Bunk216's 89' 250r Lonestar LED build

[bunk216]

Hey guys. Been lurking on the site for a while now. Las Vegas local sand rat.  Spend most of my time on quick trips to Amargosa and holiday weekends in Dumont.  Try to get up to Saint Anthony yearly for a guys trip. Finally had the opportunity to pick and start a longtime dream build. Had a buddy back in high school who had a fully built 86 he raced while I mostly rode dirt bikes.  Did the whole sxs things the last few years, built x3 etc.  Sold it, back to dirt bikes and now quads.  Always wanted one, fast forward 20+ years and here we are.

Tracked down a 89 up in Oregon a few months ago. It had been in a wreck, but mostly focused on it for the newer engine build. I knew I was going to replace alot of stuff.  After a few calls to Arlen at LED I worked a deal with the guy and made a fun road trip. 

Fast forward alot of parts later, alot of waiting on some parts, and finally last week got the chassis swapped over. Now just waiting on some more stuff, never ending story. It's been a whole lot of fun and brings back alot of old memories. Hoping to have it done by the end of September. Enough backstory... onto the goods. 

89 trx250r (started life as)
LED 390 non pv
Dyno'd 68/49
Esr cases
LED gears
LED intake
Alot of polishing
Cr ignition
39mm pwk
Slingshot clutch
Lonestar race chassis (Fighting red powdercoat)
Lonestar no link swingarm stock length (glass black)
Lonestar DC-4 arms +3+1
Lonestar Axcalibar axle
Lonestar billet anti-fade locknut
Lonestar billet bearing housing
Lonestar brake lines
Lonestar billet brake caliper mount
Lonestar stem +2+1
Lonestar billet stem clamp
Lonestar billet f&r hubs
Lonestar pivot bolt
Lonestar seat lock
Lonestar custom fat pegs (waiting on)
Elka Stage 5 fronts, Stage 5 no link rear
Maier Fighting red plastics, race cut
Fourwerx Carbon scooped hood
Fourwerx Carbon tank cover
Fourwerx Carbon radiator shrouds
Fourwerx Carbon mc guard
Fourwerx Carbon elka guards
Fourwerx Carbon custom black/carbon seat cover
Fourwerx new 89 seat foam
Precision stabilizer
Precision shock and vibe bar clamps
Renthal fatbars
ODI grips
Duncan front bumper
TM designs sliders
OEM bolt kit
Hiper wheels for dirt and sand
Skats mohawks full buff bead to bead
Skat hauler rears 8 paddle full buff bead to bead (waiting on)
Carbon fiber tie rods (waiting on)
Radiator (need to order)

I think thats most of it.  So far done all the work myself and lovin every minute of it.  Learned alot in the process, and who knows might change some things up again at some point.  I'll update more as more stuff rolls in.  Photo dump incoming 

Latest photo of her as of 08.16.2022

[bunk216]

Back in April.... 30 hrs and 1800 miles round trip later and I'm officially the proud owner of a 89 TRX250r.  Chassis was rough shape even though it looks clean.  Many bent parts and a few cracks.  Motor was a complete new build in late 18/19 by LED.  Little annoyed with the seller on some things as he didn't disclose some stuff.  Joys of buying old stuff. 

[bunk216]

Over the next few weeks parts started rolling in.  Frame was 16 weeks out so threw everything on as it was showing up.  Figured I could get a little riding in so why not. 

[bunk216]

Finally had her to a point where it was somewhat ridable beyond around the neighborhood, so finally go to take her in the sand.  Quick morning trip to Amargosa.  Motor ran really strong, suspension was crap which was expected but overall super super happy.  I was just happy to be back on one.  Havent ridden a 2 stroke in the sand since 2002.  Dang where has time gone. 

[bunk216]

Finally more goodies showing up.  Bunch of Fourwerx carbon, got the maier plastics on, elkas showed up, A-arms, seat foam and cover.  Ended up not diggin the color combo so I ordered another all black and carbon cover.  Have yet to install it.  Will have some brand new RTC shrouds and this red/black/carbon seat cover for sale at some point.

[bunk216]

Onto cutting the plastics.  I personally am not a fan of the oem so dont hate on me.  Not mad at all on the outcome and only cut myself once.  Also the front sand tires finally showed up.  Skat is still on backorder on the rears. 

[bunk216]

Chassis and swingarm finally showed.  And of course the powder and peg setup wasnt as ordered.  They did however make it right and issued a credit so I could redo the powder and they are making me a custom peg.  Honda red was sent which looks great against the honda red plastics.  However I was going for a match with the Fighting red and it just didnt flow.  Got her redone and started on the swap. 

[bunk216]

Motor and front end in, waiting on a few parts to get the rear dialed.  Super happy with how shes turning out. 

[croat1]

Very cool.  Thanks for sharing

Joe