either work really well, or someone else could wind up with a parted out CB250. My mechanical knowledge extends to, air goes in tyres and oil stops your engine from dying.

So this is going to be a steep learning curve I hope. I've always wanted to be handy mechanically, and picking up a running CB250 from a wrecker up here for cheap cheap seemed like a good way to go about it.

I know they're getting a bit of attention and it seems most people are trying to immitate it these days but i'm really liking the street tracker/sprung bobber stuff. Bratstyle, Wrench Monkees etc. BUT what this build become is going to be limited by me, so i may not get it quite right.

Bought it last night, and work will start today and tidying it up close to stock and getting it licensed before i start making some major changes.

[STRIP]

Looks like its going to be a lot of fun and you've got a great starting point!

[kale]

Picked it up and the wrecker said do you know why it's called the bitch?

No.

You'll find out.

[Rex Havoc]

This could be good. Love the wheels. Will be watching with interest

[Tbird tracker]

Good to see you finally taking the plunge Kale. CB250's are a good basic starting point and we have all seen the multitude of diferent styles than can be created in here. Open you'r mind to the gods of speed and let them fill it with the power of mechanical learning. Good luck with it.

[NMBRPL8]

Much potential in this i see, mmmm.
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If you choose the Cafe route, search cafe cowl or cafe seat on ebay, between the $100 - $200 mark you can get a fiberglass seat and tail piece, which would get the bodywork side of things 80% sorted for a nice little cafe racer look.
Otherwise Brat style is sweet :p But as everyone has said CB250s are a good basic start point, nice blank canvas to cut your teeth on. Those wheels should come up like chrome with some elbow grease and autosol

[kale]

Just been back to the wreckers to return his ramp and tie downs i borrowed. He now has 2 CB400's, one 4 cylinder and one is 2. Bugger.

Also, he has an old BSA frame with a SWEEET looking tank on it. I mentioned that I may be interested in getting it for the CB, the blank stare i got makes me think he's all about original restos or isn't big into customizing.

[kat69]

I'm getting lots of ideas! I would die if I wheeled another bike into the shed :-(
That bike has a lot of potential so surf the pics on these forums! Awesome inpiration.
Did you ask the wrecker what he wanted for the BSA tank?
Scott.

[El Skitzo]

Glad to see you start a build at last. You'll always get good advice here so don't be afraid to ask what feel like silly questions, and ask for help when you think you need it...

[kale]

Suggestions on front brake for these? Cable is snapped so would you just replace the cable or are there nicer/neater brake assemblies out there i can use on it? (silly question number 1). Kat69, no i didn't ask the price, I anticipate that I'll be a regular with Steve at the wreckers so don't want him to get the idea I'm a dreamer.

[NMBRPL8]

Front.... Brake.... CABLE??????

That there bike has a hydraulic disc brake on the front, no brake cable there. If you have a broken cable on the front it will be your speedometer drive cable, and yes, replace it.

If you have a broken line running down to your brake caliper, then you have a broken brake hose or brake line, which again, yes, replace it, and you will need to then add new brake fluid and bleed all the air out of the brakes.

Might i suggest finding yourself a workshop manual for this bike, which will walk you through just about all of the work you will need to do to get this beast up and running again

[Screamin TE]

Was the 400 twin a twin disc front end or a single? I'm keen to switch out the single disc front for my cb. Where is this wrecker located? Cheers, chris.

[Bendito]

Front.... Brake.... CABLE??????

That there bike has a hydraulic disc brake on the front, no brake cable there. If you have a broken cable on the front it will be your speedometer drive cable, and yes, replace it.

If you have a broken line running down to your brake caliper, then you have a broken brake hose or brake line, which again, yes, replace it, and you will need to then add new brake fluid and bleed all the air out of the brakes.

Might i suggest finding yourself a workshop manual for this bike, which will walk you through just about all of the work you will need to do to get this beast up and running again

Honda | The Pitstop Bookshop

[NMBRPL8]

Carl Salter's website should be the first port of call for ANYONE chasing a manual. Free dowloads

[kale]

You blokes are the best kind of blokes.

[Rastas]

Mate ive got one of those in pieces so if u need any parts or help with fabrication let me know.

[kale]

Will do, cheers. Actually had you in mind for when i come to do the rear sets so it's handy to know you have a template to work with.

[kale]

Was the 400 twin a twin disc front end or a single? I'm keen to switch out the single disc front for my cb. Where is this wrecker located? Cheers, chris.

Not sure Chris, wrecker is in Geraldton though. I can find out for you if you're keen on it.

[RIPLEY]

could you get a price on the bsa tank and frame too please mate
cheers Andre.

[kale]

For anyone else interested... Geraldton Motorcycle Wreckers, Steve Vause, 0417 171 587.

He's only jsut starting up so not sure how he goes mailing parts.