Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 3 - Swingarm Restoration

Its the first video I've uploaded in 2022 and its taken far too long to make but hopefully the delays are over and I'll be back on a weekly schedule, Before I go on though please check out my Patron page, link below.
PATREON If you would like to help support the channel you can find my patreon account here / rrcrestoration
So in todays episode I have quite a few jobs to get through, the first of which being stripping all the aluminum parts down that need to be sent out for anodizing so that they arrive back in time for me to rebuild and film them this was simple enough as it was only the wheels and rear brake that needed stripping, so it was a simple case of pulling the wheel bearings, removing the tyres and tubes from the rims and then removing all the spokes. For the rear brake that was simple too as it was only the brake shoes and pivot to remove from the casing.
These parts were then bundled up and sent out for anodising and while they are away I fully restored the swing arm making full use of my new vapor blasting set up, but I'm getting ahead of myself. My first job was to pull it all apart which was simple enough as its only nuts, bolts and bearings to press out.
when the arm and pivot were all stripped i set about cleaning them up in the vapor blaster this leaves them with a "as new" finish for most of the parts that was the end but for the swing arm to restore the OEM look i needed to remove all the defects i could sensible remove and then i had to give the flat surfaces a slight polish so that i could reinstate the brushed effect that Honda used on these arms.
After that it was simply a case of re-plating all the hardware and them putting it all back together again in reverse order and of course not forgetting to apply the awesome new PRO-LINK decal.
And that wraps up this episode.
So I hope you will enjoy the first episode of the series and ill see you all again very soon,
Enjoy
RRC
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Honda CR250 Restoration - Part 3 - Swingarm Restoration

[@oldsbuilt8740]

Outstanding attention to detail! I’m jealous of your new vapor blaster, they make aluminum parts look better than new! Amazing results sir!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@uhtred7860]

Yeah, i'm going to check on the price of those here in NZ. I'm pretty sure i will need to be sitting down when i get a quote :-))

[@findtherightbeat]

@@RRCRestoration The swing arm came out like new! What grit did you sand the swing arm with and which pads did you use to polish? Did you use any compound? Also, did you coat it after or is it the raw finish? Thanks in advance! 🍻 I'm looking to the same thing to mtb frames in the future

[@PeteBeardsley]

Ooooo! He's getting posh now with a vapour blaster! This is definitely the very best therapy available for an engineers soul. Cheers!

[@RRCRestoration]

I am indeed I wonder what cool bit of kit i'll get next ;) Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@PashaSerrac]

You should have millions of subscribers. I've never seen restoration so soothing with so much attention to detail and thoroughness. I genuinely mean that from my heart. Thank you for what you do. Pretty cool accent too buddy. 👍🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀 that means a lot to me :)

[@Willy_Milano]

It's so nice to see a restoration channel in which the person knows how to paint. Paint can ruin all the hard work, and you do it right. Not long ago, I started watching some guy trying to rebuild an old z1000, and when he got to the paint job, the first thing he did was take the completely assembled rear shock and just sprayed red paint on it, over the spring, the rod, all of it. He did the same with everything without bothering to take it apart first, even the engine. I think that's considered a crime against humanity.

[@plunder1956]

Possibly the rare chain guide parts could be 3D scanned & printed in nylon. Sometimes it's the only realistic option for rare parts. Vapour Blasters deliver amazing results.

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah its looking more and more like i will need to go down the 3d printed route

[@averagecarguy420]

@@RRCRestoration the good thing is with modern nylon resin casting/3d printing the part can be better than stock

[@davidgibson5756]

Mill a block of delrin or nylon perhaps?

[@KickF]

@@davidgibson5756 yea would much rather find a machine shop that got delrin or nylon to do it, no offence to 3D printer fans, but knowing how amazing the bike will become in the end, and if there was to be a 3D printed plastic piece on it, well a milled piece of delrin / nylon would just look better.

[@darrengamble3]

@@RRCRestoration maybe partner up with another KZbin channel that does 3d printing too

[@TZGreg]

I’m thoroughly enjoying your resto videos. Thank you! I love how you loaded a fresh round into the chamber of your impact driver prior to use! 😂

[@darrylcoomer1539]

Masterful!! If only everyone took this much pride in their work, well done!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@kenlizzio7096]

Your attention to detail on that swingarm is amazing. Episode well worth waiting for.

[@RRCRestoration]

Much appreciated! :)

[@NSR500V4]

3D printing for the chain guide, as long as you can get the old one back in 1 piece I am sure someone could print it

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah that's my problem there isn't enough of the old one left to get accurate dimensions :( but it is looking like i will have to go down the 3d printed route

[@f1hotrod527]

watching RRC re-plate hardware never gets old.

