Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 10 - Top End Rebuild

[@KensWorldRestorations]

I don't think you'll find one single person complain about the length of your videos...in fact just the opposite. Keep them coming - it's some of the greatest content out there and it's refreshing to see such great workmanship. Thanks again for all your hard work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment it means a lot :)

[@TheJameswort]

So Therapeutic. Thanks for the simple and concise power port explanation and the paint labels.

[@RRCRestoration]

No problem at all ;)

[@bebben86]

Being honest; yes, you fooled me a bit with the old piston. :) Good job! The engine looks better than new.

[@ryanrides6252]

Same i was like really all that work for an old piston?

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha glad you fell for my little joke ;)

[@23hublock1]

Never again....not when he got me last time with the Subaru fuel filler neck! 🤣

[@petebird7171]

I’ve probably said this before but the quality of your work is superb, great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@oddis188]

Ohhhh weee... I've been stuck home for 4 days in covid and finally have something good to watch 😍❤️😍❤️

[@RRCRestoration]

Aww no im sorry to hear that. Hope my video makes you feel a bit better.

[@crusader4273]

Wow!! That was one of the best YT tutorial, I have ever watched. Absolutely Superb! 🏁🏆

[@reyrey1a]

The yellow tape protecting the frame looks like it is supposed to be there as part of the paint scheme. Threw me off for a bit. Good stuff! Cannot wait for next video!

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha glad im not the only one that thinks that, it really does look like a factory effect haha

[@uroshavalon]

Apart from the impeccable technical work, you are doing such a great job with camera(s), really amazing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@TomtomTomtom986]

I always use black permanent marker after trimming the gaskets on those edges. Gives me a cleaner look without some green or blue lines 😉

[@bengkeltabepuang662]

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[@nelsonpires538]

I would like to know what the blue stuff he is using before putting the gasket in place ?

[@erikpot399]

@@nelsonpires538 non melting grease

[@carlosg1165]

You are the best restoration channel in you tube for sure 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GiorgosNSR]

excellent job ! 21:55 tip, never fit the piston pin clip with the rag removed. if it falls inside the crankcase, you might be in trouble :)

[@mrbookends]

Not even being hyperbolic: This is the *the best* engine & chassis restoration/build channel on KZbin.

[@RRCRestoration]

You're too kind :)

[@brettgragg898]

Ahhhh nothing like kicking back with a cup of coffee and enjoying you work your magic.

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy my friend :)

[@jlloyd2004mcs]

Your attention to detail is incredible. The term ‘totally restored’ is overused, in my opinion. Oftentimes, the ‘totally restored’ car, truck, bike, etc. has a flame paint job, aftermarket wheels, custom interior, and so on. What I love about this channel is that you’re doing everything you possibly can to actually restore it to what the piece was on the day it came off the assembly line. Thank you for sharing what it takes to actually restore something. Cheers.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for that comment, It means alot when someone actually understands the amount of work it takes to properly "restore" something anyone can make something look restored but its a whole different ball game to make it as good as new again.

[@allinrc3338]

No, you didn't fool me for a moment for the piston and rings ☺️! We know you 😉! It's a pleasure to watch you work!

[@RRCRestoration]

I'll need to try harder next time to trick you ;)

[@M.ertanx]

This is the only channel everyday I am checking 10 times for the new video. Please sir make us happy and send quickly 🤗😆

[@RRCRestoration]

Trying my best my friend :)

[@DJLKM1]

Just quality, best restoration channel on KZbin bar none. Every nut & bolt gets made to look new, purely awesome. You did kind of get me going with using the old piston, but then i thought with you saying about not bothering to polish the bore i thought old piston being reused is fine. But i then thought naa, that's just not your style lol. Looking foward to the next instalment.

[@mendodsoregonbackroads6632]

I haven’t pulled apart a HPP since the late 80’s. Your video lets me do it again without even going out to the garage! That’s a pretty gross looking reed block assembly. I’ve never seen one that bad.

