Honda CR250 Full Restoration - Part 5 - Showa Front Fork Rebuild

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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

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  • @RRCRestoration
    @RRCRestoration2 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget to check out the rear mono-shock restoration if you missed it - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppelstOcn9SeibQ.html

  • @j.vogelealsamrraie2753

    @j.vogelealsamrraie2753

    2 жыл бұрын

    I see the clip it’s great 👍 my friend 👍💪

  • @craigstrickland1572
    @craigstrickland15722 жыл бұрын

    Your attention to detail is impeccable. As always looks better than store-bought new.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :)

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@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 :)

  • @wesleycardinal8869
    @wesleycardinal88692 жыл бұрын

    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. 👍🇦🇺

  • @user-dz9ke2ud3u
    @user-dz9ke2ud3u2 жыл бұрын

    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。

  • @almac414
    @almac4142 жыл бұрын

    Love the privacy you keep, it's a breath of fresh air in the social media world!

  • @jameslatham3521
    @jameslatham35212 жыл бұрын

    The only channel where the restored becomes better than the original.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're too kind :)

  • @EliteRock
    @EliteRock2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Carguy-sp8xj
    @Carguy-sp8xj2 жыл бұрын

    The work and time you put into this stuff is amazing. Can’t wait to see the cr250 all finished!

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    You and me both! :)

  • @BabaG

    @BabaG

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it will be so amazingly done that Honda will send a note wanting it for their Museum collection :)

  • @markbenson9379
    @markbenson93792 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Perception_
    @Perception_2 жыл бұрын

    I was quite shocked to see how good those legs turned out. Love it.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @ccga3359
    @ccga33592 жыл бұрын

    I watch with English subtitles. It helps greatly as I am learning that ancient Celtic language - Scots.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy :)

  • @OzBull
    @OzBull Жыл бұрын

    OMG the decals loving this playlist

  • @woberu
    @woberu Жыл бұрын

    "As good as new"? Well I think: way better than new! Absolutely perfect. Even the decals you make make your own!

  • @HSPossibleSolution
    @HSPossibleSolution2 жыл бұрын

    Helping Others In Their Tough Of Need Is The Best Gift Of Humanity So Your One Click Can Change Whole Life♥️♥️

  • @cjr6564
    @cjr65642 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love that comment thanks for taking the time to leave it :)

  • @garyeast7259
    @garyeast72598 ай бұрын

    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

  • @andreson21
    @andreson212 жыл бұрын

    I wish every mecanic that touched my bike cound see this art of care.

  • @gti20vtMarcel
    @gti20vtMarcel2 жыл бұрын

    Haha almost got me there with the bottom seals! Tidy up ey! 😆

  • @Amadon007
    @Amadon007 Жыл бұрын

    You consistently put out quality content. Thank you for the videos!

  • @colinobrien3806
    @colinobrien3806 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @quadvloggs6876
    @quadvloggs68762 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @blonob_estates
    @blonob_estates2 жыл бұрын

    The jig was already up when you drowned those dust boots in spray paint, but still cracked me up :)

  • @ultimatemoviemasters
    @ultimatemoviemasters2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @addeats
    @addeats2 жыл бұрын

    Ah yess.... Just in time right before my bedtime... Perfect...

  • @rupertbear4447
    @rupertbear4447 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @JD-te9tj
    @JD-te9tj2 жыл бұрын

    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,

  • @xyesman5519
    @xyesman55192 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @g06sfj76
    @g06sfj762 жыл бұрын

    It was like watching Delboy's Garage when you sprayed the adjuster caps!! 🤣😂

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha love it :)

  • @denniz1990
    @denniz19902 жыл бұрын

    Im already excited for your next project and this one is not even finishen haha... I love your channel

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! :)

  • @PaulHarkey44
    @PaulHarkey442 жыл бұрын

    By far my favorite Restoration Guru on the KZreads. 🙌🏻💪🏻👊🏻

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're too kind :)

  • @MercuryCircuit
    @MercuryCircuit9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @khayafhaya
    @khayafhaya2 жыл бұрын

    For a second there I thought we were getting a surprise face reveal! Great video as always!

  • @marcoalbanese7856
    @marcoalbanese78562 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @georgestewart1325
    @georgestewart13252 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic channel well worthy of the subscription amazing attention to detail and never on any video dragged out content for the sake of it..

  • @lo666zz
    @lo666zz2 жыл бұрын

    Mate best resto channel out. Hat's off to you sir. Nothing is ever butchered to make it work. Skills are above and beyond.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it! :)

  • @mfmonthefmf
    @mfmonthefmf3 ай бұрын

    I am beyond jealous of your shop, and your skills

  • @kawasakirule3707
    @kawasakirule37072 жыл бұрын

    Vapor Blastor. I knew it would be coming. Does a great job and saves you lots of time. Great Job.

  • @dennisborg5243
    @dennisborg5243 Жыл бұрын

    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😁👍

  • @jthompson1982
    @jthompson19822 жыл бұрын

    You had me with the dust shields there!

  • @ianjohnston3750
    @ianjohnston37507 ай бұрын

    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…

  • @hasankanjo6747
    @hasankanjo67472 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyable, waiting next episode 👍

  • @kevinchamberlain7928
    @kevinchamberlain79282 жыл бұрын

    When I saw those ragged old seals going in I thought "Aye, he's a Jock alright!" You had me there, lad!

  • @tomk4199
    @tomk41992 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @andymiller5611
    @andymiller56112 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @TrudgeRC
    @TrudgeRC2 жыл бұрын

    So, magic IS real. Fantastic job again!

  • @dagnover96
    @dagnover962 жыл бұрын

    I like as you restore every part of motorcycle, is amazing, as we say in colombia "Que berraquera"

  • @Tehnarok
    @Tehnarok2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work !

  • @tomevans4078
    @tomevans40782 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job

  • @stepzc
    @stepzc2 жыл бұрын

    Spot on!

  • @andythompson554
    @andythompson5542 жыл бұрын

    Looking so good!

  • @mirosawchodelski8102
    @mirosawchodelski81022 жыл бұрын

    Perfect job !

  • @nandarb
    @nandarb2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely work man.

  • @brettgragg898
    @brettgragg8982 жыл бұрын

    As usual you don't disappoint. Love the work!

  • @A7XBilly
    @A7XBilly2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job!!

  • @trevormartin5459
    @trevormartin54592 жыл бұрын

    Excellent.Lovely work as always.

  • @EmsillCazm
    @EmsillCazm2 жыл бұрын

    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 👍

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's a great tip thanks for that ill be sure to do a bit of experimenting with that technique :)

  • @redlikethecolor8956
    @redlikethecolor89562 жыл бұрын

    Seeing an update to this build made my day!

  • @viannna1971
    @viannna19712 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Very good Job.

  • @bryanborny8876
    @bryanborny88762 жыл бұрын

    Really nice work as usual !

  • @ThrillaPark
    @ThrillaPark2 жыл бұрын

    Another killer vid! All the best!

  • @barthanes1
    @barthanes12 жыл бұрын

    She's coming along nicely. Can't wait to see her make smoke.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here, love 2 stroke :)

  • @alisupra8172
    @alisupra81722 жыл бұрын

    Perfect like always..

  • @kret63
    @kret632 жыл бұрын

    Okay, the previous video was a liitle shocking, but now I am deeply in shock. If I ever consider rebranding I would like to be Your assistant! Cheers!

  • @Pepeboyington71
    @Pepeboyington712 жыл бұрын

    Excellent travail bravo

  • @vincentmayeur9232
    @vincentmayeur92322 жыл бұрын

    I love your restauration 👍👍

  • @asermurias9342
    @asermurias93422 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job 👌👌

  • @brandonmckenney8175
    @brandonmckenney81752 жыл бұрын

    Love the attention to detail.

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf222 жыл бұрын

    Love your work 👍

  • @julianhawker7672
    @julianhawker76722 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job.

  • @jayr6752
    @jayr67522 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these phenomenal videos.

  • @jasperhuijbregts3262
    @jasperhuijbregts32622 жыл бұрын

    I dont care much for bikes, but yout restorations are just out of this world. Made so clean and so well done. Did i also notice a gc8 in the background?

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown42742 жыл бұрын

    Great Work!!!👍😁

  • @secaII
    @secaII2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, just amazing! The end result is stunning.

  • @bren106
    @bren1062 жыл бұрын

    I hope one day you'll get your hands on the most beautiful small engined bike Honda have ever made to restore - the 125 Varadero . (Yes I have one).

  • @siasalehi3955
    @siasalehi39552 жыл бұрын

    You are a legend. This is restoration at its best.

  • @danlau3718
    @danlau37182 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @chombi84
    @chombi842 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thank you 👍

  • @stevenodonnell8871
    @stevenodonnell88712 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job. The forks look better than new 👌🏻

  • @clausfrennessen2362
    @clausfrennessen23622 жыл бұрын

    Time to renovate your toolbox!!! Fan Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @churlepatakha
    @churlepatakha2 жыл бұрын

    Great restoration, miticoulously done!

  • @NubbyEvo
    @NubbyEvo2 жыл бұрын

    Always amazed at the transformation that can be achieved with these old parts!

  • @brycecrousore1985
    @brycecrousore19852 жыл бұрын

    Another 10-star outcome! Thank you for the in-depth video.

  • @abdellahbouincha3519
    @abdellahbouincha3519 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed. Thank you

  • @LucasCbassBR
    @LucasCbassBR2 жыл бұрын

    Looking at that Subaru i remenbered the coolest episodes of this channel to me. Car restorations is something so beautifull especially when you have so many care and dedication on it. #CarRestorationTBT

  • @OvervoltedMinds
    @OvervoltedMinds2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant work :)

  • @skritchgeneralnoisemonger3613
    @skritchgeneralnoisemonger36132 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as always :)

  • @iancharlesworth3654
    @iancharlesworth36542 жыл бұрын

    BLOODY GOOD YOU ARE, MY YOU TUBE FRIEND. THANKS.

  • @manuelcasadorosso
    @manuelcasadorosso2 жыл бұрын

    Magnífico trabajo está haciendo. Gracias y enhorabuena!!!

  • @DavidSuttoninSpain
    @DavidSuttoninSpain2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another episode getting those forks done, looking forward to the next one.

  • @luciob.o7356
    @luciob.o73562 жыл бұрын

    Gran trabajo!!!. Ánimos y saludos.

  • @dominictonutti3218
    @dominictonutti32182 жыл бұрын

    Great insight into restoration - top channel.

  • @glennmoreland6457
    @glennmoreland64572 жыл бұрын

    High quality restorations in here 🇬🇧🙂

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @GiulianoAlessiani
    @GiulianoAlessiani2 жыл бұрын

    Nunca vi a alguien tan bueno como vos! Muchas gracias.

  • @davidaldrich3488
    @davidaldrich34882 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Scratch repair a real process and many hours.

  • @RadioReprised
    @RadioReprised2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @iancompton5646
    @iancompton56462 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic work yet again.

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @simonyearn3981
    @simonyearn39812 жыл бұрын

    This is just so therapeutic!

  • @RRCRestoration

    @RRCRestoration

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it :)

  • @sal_e._mander5151
    @sal_e._mander51512 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful. Always look forward to watching your projects!

  • @tampabayautomotive
    @tampabayautomotive2 жыл бұрын

    Those Clymer manuals are fantastic, I have one for my CR

  • @camronporterfield9708
    @camronporterfield97082 жыл бұрын

    It's coming along nicely. I'm looking forward to your finished product.

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