Will it run? CB250 Based scrambler built from parts only engine- Project Bike Build -Part 34

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Your face when Sid finally started, you looked so very happy! Great job Ryan.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you. I was.

[@Paul.Gascoyneuk]

Result , made me smile when it kicked up too , those are the moments 👍👍👍👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Paul. It was a proper good result and really makes the long days of slow progress worth while

[@kawasaki200z]

Great Ryan!
Engine runs very nicely.
A good basis to continue.
Good luck!!

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you. I agree it seemed to run well.

[@NatsNackersYard]

Got to be happy with that mate. Fantastic progress and a significant milestone!

[@RyansGarageUK]

Cheers Nat, yep proper chuffed. Next get it moving then address its appearance. 👍

[@noel6460]

Good to see it running Ryan. Also congrats to you and Pete regards the earlier Balance shaft weights issue.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Noel. I'm very pleased with the way it ran with huge thanks to Pete for helping me sort the balance weights.

[@spencer2237]

Brilliant Ryan, always a relief when you get em running 👍👍. Keep up the good work, love watching your videos 👍

[@sinorman231]

nice one Ryan, thats a win win it sounded really good, bet your chuffed what a boost for you,,,

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks. It was just the boost i needed.

[@derekdingwall]

Its a runner Ryan good for you👍

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Derek.

[@bolindow176]

Great work!

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you.

[@paulsinkler813]

Hi Ryan,
Great to hear it running, You mentioned before going to single carb set-up. That would sort out the petrol tap problem as the carb would be in the middle. I have heard that a 250 Honda rebel manifold and single carb will fit these engines also possible XL 250 carb onto Rebel manifold. But it is only hearsay so check first.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi Paul, I would consider a single carb if it would fit, but doubt that as the spine of the frame runs really close the carbs. However, I have a plan for the petrol tap, which may or may not be sensible.

[@davekeehn8388]

Good job. For the header think two into one and pick a side for the spark arrestor and muffler. Start with the header furthest from the muffler. Weld the exhaust closest to the muffler into the long header.

[@RyansGarageUK]

Hi Dave, I think your suggestion is very sensible, but I really like the idea of twin exhaust to show it's clearly a twin engine. That may well turn out to be a foolish choice.

[@davekeehn8388]

@@RyansGarageUK You might think about crossing the headers if you want two pipes. A severe 180 will affect performance on a carb engine.

[@user-bj2nd8ge7x]

brilliant

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thank you.

[@InTheShedUK]

Probably very difficult to cut and weld that pipe to go over the engine and make it look good, what about just going off the headers as they are, upswept pipes following lines of subframe, silencers out straight at the rear.

[@RustyWrecks]

Good to see Sid running Ryan, how's the engine vibration now LOL, Keep up the good work

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Pete. Whilst the exhaust was understandably loud, i didn't notice any vibration or unwanted sounds, so i thank you very much for your help to sort that out. 👍👍

[@RustyWrecks]

@@RyansGarageUK Any time always willing to help just wanted to make sure we had eliminated the problem

[@timparker9235]

that's awesome Ryan, and you've just also proven your kickstarter install at the same time 😀that petcock issue though, I don't know how you can get round that, unless you move the petcock - how's your welding skills?

[@RyansGarageUK]

Thanks Tim, engine did seem great. And my welding skills are currently none existent. But hope that will change.

[@stephenwalsh8184]

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