1982-ish CB250 for $100?

[Hadley]

Hi,
A mate of mine has offered me a 1982 ish (not sure exactly what year) for $100.
The bike isnt going at the mo, needs to be re-registered, battery etc.
He tells me it will go with a wee bit of poking around.
Seems to be in a not too shabby condition considering its been under a tarp in the back yard since 2001.
but yeah anyway, is it worth a hundy?
or will it be more hassle than its worth?
looks the same as the pic attached, but obviously a bit more web-ridden...

Cheers

[Deviant Esq]

If you're handy with a spanner it's definitely worth it - that's a hell of a cheap score especially if it's tidy to begin with! Those things are a doddle to work on if you've got a little knowledge. You've got to be willing to work on it - don't buy it if you're not interested in fettling / fiddling, but if you are, bargain, right there.

Heck, if you don't want it, I'll buy it!

[dogsnbikes]

depends how much its worth too you and is it all complete
if you want a project bike it could be ideal if you are prepared to get your hands dirty goo for it cheak all forks and rear shocks for pitting and leaky seals you can get parts for the bikes but it can take some seeking too

I paid $250 for a runner which needs re vinning and new rings etc but she will still do 110k no problems

[Hadley]

Its comes with the Hanes manual too, which will make it a bit easier. Not too sure how available parts will be down here tho..

[James Deuce]

If you don't want it, I'll have it!

[nudemetalz]

250RS's are great bikes. Good solid XL/XR engine.

Good deal, go for it !!!
...and if Jim doesn't want it,...I'll have it !!!

[Conquiztador]

The RS came out in 83. The predecessor was the two cylinder N that came out in 79.

Any of them is worth the $'s. And I will put up my hand (no, both actually..) to indicate my interest in the bike if nobody else grabs her.

You will find s/h parts for both models. A good condition N is starting to become a collectors item. Many of them were shipped back to Japan from NZ to collectors.

A working one of either with VIN, WOF and Rego is worth between $1000 - $2000 depending on condition.

So the answer to your question is: Grab it before he sobers up...

[FROSTY:Me]

thats the "delux"model--the only one that was a pain in the ass--its got lekkie start instead of kick -and the lekkie was prone to go boom

[Pwalo]

I had red one with the handlebar fairing, and twin pipes I think. They're ok, but it was a bit of a let down after my RD400.

They did have a reputation for being a great little bike, but prone to cam chain failure, and cam shaft/cylinder head wear. It was the 80's and it was a Honda. It may also check to see if you can still get parts for them, as Honda have recently stopped carrying a whole planet load of spares for older bikes (or so I've heard).

[FROSTY:Me]

I had red one with the handlebar fairing, and twin pipes I think. They're ok, but it was a bit of a let down after my RD400.

They did have a reputation for being a great little bike, but prone to cam chain failure, and cam shaft/cylinder head wear. It was the 80's and it was a Honda. It may also check to see if you can still get parts for them, as Honda have recently stopped carrying a whole planet load of spares for older bikes (or so I've heard).

Sorry bro but hu????
I think you meant the CBX250's or the early VT250's -the RS will just go n go n go n go like an energiser bunny

[James Deuce]

Hey Hadley - did you buy it?

[Pwalo]

Sorry bro but hu????
I think you meant the CBX250's or the early VT250's -the RS will just go n go n go n go like an energiser bunny

No, no they won't. Mind you neither will CBXs (supposedly the successor to the CB RS),or the early VTRs.

Mind you it might be absolutely perfect.

[nudemetalz]

AFAIK most Hondas of the '82-'84 vintage had camchain/tensioner issues (my CBX400 did, that's for sure !!), but CB250RS's were a stone reliable bike. They had a cult following over in the UK.
Just keep the oil changes regular.

[FROSTY:Me]

No, no they won't. Mind you neither will CBXs (supposedly the successor to the CB RS),or the early VTRs.

Mind you it might be absolutely perfect.

Your memory must be getting clouded -The vt250 fd -the first one had cam chain issues and rear cam issues--as did the cbx's -400/550/750 and all the VF hondas had soft cams
The CBX had issues because it had the radial valve head -Yes it replaced the RS but was a new desighn motor based on the XR? 250
The cb250rs is boringly reliable with the only issue being the delux model which had a funny ol starter motor issue
Im prepared to put a fair ol chunk of money down that I'm right

[Bonez]

buy it................................!!!