Classic Ebay CBX250

Discussion in 'Australian Motorcycles' started by Johnnie5, Dec 14, 2004.

  1. Johnnie5

    Johnnie5 Guest

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4511023768&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

    HONDA CBX250

    What you are bidding on is the LEGENDARY CBX250

    this bike has been just about everywhere , visited such stunning places as
    the infamous Oxley several times , done the snowy run , been down dirt roads
    ,crossed huge rivers , you name it its just about done it all and kept up
    with the bigger bikes , not only that it went for an offroad excursion up
    the oxley when trying to go round a Harley the footpeg dug in (they dont
    have the worlds best ground clearance) and spat the rider off at 80KPH, got
    back up and away again with only a couple of scratches to show for this
    death defying feat

    these bikes are simply amazing, they can go forever on the one spark plug ,
    they rarely need brake pads , and literally run on the smell of an oily rag

    well it did for many months until someone didnt check the oil , hmm was that
    before the oxley run or did i check it before the snowy run ??

    anyway what ended up happening was the piston slowly started to get a
    little hot from the constant redlining and it lost compression until it came
    to a stop from no compression rather than seizing , as it was fortunate that
    when this happened it was pouring rain and kept the engine cool

    pulling the top end off found some minor scoring of the bore , bottom end
    seems fine so it looks to basically need a rebore for which you can punch
    these mighty fine machines out to 280cc for that huge increase in horsepower
    , just ask the dirtbike guys as this is basically an XR250 with an electric
    starter , they go for years flogged mercilessly and are still made so a
    testament to the fine Honda engineering , so a rebore, new piston and rings
    , if you can do this work yourself looking at around $300 worth of parts

    so here is your chance for an absolute bargain for a bike with and amazing
    and colourful history

    the reason for ebay is due to the owner being only 2 months from full
    licence has lost all interest and much prefers to catch the bus for 80 mins
    a day commuting , and now i know why , with the hot weather here now have
    you seen the women that ride the bus :D , so grab it while you can before he
    changes his mind
     
    Johnnie5, Dec 14, 2004
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  2. Johnnie5

    sharkey Guest

    $3.90 is a bit steep for a fucked-up, high-mileage,
    20 year old 250 isn't it? That can't possibly be
    $390.00 can it?

    I dunno who this fatcat_stabby character is, but if he
    doesn't get the CBX I've got a lovely CB250RS for him,
    perfect condition and only slightly seized, a bit flogged,
    somewhat worn out and not entirely always definitely not
    running. 43 owners, all learners, mostly young men with
    attitude problems and insufficient lubrication. Bid
    now before the tyres crumble to dust. First to see
    will feel a bit betrayed (if they've spent money, anyway)

    -----sharks
     
    sharkey, Dec 14, 2004
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  3. Johnnie5

    Fwoar Guest

    you do sharks?
    Hmm
     
    Fwoar, Dec 14, 2004
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  4. Johnnie5

    sharkey Guest

    I prefer calamari rings, but yeah, why not.

    (you're not seriously interested in the CB250RS, are you?)

    ----sharks
     
    sharkey, Dec 14, 2004
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  5. Johnnie5

    Fwoar Guest

    how siezed? tis only an XR motor
     
    Fwoar, Dec 14, 2004
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  6. Johnnie5

    Fwoar Guest

    & I am bumping the price up slowly on that CBX :-D
     
    Fwoar, Dec 14, 2004
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    Conehead Guest

    Conehead, Dec 15, 2004
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