What will go wrong with a 1992 CBR250RR in the next two years?

[fatboy323]

Hey all,

Considering buying one of them. Just as the reliability goes: What can I expect to go wrong with a 1992 CB250RR, provided that it is:
- less than 40k
- reasonably maintained
- shows no problems when buying

I'm not talking about normal stuff like brake pads, oil, tyres etc, but more along the lines of shocks, carbs, lines, radiator, CDI, valves, rings, gaskets. If you know, please include a rough price for replacement parts.

Thanks

[superman]

Hey all,

Considering buying one of them. Just as the reliability goes: What can I expect to go wrong with a 1992 CB250RR, provided that it is:
- less than 40k
- reasonably maintained
- shows no problems when buying

I'm not talking about normal stuff like brake pads, oil, tyres etc, but more along the lines of shocks, carbs, lines, radiator, CDI, valves, rings, gaskets. If you know, please include a rough price for replacement parts.

Thanks

It'll 'splode all over your face!

[fatboy323]

It'll 'splode all over your face!

Don't you love it when people take time to constructively reply

[racefactory]

Hey all,

Considering buying one of them. Just as the reliability goes: What can I expect to go wrong with a 1992 CB250RR, provided that it is:
- less than 40k
- reasonably maintained
- shows no problems when buying

I'm not talking about normal stuff like brake pads, oil, tyres etc, but more along the lines of shocks, carbs, lines, radiator, CDI, valves, rings, gaskets. If you know, please include a rough price for replacement parts.

Thanks

From my experience the only thing that will go wrong on an MC22 during that time period is the suspension. Pitting on the fork legs and blown fork seals/leaking oil, leaking rear shock and very poor suspension action are the only things that do stand a good chance of happening really. You can not rebuild an MC22 rear shock.

Brake discs are pretty hard to warp even going hard on them.

The MC14e engines are the best... never go wrong and new engines are very cheap and easy to find. You can get a whole running engine anywhere from 200- 800.

As long as it's been regularly used carbs should be fine. Low mileage models are the ones that will generally have problems and need carb work.

But the bottom line is there is nothing in particular about the MC22 that will go wrong. They will outlast the new ninja 250 and hyosung shit. It's one of the few bikes with awesome performance and absolutely zero inherent weaknesses. There's just nothing wrong with them! Stock suspension is particularly woeful though but nothing to be concerned about if you aren't going for knee downs on every roundabout.

Respring it to your weight with new oil, get a fresh aftermarket rear shock in there and you will have a cornering weapon on your hands- in a different world from the new Ninja 250 stuff (basic 1980's technology wrapped in shiny plastic) and hyobags. Stock MC22's have done 1.14 @ Pukekohe and 2.00 laps at Phillip Island... but you probably don't care about that.

Good luck and just get it... an MC22 is an awesome asset.

[sil3nt]

Don't you love it when people take time to constructively reply

Don't you love it when people are too damn lazy to search something that has been asked a million times before

[Phreak]

If you find a good condition MC22, definitely get it over anything new these days, you wont regret it! I know I dont!

[Gremlin]

Get yourself a multi-sided die, put some options on it.

Then roll it for as many outcomes as you would like.

Even buying a brand new bike, you can't answer what could go wrong in 2 years. I've put 60k on a bike in 2 years.... thats a lot of time in which for things to go wrong.

Just don't let the smoke out of the engine... When smoke comes out, it's all over.

[ajturbo]

it'll cost you a fortune in
Gas
Tyres
demerit points
fines
...
lost girls friends (unless they can keep up)

[p.dath]

The CBR250RR's are a very reliable bike. The biggest risk to them is the rider.

[Phreak]

it'll cost you a fortune in
Gas
Tyres
demerit points
fines
...
lost girls friends (unless they can keep up)

Ohhh, so that's where all my problems are coming from? Gees, why didn't you say so!
(However, even at todays gas prices, I still get a full tank of 95 octane for under $25, and easily get 200km out of it!)

[fatboy323]

From my experience the only thing that will go wrong on an MC22 during that time period is the suspension. Pitting on the fork legs and blown fork seals/leaking oil, leaking rear shock and very poor suspension action are the only things that do stand a good chance of happening really. You can not rebuild an MC22 rear shock.

Brake discs are pretty hard to warp even going hard on them.

The MC14e engines are the best... never go wrong and new engines are very cheap and easy to find. You can get a whole running engine anywhere from 200- 800.

As long as it's been regularly used carbs should be fine. Low mileage models are the ones that will generally have problems and need carb work.

