So, it has been all most two years since I have had my people 250 out on the road. I cracked the exhaust header pipe one to many times and got fed up trying to weld the awful factory unit back together. I told myself over and over that I would build a new one from scratch, but never did. Bought and sold a cx500, then a cb350, then honda express. All the while the people sat in the shed. I had it on a trickle charger and it starts right up, but no exhaust means no way to ride. When did parts become so expensive and hard to find for this bike?
Well no more, this thread will document the return of my p250 and the improvment there of. I want a college town monster that will ride anywhere in any weather. I now work on out citys campus and park almost as far from my office as my house is. But scooter parking is 100ft from my office.
Plan include:
New exhaust (on its way from florida)
New paint, this will be color 4 for my scoot. Have yet to decide on the color
Complete service of the scoot, all fluids, valve adjustment, and any other needed parts
All new lights, LEDs all around to free up juice
Some kind of auxillary lighting on the front. I have some 6 inch hid spots and some LEDs around the garage.
Other dumber ideas. This includes oil cooler, body mods, lowering, new rear shocks, custom luggage, extended fuel tank for intersate trips, a heated seat and grips, new front fender, knobby tires?, or even a CF body.
I have always been a car guy, but fixing up old bikes over the last few years has made me better at custom work. I hope to get this started with pics and updates along the way as the weather warms and the savings account drains.
Would also like to hear any ideas, or see any pics for info or insparation.
