Looks like I wasn't the only person to spot that lovely little CD250U, a trader has snapped it up and is now selling it with a big mark-up:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CD250U- ... 0466043%26
Honda Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
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Re: Honda Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
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Re: Honda Nighthawk 250 (CB250)
Wow, the pics in the 2nd ad do it even more justice. That bike looks brand-new.
So, I've decided the drum brakes on the CB are fine -- at least in the rear. I couldn't lock up the front if I wanted to, but I just locked up the rear this morning. I was gear-braking down as usual and had someone rudely intrude on my personal space with a massive SUV. Locked it, released it, pulsed it down to keep control. It's amazing how quickly the back end goes squirrelly. I might not have done as well if I hadn't spent so much time dirt riding earlier on, this experience in particular made me quite glad I know how to react with no traction.
So, I've decided the drum brakes on the CB are fine -- at least in the rear. I couldn't lock up the front if I wanted to, but I just locked up the rear this morning. I was gear-braking down as usual and had someone rudely intrude on my personal space with a massive SUV. Locked it, released it, pulsed it down to keep control. It's amazing how quickly the back end goes squirrelly. I might not have done as well if I hadn't spent so much time dirt riding earlier on, this experience in particular made me quite glad I know how to react with no traction.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride 
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes