Honda XR250 69 KL 00   XR-250 used as an outrider as part of an S.A.S. patrol during the first Gulf War Specification: Engine: 249cc Air cooled OHC 4-stroke single producing 30hp @ 8,000rpm. Gearbox: 6-speed Weight: standard civilian spec 108kg Honda XR250 was originally sold as an off road machine, the version used by British Armed Forces was modified from a European specification machine by Honda dealers in the UK. To allow it to be used on the road the wiring system was modified to incorporate: brake lights on the front and rear brakes headlight fitted with high and low beam electric horn ignition switch removed and replaced by an engine kill switch provision for indicators ( not always fitted ). A full set of Acrebis plastics were also fitted giving greater clearance on the mudguards a larger fuel tank and brush guards to protect handlebar controls. Bright red Honda seat replaced with plain khaki version. As well as a simple rear carrier. Speedometer is in kilometres showing evidence of the machines European origins. History What we know so far 1994 Purchased by the British Army 199? Joined 22-S.A.S 13/01/2000 Cast by the M.O.D. ( wearing it's beige paint job ) 06/06/2000 Sold at British Car Auctions Newport Wales 15/06/2019 Joined the collection after 3 previous owners * * * June 2020 Kick starter broke original Honda starter sourced from Lings As bike has been with us 12 months now and covered 300 km. oil and filter change performed as well as a general check over and lubrication.  * * * October 2019 Progress over the last 2 months has been productive both front and rear brake pads have been replaced and a set of original Honda handle bars sourced via a Facebook group. While we had the handle bars off the head bearings were checked and found to be showing signs of rust so they were replaced and the headlight was up graded to a halogen bulb. The bike had been stored outside with little usage for the previous 5 years before we purchased it and as such damp had attacked the exhaust silencer , this become evident after a 50 mile ride one Sunday with multiple holes appearing that morning. Much welding later we have a sealed system once again.   Before and after. * * * Arival of our Honda XR250 June 2019 Initial inspection of the bike in our workshop concluded that for the moment the plan was to be returning it to road going condition, researching the history and leaving the cosmetic issues undisturbed as far as possible. The bike was serviced with engine oil, filters, spark plug, brake fluids, chain and sprockets being replaced. The fuel system was cleaned out and with a few solid kicks it fired back into life. In early July 2019 it was taken for an M.O.T. which with the addition of a reflector to the rear number plate it passed! Next jobs to undertake are the replacement of the head bearings and brake pads also the handle bars are bent so genuine Honda bars have been ordered form Europe and sourcing of the correct dessert paint, it has two different beige colours over the top of the original army green. The bike rides well on the road with good acceleration and braking and has covered 40 km this month. * * * As it was in 2013    |
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