Bradshaw RC250:
The 1997-1999 frame was regarded as being too stiff and unforgiving. This HRC Frame & Sub-frame was made to address those characteristics by making a “softer” frame. There is no VIN number anywhere on this frame. It was never made with one. Includes Sub-Frame, Seat, Tank, Triple Clamps, Upper Fork Tubes and Plastics. This frame was intended for Damon Bradshaw to use however this frame was not used for “official” racing, rather it was used by Renthal USA to assist in Renthal bar selection to dealers at the US and World dealer shows. Has the original factory racing “Woody” radiator shroud graphics that have not had clear sheets over them. Great to have your printer copy them exactly. Also has the coated upper fork tubes. There is no documentation for HRC items. Back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, the “Factory” was not officially allowed to supply private teams and Manchester Honda/AXO was considered a private team with Bradshaw classified as a privateer. When Bradshaw had the highest finish of the Supercross season of any Honda rider, things opened up for Manchester Honda and the parts started flowing from Factory Honda. The reason for no VIN numbers is to claim no involvement by the Factory. HRC frames started getting ID’s around the time of Honda of Houston’s entry into the arena (early 2000s). Hope this helps. The seat does have an ID under it. Shipped from Manchester, Connecticut.
I had thought I might build it but sold it to a parts vendor at Redbud….
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