Ricky Johnson inspired 2003 Honda CR250R

Graphics

SKDA

Graphics: SKDA

Plastic

Other

TX Race

2023 CRF450R plastics

Plastic: Other TX Race. Misc: 2023 CRF450R plastics

Handlebar

Renthal

Handlebar: Renthal

Grips

ODI

Grips: ODI

Clutch Lever

Works Connection

Clutch Lever: Works Connection

Seat

Other

TX Race

Throttle Jockey '86 blue cover

Seat: Other TX Race. Misc: Throttle Jockey '86 blue cover

Footpegs

Other

'23 CRF450R OEM

Footpegs: Other '23 CRF450R OEM

Shifter

Hammerhead

Shifter: Hammerhead

Exhaust

FMF

Exhaust: FMF

Clutch

Hinson

Clutch: Hinson

Piston

Vertex

Piston: Vertex

Air Intake

Boysesen

Rad Valve

Air Intake: Boysesen Rad Valve

Engine Mods

Other

DH1 Mods

Port, polish, cut head, REM polished transmission

Engine Mods: Other DH1 Mods. Misc: Port, polish, cut head, REM polished transmission

Fork

Showa

Kashima coated uppers

Re-valved by JBI

Fork: Showa Kashima coated uppers. Misc: Re-valved by JBI

Rear Shock

Showa

Titanium Cerakote

Re-valved by JBI

Rear Shock: Showa Titanium Cerakote. Misc: Re-valved by JBI

Tires

Kenda

Washougal III front, Washougal II rear

Tires: Kenda. Misc: Washougal III front, Washougal II rear

Rims

Excel

Rims: Excel

Hubs

Other

OEM powdercoated satin black

Hubs: Other. Misc: OEM powdercoated satin black

Sprockets

Other

Dirttricks

Sprockets: Other Dirttricks

Brakes

Other

08+ CRF front master cylinder

Brakes: Other 08+ CRF front master cylinder

Brake Rotors

Other

260mm front

New CRF style front/rear

Brake Rotors: Other 260mm front. Misc: New CRF style front/rear

Additional Info

We went 17 years in the past and 20 years in the future with this project!

The bike is a 2003 Honda CR250R, but we modeled it off of Ricky Johnson's 1986 CR250. In addition we updated the plastics to the 2023 models to give it that modern look and feel. This bike gives us a modern feel with a retro look! (Yes, the fork boots are just for looks!)

No stone was left unturned with this project. Every piece of this bike was touched in one way or another. Plenty of tasteful Cerakote, powder coat, vapor honing, and aluminum finishing. All casting flash was removed on the triple clamps, linkage, kick starter, and brake pedal. All OEM hardware re-zinc plated. Full motor rebuild with DH1 Mods top end work and REM polished transmission. Lectron Billetron 38 carb w/OEM pink hoses. Boyesen RAD valve and exhaust flange. I personally shipped the upper fork tubes to Japan for genuine Kashima coating. Valving on front/rear suspension was done by Ride JBI.

The goal was to make sure the CR250 was built not only to look good, but to run/ride just as well! A lot of attention was focused on making sure the motor, suspension, and controls were all top notch.

This bike was built to compete in the 2023 Broke To Built bike build contest.

Check out the full build series on my YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/mattberger02

A HUGE thank you to all of the amazing companies who helped make this build possible!

SKDA, RK Excel, Lectron, RMATVMC, DH1, Powerseal USA, Throttle Jockey, Ride JBI, MX BONZ, Specbolt, Boyesen, Works Connection, Pryme MX, Kenda, CORE Brakes, Dirt Tricks

Additional Info:

We went 17 years in the past and 20 years in the future with this project!

The bike is a 2003 Honda CR250R, but we modeled it off of Ricky Johnson's 1986 CR250. In addition we updated the plastics to the 2023 models to give it that modern look and feel. This bike gives us a modern feel with a retro look! (Yes, the fork boots are just for looks!)

No stone was left unturned with this project. Every piece of this bike was touched in one way or another. Plenty of tasteful Cerakote, powder coat, vapor honing, and aluminum finishing. All casting flash was removed on the triple clamps, linkage, kick starter, and brake pedal. All OEM hardware re-zinc plated. Full motor rebuild with DH1 Mods top end work and REM polished transmission. Lectron Billetron 38 carb w/OEM pink hoses. Boyesen RAD valve and exhaust flange. I personally shipped the upper fork tubes to Japan for genuine Kashima coating. Valving on front/rear suspension was done by Ride JBI.

The goal was to make sure the CR250 was built not only to look good, but to run/ride just as well! A lot of attention was focused on making sure the motor, suspension, and controls were all top notch.

This bike was built to compete in the 2023 Broke To Built bike build contest.

Check out the full build series on my YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/mattberger02

A HUGE thank you to all of the amazing companies who helped make this build possible!

SKDA, RK Excel, Lectron, RMATVMC, DH1, Powerseal USA, Throttle Jockey, Ride JBI, MX BONZ, Specbolt, Boyesen, Works Connection, Pryme MX, Kenda, CORE Brakes, Dirt Tricks