Honda RTL 250

[jerry27]

I am rebuilding a 1986 Rothmans RTL250 (Drum brake version). Have managed to source most spares, but cannot find a replacement chain tensioner or the rubber chain guide that fits around the swinging arm. Can anyone help!

I also would like to try and trace the history of the bike and would be interested if anyone has any thoughts on who can help.

Cheers.

[big john]

I am rebuilding a 1986 Rothmans RTL250 (Drum brake version). Have managed to source most spares, but cannot find a replacement chain tensioner or the rubber chain guide that fits around the swinging arm. Can anyone help!

I also would like to try and trace the history of the bike and would be interested if anyone has any thoughts on who can help.

Cheers.

Well for starters Jerry, there is no such thing as a "Rothmans RTL 250", they were never produced. The factory 270RTL with single down tube frame was sponsored by Rothmans Racing and therefor the livery was in Rothmans Racing colours and logos.

You will be hard pressed to find the correct chain tensioner, some parts are virtually unobtainable unless you find new old stock. I do have a brand new Rubber chain slipper unit still in its original wrapper, but unfortunately I need to keep this for my own bike(s)

Big John

[woody]

Have a word with Ian or Richard at Ellastone Offroad 0843 277 2198.

They've broken a few RTL Hondas and are pretty knowlegeable on what is and isn't available. The part could cross reference to another model, TLM etc. They may be able to get you one from Japan if there is nothing here.

I believe Honda UK did some Rothmans Replica RTL250 models. Not works replicas, just normal RTL Hondas with the colour scheme. A man in the know told me this.