Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 2 - Frame Restoration

[@davidf7883]

Good man spraying in the rust inhibitor. Arthur Tussik style...this will ensure the bike will safely endure another 30 years of enjoyment. Great job!

[@427walrus]

That frame looked so cool in bare metal I would have been tempted just to spray some clear on it. Great work as usual Sir. 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

If I wasn't such a purist I would have, it looked stunning in bare steel.

[@MrAmorti]

@@RRCRestoration I'm guessing it's a cro-moly steel? Mild steel couldn't possibly look that good after 35 years, especially not where the paint had rubbed off already.

[@usethenoodle]

@@RRCRestoration You are a true restorer and preserver of the old and the classic. Not a customizer except when the mood suites. Such fun you have! I love this stuff.

[@bryanborny8876]

I once seen a guy with a KX 500 with a chromed frame. Looked pretty amazing !

[@immelting9834]

I do that with my bike builds . I build around a dozen " industrial style " bikes a year (among others). Right now my favorite clear for bare metal is Cerakote clear . It's formulated for bare metal.

[@joer8854]

For those who haven't used it, self etch primer is incredibly thin and it's only purpose is to provide an adhesion layer so paint will stick to the metal. There's no need to use a gun and it doesn't really have any build up or alter the prepared surface at all. As he said, it's much easier and cleaner to spray from a can and there's not really an added benefit to spraying from a gun like there would be for regular primer or paint.

[@RRCRestoration]

Couldn't have said it better myself ;)

[@brycecrousore1985]

YES!! When there's a new video from Mr. RRC Restoration, you know it's gonna be a great day! Merry Christmas from the USA.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, and a Merry Christmas to you too :)

[@usethenoodle]

Certainly one of the top ten in my favorite list. I never miss one.

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

great work, nice to see the progress and the care you take to get things right bravo

[@timellis9293]

A legend restoring a Legend. Live the videos man.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@garymucher4082]

Nothing like starting from the bare frame and up. That way you know exactly how it was built, and of course painted. Thumbs Up!

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

What an absolute Craftsman you are there is not one job you can't do and one tool you do not have it is bordering on superhero ability. Even your cinematography and editing are outstanding

[@taylorg5517]

Your editing and production is next level. well done!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much, I try my best even though I am useless with Pc's haha

[@usethenoodle]

His video production is as good as the rest of his stuff. Amazing!

[@123123baztard]

Great work! And thank you for supporting the local Chinese Restaurant community so well (judging by the copious amounts of plastic ‘carry out’ containers 😊

[@billybobjohn8955]

Professional from A2Z. Probably the best hands on motorcycle restoration channel on youtube. I have an old Zündapp KS 50 Watercooled from the late 70s which I kept for a restoration purpose some time down the line which obviously never came (I was 16 when I bought it now I'm 56), just in case you need new material to film, this could be a win win situation to be discussed?

[@usethenoodle]

Looking at the factory welds with the frame in bare metal, I'm feeling pretty damn good about my new skills as a totally KZbin trained MIG welder. I'm not going to be as self critical as before. It looks like Honda sure wasn't back in 1986. If I had done those frame welds, I'd have used a few new flap discs fixing them up. I realize this was after all, a dirt bike and more based on utility than looks. So as long as they penetrate and hold all is good. Still, I'd see them every time I looked at the bike had I done those. Your beautiful paint as usual, looks amazing!

[@quartfeira]

True! Those weldings were pretty ugly 🤣👍🏼

[@DJLKM1]

Frame is as good as new!, I love watching your work for the simple fact that your approach, workflow and attention to detail is at the same level as my own; ie only way to restore something is to do it right and full. Really looking forward to the next upload. By far the best restoration/mechanic channel on KZbin!.

[@yenrab26]

Truth.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for that kind comment, It means alot to me :)

[@usethenoodle]

Well, where are the videos? Break out the tripod and the Gopro and lets see some of your stuff! Come on now... Inspire us!

[@DJLKM1]

@@usethenoodle I don't restore anything or upload. What i meant was his attension to detail and mathodical workflow is pretty much my own mindset, it's exactly how i would be doing it, so it's a joy to watch. Hate seeing bad restorations where it's either half assed or ruined.

