1981. Honda CB250N (B). Superdream. How I changed the front forks oil.

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  • Honda CB250 N. Superdream.
    I needed to do this job so thought I'd video it just in case someone might find it useful. I used 20/50 oil, which I've done before on my CB250K4, but on this occasion it made the forks too stiff.
    I've since replaced it with the recommended ATF oil, which is better. I might try some 10/40 in the future as I do like a little firmer suspension on the front.
    If you'd like to, you can buy me a coffee if you think this was useful to you. Thank you.
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    Thank you.

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  • @johnforrest4373
    @johnforrest4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good guide, my first superdream back in 1983 had 20/50 in the forks, now I use a 50/50 mix of 10w&15w fork oil.
    The collar (inner bolt) is 14mm hex (M10 Honda bolt head can work), I normally turn it in till it stops, then back it out a few turns, so the end of the chrome 27mm a/f, cap bolt, bears on the lower collar and takes the spring load. I don't tend to use the metal spanner directly on the cap bolts, always a plastic drive or sheet, to avoid chrome damage and later corrosion. Enjoyed you video...

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you John. Your extra info here will help anyone that's going to be doing the job. If I remember correctly, 20/50 worked well in my CB250K4, but was to heavy for this one. I'm just about to do the same job on my current Royal Enfield Bullet so may video that too.
      Thank you for watching. 🙂

  • @kevinwilson8039
    @kevinwilson8039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow your super dream is ridiculously similar to one I owned in the 90’s...
    Down to the paint and stickers

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wasn't sure if the tank was right for it as someone said it looked like a CB250RS one. It is a bit similar to my friends RS but is a little different. Hope it brought back some memories for you. Thank you for your comment.

  • @leslietait9028
    @leslietait9028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VERY GOOD VIDEO DAVE INFORMATIVE WITH GOOD CAMERA WORK I HAVE LEARNT A LOT KEEP THEM COMING MY BIKE IS A CB250NB DELUXE X REG THINK ITS THE SAME AS MINE HAS THE FLIP ON THE TAIL COWLING AND BLACK REVERSE CONSTAR WHEELS

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Leslie. I do try to explain things so that anyone that feels a bit uncomfortable with maintenance can see what to expect if they tackle the job themselves. I think yours is a de-luxe with the seat tail. I sold mine to a friend as he passed his test on an identical one. I've moved on to a 2015 Royal Enfield Bullet......😊

  • @stevenlangdon-griffiths293
    @stevenlangdon-griffiths293 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The piece of wood is a very good tip.

  • @frankryan6405
    @frankryan6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just starting to restore one of these I bought in boxes

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's great. You'll have a job on there then..
      Hopefully it won't be too painful in the wallet for you. Good luck.

    • @frankryan6405
      @frankryan6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidGarside thanks have been buying parts for it for the last few years been sorting through them and it looks like I have more then one of most parts but no doubt the wallet will take a hit

  • @01redcloud
    @01redcloud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good bike them cb250

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a bit rough looking this one....but I got it to give me something to do.....I've nearly always had bikes, although not for the last 8 years or so....

  • @tombartram6842
    @tombartram6842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It'd be typical me to follow all these instructions to the letter, do an immaculate, careful job then take the bike out for a celebration ride then suddenly oh shit!
    Forget to replace the drain plugs.

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, I know what you mean.... Things like that have happened to me too. If in any doubt, write a tick list and cross the little jobs off as you go along, that way you won't forget anything. Good luck, and thank you for watching and your comment. 😊👍👍

  • @giandomenicocarano1884
    @giandomenicocarano1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job!!! Can you tell me how much oil for every fork? Thanks 💪

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello. Thank you for watching and your comment. According to my manual, the early models take 140cc (in each leg), and this model (CB250NB) and later take 190cc. Hope this helps. Thank you again. 👍

    • @giandomenicocarano1884
      @giandomenicocarano1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, thanks! Do you know of It Is the dame for cb400n '83?

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giandomenicocarano1884. Mine was a 1981 so you might have a CB250ND, so I think that's the same as mine. If you're on Facebook, there is a Superdream owners group page that you could join. There's lots of information on there from other owners. I think that would be of great benefit to you. 🙂👍

    • @DavidGarside
      @DavidGarside  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry 400n..... Not sure so your best bet would be the Facebook page I think. Sorry I misread your reply to me.

    • @giandomenicocarano1884
      @giandomenicocarano1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidGarside I'm thinking to ask on that FB Page! Ant way...thanks you so much for informazioni!👍😉