Jim's 1988 VTR250 Interceptor

They're probably just disappointed you didn't name this thread "Jim's $600 1988 VTR250 Interceptor"

 

Mirrors....the VTR250 (and also the VF500F) have an offset in the mirror so it can clear the windscreen.



Here is the picture where it mounts on the brake MC.



The deal is you can't mount a normal mirror here. It has to have the offset.

I have tried to find OEM mirrors but no luck. I kind of hate the mirrors I bought but I needed something quick so Ebay it is. $19.00 shipped LOL.

Does anyone have a suggestion on alternate mirrors?

 

Jim - how about these on eBay? $33.99 from China:

Side Mirrors Rearview For Honda VT250 MC20 Spada VTR250 MC33 Interceptor 1998-07

 

lookin fine. what did you need to take off the special nut holding clutch basket in place ?

 

Thanks! I saw those but they don;t have an offset so they hit the windscreen. I have a set of those on my NT650 and tried them but no go.

 

Thanks!

Yes, I bought the special tool to remove the clutch nut. If you ever need it glad to loan it to you.

It was kind of expensive. Not sure I will ever use it again!

 

thanks for the offer, but ill probably never get into the engine that blowedup. id need a new crank and rod at least.

RIP

 

I have ones (extender) similar to that on the CB-1. Can you not use an extender like the one in your pics?

 

That extender is built in to the mirror unfortunately. It can't be removed.

Where did you get that extender you show on the CB-1? That is exactly what I need.

 

I found them, just needed to learn how to use the internet again LOL.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132475731067

 

Fleabay...cheap. Use a better quality bolt than it comes with.

 

I know what you mean about the bolts....That set of Ebay mirrors I just bought,
I had to run the bolts through a die to clean the threads out. The plating was too thick on the threads.
Can't beat the price though!

 

One of those "simple" jobs that turned into a multiple day ordeal. None of the bolts of the suspension linkage would budge.

Finally got it apart!


NO CENTER STAND...WHY do this HONDA? Probably saved them $20.00 LOL.

Had few Honda Civic scissor jacks laying around to support the back end. Remember, always use OEM Honda tools kids.