[@usethenoodle]

@@DJLKM1 got cha. Merry Christmas.

[@dalebenavidez4896]

Great job with the frame paint my friend. Awesome work

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@vogs72]

The return of the merch store’s no. 1 bestseller ‘Super Ultra Lethal’!

[@wesleycardinal8869]

Excellent camera work and editing. I think your production values get closer to hollywood with every new episode! 👍🇦🇺

[@HalfdeadRider]

That Simoniz etch primer is brilliant stuff, I've used it a fair few times now, actually used it yesterday, and their gloss black, now sealing it with their clear coat on a replacement clip-on for my ZX9r.

I showed the last clip to my wife and she said that if she would ever leave me - it would be for a Scotsman. I thought about it and said: Me too, if I ever leave you it would be for a Scotsman as well. Best accent on KZbin for sure.

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha love it, thanks for leaving that comment it made me smile :)

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

Nice to see the second stage of this restoration love your videos thank you for sharing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)

[@walteru6734]

I can’t wait until the next video 😬

[@djantix1200]

Great choice for a resto project! Love those 80's CR's. Looking forward to the 3rd episode. Cheers.

[@stumcintosh1163]

Great job as usual. Nearly gave the game away with your reflection in the window around 4:26! Have a lovely Christmas.

[@arthurconrod9825]

Crackin job..Nothing wrong with that pro XL etch in a can.ive just used it this week on my xr 600 frame..it covers really well..cheers

[@djevo3441]

Another awesome paint job.... merry Christmas my friend

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! Merry Christmas :)

[@mistersilk9269]

Hello sir, Im a big fan of your video’s and i look always with enthousiasme and joy. I like how you are working and neat. Can you maybe do a video how you restore tools because i see that you have really nice tools to be precise your snap on Toolcar. 😉 It can do a restore video 😊 I look forward to see more video Cheers from the Netherlands

[@chombi84]

Stunning job on the frame, looking forward to the next episode 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@admodz3292]

Love this I used to race these back in the day Very quick and alot of fun

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, love thee bikes too especially this era

[@ryantrask4835]

Love the vids giving some insight on to go about starting my restoration of my grandpa's 1970 Suzuki 250savage dirtbike

[@Jakesbikes]

So glad I've found your channel, I've been stuck in with covid over xmas, but this has me looking forward to starting my own projects in the new year. Cheers!

[@billfawcett3691]

I remember many years ago liberally applying waxoyl inside the windscreen surround of my very delapidated 2CV. All went well until the next hot sunny day after I had pumped in copious amounts of waxoyl which lost its viscosity and oozed out of the windscreen surround into oily puddles in the front foot wells, not that 2CVs have foot wells as such. Ho hum. Thanks for uploading yet another high quality video, keep them coming. I still keep waiting for the "please subscribe" notices whenever you open a tool drawer or similar, bring them back 😆.

[@strokenumber3]

Thanks for all your videos this year, enjoyed every one of them. Merry X and Happy N Y.

[@lindsaymerritt975]

Another fabulous job. I hate paint stripping, You must have the patience of a saint.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Aww I hate it too especially when its cold :(

[@garylogan5460]

I do apologize for any remarks I made about you fixing an old toilet and using it I was saying I love every project you do, I was saying to some people who want just you to fix this and this, I like your channel the way it is , your ideas . Like I said i'am sorry.

[@georgestewart1325]

Quality frame and paint job

[@badrinair]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Beautiful workman ship

[@ryno9732]

A nice Xmas present. Thank you and a merry Xmas to you

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Same to you and your family :)

[@dukerider0319]

This restoration is going to look stunning!! Merry Christmas

[@mavos1211]

Hope you have an amazing Christmas, fantastic result with the frame it’s literally like it has just rolled off the factory floor.

[@andymiller5611]

Very nicely done! Another great episode from a fantastic series! Excellent work!

[@paulfellows2094]

awesome paint job you know your stuff sir great work

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Excellent job well done there awesome to see the frame stripped like that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnbradford9235]

I love watching and listening to you work dude. Your competence, thoroughness and ability shine through, whatever the subject is. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 😎

[@hvalour1]

I am certainly looking forward to seeing this cr get rebuilt, cheers for the awesome videos lad!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you are enjoying it so far :)

[@ferwinespano6215]

As always RRC your Restoration is Awesome I can't wait to see the result great job hope to see more motorcycle Restoration soon Merry CHRISTmas

[@scottfulton9103]

Brilliant content yet again. I always love watching your videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks again! :)

[@jh-tech5546]

Nice job already, I am looking forward to the next part.

