The Craziest Honda cr250 Dirt Bike I've Ever Ridden (VERY FAST)

I take the first ride on my 1986 Honda cr250. Chuck rides my 1998 Honda cr250. This cr250 is the fastest cr250s I've ever ridden. #Honda, #250cc, #Vintage,
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[@2vintage]

Who likes the new look of the 1986 Honda cr250? Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_Vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@theyhatevexy9527]

Me I love it and I am subbed

[@randytorres5150]

Looks great Joe... 💪

[@GG-cw1er]

Have I missed the tacate 250 and the trx 450

[@zixydodo3071]

On the 89 kx 125 I have one do you know it has 6 gears I Didn’t when I got mine

[@JJLyon-xg5co]

Looks like a keeper😜👌

[@frankrizzo5057]

Mid 80s have the nothing until 5000rpm and then everything is right there. Love the surge power band.

[@corporalclegg914]

Frank Rizzo - You Know if You Know. IMO, Every CR Model was BadAss that Year. My Pal had an ‘86 80cc (after we’d outgrown 80s) that would HoleShot Brand New & Older YZs, KZs & CRs from 80 to 250cc in ‘94. Most Call BS, when I Tell Tales about that Bike, but if You’ve Been on One, You Know. They’re Still BadAss, Beautiful & Sexy. I had an ‘87 CR125cc that I Regret Parting with in ‘95...I Even-Traded for an ‘82 KZ1000LTD 😢 I’ve Chased Blue-Seat CRs Ever Since, but Haven’t Found the Right One Yet. This 2Vintage Series Gives Me Hope that One’s Out There for Me.

[@frankrizzo5057]

@@corporalclegg914 I have been looking for either a 250 or 500 for years now and only find those that to me are financially too expensive to ride. I still remember my 86 kx 80 that was too small physically for me but was such a blast to ride. My son had a new 85 with flat slide carb, full pipe and proactive suspension when he was 12 and to me, other than the suspension, my 80 was more fun.(I had kept it and rebuilt it for my son but he was sponsored at the time and his 05 was a better track bike). I sold it to cover travel costs to run my son to races. I wish I still had it just to have.

[@corporalclegg914]

@@frankrizzo5057 - that’s BadAss, Man. thanks for confirming that the little CR80 was a Beast. we hear of Factory Freaks, but sometimes the full production run reflects Great Engineering. my boys can ride, but don’t race. thank God for that, or I’d have No Toys left to cover Costs! you’re a Great Dad for Selling your old bike for his Operational Expenses. hopefully we’ll both find a Blue-Seat CR that can rip our Old & Heavy Asses around, soon.

[@frankrizzo5057]

@@corporalclegg914 it’s the reason I want the 500. I am large and love how scared the 500s still make me to this day. 250 is lots and I would think a 125 would probably do, but I wouldn’t be happy. My son raced for almost 10 years and I tried to make every race. Sold all my toys so that he could do what he loved. Not a single regret for doing it. I had as much fun watching and wrenching. I now have some toys again as he is 26 and has a one year old son. I am rebuilding a pw50 for my grandson already. His wife seemed to be ok with it so he will get it when he is ready. My son started at 4 years old on a pw as he was already riding a bicycle at 3.5 years old. Can’t wait to see my grandson and son make similar memories. Maybe Grampy can go for a ride with them. Have a good one and good luck tracking down that blue seater.

[@TNTMOTO]

Sorry going to have to disagree with this statement. Late 80's Hondas yes 88,89. But definitely not mid 80's. My 85-86 CR125,250 and 500 lift the front end in every gear. If you can keep the front end down you would hole shot every take off. My 89 125,250 and 500 are pussy cats until you hit the power band, then you better hold on.

[@steviejohn22]

Watching this has just brought old memories from the 80'S and so i thank you for making an older man very happy . Great video .

[@geordiejames4203]

That soapy water before the graphics is a totally new one for me bud🇬🇧

[@jamesbanks9573]

Same with me aswel never knew that helped the stickers stick down better ps are you Geordie like mate ?

