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Post by stefanb on Nov 8, 2023 7:14:49 GMT
Hello, I'm Stefan from Germany. I come from the Potsdam area and am currently renovating my CB 250 N (T) from May 25, 1983. The machine looks good for its age. It is the German 27 HP version. Unfortunately the engine is damaged and needs to be overhauled
I still ride an XJR 1300 and two Harleys. I will certainly ask for some information here and look forward to the exchange.
Greetings Stefan
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Post by BritPete on Nov 8, 2023 7:34:18 GMT
Hello, I'm Stefan from Germany. I come from the Potsdam area and am currently renovating my CB 250 N (T) from May 25, 1983. The machine looks good for its age. It is the German 27 HP version. Unfortunately the engine is damaged and needs to be overhauled
I still ride an XJR 1300 and two Harleys. I will certainly ask for some information here and look forward to the exchange.
Greetings Stefan
Morning Stefan Interesting you have a 250 as from my experience most of the German CB250N(T) were 400’s with a low power cam to reduce the output from 43hp to 27hp As standard the 250 was 27hp |
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Post by BritPete on Nov 8, 2023 7:37:20 GMT
If it is a 1983 bike is it an ND model with decals similar to this  Which are a rarity in the UK |
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Post by stefanb on Nov 8, 2023 8:07:30 GMT
Yes, that's right. The CB 400 N was the classic beginner's motorcycle in the 1980s. The 250s only had 17 hp. Mine is silver and has the blue lettering with the Honda lettering in the tank logo
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Post by stefanb on Nov 8, 2023 8:09:11 GMT
Here's a picture from my garage
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Post by stevegbr on Nov 8, 2023 8:21:36 GMT
hello and welcome to the forum.
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Post by stefanb on Nov 8, 2023 8:24:11 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by stefanb on Nov 8, 2023 8:36:20 GMT
Here is the current status of work   |
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Post by BritPete on Nov 8, 2023 17:47:12 GMT
Yes, that's right. The CB 400 N was the classic beginner's motorcycle in the 1980s. The 250s only had 17 hp. Mine is silver and has the blue lettering with the Honda lettering in the tank logo Your correct the CB250N was produced as both a 17hp and 27hp for the German Market, when the CB250NA was released the 17hp version was discontinued, the versions are easily identifiable, the 27hp engine numbers start CB250NE-2…. the 17hp ones start CB250NE-3…. The reverse Comstar wheels make yours an CB250NB model. The German models had a number of specific differences to the rest of Europe, 1-The front wheel nut had a rubber cover on it which I can see in the photos 2-The trip reset knob on the Speedo has a big rubber cover on it 3-The indicator relay was a 3 wire one unlike the rest of Europe which had a 2 wire one 4-On the 400s the handle bars were higher than the UK ones so if replacing things like the throttle cables I would advise you check the lengths etc before purchase A few years back I bought a 400 from Germany and shipped it back to the UK I have to say that many members of the forum have used purchased parts from Germany and a few of us whole bikes, in General they are in much better condition that the UK ones Good luck with the restoration, I look forward to following it |
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Post by ian on Nov 8, 2023 20:00:13 GMT
Hi Stefan, welcome along and good luck with the resto. That's a nice looking garage!
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Post by stefanb on Nov 9, 2023 5:38:03 GMT
Thanks Pete for all the information. I bought the Honda a few years ago as a small project. But as it is, I've only now really found the time to bring it back to life. There are still some construction sites. The entire front brake needs to be replaced and the engine still worries me. When it ran it made a loud knocking noise. So some camp will have done it. But I have time and I'll sort things out...
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Yes, that's right. The CB 400 N was the classic beginner's motorcycle in the 1980s. The 250s only had 17 hp. Mine is silver and has the blue lettering with the Honda lettering in the tank logo Your correct the CB250N was produced as both a 17hp and 27hp for the German Market, when the CB250NA was released the 17hp version was discontinued, the versions are easily identifiable, the 27hp engine numbers start CB250NE-2…. the 17hp ones start CB250NE-3…. The reverse Comstar wheels make yours an CB250NB model. The German models had a number of specific differences to the rest of Europe, 1-The front wheel nut had a rubber cover on it which I can see in the photos 2-The trip reset knob on the Speedo has a big rubber cover on it 3-The indicator relay was a 3 wire one unlike the rest of Europe which had a 2 wire one 4-On the 400s the handle bars were higher than the UK ones so if replacing things like the throttle cables I would advise you check the lengths etc before purchase A few years back I bought a 400 from Germany and shipped it back to the UK I have to say that many members of the forum have used purchased parts from Germany and a few of us whole bikes, in General they are in much better condition that the UK ones Good luck with the restoration, I look forward to following it |
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Post by stefanb on Nov 9, 2023 5:41:42 GMT
Thanks Ian. Tell that to my wife. Another motorcycle won't fit in there anymore, she says. We can put my wifes Sporty out there.....  Hi Stefan, welcome along and good luck with the resto. That's a nice looking garage! |
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Post by tucksie on Nov 9, 2023 9:14:44 GMT
Hello and welcome.
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Post by stefanb on Nov 9, 2023 9:41:14 GMT
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Post by daveh on Nov 9, 2023 14:50:02 GMT
Yes, that's right. The CB 400 N was the classic beginner's motorcycle in the 1980s. The 250s only had 17 hp. Mine is silver and has the blue lettering with the Honda lettering in the tank logo Your correct the CB250N was produced as both a 17hp and 27hp for the German Market, when the CB250NA was released the 17hp version was discontinued, the versions are easily identifiable, the 27hp engine numbers start CB250NE-2…. the 17hp ones start CB250NE-3…. The reverse Comstar wheels make yours an CB250NB model. The German models had a number of specific differences to the rest of Europe, 1-The front wheel nut had a rubber cover on it which I can see in the photos 2-The trip reset knob on the Speedo has a big rubber cover on it 3-The indicator relay was a 3 wire one unlike the rest of Europe which had a 2 wire one 4-On the 400s the handle bars were higher than the UK ones so if replacing things like the throttle cables I would advise you check the lengths etc before purchase A few years back I bought a 400 from Germany and shipped it back to the UK I have to say that many members of the forum have used purchased parts from Germany and a few of us whole bikes, in General they are in much better condition that the UK ones Good luck with the restoration, I look forward to following it Pete, Were the 17HP just for the German market then? What was the reason for that was it German legislation? |
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