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

Great work as always - thank you for sharing - wishing you a peaceful and joyous Christmas!

[@craigstrickland1572]

Looks better than new

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@oozaru6737]

Awsome! When will you make a full plating tutorial? It would be amazing!💯👍

[@raoulraoulsen4716]

Fantastic work again! Hats off... and I am looking forward to the (hopefully many) next episodes. Also, have a great christmas time. Cheers!

[@davidr6398]

Loving this series so far! I was intrigued to see how functional the welding was on the frame, no nice brazing or buffed weld. I suppose tho it’s an mx bike and at that level it’s function over form. It’s funny when I first saw the bike I thought it looked good, but a closer inspection showed some horrors. The repainted frame looks mint so can’t wait for the next stages! All the best when it comes mate 👌

[@HONRTYPE]

Outstanding as always! Have a great Christmas and keep 'em coming in '22 bud👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much, Merry Xmas to you and the family too :)

[@jeffplant3]

Perfectly executed paint restoration. Well done! Merry Christmas!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas :)

[@heathwellsNZ]

Merry Christmas RRC dude! Thanks for a fantastic year of content and I look forward to the next one!

[@jeffr0]

Looks great, as usual. Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@marcosroldan440]

El cuadro quedo perfecto!!! Excelente trabajo como siempre!! Y gracias por los subtitulos!! Feliz navidad!!!

[@AutoMotivate]

Beautiful my friend

[@DrRobert7898]

Never had one of these only a Maico 490 but these were excellent bikes, a real classic .

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, Maicos are very rare these days.

[@PeteBeardsley]

All round spectacular job once again. I think you have more than earned a wee dram or two and a some time off for Christmas. 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much glad you liked it :). The workshop will be all locked up tomorrow and I'll be enjoying a nice wee Lagavulin I think as a treat. Hope you and the family have a nice Christmas too :)

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@christianwenninger6975]

10:45 make with some tape a 90° angle on top of the colorcan.

[@davidd6091]

Another splendid video, Have a great holiday.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks, you too :)

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Merry Christmas mate!! Wishing you and yours all the best for the New Year. I am still mending up but hopeful to get back to work early in the new year. Cheers

[@RRCRestoration]

Always nice to see you. Glad to hear that you are still on the mend. Take it easy and Merry Christmas :)

[@pukexd5421]

Loving the new outro. Would like to see some outakes also. Great work as always mr. RRC.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, I thought id try something a bit different, I might use the ending screen for extra info/outtakes from now on as I quite like the format.

[@manueldelafuente4847]

Gran trabajo 👍

[@markhowlett8070]

Wow outstanding job sir.

[@pascaljeske7307]

And yes a next great Part of this Update Love it very good Job 👍❤️👍

[@DashCamKing]

Love watching your work , it borders on the obsessive but the results speak for themselves. Incidentally do you have a supplier for the plastic trays you use or do you just like alot of takeaways lol

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much for your kind comment it does take a lot of hard work and a touch of OCD haha. yeah i buy them in bulk ;)

[@DIEZ919191]

Great to see such amazing work !

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ordogh2002minecraft]

It would be great if you restored an old jawa or a simson, keep up the good work

[@williamclayton-smith4288]

I always drop a like before watching the videos 👍🏼 class act as always

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, Enjoy :)

[@tuttotrialmondo]

hello, beautiful work, a question about your powerful product to remove the paint: is it a handmade product, or, is it on the market?

[@AhuCJ]

Can’t wait to see the final product!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Same :)

[@shaney765]

Quality work as always my man. How do you cure you frames? Looking forward to part 3. 🤙👌

[@neilsmith6461]

Brilliant video as usual, feet up for Christmas with a dram

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Enjoy your wee dram, cheers ;)

[@bertayoing]

great work my friend.perfect correct colour too.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you! Cheers! :)

[@davidnelson6893]

WOW CR

[@Foxtrot1967]

What's in your "Super Ultra Lethal Paint Stripper"? The new formula Jasco paint & epoxy remover sold in CA doesn't work!