[@geordiejames4203]

@@jamesbanks9573 still dont get how it works but I'll have to try it with a small sticker one time, yes mate gateshead

[@frankreinhardt441]

You use soay water on window tint to be able to move it around and work out the bubbles, it works great on graphics as well.

[@shawnmoore5621]

I've done several complete graphics kits using soapy water and it works very good

[@waynecorbett4119]

Can you imagine how they looked to us back in the late 80's and early 90's. It was hard to find a good one back then for reasonable money let alone now.

[@robertdavis4184]

All you need is to put the pro link decal on the rear sway arm. Looks good though

[@toddperry2459]

Absolutely the hardest way to take forks off! Just take the wheel off first and loosen the clamps then twist the fork leg while spreading the clamp

[@2vintage]

This only took me a few minutes to do. Wasn't bad at all.

[@compa_nick08]

that bike looks so clean with the graphics👀

[@chrisrosenberg863]

Awesome work on the CR250 Joe! I bought the 86' CR250 brand new and it was fast out in the AZ desert riding with my friend on his 86' ATC250R (now looking back on the 250r was a 3-wheel rocket). Thank you for your hard work on bringing back these vintage bikes.

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Very much agreed, regarding the 250r racing 3 wheeler. It's too bad that they stopped making those, as well as the Yamaha Banshee's, since so many people got badly hurt on them.

[@chrisrosenberg863]

I wish they still made the three wheelers too! They probably are not the easiest to ride but I grew up on them and it is all we knew how to ride, I raced dirt bikes so for me a three wheeler was actually safer to ride in my mind. I have never owned a quad and I just like to be on 2 wheels for sure.

[@hellyeah2299]

36 years old and that bike is still cool. Man I'd love to find one of those.

[@Ben-dl1je]

I’m 47 and it’s still cool, nothing more satisfying than hitting power band all the way to sixth gear. Cranking it to the max, two strokes aren’t as popular these days, tuned 4 strokes have taken over, but man that 2 stroke power band is addictive.

[@danielbenitez1147]

I found one for 1,600 not sure if anything’s wrong with it

[@978twostrokegarage2]

It’s a keeper Joe definitely vintage approved

[@bigcaputo09]

Man i really miss mine!! You're 86 sounds the exact same it's crazy!! Looks sick with the new graphics!!

[@codyscott7711]

Dude I love 80s bikes there all so sweet

[@darwinnoah2851]

First had a red rocket 1988 when I was 14, I have been trying too find one in the UK but people want stupid money for complete garbage , I'm so jealous I don't live in the States as you can still find these bikes at reasonable prices, love your videos and very helpful 👍🏻

[@iancarson8614]

i watch this channel and shake my head at almost every turn of the spanner. but i still applaud the result

[@paulcondie2520]

Ole boy is doing alot of living and learning!!! Lol. But at same time kudos to him cause he's doing it! Lol. Making a living off of the tube........

[@IamBATMAN2024]

That was funny when you put the forks on the wrong way 😂😂😂

[@daffyduck9901]

🤡

[@volvogt21]

Awesome work mate. Now that put a smile on your face!

[@Ben-dl1je]

Nice vid, I grew up on CR’s and YZ’s, i loved roosting it up when it hit powerband and I love the smell of the 2-stroke exhaust. I like that the younger generation also like these bikes.

[@yamahaxs6501]

I realize you have quite a few projects going on and don't have an unlimited budget, but putting the OEM seat cover on this bike would be killer! The precurser to the 89(?) bikes that were all red just had "the look". Great channel!

[@joenatoli715]

26:50 as you started to pull ahead from chuck I was like go jo go! 😂💯

[@wallpaperman9051]

‘85-‘87 were the violent years for the crs. They all had different head and crank sizes

[@dirtcurt1]

I bought a brand new 85. $1895 OTD! I will never forget the first ride. Then I talked to a guy in the shop, he said “when you start the hillclimb shift up”. I’m like whaaaat? It worked. The 86’s corroded in just a few years from new. The 87 was the one to get. The 85 was terrible to start and it ruined boots with a short kicker putting a hole in the bottom of the boot. Until 87 the front forks just sucked.