[@murraykriner9425]

She's getting to be a real looker with all the attention your showing her. Certain the bike hasn't glistened as well as it does now.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, lets hope so :)

[@darrenkaspers9331]

Omg she's going to look better than the day she rolled out the factory! Great job👌👍👍

[@zeedon]

As soon as I heard the grit on that piston head, I knew you were messing with us 😂

[@headrace4863]

When Honda should hang their head in shame about quality workmanship… 11/10 for detail. You legend, you set the standard, sir. 👍

[@billakosl.a3227]

That's so many part's for 2 Stoke 80's engine Excellent work

[@theziggx]

I actually got quite worked up when I saw you put the old small end and piston …. You got me for sure

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha gotcha ;)

[@cjr6564]

Excellent work Bud, the production side of your videos has become better and better and is as good as your mechanical and restoration work. Nice to see the humorous touches too, it adds bit of humanity and shows your personality. It's good to be frugal too, as you have to watch the pennies but you do spend the money where it counts. For real penny pinching tips go to someone from Yorkshire. They are like Scotsmen that have had all the generosity squeezed out of them!🤣🤣

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for leaving that comment :)

[@DJLKM1]

I, it'd be reet 😂😂

[@davidball.]

I'm always so excited for your new videos. Waiting is hell. But the more we wait the better the video is.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, I can only apologize for the wait time :( but restoration at this level takes time ;)

[@davidball.]

@@RRCRestoration I can tell by the quality of the restoration.

[@GALLATINUS]

Never ever apologize for uploading a long video. Your videos are my go-to when I want to just sit back and relax. Best 30 to 45 minutes I will ever spend on a slow weekend.

[@RRCRestoration]

You're the best! :)

[@Niklak32]

You doing a great job on your videos! It is (like you written) heart warming how you taking care of all that details. Just keep it up!!

[@trevort4286]

The hpp really makes you appreciate the stuff Honda did for performance early on in Motorsports

[@Reman1975]

Seeing your bike in orangey red, with blue springs, and the yellow tape just catapulted me down memory lane, and brought back thoughts of a Suzuki GP100 I had. I was a 17 year old engineering student when I got that, so It went through a couple of incarnations before I rebuilt it as a café racer. It had a drop handlebars, a skinny single seat with a hump, and everything painted black. I ran it like that for about a year, and during that time the comment I KEPT hearing was "Why have you wasted your time modifying that? It's not a real motorbike. It's just a toy". 😒 Anyway. A couple years later a car knocked me off it, and once their insurance had paid out I decided to rebuild the GP yet again. It remained styled as a café racer, but this time I sprayed the frame and forks a nice pastel blue, went for an orangey red on the tank, mudguard and seat hump, went with a bright yellow for the wheels (Including the hubs and spokes !) and for the engine I decided on a gloss black........ Erm....... "TS250 SAVAGE" lump that I'd modified the frame to take ! 🙄 . With that all done I got a vinyl cutting place to make me up some "Fisher Price" logos for the tank, and "Babies first motorbike" stickers to go on the sides of the seat hump. I really embraced the "It's only a toy" comments and ran with it. For some reason women absolutely LOVED the absurdity of that bike, and turning up anywhere on it was an instant ice breaker (It was also responsible for me getting asked out for drinks on quite a few occasions). Bikers hated it, but most other people would walk past something like a Harley Electra glide to get a better look at "Babies first bike". 😀 None of my car obsessed friends ever did notice that engine swap though (And no one questioned why I didn't need L plates on it anymore either). They DID notice it was pretty quick after the rebuild though, but whenever any of them asked how a 100cc bike could suddenly keep up with their cars, I'd just mumble something like "Oh....... Polished the transfer ports" or "Free flow exhaust". 😁 Unfortunately a change of circumstances meant I needed to sell it to help fund getting a car. A young lady bought it, and I can't recall what I got for it, but I do remember she went for a test ride, then on returning was very chatty and paid the full asking price without haggling........ An explanation I like for this was that there wasn't much padding on that seat, and those 250 singles did vibrate quite a bit !🤣 I'd love to know whatever happened to it in the end, but it was half a lifetime ago, and I can't even remember the reg number now. 😥

[@RRCRestoration]

Love that comment thank you so much for leaving it, that's what i love about the little community we have here on RRC hearing all the weird and wonderful tales from everyone. Its so nice :)

[@tomk4199]

Beautiful! I'm usually so mesmerized by your excellent work that I take your fantastic videoing and editing for granted, but that's what really makes your videos second to none!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@re-fix9678]

Good restore👍👍👍

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Dunno mate, I’d say at the start of the day you’re Scottish too 😉 Fantastic series and I’m thoroughly enjoying each vid!

[@rickystephens7253]

Awesome work.. 👍 you got me with the piston replacement buddy!💪😁

[@Daviesherr1981]

Another Oustanding job mate. Looking fantastic.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@SamColtHolbrook]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! That motorcycle is better than it was when it rolled off the assembly line!!! You are truly one very talented mechanic!!!!