[@PapiAldoDiaz]

ive been trying to figure that out as well. The aircraft remover i used barely makes a dent! lol

[@cjr6564]

Great Work. I thought the bare frame was in excellent shape given the abuse the machine has had to suffer over it's lifetime. It would have looked pretty amazing Nickle Plated. I have to say that the welders in Honda's Competition department did a better job than the ones who welded together my old CB175 back in 1972!🤣 The sub frame was not as well finished so I guess they gave that to the apprentices to finish. Top work as usual. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmanay. I hope you get to raise a glass or two and do some socially distanced "first footing" Keep Safe

[@chrisphillips2358]

Great video as always, terrible factory welds!!!

[@motorcyclewild5873]

Merry xmas fella hope you have a good one

[@CalmBiker]

Looking very nice.

[@mickducati1947]

Have a Happy Christmas RRC Restoration love your stuff m8 😜👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks, Same to you are your family too :)

[@darrenlegallais1974]

What was that cavity wax called… gleaming work on that frame…. Looks good as new 😊

[@aydinali5381]

👍🏽What about heating paint after spraying like factory one?please tell me name of that colors need heating

[@cyclonicleo]

That frame is looking mint once again, great job! This might go against the spirit of the channel but would you consider a restomod project? For example, a bike like this but with modern engine, electrics and engineering but keeping it looking like an 80's dirt bike?

[@dougdunedainownerofthedoom2205]

Generally with bikes like these the engine is the strong point but everything else is inferior. It’s much more common to put an old engine in a modern frame than the other way around.

[@RRCRestoration]

I defo would do something like that if in the future I get something that's mechanically gone but has some cool retro charm left ;) But as Peter said its usually the engine that never goes wrong with these things lol

[@tomnwoo]

The engine and electrics are often the weak point with modern bikes, they are very complicated and engineered against a different set of constraints that did not exist in the 80s, better off keeping the old stuff, not as environmentally friendly, but powerful reliable and simple.

[@MrAmorti]

@@robertriesshozerlover4 the name is German for blood orange, so red-orange then!

[@mavos1211]

Would you consider doing a “voice over” style video answering subscribers questions? Maybe put something on the community page where people can put their questions and you pick the ones that you think are worth answering. Obviously nothing personal. Maybe your working background Your first restoration Your favourite restoration and why Likes and dislikes Channels you watch on KZbin Things you do when not making amazing videos. You get the jist lol. Anyway just an idea, Merry Christmas and I look forward to the next upload. All the best.

[@StuartMaginnis]

Stellar work as usual! Mind if I ask a question, to the laymen's eye a lot of the factory welds on the frame and subframe look really rough and untidy, is there a reason for that?

[@2Can-Dan]

Was gonna say the same thing. The factory welds look terrible (unless they're old repairs done by previous owners maybe?)

[@petebird7171]

Very nice job as usual, great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 👍

[@bjarnvik]

Great as always!!!

[@darrenlegallais1974]

Well I’m bloody glad I found you… I’m doing exactly the same thing to my husky FE 350 and have been looking for a decent paint stripper for ages… could I please ask what it is you use? Cracking video and now a subscriber 🤙🏼

[@tomnwoo]

Excellent as always

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@BuGGzLoVeRsTech]

Awesome as always👌happy holidays mate🎄🎅

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :) Happy Holidays.

[@tomatoknuckles]

Frames is looking minty fresh and just a tip for your serch hashtags. Add #2stroke

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice one, could've sworn I put that in... clearly not haha cheers.

[@jamiehakesley3156]

Love this can't wait till next part

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@fireblade95]

Coincidentally I'm restoring my old CD 175 and am on with welding the built in rear mudguard it's .5 mm thick , weld grind weld grind etc regards Will

[@SupermasiveHole]

Hola… Después de usar producto para el decapado de pintura que usas para limpiarlo y que no haga reacciones con la nueva pintura? Gracias

[@MyMalky]

Another quality vid. Merry Festive Season

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@gpz550a2]

Looking good! 😎👍

[@Bugholeexcalibur]

The frame in bare metal looks awesome. Wish you would clear coat it and leave it like that.