1979 CR250R finished pictures

[dogger315]

I finally finished the 79 CR250 restoration. Here are some pictures of
the finished product. Total restoration time 15 months. Not a single
aftermarket or reproduction part.

[DRGSin393]

WOW-Unbelievable man! Incredible work. Theres def some resto masters around here.

[Woody_393]

Wow... You have all the reason in the world to be proud of that gem.

[OLDMXRACER 393]

Originally Posted by Woody_393

Wow... You have all the reason in the world to be proud of that gem.

No kidding. Your work looks better than of some of the "big name" restorers out there. Ever think of going into buisness?

[Ekholm]

That is a beautiful resto brother!!! Nice work!
Where were you able to find all the O.E.M. parts? Where they n.o.s. parts?
Really nice work.

[ccnut]

WOW thats Stunning Work!! Way to go!! I bet Honda would buy that back from you for big Bucks!!....Jerry

[Mainjet2001]

Nice piece of work Dogger, very nice.

[xrrider1230]

WOW!!!!!!! I thought my 1983 cr 60 was cool but thats a cherry

[dogger315]

Thanks so much for the kudos guys, all compliments are eagerly accepted.

Ever think of going into buisness?

I really enjoy the work and the challenge, but I pour so much blood, sweat
and tears into these bikes I could never think of selling them.

Where were you able to find all the O.E.M. parts? Where they n.o.s. parts

I started this build with a very complete bike and was able to restore rather
than replace a ton of parts. Of course I replaced all the wear items like tires,
chain, cables, clutch pack, sprockets, along with every snap ring, thrust
washer and spring inside the engine and every other bearing and seal on
the bike. I also replaced any nut and bolt that was still available from
Honda but many had to be restored.

The NOS parts include levers, grips, cables, fork gators, piston/rings, bearings
and seals, gaskets, intake, air cleaner, fenders, seat, side panel strap, rims
brake shoes and decals.

My goal was to not only visually reproduce the bike to the same way it looked in
1979, but to reproduce that nice tight feel a new bike has. No floppy kickstarter,
no sacked springs, no worn out brakes, etc. This bike starts on the second kick
when cold and the first when warm. The clutch feel and shifting is precise and
the power and braking are stellar by 1979 standards.

Unfortuantely, do to the cost and scarcity of parts, this Red Rocket will spend
it's time in a climate controlled shop or being displayed at the various show and
shines. That's really sad to all the rider/racers out there, but it's far better than
the scrap heap. I also believe this bike (and all the other iconic models), provides
a great testament to all the up and comers out there, as to where we came
from as motocrossers.

Just my two cents.

dogger

[JoyrideCRF450]

That thing is so sexy...

[Aus_Rider_22]

Awesome thread!

Everything on that CR looks pristine and brand new, just how you wanted it. Perfect job mate!

[OLDMXRACER 393]

Originally Posted by dogger315

That's really sad to all the rider/racers out there, but it's far better than the scrap heap.

I fall into that catagory- I want to ride everything! But it's also good to see guys preserving bikes and making them museum pieces. It IS neccesary for the future.....

[ThePipe]

Looks GREAT
You should be proud of yourself!

[cycleryan]

Good job !!