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Suspension and Chassis / How strong is a gussetted factory frame?

« on: January 16, 2015, 11:21:04 AM »

Thanks for all the info. I've had banshees and a couple 450rs but I'm looking to get a nice 250r this year and I'd like to do as much reading as possible before I make my selection. Thanks.

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Suspension and Chassis / How strong is a gussetted factory frame?

« on: January 15, 2015, 10:30:48 PM »

I just trail ride and hammer whoops. Is a factory Honda trx250r frame plenty strong for this?
I hear many stories of frames cracking. Would a gusset kit eliminate this entirely? I don't hit big jumps at all.
Are the 88-89 frames stronger than the 86-87 or vise versa?

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Suspension and Chassis / 86,87,88,89 Frame and suspension differences?

« on: January 07, 2015, 08:00:38 AM »

So I can get an 86 engine and swap the crank out for a long rod? Are the cases the same? Or is it just a rear mount bracket that is different?

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Suspension and Chassis / 86,87,88,89 Frame and suspension differences?

« on: January 06, 2015, 10:29:11 PM »

I'm looking to buy a 250r and I'd like to know if there are any differences in the 86,87,88,89 frames. Is everything interchangeable? (Arms, swingarm, plastics)
are the engine mounts the same? I know the rod size is different in the engine. Are the trannies and clutch the same?

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Projects / TRX250R Motor in a TRX450R Chassis

« on: January 06, 2015, 03:03:42 PM »

I called Walsh and they aren't interested in the project.

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Suspension and Chassis / 450r hubs and brakes on 250r arms, possible?

« on: January 05, 2015, 09:58:44 PM »

Trx250scar not much other than Croom. There is a cool spot in Haines city but croom and ocala are our spots.

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Suspension and Chassis / 450r hubs and brakes on 250r arms, possible?

« on: January 02, 2015, 10:23:32 AM »

Is is possible to bolt 04-05 450r spindles, hubs and brakes on a 250r chassis w lonestar rec/play a arms?

would the ball joints fit into the hubs? Any machining needed? Anyone done this?
thx!

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Suspension and Chassis / Cr500 link, what are the advantages?

« on: January 02, 2015, 09:15:02 AM »

Questions-
is it bolt on?

what shock should be used? A dirt bike shock or an aftermarket atv rr shock?

can it be done to a 450r frame?

Is is the travel increased?
Many thanks for any help.

Paul

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Projects / TRX250R Motor in a TRX450R Chassis

« on: January 01, 2015, 08:54:39 PM »

I'm new to the 250r scene. I'm a banshee guy looking to explore Honda a little more. I own a 450er now and love the suspension. I had no idea Walsh was here in Florida. Sweet. Thx for the info!

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