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Member Services => Introductions => Topic started by: SARON81 on March 24, 2014, 12:42:15 PM
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Hi guys/girls,
I just picked up my first 250r over the weekend. It's a 1986 model. Unfortunately, the guy I bought it from purchased it as a trade-in at a local motorcycle dealer about 15 years ago, so he didn't know exactly what had been done to it. He said he rode it 3 times, and I believe him. This thing is very clean, and like a 90's time capsule build. I think I have most of the parts figured out... just wish I knew more about the engine. Is there anyway to tell what year it is from any casting numbers, or the engine serial number? I assume it was built for flat track racing based on the wheel/tire setup. The front tires are custom cut Mini Cooper radial car tires! After riding it a few hours over the weekend, I'm thinking about getting a more mid-range friendly pipe, some softer ATV front tires (you really feel impacts with those high pressure, stiff sidewall tires!) and some full front fenders. Riding in the woods/trails with race cut fenders stinks. You get soaked quickly.
Here's what I know it has...
Paul Turner type 6 pipe w/ Big Boy silencer, Dura blue rear axle and spider setup. It's geared 14/39. It has silicone hoses on the engine. It has White Brothers front shocks. It has the Answer Pro Taper bars, Graydon nerf bars, and Douglas wheels. It has a rear grab bar, engine and swing arm skid plates, and a bent front bumper (lol.) If you can help identify anything I missed... please do! Here are the pics:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R8_zpsab765dfd.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R8_zpsab765dfd.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R1_zps518d36da.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R1_zps518d36da.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R2_zps9ee4bf5d.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R2_zps9ee4bf5d.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R3_zps689b0aeb.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R3_zps689b0aeb.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R5_zps85379049.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R5_zps85379049.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R6_zps67987563.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R6_zps67987563.png.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/250R9_zps4cf7ef3c.png) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/250R9_zps4cf7ef3c.png.html)
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Looks like a very nice (clean) R to pick up! Are you planning to do anything to it or leave it as-is? Welcome to the site!
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Welcome. Nice looking ride
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Looks like a very nice (clean) R to pick up! Are you planning to do anything to it or leave it as-is? Welcome to the site!
I have some factory style decals coming for it... and I need new front fenders and tires.... but I'll probably ride it as is other than that for now. I would like to try a different pipe as well.
Welcome to the site! Check out engine serial numbers here:
http://www.macdizzy.com/trx_specs.htm
Thanks!
I'll check it tonight when I get home.
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I have some factory style decals coming for it... and I need new front fenders and tires.... but I'll probably ride it as is other than that for now. I would like to try a different pipe as well.
Very cool. Post some updated pics when you get the new decals on!
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Nice find. I'd give that pipe some time and see how you like it. When I switched over from 4 strokes, I wasn't used to the midrange hit, but my riding style changed and now I love a pipe like the pt. If you do sell it, let me know or post it on here. It'll sell quick.
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A little tlc you got ur self a nice R welcome
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So I spent a few hours scrubbing the plastic with Clorox soff scrub with bleach, and a scotch brite pad, and then applied my new decals. Here are the results:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/image_zpsf17e8b41.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/image_zpsf17e8b41.jpg.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/image_zps9a417adc.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/image_zps9a417adc.jpg.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/image_zps32a5d9ea.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/image_zps32a5d9ea.jpg.html)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SARON81/image_zps5b2813a0.jpg) (http://s14.photobucket.com/user/SARON81/media/image_zps5b2813a0.jpg.html)
I want to powder coat my wheels gold, and get a stock seat cover to finish the look.
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She looks good all cleaned up! Decals really help the look. Nice job man
Thanks!
I was really happy with how it came out.
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Looking good,from maryland too.
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Looking good,from maryland too.
Cool.
whereabouts?
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Looks good mam!
Welcome aboard!
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welcome to the site. I like the retro look
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Baltimore county,white marsh area.
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Baltimore county,white marsh area.
Cool... I'm from Edgewood.
I'm always looking for new places to ride locally.