But the bottom line is there is nothing in particular about the MC22 that will go wrong. They will outlast the new ninja 250 and hyosung shit. It's one of the few bikes with awesome performance and absolutely zero inherent weaknesses. There's just nothing wrong with them! Stock suspension is particularly woeful though but nothing to be concerned about if you aren't going for knee downs on every roundabout.

Respring it to your weight with new oil, get a fresh aftermarket rear shock in there and you will have a cornering weapon on your hands- in a different world from the new Ninja 250 stuff (basic 1980's technology wrapped in shiny plastic) and hyobags. Stock MC22's have done 1.14 @ Pukekohe and 2.00 laps at Phillip Island... but you probably don't care about that.

Good luck and just get it... an MC22 is an awesome asset.

AWESOME! Exactly what I was looking for.

Don't you love it when people are too damn lazy to search something that has been asked a million times before

I've actually looked through maybe 10 first pages of results and the only things popping up were along the lines CBR250RR vs. Ninja vs. Hyosung vs. GSX1000 vs. bus Also, a question like that asked 5 years ago won't be very relevant today.

it'll cost you a fortune in
Gas
Tyres
demerit points
fines
...
lost girls friends (unless they can keep up)

These things don't worry me I'm going to be a considerate, law abiding and courteous rider

[fatboy323]

... As long as it's been regularly used carbs should be fine. Low mileage models are the ones that will generally have problems and need carb work.

So, looking at this bike.

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...06319_full.jpg

Honda cbr 250rr 1990

Kilometres: 19,328km
Year: 1990


Please No! this is a very reluctant sale!

due to that part of life called "age" we are taking that next step and buying a house.
my partner has given me the hard word that I must sell this bike before we purchase a home!

Who ever gets this bike is going to be very happy,

I have owned this baby for the past 3 years since I bought it as a new import from the Motoworld Dealership in the North Shore.

In the past three years of owning this bike it has caused myself no issues what so ever, that may be due to the fact I haven't ridden it a lot and am more of a cruizer than a racer.

This Bike is all very standard apart from the fact it has new discs and has an after market exhaust, the exhaust on this bike has given it such an amazing sound its incredible!

as you would expect this bike has a brand spanking new W.O.F and registration.

it is in perfect working condition and any genuine enquires feel free to contact my self and we may be able to set up a test ride.

Also there is one thing that needs to be done to the bike, at some stage it will need a new seat, as you can see by the pictures the seat is fine however it is just one that was made up as unfortunately my new puppy two years ago decided to have a nibble on the old seat.

apart from that, in my opinion this is a beautiful bike. however feel free to come and inspect yourself to create your own opinion.

I will try answer all question as soon as I can.

Any advice from just looking through its description? I will have it inspected, if it's worth it.

Pros:
- low km
- looks ok
- low-ish price

Cons:
- potential carb problems, as per racefactory (how much to have it sorted in a worst case scenario?)
- I've spoken to the owner and he never changed oil in it mind you he only did about 3000kms in the 3 years he owned it. So I would assume that NO maintenance was done to the bike for 3 years. How bad exactly is this? Sludge build up/worn bearings or all good ?

What things would need to be changed if I were to get it? New chain, sprockets, new oil/filter, brake pads, new battery anything else?

Thanks

[StoneY]

These things don't worry me I'm going to be a considerate, law abiding and courteous rider

And you wanna hyper 250..... lol reads like you need a scorpio

[tigertim20]

Hey all,

Considering buying one of them. Just as the reliability goes: What can I expect to go wrong with a 1992 CB250RR, provided that it is:
- less than 40k
- reasonably maintained
- shows no problems when buying

I'm not talking about normal stuff like brake pads, oil, tyres etc, but more along the lines of shocks, carbs, lines, radiator, CDI, valves, rings, gaskets. If you know, please include a rough price for replacement parts.

Thanks

overall, theyre a very reliable little bike. they are one of the fastest 4 stroke 250's, so have been popular for quite a few years, that means theyve survived 20 years of thrashing, testament to their toughness.
Just give it a good look over for things that generally deteriorate with age, wheel, swingarm and steering head bearings, chain and sprockets, brake lines, etc.
Also get something that has good tyres brakes etc, if you have to fork out for tyres, chain and sprockets and brake pads in the first few months, youre already spending over a thousand bucks on top of purchase.

[imdying]

Go and look at a lot of them, and make sure you ride them too (unless they're a total heap). Then you will be the man who can spot/feel a good one. Given that it's you that is paying for it, that's not a bad position to be in.

Remember, there is absolutely no hurry. If you think something is too good and it'll be snapped up, check yourself, another bargain will be along soon enough, don't jump in too quickly.