[@Steve-go6oq]

While a completely different bike this takes me back to my old Yamaha red DT 50 from the same period. It went everywhere, not fast and not slow but it kept going and it's exhaust fumes reminded everyone of where it had been. 😁

[@RRCRestoration]

I had a DT50 back in the day too, such fun little bikes :)

[@heldercristovao8255]

That’s the bike I learned to ride on. My cousin’s when is visit Portugal in the summer. Awesome memories!

[@ASV9399]

I've been waiting so long for this. Thank you man. God bless you.

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah I apologize for the wait, the next episode will be out in a week or so ;)

[@ASV9399]

@@RRCRestoration oh no worries. Take your time.

[@jameslatham3521]

You’re a wizard, aren’t ya? No regular man lays a decal that clean in one go.

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha i think i just got lucky this time, usually its a disaster

[@dansouth1973]

Not only is the restoration work top notch, all the editing, cuts, and choices you make are *muah* so pleasing to watch.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@oddis188]

Ohhhh 😍😍😍 now almost all of my favourite channels has a vapour blaster! Wish i had the money for one also😍

[@pinsandscrews6459]

I appreciate that you marked a "Socket" with the different depths. Trying to explain that to someone just wasn't going over until they saw it in practice.

[@delmtron]

That vapour blaster is an impressive piece of kit!

[@spurgear4]

Brings back memories of walking around the local Honda dealer when I was young.

[@samiam4240]

Great episode. I'm a vapor honer as well and it's a revolutionary tool. One piece of advice I can offer, if I may be so bold, is to make sure your parts are already as clean as possible before honing. The VH is a honing tool, not a cleaning tool. If you try and hone greasy parts, eventually your media will become stained with grease and you'll end up with a blotchy finish. The key to a good finish is clean media and a clean part. For some truly spectacular results, try cleaning your parts, then do a very light dry blast, and then hone. The finish will absolutely glow. Of course, dry blasting is only recommended on parts that are able to withstand it. It's a little more labor intensive, but it can be an amazing difference. Also, check out some of the vapor honing pages on facebook...some great knowledge there.

[@DavidJones-ig8cl]

you can do my 86 mugan cr 125 next, it needs somebody like you to bring her back to life, you're so talented and have the tools for the job, can't wait for the next episode.

[@hrsey71]

its incredible how good of a job the vapor blaster does.

[@РеалМадрид-к7ж]

Шикарно профессионально залипательно.Молодец я ни на минуту не пожалел что подписан на тебя. БРАВО

[@lyndababy]

As with all your other restorations I've watched, I'm in awe of your commitment and attention to detail. Bravo 👏

[@mbpm6135]

The brushed finish on that beautifully polished swingarm is a work of art. It's so simple, yet so effective for the visual impact. I love attention to details like that. The same can be said for how beautifully you restored the bolts and nuts, colour and all. Honda loves a good bare-metal frame & swingarm on their high end sportbikes. So does Aprilia with their mirror finish. Always had a soft spot for it, and kinda miss that kind of flair on the Yamaha and KTM I owned.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Beautiful! That is as factory fresh as you're going to get without a Delorean and a flux capacitor! -Shane

[@RRCRestoration]

Love that comment! :)

[@swampy1584]

Bloody hell that swing arm looks stunning

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@JasonSimonSmith]

OMG congrats on the vapor blaster !! So nice.

[@Joker_68]

😲 Wow! The amount of time you will saving yourself with this new Soda Blaster.

[@alargao]

The vapor blasting gives awesome finish!!

[@CalmBiker]

That vapour blaster is one heck of a tool! The brushed swingarm looks a treat too.

[@edgardoCBA1]

I would have kept it in a safe deposit box. Amazing work!!! Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina.

[@paulthompson5416]

What a transformation!!! It's like it just rolled of the Honda production line in 86 Fantastic attention to detail, and as for the new vapour blaster 😱 that thing has paid for itself already!! What a finish it left on the aluminium. All of a sudden, I need a vapour blaster in my life 😁 goodness knows what for but I just do!! Obviously you've tried the American market for a chain guard, It's just frustrating because you know someone, somewhere, has one in the packet in the back of a drawer collecting dust 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@fisharmy5785]

The Pro Link decals was the money shot.