[@craigdavis5498]

love it, excellent walk thru, showing your actually work in progress , nice editing! you talk through , sharing how to approach an older CRs if anyone finds one and wish to do the same, this is great, kinda reminds us this is what You tube is all about too...i love the way honda used to look too, red , blue and gold, best colours, they certainly did have the best 2 strokes which is ironic honda didnt like 2 strokes but they ended up making the best, then market and powers that be, choked it, later bikes got lamer, etc after 1989 or there abouts (same as stopping those cool 250 production road bikes) sigh. if you come across a 125, get it, 85-86-87 (86 was the best) . Great work guys.

[@deborahchesser7375]

86’ is a great year for the CR, I hope you hang onto your nicer bikes, they aren’t getting easier to find, I sold all my bikes and have regretted it ever since, on the other hand, you can’t eat them.

[@ianmangham4570]

AWESOME video homey,ALWAYS a great watch,stay cool mate and we send love to you and the family from Great Britain 🇬🇧👍💪

[@chillycheeze2207]

I always love the feeling of getting new parts. Just unfortunately hate the long waits

[@roberts2760]

Yeah, I live in Europe and I have to wait from 2 weeks - 1 month for my parts to arrive

[@chillycheeze2207]

@@roberts2760 heck just about the same in the u.s. Its uncool haha

[@codyscott7711]

For real im ordering a new top end and its gonna take 2-3 weeks

[@chillycheeze2207]

@@codyscott7711 i ordered a top end from wiseco last monday and theyre still processing my order. Its an absolute joke

[@jmendo2546]

all the 1984-96 Cr are just like Chuck said 31:57 he is right on. The newer 1997-2000's have a heavier flywheel and computer controled carburetor to keep mid-range Trackable. I have a 1990 Cr 250 and a 2001 Cr250. My 1990 Cr 250 is mint original I love riding it because of the powerband at upper 3rd gear its like hitting a nitrous button. Where as my 2001 Cr250 is strong but steady pull.I like to see you guys wearing proper gear jeans boots jacket and helmet :) riding on the street.

[@ThePond2023]

89 was the best year for powerband. they were insane.

[@raywalsh5822]

put some cable ties on the boots.till u get the right clamps

[@jbarrett6492]

It’s nice to see you actually do SOMETHING incorrectly 😮… You do amazing work!!

[@noahcorkum8767]

That blue Seat makes it look a lot better

[@2vintage]

Yeah I thought so!

[@jmudd5449]

This is a how to not remove forks off a bike

[@jacobrintala1020]

Says he’s gonna use a rubber mallet, grabs a steel punch to hit with the rubber mallet 🤦‍♂️

[@ciroxrone]

It doesn’t damage it any the rubber takes the shock wile the punch takes the impact try it

[@johnprins4731]

ME AND MY BROTHER BOTH BOUGHT 86 HONDA 250 ..WOW WHAT BIKES..QUICK AS HELL...THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES ..86 AND 88 BEST PRODUCTION BIKES..

[@jonnyonwheels]

I just turned 40 the other day and I was doing similar work on the same vintage bikes as a teenager! Wish I had a hydraulic stand then like that one you’ve got Joe. Last time I put fork boots on I had a couple ratchet straps going from the rafters of my garage to the handlebars holding the bike up! And I now find myself tensing up in anticipation every time you crack a bolt loose.....cuz I know you’re thinking the same thing “Is it gonna come loose or break?”. Btw, a chain breaker/press is like $20 and WAY easier than using a grinder or dremel tool.

[@browndog3455]

I was a 13 ..I rode cr 80. 86...some of the best memories

[@jayski8987]

Love the 80’s bikes. I got an old 85 YZ250 that rips

[@Jonny2Fingers]

I’ve always used ty-wraps to clamp all my shock boots on. They usually come with the boots.