[@strokenumber3]

I had 2-strokes back in the '70s and '80's, was aware of 2-strokes with power-valves but never had/worked on them (I knew reed valves). This video series is a real pleasure, thank you RRC. All your videos are excellent and informative, but this Honda rebuild is extra special. Oh, and you didn't get me with the piston, I've watched too many of your videos to be caught by your tricky ways........

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

I thought sure you would trick us on the piston installation with IN to the front of the engine - but hooray, you didn't! Thanks so much for your attentive considerations when recording and producing these videos. I'm hopeful you view counts are steadily increasing because the content and quality are both there. All the best!

[@RRCRestoration]

Damn i didn't even think to flip the piston the wrong way... Oh well there's always next time ;) haha. Thank you very much for leaving a comment and hopefully the views will start picking up again soon :)

[@G58]

Inspired I am. Excellent work. Indeed a thing of beauty to be sure. My Sherpas will look that good one day. Thank you for sharing.

[@mathieudewulf4146]

Beautiful ! 🤩 Can't wait to see her run again. 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

You and me both! :)

[@georgestewart1325]

Fantastic attention to detail. Great channel.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@chombi84]

Another brilliant episode. Thank you 👍

[@Corkelfinn]

Awesome to see your list of patreons growing!

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah its really awesome to see how much support is out there and I cant begin to thank them all for their support :)

[@micksterboone4517]

The Scothbrite pads in the parts washer basket is a great idea.

[@claysmell]

this series hits close to home as my brother bought the same bike new in 86. nothing was close to as good as that stock Honda. looking forward to seeing and hearing it fully restored

[@steveaustin4118]

Yes you got me with the Piston, Gaskets and bearings I know you will change

[@AndrewPace77]

That vapor blaster! Too bad I don’t have any more room. That thing is amazing.

[@andymiller5611]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, especially when they're 30 minutes long! Excellent work as usual!

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you like them! :)

[@gpz550a2]

Coming together nicely. Great explanation of the HPP setup too!😎👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey nice to see you, really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@BC-sk9xo]

Amazing CR250 resto by Arkwright (from Open All Hours) we like the brown overalls!

[@steelshotproductions]

Absolutely magnificent!! So relaxing. Not to mention I'm in the middle of doing the same thing to an '85 CR250

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, I hope yours turns out as nice as mines is :)

[@ScrubRadius]

These are awesome restorations and videos. One thing that might help is you can tap the tape on raised letters and surfaces with a plastic hammer and it will make a natural exact cut of the tape. No need to use a razor blade, the cut is perfect, and it saves a lot of time.

[@mbpm6135]

That vapor blaster is awesome. I wanna have one too, and when I run out of bike parts that didn't need cleaning, I'd move on to other useless stuff like a jar of peanut butter just because it's fun to use.

[@markhowlett8070]

Wow a work of art. Outstanding sir

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulongley2033]

Hi Love your resteration so well done ! How about one day restoring your tool box ,looks like it needs some love . Paul

[@helmysetiabudi9915]

I was like "Really? You want to put old piston?" I was waiting until you show new piston There you go!

[@jeanjohanvanzyl6830]

I really enjoy this series!!! Great job!!! Superb workmanship!!! Keep up the great work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@nps5886]

Your vids and work are just aqsome so much attention to detail on the restorration

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@NSR500V4]

Keep up the amazing work, one of the best channels about 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@TheHulmie]

Fantastic restoration so far, one thing I would say is if you didn't replace the reed petals I would recommend that you do as they have a service life and if they are metal ones and they brake it would ruin your engine, can't wait to see the end result, keep up the good work 👍

[@nazhif1]

I’m really amazed that you spent all the time and effort to change the camera angle at every step. Takes a lot of work 💪💪

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀 It does take alot of time and effort but its worth it since you guys enjoy it so much :)

[@mikeduvar]

Always meticulous, always informative and always fascinating - I learn something from every video - Thank you

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@zx9b2]

Mate I hope the lower view count doesn't discourage you from bike videos in the future. This series and the bike were a masterpiece. On par with the 916.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@p52893]

Hands of a surgeon.

[@philipproctor2663]

With the engine fully restored and built up and back in the frame its looking like a Honda again 👌 very nice job 👏 👍 it is. loving your videos from all your series keep them coming well done

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@jmg6484]

Many Thanks for this amazing and fanstastic video, this bike will be better than new, i am a Motocross fan of the 80's and for me it's a real pleasure, you rules !