[@Sir_Wilo]

How vapor blasting really is a machine sent from the bike gods🔥

[@jakebutcher3494]

My god !!! The level of attention and effort!! Legitimately the best rebuild channel on KZbin.... most would just buy new bolts not go the effort you do. Hats off to you 👏 🙌

[@TheSar]

Yes - the world is back on track now RRC Restos is active!

[@RRCRestoration]

Lets crack on ;) lol

[@bielbills]

Vapour blasting is sooooooo satisfying! Amazing job!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lobo241us]

Howdy from Texas. Keep up the amazing work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Howdy, Thanks very much :)

[@Fehr270]

Wow, I really appreciate your level of detail.

[@A_Sailors_Prayer]

Yesssss! Vapour blasting is the best! Has my Honda Bros 400 carbs blasted and I got to watch. It was so cool and they came up a treat

[@travisray139]

This is the first time I've even heard of a vapor blaster. What a marvelous tool!

[@RRCRestoration]

It really is :)

[@Martin_IPL5990]

Wow..!! The usual blend of amazing skills, knowledge and out and out wizardry. Vapour blaster was a great investment, the swingarm looks absolutely stunning and some..!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@stuarttaylor4186]

Amazing job on the swingarm pal very satisfying!

[@dalebenavidez4896]

Your attention to detail is amazing. Great job!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@timbeckerling5744]

This is one of the most satisfying things I´ve seen in my life.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@larbertman36]

Excellent as always! Also happy new year to George - presumably still recovering from his new year vacuum excesses......

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, Yeah he really overdone it haha

[@andrewmullen4003]

Nice new toy, I think your blaster could use a windscreen wiper! great job as always.

[@ajisubekti3706]

Please give a longer duration for the next episode, I really enjoyed Youre the best restoration chanel on youtube,

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@paulwhite2097]

that bike is going to look brand new your so skilled .i think your one of the best restorers ive ever seen .cant wait for next instalment

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment :)

[@samcoote9653]

Damn you youtube its been 8 days... Why am i only getting notified about this video now!? Man that vapour blaster is something else its so good! Great work man!

[@georgestewart1325]

High quality workmanship.. A lot packed into a first class episode. I have watched a channel that would have dragged that out over many episodes and the workmanship isn't a patch to yours..

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I know exactly what you mean they spend a full episode talking and cleaning up a couple of bolts and dragging the project out forever and a day rather than just making progress and thinking about viewer enjoyment. I like to think thats what sets my channel apart as i genuinely care about the enjoyment you guys get from watching my videos :)

[@ronaldbarragan9212]

Thanks god!!!! I was sick of seeing junk restoration on the other channels. Congratulations on the steam blaster, it's almost magical. I appreciate the subtitles, now I can understand each chapter much better. Cheers!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@richardmann7582]

Fantastic! ive been debating 0n buying that vapour blasting cabinet, think you've just sold it for me. 😀 keep the great content coming out. looking forward to your next vid 👍

[@YammyCookiez]

And just like that 30mins went by in a blink of an eye. I need more!!

[@RRCRestoration]

More coming very soon my friend :)

[@Dreadz530]

Best thing to do like when you come across hard to find parts like that chain guide is to try your best to get the most dimensions you can and 3d print them or have someone do it. I’m sure one of the bigger channels who do lots of printing will gladly hook you up in the future

[@fadlihisyam4302]

ive been opening your channel every single morning before work since your delivery hiccup to see if theres new update and voila!! masterpiece as always!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you my friend, hope you enjoyed it :)

[@volvogt21]

I never expected it to come up so well and I'm used to what a magician you are!

[@andymiller5611]

Another fantastic video! Your attention to detail is awesome and your editing is outstanding! Keep it up, dude!

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Im amased at the amount of parts just in the swing arm. Great job

[@RRCRestoration]

Yeah, there are alot more than you would think just looking at it all built up.

[@MrAmorti]

22:57 excellent use of the persuader !

[@R2D2trashcan]

Those aluminium parts 😲factory fresh!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@davexbit]

Impressive is the amount of engineering that goes into these bikes. Nice restoration! Learning a lot😀

[@HONRTYPE]

New Year, new video.....no better way to start 2022! Another resto masterclass....thank you!👌

[@ThrillaPark]

Exquisite. Always love watching your work.

[@garyjones2582]

Looking good 👍 my friend.. Momma always said, Save your bearings for another project..

[@ccga3359]

The vapour blaster must be a very welcome addition. Saves so much time over dry blasting/polishing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Defo, I wouldn't be without it now.

[@125sm3]

Finding this series really useful, as I am currently restoring a Suzuki TS125R 1993. Great video.