[@diamondthomas7778]

That 250 Honda stupid Fast my guy ,🤫👀😧💯

[@charliebriggsii4732]

Great job once again RIPSTER!! You have serious skills!! Looks great!!

[@microsoftteams2663]

Whoop! Whoop! I won the Spring Amateur Championship series at Budd's Creek, MD in 1988 on a 1986 CR250. However, if anyone takes it to the MX track, please know that the forks needs 3 steps up in stiffness and the shock needs 2 steps up. Otherwise you will BOTTOM way to often. Other than the weak-ass springs, that bike came from the factory ready for racing. The engine/tranny was truly great. So too was the frame geometry (handling/cornering)..once the springs were upgraded....

[@chrisatc627]

Stop tilting your bikes over before you start them, if you have to flood them to get them to start something isn’t right

[@thomasc6412]

Gun fire in the background let’s you know you’re over the other side of the Atlantic. 🇬🇧

[@gtisid]

it would appear you need a semi automatic to shoot a deer🤪

[@myguitaryourface5160]

The blue seat makes it look a lot better!

[@2vintage]

Yea I thought it did!

[@StupidFastJohn]

Oldie but goodie ✊

[@mikestowe6136]

im glad im not the only one that does shit the hard way lol looks like ya need to have a garage sell getting a little crowded in there

[@vaudiw1]

you made hard work of removing the forks buddy... take wheel off then slide one leg out at a time far far easier that way

[@daffyduck9901]

🤡

[@dylaniscool192]

I don’t see what all the hates about. You enjoy working on bikes and ive learned a lot from you! Keep up the hard work. I’d love to see more smokers on your channel. Do a 97 KX 80 maybe

[@Canuck_213]

Owned and raced an 85. Bike was the best moto bike I ever owned to do enduro riding with.

[@peteraitken6494]

Great bikes joe and this one is no exception done a great job on it I think chuck really likes it as well looks better for defo with the blue seat take care to you both and enjoy 👌👍🏍🏍🏍

[@joegreene777]

How "NOT" to repair a dirtbike........

[@2vintage]

What was wrong with the way I did things? Lol

[@robertsereno791]

Why even reply to these people Joe great job

[@navyseabee7245]

You're putting the damn forks on backwards! !!!! LMAO. ..

[@OUTLAW1983]

Dude why are u wearing your sister jeans 😂

[@bentleybrocco9284]

I'm not first but I'm not last when I see 2vintage I click fast !

[@michaeltrower6792]

The blue seat looks killer way better than the black

[@2vintage]

Yeah I thought it made a huge difference!

[@Gglsucksbigballz]

Growing up in MI my Dad was in a dirt bike club BOTH (Brothers of the Hill) and that his was called old 92. Nothing but YZ490s and up could climb it. Until one of the Brothers showed up with a CR250 and made it. Was a struggle but shocked everyone. I’ve always been a Suzuki Man even having owned a CR500 - But always remember CRS as being something special from that climb. Ruts at the bottom over the foot pegs so no flying start then you in that deep white sugar sand with no speed. After that dog legged I ncline that gets steeper ever 10yrds into more sand then ruts at the end it has this bear vertical overhang to send you and your bike straight to the hospital. Yhea I was 13 so everything was bigger. But there were some serious riders and only 7 out 100 made it. One on a 250cR which speaks to skilled rider and skilled engineering.

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

Already know this is going to be a good video haven’t even watched it yet.

[@davidw4969]

nice bike it really rips and looks great. Enjoyed the content...is that gunshot in the background?

[@2vintage]

We are bypassed shooting range

[@markrush4486]

such a sweet bike love the old 80s bikes

[@ChickenParm152]

how do you not have the proper chain tools?

[@ianmangham4570]

Zip ties for the fork gaitors

[@m8fusion712]

Awesome video man

[@wiscopitbike]

Im going to pick up a mint 89 cr250 in eau claire today!!!!

[@2vintage]

Sweet!

[@BIKERDUDE240]

Sweet Bike! Never sell those cr250s they are like gold!

