CB 250 Nighthawk Scrambler Build Under $500 Walk Around and Sound

My 2001 Honda CB 250 Nighthawk 2020 Covid-19 lockdown scrambler build with parts from eBay and stuff I found in my garage. Everything for under $500 (including beers).

[@TommyBoy-719-]

I have a nighthawk 250, I made it into a “mad max” type of bike 🤘🏼 It actually came out really nice! I have some mesh and diamond plate welded on the sides and back of the bike, to make it look apocalyptish and custom painted the gas tank and did some airbrushing on it as well.

[@coldsmokepwrstroke]

I got one of these in my garage didn’t think I could make it this cool

[@hendragster]

Haha thx and have fun with your project bike!

[@viol8r007]

Just bought one of these in original condition for $505 last week starting to build one i hopefully get it in under $500 with a carby ruibuld and over sized jet(mototrbike mechanic doing it for me i hate doing carbys )as i will also be taking the baffels out of the pipes . When takin out baffels the engines are tuneed for the baffels and run nice when removing all ( well nearly ) back preassure be sure to over size the jet as it will run lean causing it to run hotter and shorten the life sapn needing more replacement oils , plugs .. Remeber folks when removing baffles change to over size jet inthe carby. It can go with the GN 250 scrambler , i shall have to make 3 for my 3 children then i can start on the Suzuiki Bouilovade 650 S40 scrambler for me ....

[@poopypoops-gq6qo]

nice job

[@hendragster]

Thx man! 🤙🏾

[@aussiewantok]

Very good, I've just started going down that path I want the exhausts to go over the motor 69 gets changed to 7 Great vid Tnx

[@hendragster]

That was the plan like scrambler style pipe, but sold the bike to get another project

[@nightmonkey7426]

Hey man! Nice work. Looks amazing! I am curious about the seat? Did you cut off any of the back of the frame for this one to fit? Also, where did you get the fender spray guard and tail-light?

[@hendragster]

Yes I had to cut the tail section of the frame that has tail light brackets and stuff probably weighed 5-6 lbs of steel. I had to make bracket for the seat to mount on the frame out of door hinges.

[@hendragster]

Rear fender came off of my old TW200 front fender and tail light feom eBay

[@TiagoRuivo]

What tank is that?

[@mayhembike]

For the tank you put on did the front mounting points fit right on? And do you have to extend the mounting bolt location to match the factory single bolt hole? Any followup short video of how you got it put on would be great. Was entertaining same for my 91'.

[@hendragster]

Sold the bike last year trying to remember what I did... The tank was shorter by 3 or 4 inches so did make a bracket to compensate shorter gas tank. The front I just had to grind those rubber mounting pieces a little on my bench grinder to fit the new tank. It was a cheap and fun build no welding at all.

[@chongtak]

Very nice but I would have put a beefier front light.

[@bikesandbass]

I see the baffles have been removed, sounds good but does it have any loss in performance?

[@hendragster]

No actually opens up the bike a little so it's not as restricted but that is just the tip DB killer. The actual baffle is right behind but will need hole saw to remove it

[@arture1933]

Awesome bike!! Which production year is this bike ?

[@hendragster]

I believe it was an '06

[@ThaDirtyMick]

Are those original wheels painted or new ones it’s hard finding scrambler tires to fit the 1.875 x 18 that’s on it stock !!

[@hendragster]

Yes, those are stock wheels

[@mattoaida]

Did you have to move the rubber grommets to fit the Suzuki gn125 tank?

[@hendragster]

I think I just shaved them off like 1/4" to fit I can't remember it's been a while and sold the bike

[@lucasmatheo6408]

Muy buena le quedo. m podrias decir las medidas de las cubiertas?

[@hendragster]

Which one? Number plates?

[@onemanhisdub1969]

Long live Nicky Hayden.

[@hendragster]

He's riding in paradise now. 69 💪🏾

[@andythemoore]

Could you post the type of tank and seat you got from ebay. Looking to do something similar

[@hendragster]

Seat: www.ebay.com/itm/173679399548

[@hendragster]

Tank: www.ebay.com/itm/402359523250?epid=13042217587&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5dae7f17b2:g:Ax0AAOSwuOBfM6fj&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsS%252BMKizvpuEDUfX4dvRWfUzbg8h75KvplKpFRPLpWqw%252BY9FA%252FrzC7zqyjy6%252BIzTMw1A4UmoL6%252FAooei9nW15bxeQ4H1G6FL%252FNm9x1INGogExYa74W7mJkWMAGQr9jGdiYRxfDZiD6qd6qyfx1hV%252BcsvouNz4hm1U%252BUbahNs%252B4Z0PPg0RLSC3dMcrNtpgvD17tq9YBPvYnshVt6by2kWp8Y7UCMptyCr1gRdRE0mbdJddsyfLhh9vy41zZDEhP%252FLuLXOGBIppyLNu2v4WkY%252B7WyBnQqMuc4hb%252BwN%252BcRxKdJzVN96eMu%252FLvQWta47LFmEIp%252F2fboYGp2kRxXJ%252B3gAq3zvQ%252FOkhMYutTdzXXFTUssB8bBOCqILWHgyh27mxNqEXgx0YPpZNzsy1ubhaIBLjw1mS8RA88BWtwXdSnQr56dKQ0SiqapAdoCnClcT%252FsETzvILZiSunIRQw3qUQaEZvkciP5esslUXPbA%252FOqx3PGKtNvgXHn1ek7dvXgzJN94%252FZvWEmWDI9%252B1NCNz6iO87PaR28nK7fOB6m6T40Tjxtayo3t6PZGIVQwSFSdjT6mififwetm8ZT6AF1tmnKHKAfuDhMET6o2z13opeO%252FQR3j%252FcEkaHyX%252BOpEcMkaaxlMHL%252B6Ao9ilFn1uT%252Bn1IWNQDa9iqIFnQXMqEX0x4DeSKLxTGWLZwByX%252Bg48cDQ%252BpOvRFmOfTFby2PspRuluhVQPa7XGi2YHqrsEoDbB8oy2VkJYKzcXBDr%252Fj9S9ssgfXn7dHy%252BQrwF9ywUH%252FZg4dNj39oRXULTCkFDLRkDWPHzV2dt64dNSTQIwIVbMDRsC5D3XkaQG%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[@mayhembike]

How did you make side cover for battery box? What did you use?

[@hendragster]

I used my wife's Honda Civic's under pan plastic thingy just under the front bumper. Just don't tell her 😜

[@hendragster]

I cut it and curved it with heat gun

[@Bishop760]

Where did you get the rubber cover for the forks

[@hendragster]

eBay or Amazon you should have no problems finding them

[@bellaggio1770]

Could you tell where you bought those wheels? (tires too if possible) I need them so bad !!!!!

[@bellaggio1770]

And if possible, the black molded side cover (over electrical stuff) and number shield... :D

[@hendragster]

Those wheels are OEM. Front Tires: Kenda K270 100/90-18 or Shinko Golden Boy 3.00-18 Rear Tires: Duro HF904-51 130/90-16 or Bridgestone TW40 120/90-16

[@bellaggio1770]

@@hendragster Thanks mate! You mean you built those wheels on your own, and did not buy them somewhere?

[@hendragster]

@@bellaggio1770 no, CB250 Nighthawk comes with spoked wheels in the US so I just painted them black

[@bellaggio1770]

@@hendragster Thanks. I have the bike with those horrible 5 spoke alloy wheels, they're disgusting.

[@laureanosanchez5265]

From wich bike Is the fuel tank?

[@hendragster]

It's actually sold as Suzuki GN125 fuel tank on eBay