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Title: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on January 09, 2024, 06:15:08 PM

Well.....let the Winter Project begin!!!

Really digging the fresh Zinc plated Hardware.....Frame is Carmine RAL3002 and will be getting the A-Arms & Swingarm from Powdercoater's this Friday.

:)

John

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: All250R on January 11, 2024, 03:45:24 PM

The freshly plated hardware will look really nice. I think that's a detail that makes the work look complete.

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: FerrinMotorsports on January 24, 2024, 06:04:04 PM

I'm doing a Denton build with a different take....I'm building a 250r with as many Denton parts from when he had his shop as I can along with some other vintage parts....The motor even has the original cylinder off of Gary's quad....

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: croat1 on January 26, 2024, 01:51:58 PM

John, nice!  Can’t wait to see the progress

Joe

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on January 28, 2024, 02:58:11 PM

Made a little more progress this weekend......waiting on the Bearing kits to arrive to get the Swing arm, Linkage & Rear Shock Installed.

 ;D

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on February 09, 2024, 09:57:29 AM

More Progress

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on February 09, 2024, 10:07:55 AM

 ;D

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: The norm on February 09, 2024, 07:15:06 PM

It’s cool to see ohlins on an R. Bike is looking good!
Loren

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on February 19, 2024, 03:28:08 PM

Got the Bearing Carrier & Axle installed....lots of NEW parts I found on AMAZON. :)

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on February 23, 2024, 10:01:48 AM

Thought I'd mount up the fenders to see what she looks like.......looks like I have a LOT of sanding & polishing ahead of me! Or do I break down and buy NEW MAIER's ????   ::) ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: All250R on February 23, 2024, 07:01:53 PM

I can refinish the fronts in a day, and rear in another day if I don't have to drop the girts too low. Otherwise, Maier would save some time for sure. Re-finishing is tedious.

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: malibuj on August 13, 2024, 05:06:43 PM

Looks great Langbolt! Any updates?

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on August 14, 2024, 07:29:48 AM

Hey Jay! Yes....a little progress....but been so busy this summer haven't had much time in the garage.....got the wheels mounted.....I've sent the front brake calipers out for Vapour blasting....waiting for them.....then she'll be a roller.....then I can pull the 275cc motor out of my 450R Hybrid to finish it off.....I'm putting a 330 in the 450R Hybrid :) 

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: malibuj on August 15, 2024, 04:50:53 PM

Looks great! Rikens too!

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: muthahucker on October 31, 2024, 04:43:44 PM

Quote from: Langbolt on January 09, 2024, 06:15:08 PM

Well.....let the Winter Project begin!!!

Really digging the fresh Zinc plated Hardware.....Frame is Carmine RAL3002 and will be getting the A-Arms & Swingarm from Powdercoater's this Friday.

:)

John

Where did you get the Zinc coating done in Ontario.. or did you have to send it outside Canada to be done?
Thanks.

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: The norm on October 31, 2024, 06:06:45 PM

Nice work!

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on November 04, 2024, 07:32:59 AM

Quote from: muthahucker on October 31, 2024, 04:43:44 PM

Where did you get the Zinc coating done in Ontario.. or did you have to send it outside Canada to be done?
Thanks.

Muthahucker - I found a place in Scarborough.....Space Electroplating Inc. - 195 Bartley Dr (416) 757-1148 They did everything for $185cdn - I wire wheeled everytthing first so it was clean. Quick turnaround too....had it done in a week.

Title: Re: 1986 TRX250R - Gary Denton theme
Post by: Langbolt on January 25, 2025, 05:00:26 PM

 Well I Finally got around to grooving the 18x9.5-8 WAN DA Tires (Turf Tamer knock-off)

The tread pattern was slightly different, so I hope I did them right.

Geez! I think it’s been over 20yrs since I’ve grooved a set of tires!

 :o

John