Headlight on, seat mounted properly, new clocks fitted and wired in. Managed to fit a start button from the R/H switch gear in the L/H switch gear that works as a horn button (I didn’t think that would work, but it does). Bought a Xenon headlight lamp for it today too. Just gotta modify the rear mudguard (that means cut most of it off with a jigsaw), fit the new tail light, chain guard, and new exhausts that should be delivered tomorrow. I gave it a FBR up the street and it went quite well, it’s very light weight.
I may even be able to get it road legal on Friday! Awesome!

OK people, RESULT! with the help of my beloved we got it all sorted today. I swapped out the loom for the spare I had, it appeared that someone had meddled with the loom that was on it. Also swapped out the LH handlebar switch assembly as the connections on that were messed with. With the new loom the engine cranked on the button, but no spark. Searched around with a multi meter for a while and found the ignition pick up was not connected properly, cleaned that up and voila, all good. We fitted the stock clocks and got them working, then removed them, figured out what wires went where and then wired in the new clocks. The new clocks have an LED turn signal, which stopped the issue with all the indicators flashing at once. All I need to do now is solder all the connections to the new clocks properly and heat shrink wrap them. I used as much of the cabling from the stock clocks so I retained the big multi plug so they are easy to remove in the future.

A most productive day today. Finally got my CBX250 project bike to a point where I could have a little go it. I’m very pleased with how it goes, seems pretty peppy for a 250. Thanks Ange for all your help with the wiring.

More progress today. New inlet manifold o rings fitted, carbs, foot pegs, battery box, brakes, fork gator and changed the fork oil.
Where are my pod air cleaners Aliexpress? It’s been ages.

Engine successfully installed back in the frame. Dropped the tank and seat on, mmmm, some issues with fitting them. The tanks not so much of an issue, I think I can figure out how to fit it with a little welding and a hammer. The seat is a bigger issue. Might have to cut and remove a section of the cross member at the back then re-weld for structural integrity.

One can of engine enamel and BAM, the engine is shiny!

The new rear shock absorbers arrived today. The fit perfectly. Very nice quality too.