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@joeljames9175]

I await eagerly for each of your videos. You can’t rush perfection. Excellent work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cakeisalie]

I cant wait for the final assembly you're definitely one of the top 3 youtube restorers, I hope you reach 1M subs this year!

[@hvalour1]

awesome video bud the bike will be like a work of art when it gets done. i would say this series is the quintessential old dirt bike restoration vid series. many thanks!

[@Gary.Holmes]

Great work with fantastic attention to the little details that make thing just right. Stop buggering about with your tricks, though... I just about had a panic attack when you started shoving that old piston in... and without the gudgeon pin circlips, too. Nearly killed me, you tool!! Can't wait for the next episode and when I move house and get somewhere with a decent garage I'll be looking for an old two-stroke banger to restore.

[@dinozoiks]

Correct pronunciation of “vice versa” didn’t go unnoticed. 👌

[@rezhed]

Amazing job, the before and after shots at the end really highlight the transformation - great work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@lorenzopalamini5350]

I love your videos! greetings from Italy👋

[@RRCRestoration]

grazie mille

[@derekcomer4858]

Absolutely stunning, I would happily pay you top dollar to work on my machinery knowing that every possible care has been taken 👍

[@aydenmizen4]

As the incredible Ave Ventura would say....B-E-A-Utiful! Just love your methodical, and clean way of doing things. A pleasure to watch and cannot wait for the next episode.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@pascaljeske7307]

Uhi wow this is so Beautyfull amazing it's Look so very great thanks for this next very top Update Video ❤️👍👍👍❤️

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@andrepienaar6459]

Thanks for the video! I personally feel a bucket of warm soapy water and a paintbrush will do the same work as a parts cleaner and is much cheaper!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Yeah... Once. If you do this more often... Not so much imo😉

[@acefreely3556]

Man I wish you did videos more often. Cheers mate. Btw I’m one of the pro bikes guys. Lots of car channels here. I’ll support you anyways.

[@TheSar]

Been waiting for this to drop - excellent!

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy :)

[@dualricki]

Awesome! Truly inspiring attention to detail.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@badusername4]

Love the vids ! yours alone are helping me restore an evo 8 atm. I see you like tools - any problems with nuts and bolts get an induction heater, saved me a many tears

[@timsiggs7993]

Great work as per usual. Thank you.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching :)

[@Beni10PT]

Not only I get to view this for free I also learn a lot about this masterpieces, well done and I hope to see more of this build :)

[@deltajohnny]

What a meticulous job! 👏👏👏👏

[@Shinysideup]

Great to see it all coming together, excellent work as usual

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelarcangel3694]

Great job man!👍🏼 Closer to finished!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Not long to go now ;)

[@jacobsousani4922]

Yes my friend you nailed it well done

[@alexbrown1995]

A delight to watch, although when the old piston appeared I said dè a tha thu a’ dèanamh!!

[@r1273m]

What a complex engine that is! I have heard of this valve system but never seen it before so it's a lot clearer now. The only two stroke I have ever worked on was a 150cc Villiers and that was nearly 60 years ago. I was going to ask about how you do a rebore on this but you pretty well answered that question, avoid it. Looking forward to seeing this running, cheers!

[@djevo3441]

Gold hand's amazing job my friend

[@bertayoing]

lovely job there my friend.looks great.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@b6s4shelter]

love it. For a guy who uses a Torque wrench as often as you do, you have to bend all the way down there everytime...bottom draw ergonomic...

[@RRCRestoration]

You do actually make a good point, why do I insist on keeping it there lol

[@RRCRestoration]

You do actually make a good point, why do I insist on keeping it there lol

[@mahavishnu73]

Great work as always dude. And yeah I definitely thought "whoa is he really going to just drop that old piston in there?"

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha glad you fell for my little joke ;)

[@swifty2844]

Always brilliant, always relaxing 👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cyclonicleo]

Awesome transformation and let me just say that your production values have improved as well. Congrats RRC!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@autopassion27]

Yeah the motor is in! 💪 It looks very nice, great job man! 😉

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@Sageofhalo]

Incredible can’t wait for the next one!!

[@bowlerball4246]

Absolute pleasure to watch ✌🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@Falconhunter276]

Truly amazing finish.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@equalizer4633]

Time to grab a drink, watch this video and relax! 😎

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy :)