1974 Honda CR250M, Vintage Elsinore, Original Honda CR, 74 CR

Stock 1974 CR250M

This is from my personal collection in North Carolina. I have decided to let one of my first year Honda 1974 CR250M’s go. Truthfully I need more space and this has sat long enough in my way next to the pool table in my basement. So for those of you who know me and have asked over the past several years to sell you one, ere is your chance. News will spread quickly about this sale.

I spared no expense on this machine after I luckily found it in an estate sale near Asheboro North Carolina. It was all original, ever raced and belonged to a farm kid who barely used to ride it up and down the road on the farm. These are spirited bikes and I’m sure that it scared him to ride it the way it is intended. The tires told that story and I replaced the originals with nice new ones. They were flat from asphalt wear. Bike always had oil changes and was kept in a climate controlled basement.

I professionally restored this machine to showroom condition. It has not been ridden since restoration. This is an immaculate, istorically important, useum-quality motorcycle. No rust on this. I took it apart and did everything thinking I would just keep it but just goes to show that all things change. I have many hours in this and it now has sat for a minimum of four years looking great. Trust me…no expense was spared or corners cut to make this nice.

This is a museum piece for sure. Original 70mm bore survivor with a new 70mm piston and rings since I took the motor apart totally (I always do) and replaced all seals, earings and gaskets in the process. I carefully honed the cylinder to a mirror finish prior to re-assembly.

This bike was in excellent shape when I began working on it. My goal was to have it perfect again. I succeeded.

Discussion about the motorcycle:

• Stock Exhaust system and pickle silencer that is like new. No dents and immaculate with new springs and clamps. Look at the photos, ’m having a time letting this one go.

• Gas Tank has been repainted with clear coat on the sides only. The interior of the tank is spotless and clean.

• Side panels are original, ever repainted and in great shape (kick start side panel has a showroom scratch and can be seen in photos)

• Original seat cover, oam and pan. Original staples in seat. Small hole in seat on top that is not even noticeable but photos show it well.

• Chain guide is perfect with new NOS roller.

• New NOS brake and clutch cables along with new levers that have the rubber caps on them. New clutch and brake perch covers along with new NOS Honda grips.

• Original kill switch that is perfect.

• New front rim NOS with new spokes and nipples.

• New rear tire spokes and nipples, riginal rim.

• Original front number plate with cable guide.

• Original shift lever, rake lever and kick start lever that is perfect.

• Foot pegs are beautiful with new return springs.

• New front and rear brake shoes.

• All new engine seals, ain bearings, askets as should be done when engine is inspected.

• New piston pin and wrist bearing.

• New fork seals and oil.

• New NOS sprockets and chain.

• Rear shocks taken apart and re-sealed. The shocks have 12mm shafts and springs have been powder coated.

• New front rubber flap with “CR” embossed installed with new NOS screws.

• Swing arm bearings and dust caps are new. Pivot arm greased well, o corrosion in these joining areas.

• New K & N air filter. Cage is perfect as well as the carb boots and clamps.

• Kickstart gear was perfect and I installed a new pawl.

• Transmission was thoroughly inspected as well as the clutch, lectrical system and frame welds.

• Frame was re-painted black after sandblasting with fine sand.

• Fenders have been repainted to match stock.

• Magneto cover is a 1975 but is complete without broken areas.

• New rear tire- Dunlop Geomax MX51, 10/100-18

• New front tire- Dunlop Geomax MX51F, 0/100-21

• This machine has been kept at 55% relative humidity and 70 degrees F since I finished it. A very nice motorcycle.

Motor Number: CR250ME 1028358

Frame Number: CR250M 1015897

This motorcycle does not have a title and never has since it is not street legal and intended for off road use only.

Pick up after purchase:

Purchaser is responsible for pickup. I have several people I have used that do this around the USA that I will be happy to put you in contact with. Shipping / Transportation expense will be paid by the purchaser and not by me. Motorcycle located in the Salisbury, orth Carolina area.

Please…serious people only. No tire kickers. No loans. No trades or swaps.

I’m happy to answer any questions within business hours only, all Mark at (704) 637-6498 with your questions and I’ll be happy to assist you.

Note to new bidders: Bidders with fewer than 10 transactions MUST contact me before making a bid, o verify your seriousness about purchasing. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the bid and you will not be allowed to re-bid.

Local Sale: This machine is listed for sale locally. I reserve the right at any time to end the auction due to a local sale.

Payment: 25% of the sale price is due within 48 hours of auction close. Final payment is due within 7 days of auction close. No paypal since it costs too much for these high dollar items. You can reach me ahead of auction end at (704) 637-6498 business hours only please. We can discuss payment via direct deposit in my account (preferred) or other means such as overnight checks via money order, ashier’s check, tc. Let’s please communicate and decide this prior to the auctions end.

International Purchaser's: Same payment terms, 5% of sale price is due within 48 hours of auction close. I'm selling this locally so it may be removed from this auction if I sell it. Bike MUST be paid 100% in full within 7 days of auction end. Bike can stay in my garage up to 28 days after close of auction and then storage fees of $225.00 per month will apply. No excuses. If this machine sits in my storage you will pay me storage fees prorated on a monthly basis. You arrange shipping. Pick up will sign a bill of lading indicating any damage on the machine before it leaves my shop. Damage after that, ot indicated on my bill will NOT be my responsibility.