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General => Projects => Topic started by: red88r on October 25, 2013, 11:58:12 PM
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Here's the story on it. Lost out the first time on Craigslist. Guy called before me on it and was waiting for permission from his wife to buy it. Guess what I told the seller.....I don't need permission. I will come buy it right now. I found it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Lol Anyways he sold it and couple weeks later there it is again on Craigslist. Guy's got it listed for more money....big surprise. So I asked why he's selling and he said to big of a project for him. And now that I am into I believe him. If I didn't have alot of stuff laying around for this I probably would not have built it either. Just maybe part it out. I got slips for stuff bought back in 99 and from I can see it has not turned a wheel since. All the stuff from the slips is still brand new. Here are some pics. It is a complete roller but everything else is in pieces in boxes.
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Should give you something to do this winter.
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You need to do a deal with me for it for my nephew. Lol you have to many of them already Jeremy and the boy needs to start on one of his own now. Until I can get the momey up for his aftermarket frame r.
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Was it that clean when you picked it up or did you give it a major bath? It looks like there's a lot of work to be done but as least the frame and such are all in great shape and don't need powdercoating, etc.
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You need to do a deal with me for it for my nephew. Lol you have to many of them already Jeremy and the boy needs to start on one of his own now. Until I can get the momey up for his aftermarket frame r.
Make me a decent offer Jamie....might let it go as is. But I am and have been sticking money in it daily.
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Was it that clean when you picked it up or did you give it a major bath? It looks like there's a lot of work to be done but as least the frame and such are all in great shape and don't need powdercoating, etc.
That is exactly how I picked it up...just dusty. Was nice not having to spend hours cleaning something after you buy it for a change. Yes I put different front hubs,3 calipers,engine skid,better coolant bottle,front bumper,grab bar,clutch cover,etc. And I need alot more stuff in time.
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That is exactly how I picked it up...just dusty. Was nice not having to spend hours cleaning something after you buy it for a change. Yes I put different front hubs,3 calipers,engine skid,better coolant bottle,front bumper,grab bar,clutch cover,etc. And I need alot more stuff in time.
That is one helluva starter though. Frame looks excellent. Doesn't need pc'd or anything and it even has the 3 rubber grommets under the tank. Nice score!
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Got grab bar,radiator shrouds with new upper mounts and oem front shocks put on.
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Lookin good!
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Thanks! Will also be a slow rebuild as I have to wait for parts to sell so I can buy more. Lol
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Thanks! Will also be a slow rebuild as I have to wait for parts to sell so I can buy more. Lol
Isn't that how it goes for everything we want to do these days, not like about 12yrs ago when all was good with the economy and gas was cheep and so on. But it looks good and its coming along very nice.
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Thanks Jamie. Yeah it is different nowadays for sure. Hopefully things turn around soon.
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Got some work done today in the shop. Put on a new on/off switch and put the whole back end together so it is a roller again. Re-zinced stock axle,lock nut and brake hub. New bearing carrier and rear brake pads. Rebuilt the rear caliper and bled.
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Nice. Who do you have do your zinc? Hard to tell for sure but it looks pretty good. I would like to do the same. Is that a 450 grab bar?
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http://crplatinginc.com/ Got the link from Dan. Yes they do good work and quick turn around. It should just be a AC Racing 250r model I think. Now I'm curious......why do you ask?
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http://crplatinginc.com/ Got the link from Dan. Yes they do good work and quick turn around. It should just be a AC Racing 250r model I think. Now I'm curious......why do you ask?
Thanks. How much did the zinc plating cost if you don't mind sharing. The holes on the grab bar look to be elongated so I wasn't sure if you did it or bought it that way. I saw AC racing advertise as a 250r/450r and was wondering if you had one.
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I sent the axle with a pretty good box of hardware.....axle nuts,rotor hubs,caliper plates,bolts,etc. The bill was 82 bucks. $22 of that was return shipping though.
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not only am i enjoying this build, but that truck too. How is it still so clean? WI uses salt on their roads too dont they?!
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Thanks man! Yes they use salt alot. My buddy bought it from the original owner a couple years old. It is a 1997. Then he owned it from like 99-03? Then my brother bought it from him after that and owned it up until 2011 when I bought it. It was parked 03-04 winter tranny went out. I have had it parked in winters since 2011. It has rust....just hard to tell in the pics. Bottom of inside doors and a little on the rockers. Not too bad though....should stay pretty good since I am not running it in winter anymore.
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Builds coming along good man keep it up.
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Thanks Jamie......what town where you in the other day in Wisconsin? Finally made out the voice mail.
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I was in poyette, but not close enough to you bud still. Next time or hopefully in July you will make it to silver lake
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http://crplatinginc.com/ Got the link from Dan. Yes they do good work and quick turn around. It should just be a AC Racing 250r model I think. Now I'm curious......why do you ask?
What color is that plating considered?? Hex clear or Tri clear? I'm assuming...
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What color is that plating considered?? Hex clear or Tri clear? I'm assuming...
All I ever tell them is clear. Plus I usaully put a piece in there of the color I want it to be.
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Little update.....this is now for sale. Only thing I don't probably have is a seat cover and graphics for the fenders. Have new in box fighting red Maier fenders,gas tank cover and hood. Got a oem headlight complete for it. New chain and sprockets,clutch lever,85 atc motor for it in great shape-no damage. Just bought front wheels/tires on ebay for this thing. I want to finish it and I will if it doesn't sell. Want to finish my 87 worse. Your choice of different exhaust systems. Please pm me if you are interested.
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Got motor in.
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Awesome build
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Those 88-89 are so hard to put back together, the hard part is sourcing parts for it. I am sure if 88-89 parts were easier to find there would be more riders putting these 88-89 back together. I have done 2 and I am still working on a few parts I need and of course it's the few hardest parts too find.
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Looking good. You decide on a pipe?
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Thanks guys! No I did not yet decide for sure on a pipe. It will more likely be a stock set up because I don't have any real nice spare extra pipes. I do have a real nice PSI pipe but not a matching silencer.
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A little closer.
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Is that the same tank? If so, how did you get it to shine like that. My red tank looks like crap, it's so scuffed up that it almost looks white in spots.
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Pretty much done minus a few odd and ends. Going to leave the oem 88 graphics off in case whoever buys it wants to put on a graphics kit. No sense in wasting these if they are going to pull them anyways.
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Got this one done and on the ground. Runs like a champ! ANyobe looking for a pretty stock quad? Lol
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