VINTAGE : Honda 250 CR 94 pour l' ENDUROPALE 2024

Summary

Pierre and his team have rebuilt a vintage 1994 Honda CR250 dirt bike to race in the upcoming Enduropale event at Le Touquet beach race. They discuss the repairs and modifications made to get the 30-year-old bike ready to compete, including reinforcing the frame, rebuilding the engine, adjusting the compression ratio, and testing on different dirt surfaces. Their goal is to finish the race, capture exciting footage for their YouTube channel, and hopefully compete for a podium position against rivals with 500cc bikes.

Takeaways

• 😀 They are participating in a vintage dirt bike race called Enduropale du Touquet
• 🚴‍♂️ They rebuilt and prepared a 1994 Honda CR250 for the race
• 🔧 The bike was completely rebuilt and upgraded for reliability
• ⚙️ The engine was bored, pistons replaced, and compression lowered for the sandy track
• 🛠 The frame was re-welded and reinforced by a specialist
• 🏍 The bike has a retro Elf Honda racing livery
• 👪 Pierre's son will race 85cc class
• 🏆 Their goal is to finish the race and get good footage, not necessarily win
• 🌊 They will pre-run and test the bike on different dirt surfaces before the race
• 🏁 There are several legendary vintage racers competing that they look forward to battling

Q & A

What kind of bike is being worked on and prepared for the race?

A 1994 Honda CR250 vintage motocross bike.

What work and upgrades have been done on the bike?

The frame was re-welded and reinforced. The engine was rebuilt with new crankshaft, cylinder replating, bearings, clutch etc. Upgraded radiator guards and better fuel will be used.

What is the race event the bike is being prepared for?

The Enduropale du Touquet vintage bike race held annually in early February.

What are some of the challenges of racing a vintage bike?

The older suspension, smaller fork tubes, vintage tires, and less power compared to modern bikes.

Why decompress the engine for this race?

To lower the compression ratio and prevent detonation issues in the loose beach sand conditions.

What will be done to ensure the bike's reliability for the race?

Testing and break-in on dirt and sand before the race. Later re-checking the piston and clutch post testing.

What are Pierre's goals and approach for the vintage race?

To showcase and share the experience rather than focus on winning. He will try to battle any riders that pass him.

What camera equipment will be used during the race?

Helmet camera front and rear, two microphones to ensure good audio.

What other race classes are happening that weekend?

85cc kids class Saturday morning, ATV/Quad class Saturday afternoon, the Elite Sunday main race.

What are the future plans for this bike after the vintage race?

Convert it back to a motocross setup and race it at local motocross events.