Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 5 - Showa Front Fork Rebuild
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2022
- This video is doubly SHOCKING this time quite literally as I'm restoring the front forks to factory condition. But before you watch the video please check out my Patreon page link below.
PATREON If you would like to help support the channel you can find my patreon account here / rrcrestoration
So in todays episode I'm pulling apart, fully restoring and rebuilding the Showa front forks for the CR250R. The first job is to separate the shocks into there component form, to do this I need to loosen but not remove the rebound adjuster from the base and then take the top cap off the fork tube so that i can drain all the oil out, there is a drain on the fork leg but as the shock is coming apart its quicker to to just drain it through the top.
When all of the oil has been removed I can then fully remove the rebound adjuster and that allows me to remove the spring and damper assembly from the fork tube and slider. As long as the spring is in good condition and isn't shorter than what Honda specifies then there is no need to pull the assembly apart.
To separate the fork tube from the slider first I need to remove the dust seal it chaps out very easily, then to remove the oil seal I need to remove the locking ring and then use the fork tube as its own slide hammer to drive the seal from the slider body and with that disassembly is pretty much complete.
To restore the forks the sliders were blasted, filed, sanded and then vapor blasted some more to restore the natural satin alloy finish. The rest of the components were given a thorough inspection and cleaning before being re-used and of course all new bushings and O-rings were used throughout the assembly phase.
So I hope you enjoyed this episode and ill see you all again very soon,
Enjoy
RRC
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Honda CR250 Restoration - Part 5 - Showa Front Fork Rebuild - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Dont forget to check out the rear mono-shock restoration if you missed it - th-cam.com/video/tcqPqcoq8YQ/w-d-xo.html
I see the clip it’s great 👍 my friend 👍💪
Your attention to detail is impeccable. As always looks better than store-bought new.
Thank you so much :)
@@robertriesshozerlover4 You'd be forgiven for thinking that as from the 90's onwards it was red and white all the way but in the 80's Honda was all about the blue highlights. Haha dont worry its only that clean as its brand new at the moment just wait until a little later in the series i can guarantee it will be all oily and beaten up haha. Nice to hear from you again :)
This is one of the highest quality rebuild channels on youtube. Your production standards keep improving and I'm sure your subscribers and supporters will increase as word gets out. Thanks again for all the hard work. 👍🇦🇺
It takes some serious confidence in your knowledge and skill to be able to carry off some of this work, for instance laying into those fork sliders with a file, but the results speak for themselves. Outstanding.
Thank you, glad you enjoy my work :) Haha yeah I should have said in the video as a warning incase anyone thinks its easy but if your not competent with file don't go anywhere near your fork sliders.. your gonna have a bad time! haha
Love the privacy you keep, it's a breath of fresh air in the social media world!
The work and time you put into this stuff is amazing. Can’t wait to see the cr250 all finished!
You and me both! :)
I think it will be so amazingly done that Honda will send a note wanting it for their Museum collection :)
The only channel where the restored becomes better than the original.
You're too kind :)
日本からこんにちは。
hello. I am from japan.
あなたのような素敵な方にレストアされて単車も喜んでいると思います。
Loving the file action. I can remember being taught how to file with a roll action in Metalwork Class at Secondary school. Back in the day we were taught everything from how to mark out and scribe, how to draw and read Technical drawings how to use hand tools and then if you were good enough, move onto Lathe work and milling. I feel that so much has been lost in this "digital" age.
Keep up the good work Bud.
Love that comment thanks for taking the time to leave it :)
We hadn't seen a good gag in a few videos. Nice touch with the spay paint job on the bottom seals! Excellent work as always.
OMG the decals loving this playlist
I was quite shocked to see how good those legs turned out. Love it.
Thank you :)
"As good as new"? Well I think: way better than new! Absolutely perfect. Even the decals you make make your own!
I watch with English subtitles. It helps greatly as I am learning that ancient Celtic language - Scots.
Enjoy :)
I've raced with Honda Cr's from 1985 to 1993 (then switched to Suzuki and Kawa) and this was one of the best looking bike ever. You are doing a fantastic job. Can't wait to see it finished. A lot of good time with this bike. Love to see you are keeping her stock. I'm curious to see the engine video. Keep an eye to the water pump assembly because it was usually a mess of corrosion after a few years if the owner used the wrong coolant or worse only water. Usually the pump cover is carved by corrosion so keep an eye.