[@sendit1158]

Another wicked job buddy, looks n sounds great

[@lukecombs5242]

Man what a beautiful bike gotta love those vintage Honda’s 🤙🏻 best looking bikes of the 80s and early 90s next to the Kawasaki kx.

[@jackhiser2579]

Keep up the great work man bike looks absolutely amazing and sounds great💯

[@lifeinaday89]

2v timeee. Bike looks great Joe 👍

[@user-fi3fx5my2s]

Looks brand new, great bike Joe.

[@maverickbeezley1311]

love the video cant wait till its all done really nice bike !

[@rasmuskarusalmi3886]

Awesome content mate🙏

[@memesfree6966]

Keep up the great work love your videos

[@Gglsucksbigballz]

The bluish purplish seat is normal and the best upgrade on your bike for aesthetics IMHO.

[@garaputo72able]

mid 80's honda CR's are the best lookin dirt bikes ever !

[@johnvitatoe2812]

Hey have watched You work on couple of Bikes the CC- 80 was 1. High school Days it was Elsinore CR 80 Honda . YZ 80 . RM 80 . That was 1984 85. 86. I have Learned A Little. Thank's.

[@jeffferguson899]

bike turned out nice

[@2vintage]

Thanks

[@TimArmbruster]

Harbor freight has a cheap chain breaker that works awesome

[@2clappedout477]

I saw this on your instagram, it looked awesome!

[@Cavem9n]

All you need is a fmf pipe and that thing will look MINT! Nice find!🔥👍

[@SOSchangedme]

My brother had one... rocketship! He caught me riding it after school but understood my 125 wasnt going to work... 😂😂

[@anthonywessel8932]

Awesome job on that c r two fifty that's a rare jewel

[@jeffkenyon7084]

Looks sweet another great video 👍

[@ianmangham4570]

I had my first job in 86,working construction in England's freezing rainy PANTS weather lmbo

[@anthonyharrison4393]

and

[@ianmangham4570]

@@anthonyharrison4393 And you pack fudge. 🤣

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Those bikes are worth big money in Australia! You should consider this point . . Yes $750 bucks is expensive. But I would eventually do it to the Honda’s here in Sydney

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

The mid to late 80s CRs were some of the fastest and best looking bikes ever.

[@jakecarlile2294]

Use zipties instead of clamps. Thats what all my bikes have had

[@bigospig]

Love the bike and the sound of freedom at 32:11 !

[@chadspivey9620]

It's bad ass...love the Honda CR !!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Sweet bike! I’m jelous

[@gazclayton787]

You can't beat the sound of a two stroke 😉👌

[@2vintage]

No you cant!

[@northerncarpfreaks5081]

Am addicted to you channel really loving the videos keep them coming please better than sky TV at the moment

[@darrynruzicka2883]

You forgot the "PRO LINK" stickers for the swingarm.

[@2vintage]

Yeah I know, I need to get some still

[@iancarson8614]

why you didn't just take the front wheel off i've no idea lol

[@hvalour1]

One of the best looking bikes ever made. Great vid bro!

[@jamesmcdermott6934]

Them 86 CRs are rippers!!!

[@jesseroberts4074]

Are you going to make a video with the Honda TRX250X I'd love to see it

[@2vintage]

Yes I will be!

[@waynelsexton3488]

I miss my 97. Fastest thing I’ve ever ridden

[@Cavem9n]

I have a 96, ridiculously fast. Awesome bikes!

[@shawnmoore5621]

Love my 97, super strong motor and starts first kick every time!

[@amanteapasionado6836]

My cousin had CR80 that looked just like that when we were little. It was either a 86 or an 89 but that thing ripped, 80's 2 strokes were raw in your face power.

[@markeithpeacock222]

Awesome bike

[@slmgaming1232]

Awesome video!!

[@unchained20000000]

I think what the difference between the two bikes are the sprockets. Are they the exact same tooth count front and back? If not, one will get out of the hole and the other on a stretch.

[@BHMoto]

Put the forks on the wrong way lol 😂