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Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 18, 2014, 11:35:44 AM: I finally broke down and bought a 250R after selling my quad. I've always wanted one so I figured what the heck. I took a road trip this past weekend with the wife (4 hours each way) to pick up my new toy. I ended up with an 86 250R. Pretty good condition but as most it needs a little TLC. It was sitting for awhile and the owner never rode it. He took it in on trade and just parked it.

I am not sure if anyone has the answer to this or not, the jug is engraved with GNCC and the initials C.F or C.E. (it is hard to read). Anyone have any ideas what that may mean? I'm assuming it has been ported or something (but could be wrong).

Thanks for the site and I will be lurking around soaking up all the good info I can find.

Thanks

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Title: My first 250R
Post by: Pumashine on February 18, 2014, 01:45:32 PM: Welcome to the site. Lots of info here. Just ask and some knowledgeable members will help you with any trx250r questions. Nice score you got there!
Title: My first 250R
Post by: etccb on February 18, 2014, 05:10:30 PM: Welcome aboard.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: sameltoe on February 18, 2014, 05:46:19 PM: Woohoo fresh meat!
Welcome aboard!
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 89Longrod on February 18, 2014, 06:45:55 PM: Welcome to the best 250R site! Where ya from in pa? Looks like a nice clean ride,With the GNCC on the side of the jug I would take a guess and say its ported for woods riding opposed to MX or Dunes for example.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 18, 2014, 06:50:51 PM: Quote from: sameltoe;25990
Woohoo fresh meat!
Welcome aboard!

Nice....always fun being the "new guy"
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 18, 2014, 06:56:08 PM: Quote from: 89Longrod;25995
Welcome to the best 250R site! Where ya from in pa? Looks like a nice clean ride,With the GNCC on the side of the jug I would take a guess and say its ported for woods riding opposed to MX or Dunes for example.

I am south east of Pittsburgh. Thanks for the information on the etching (I was thinking that may be the case).
Title: My first 250R
Post by: Bigred on February 19, 2014, 12:26:52 AM: Welcome and enjoy our sickness lol. Its great
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 19, 2014, 07:14:06 AM: Yes it is great...It's unfortunate that this "sickness" drains our wallets though.

Oh well...time to look through the for sale section and figure out what I need (very short list) versus what I want (the list that never ends).
Title: My first 250R
Post by: broken1 on February 19, 2014, 09:49:04 AM: Welcome aboard, nice bike.... GNCC stands for Grand National Cross Country. Have you had a chance to fire up the new toy & take her for a spin yet?
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 19, 2014, 10:20:06 AM: I've only ridden it once. I need a shock bushing and to rebuild the rear linkage. I believe the parts will be in today but I doubt I will have time to work on it. It does run pretty good so I cant wait to get some seat time. I'm familiar with GNCC racing just wasn't sure why it was etched into the jug short of maybe being ported or something.

Thanks for the warm welcome and the help everyone.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: Pricecheck on February 20, 2014, 02:53:04 PM: Welcome to the site. As mentioned above, the best site. We are all happy to have you and we look forward to your build progress and any information or knowledge shared.

It looks like you've got a pretty good bike. One thing you said was you finally broke down. I hope you meant you finally broke your wife down and she let you get the bike! Just messing with ya. These are addictive quads and for only owning my first for a little over a year I'm at the point where I don't see how it's possible to only own one!
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 20, 2014, 03:09:35 PM: I don't have to worry about the wife to much as long as her machine runs when she is ready to ride. I have 6 quads total (3 kids machines and 3 "adult" rides).

To be honest I am already spending money left and right on this thing. I just picked up a 310 cylinder and head and I am working on some new shocks. My wallet is getting emptier and emptier by the minute lol.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: pinned250r on February 20, 2014, 03:58:10 PM: yeah, one time i bought a $1200 pretty aftermarket R, said i can build it and be happy for under 3 grand....$9500 later im still finding things to change...This dang sickness! It is a riot though and alot of fun getting to know guys on here and the facebook page.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 20, 2014, 04:07:41 PM: The people make the forums, that's for sure.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: Pricecheck on February 20, 2014, 05:23:40 PM: Pinned I'm with ya on that. I had $7,500 to spend during my deployment and I opted to drop it all on my R. $10k and counting later it's where it's at. I thought I had most of it and now I'm slowly replacing all bolts with stainless hex head bolts. There's always something to do to it. Just the nature of being a man.

My wife always complains that I'm "never happy" with anything. I tell her that regardless if it's a yo-yo, a bicycle or a car, it will get modified. Hell, my tomahawk I bought before deployment received engraving, serrations and a nice handle wrap immediately!
Title: My first 250R
Post by: 08IRS on February 20, 2014, 06:50:44 PM: This is a sickness for sure. I'm trying to start slow on this machine so I can at least get some seat time while it is stock.
Title: My first 250R
Post by: Fear250r on February 21, 2014, 12:41:26 PM: Welcome to the greatest R forum around!!

And welcome your own new addiction!! Good luck...we all need it!!