Thank you very much, im glad you approve of my restoration since you have so much experience with them:) Dont worry i know all about the water pump and casing issues and yup mines is a mess haha
By far my favorite Restoration Guru on the TH-cams. 🙌🏻💪🏻👊🏻
you're too kind :)
You consistently put out quality content. Thank you for the videos!
I've been binge watching these videos and loving them. On a side note if you fill your syringe past way past the mark you need then push out the excess that way you are guaranteed to get the correct amount with no air in the syringe.
Little trick if your fork tube takes more then 3 cracks to break free then heat up the outside tube a bit to help loosen up the bushing thats being stubborn it works everytime and with bushing that aren't in bad shape you can then reuse them, banging then a lot of times and hard can damage the ends of the bushings.
That left leg came apart way easier than the right. I dont know why you didnt click your fingers for that one too. Thats a gift you got there my friend
Vapor Blastor. I knew it would be coming. Does a great job and saves you lots of time. Great Job.
Mate best resto channel out. Hat's off to you sir. Nothing is ever butchered to make it work. Skills are above and beyond.
Glad you enjoy it! :)
Seeing you crank down on the vise holding the fork tube with only a rag between it and those serrated jaws really made me wince. You're guaranteed to have deformation in the tube while holding a round tube with flat jaws. A machined 2 piece fork tube clamp in the vise is the correct tool for holding fork stanchion tubes. The diameter in the tooling insures even clamping pressure across the whole diameter of the tube.
Every video is a masterclass on how to do restorations properly and how to light, film and edit them. Unbelievable skills all round! Great work! Can wait for the next episode!
Hi. I've been watching your videos for a wee while now and I love your attention to detail and how vigilant you are on restoring your projects to their original state. Awe inspiring stuff. Just signed up to the Patreon channel as I want to see many more projects come to life. Keep up the great work and content.
I am beyond jealous of your shop, and your skills
Hi I’ve only just subscribed…I’m ian from Dunoon…there are lots of restoration shows on here as you know…but the in depth no nonsense style that you have is second to none..thank you for taking the time and effort that goes in to all of this…
1999 sv 650 project…
What I’m doing now…
If possible in the future I would love to see a Honda cr 125 Elsinore build…the first bike I fell in love with at 13 years old ..victor devine great western road Glasgow…thanks again…
Fantastic work as always! Small tech tip. I would always lose sin, not remove, all the nuts and bolts on the fork to while it was still installed on the bike. Much easier than then when it’s in the vice. Sometimes if somebody has worked on the bike before you and over tighten these things it can be a problem. Fantastic channel. You make the rest of us look like amateurs😁👍
i was just thinking how meticulous (think thats spelled right ) you were when you put back in the old rubber dust caps and i said wtf no way .... ya you had me lol
Fantastic channel well worthy of the subscription amazing attention to detail and never on any video dragged out content for the sake of it..
Haha almost got me there with the bottom seals! Tidy up ey! 😆
Ah yess.... Just in time right before my bedtime... Perfect...
There are restorations, and then there are your restorations! Likewise, there are videos of folks working on stuff and then there are your excellent productions. I am in awe of your work and results. And I now want a vapor blaster!
Really enjoyable, waiting next episode 👍
Always amazed at the transformation that can be achieved with these old parts!
Hi …… another great methodical restoration 👍
When it comes to dressing the forks or any other gouged ferrous & non-ferrous metals you should try dressing the gouges with a small ball-pein hammer, this retains some of the original metal by dressing it back into the gouge then draw filing to finish, I use these methods on my vintage air rifle restorations, it works especially well on Chewed up slotted screw heads just leaving you to redress the slot, keep up the fantastic work with the videos 👍
That's a great tip thanks for that ill be sure to do a bit of experimenting with that technique :)
What amazes me is
1 your work quality
2 oem parts still avail 35 years after
3 showa forks internals looks similar to 2000 era upside down ones
Ich schaue dir einfach super gern dabei zu. Das entspannt mich und das Ergebnis ist jedes Mal wieder der Wahnsinn. 👍🏻
As I just did this to my 90 DR-350 a week ago, I was shocked to see these forks are dead-nuts the same externally! I didn't get the ''good stuff'' inside like the CR though!
That vapor blaster does amazing job. Great episode again! Maximum respect!
Awesome work as ever , and such a fantastic, relaxing watch of a sheer craftsman at work . Love it
Such beautiful. Always look forward to watching your projects!
21:04 I said, you've got to be kidding...but then again I know you by now, you would not put those worn dust seals on. You are the man,
Underrated, and always delivering excellence. I enjoy everything from your humor to your workflow. You are a gem, thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
Helping Others In Their Tough Of Need Is The Best Gift Of Humanity So Your One Click Can Change Whole Life♥️♥️
Seeing an update to this build made my day!
It's coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to your finished product.
Im already excited for your next project and this one is not even finishen haha... I love your channel
Thank you so much! :)
Excellent.Lovely work as always.
Thanks for another episode getting those forks done, looking forward to the next one.
Bloody excellent as usual. Definitely one of my favourite TH-cam channels 👍
Para mi en lo personal eres el mejor en restaurar cosas.Dios lo bendiga mi amigo no me pierdo un episodio de esos.
Awesome job!! It’s a great feeling seeing parts being brought to their former glory. As always waiting anxiously for the next video.
Awesome! Thank you! :)
Beautiful, just amazing! The end result is stunning.
Another 10-star outcome! Thank you for the in-depth video.
Great restoration, miticoulously done!
Mate, your mechanical skills are amazing as you knowledge and experience much be decades is the making. Also much appreciate your videography, the amount of different shots, style and cuts you use to explain something clearly or make a joke are very impressive, an absolute joy to watch, many thanks
The finish on the metal is beautiful. Really like the blue covers too.
So, magic IS real. Fantastic job again!
Fantastic work !
I wish every mecanic that touched my bike cound see this art of care.
Beautiful job on the shocks both front and rear! Once again great camera work, editing and sound. Love your channel!
Love the attention to detail.
The jig was already up when you drowned those dust boots in spray paint, but still cracked me up :)
Really nice work as usual !
I’m always amazed at the level of detail work you do. Outstanding work!
Thank you so much 😀
Those Clymer manuals are fantastic, I have one for my CR
Lovely work man.
Another killer vid! All the best!
Awesome work as always a true perfectionist, which shows on the completion of each restoration!!
I like as you restore every part of motorcycle, is amazing, as we say in colombia "Que berraquera"
Thank you for these phenomenal videos.
stunnin work that bike is going to look mint
Looking so good!
Excellent travail bravo
Amazing job!!
You had me with the dust shields there!
Excellent!!👍👍, Your attention to detail is outstanding.
Thank you so much 😀
Great insight into restoration - top channel.
Excellent work min!
Good ta see fine work fae a good Scottish man!
Fantastic job
Brilliantly put together again, can't wait for the next video this bike is going to look even better than out the factory 👌
Perfect. Very good Job.
Lovely piece of restoration there. Sure it will compliment the rest of the build exquisitely. Warm regards.
Love your work 👍
Nunca vi a alguien tan bueno como vos! Muchas gracias.
great job as always
nice one
Another great video. Thank you 👍
Well done. Scratch repair a real process and many hours.
Channel is pure gold I must say 😁
I've been watching your videos for some time and the content quality has just simply gone up and up. I wish you all the best to follow
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
Fantastic job 👌👌
Hey buddy, I am loving this. Inspiring to do a very similar restoration myself. Love these old Hondas.
BLOODY GOOD YOU ARE, MY YOU TUBE FRIEND. THANKS.
Magnífico trabajo está haciendo. Gracias y enhorabuena!!!
Amazing skills and workmanship! Looking forward to the motor work and ultimately, the finished and mighty CR250R!
You and me both :)
Perfect job !
I'm always fascinated by your content. I wish I had the patience or attention to detail that you do!
Great work. Magnificent result. Love the seal part. Very entertaining!. Can't wait for the next one!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
Another cracking video, outstanding attention to detail and perfect start to the weekend 👍Thank you!
Thank you so much :)
Muito muito muito bom seu trabalho !!! Não perco nenhum vídeo seu !!! Admirável !!!
Eu fiz uma CR89 e o vídeo está no meu canal !!! Mas aqui no Brasil (3⁰ mundo) não temos acesso a quase nada, como peças e ferramentas !!! Temos que fazer na raça mesmo !!!
Parabéns pelo seu trabalho !!!
Valeu valeu