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one :)

[@paulk798]

Mate your skills and knowledge is just next level...amazing work

[@EliteRock]

Outstanding as ever. Vapour blasting is so satisfying to watch, and it appears to be the perfect treatment for metal surfaces (particularly ally), peens and seals them. I'd almost be inclined to use it on brand-new parts.

[@pauljarvis1937]

The vapour blaster I use at work has a windscreen wiper on the inside. Makes is alot more pleasurable to use... Great work as always 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Funnily enough I was planning on fitting a windscreen wiper, the visibility is terrible lol

[@MrGardman]

Those vapor blasters are wonderful. They also will bring a carb casting back like new too.

[@russparker71]

I've just watched parts one, two and three after a mate put me onto your channel. Fantastic work, and cheers from your new subscriber!

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, glad to have you along for the ride. cheers for subscribing :)

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Never seen 2 Valves on a wheel 👀?? lol The Vapo Cleaner is a blast ! Very smooth parts outcome ... Great Video my Friend 😎👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice to see you, The extra threaded part you see on the wheel is a block on the inside of the tyre called a rim lock you need it to stop the tyre spinning on the rim and tearing the valve neck out of the inner tube.

[@armageddon1963]

Another quality video showing the kind of methodical, detailed work that I aspire to but rarely achieve. I look forward to the next instalment with glee.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! :)

[@alefkad]

Epic transformation!....back to factory condition!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@mc24725]

That blaster is amazing. The swingarm turned out gorgeous!

[@BabaG]

nice, a new vapor blaster to add to the ultrasonic cleaner tool.. the man is showing off the christmas gifts yay... as always well executed and showcasing of what goes into doing things the right way.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, Always a pleasure to hear from you :)

[@alarmacontrol656]

Trabajo impecable

[@p.k.7111]

Amazing attention to detail, as many mentioned this already. But equally important - great sense of humor! Your vids are a true joy!

[@johanbester4389]

With knowledge ,skills and the right tools you can do anything. Great stuff !!

[@dukerider0319]

Perfectionist !! Better than factory, excellent work!

[@djevo3441]

Amazing and detailing job congratulations my friend

[@pongping1378]

I dare to say this bike will be one the best in its class once finished what a job so far well done 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Fingers crossed :)

[@BrianFrichette]

It's just beautiful, man. You're so talented and I always learn something. TIL "vapor blaster" is a thing, and that I really want one.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, yeah the vapor blaster really is a game changer :)

[@MrCornhole98]

Excellent video once again my friend. Smart on marking the socket when pressing in the bearings. And that vapor blaster…damn!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks 👍 Glad you liked it

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Swingarm looks better than most of the brand new ones I saw on them from the factory. Great work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@cargeekscott1871]

I'm wanting to restore all the bolts for my car when I do the restoration and I would love it if you could make a video in great detail of what chemicals you use and the steps you use them and how long you let them sit. I love the way they turned out.

[@mobydoux]

Huh... first I thought vapor blasting was a joke. Incredible. And as usual, thanks a lot for your video.

[@mobydoux]

I must ask you something : do you realize that restoring a motorcycle is not putting it in a better shape than when it was brand new right ?

[@richardculbertson8027]

Vapour blasting your really stepping it up now dude glad you are so good with attention to detail

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@PaulHarkey44]

Brilliant!! Hope you have good luck finding that bracket. 👍🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers buddy :)

[@rick79991]

World class workmanship......serious talent and passion you have there fella, always look forward to your videos👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@Shinysideup]

What an awesome job on the swing arm, stunning transformation

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nickwhitney1534]

Loving the new vapour blaster. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Nippunique01]

Darnnn !! I want to see all the rest done!!! amazing job!! Bravo!!!!

[@jamesneal5811]

Love your videos, the standard you work to is second to none. Love the vapour blaster, a toy I definitely want! Any chance you can do a short video showing us the vapour blaster, the make and model, how it sets up and your opinion on it?

[@leewaken5059]

Very satisfying!

[@RRCRestoration]

Cheers.

[@ddssdickday]

I know nothing about motorbikes but truly enjoy watching you restore them :) It's a shame there is not more narrative from you. LOVE the accent! Stay safe.

[@erwinhoes5090]

OMG, You were always the best before this one. But now even better than that!! Bike magic !!

[@sergio_el_maestro5388]

Thank you 🙏 !! I really like your way to show your work !! Precision and knowledge really nice to look

[@thomasmitchum1969]

I just love watching your videos. The attention to detail is outstanding. Can't wait for the next one.