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Projects / 86 build

« on: November 02, 2013, 07:44:57 PM »

Looks like your build is coming along nice. Was cool to see you order stuff from Honda East of Toledo which is about 35 minutes up the road from me. They are the 3rd largest Honda dealer in the US. I've been standing in their parts department and heard them taking orders over the phone from other countries before. The last time I was in there I had them look up an 86 TRX250R axle nut (the one that holds the hub on the axle) and they had one in stock. They are typically 15 to 20% below retail right off the bat so I don't usually bother with RockyMountain anymore unless I'm going to order more than $100 and will get free shipping, and even then it's a toss up because they're prices are better.

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Pics and Vids / new graphics are on!!!!!! now need a seat cover to match the look

« on: November 01, 2013, 05:12:01 AM »

I would have trimmed the red out of the front section so that it looked like this.

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Pics and Vids / My New 89 LT 250R

« on: October 29, 2013, 06:20:03 AM »

Here is my new 89 LT 250R.  I know, it’s not a TRX but it’s still way cool.  As you can see it’s fully stock and in great condition.  Over the years I developed a negative opinion of LT’s because of posts here and there and just the dominance of the TRX.  I must say, however, I’m really impressed with its engine, suspension, and handling.  The engine, especially, just rocks.  It has a strong bottom end and an amazing top end.  Its power valve (which changes exhaust back pressure rather than exhaust port height) works really well.  If you’ve considered getting an LT 250R but have hesitated because of negative press—don’t.  You’ll be as pleasantly surprised as I am.  Here are some pictures.

Suzuki did make some huge improvements when they went to the 6-speed setup. The first generation of LT250R was outclassed by the TRX250R but the second generation made up some ground. I always heard and believed that LT500R's were tanks and couldn't be ridden with any sort of agility, but my dad recently picked one up and they are actually quite fun and nothing like what I had believed them to be. Your LT is quite impressive. Nice quad!

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Projects / Bringing a 88 back to life.....

« on: October 26, 2013, 11:39:19 PM »

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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Positive Feedback - Forum Closed - Use iTrader (links above & below) / Jamieg45 A+++

« on: October 26, 2013, 02:57:16 AM »

I would have given him 4 +'s but I dulled a steak knife getting all the tape off the box he made, LOL. Nah, Jamie is good at describing what he sends or giving you good enough pictures that you know what to expect before you pay for it. No disappointment when you open the box and get your parts and the prices are always good. Great seller!

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Projects / Bringing a 88 back to life.....

« on: October 26, 2013, 02:06:36 AM »

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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Projects / 1989 trx250r

« on: October 26, 2013, 01:55:42 AM »

Just gotta get it all cleaned up. I was just going to get the calipers, spindles, rotors, and hubs originally but I found this deal today and ended up with the master cylinder as well so I'll just use everything here. I'm going to get a black brake lever and go with the Pro-Taper clutch perch assembly on the other side of my Pro-Taper bars.
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Projects / 1989 trx250r

« on: October 26, 2013, 01:27:10 AM »

Got some pics of the 450R parts I picked up

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For Sale - Complete Bikes / 2013 LSR TRX350R For Sale

« on: October 25, 2013, 11:15:34 PM »

Wherever this quad is, someone owns one badass piece of 250R

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Projects / 1989 trx250r

« on: October 25, 2013, 11:01:02 PM »

I got my 89 radiator and AC grab bar from Jamie (thanks man). While I was taking a break from straightening radiator fins, I scowered the internet and scored a complete 04/05 TRX450R front end setup. Spindles, hubs, rotors, calipers, and master cylinder. It's coming with OEM brake lines but I'll have to use my steel braided +2 lines which is fine.

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For Sale - Complete Bikes / 2013 LSR TRX350R For Sale

« on: October 24, 2013, 03:06:26 PM »

The ebay posting ended at $6100 and the reserve was not met. The seller hasn't been here since he posted the link to ebay. If it sold, it didn't sell through ebay on that account.

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MX / Last race of the season....

« on: October 23, 2013, 05:38:07 AM »

Awesome write up Joe and those pics are great as well. Just be glad it was a quick change clutch that gave out and not your body (I'm sure you are). You definitely have a lot to be thankful for. My wife doesn't hound me about my quad but she doesn't support me the way I wish she would. She spent the day with me once while I worked on it but 8 hours wore pretty thin and that put an end to that. Definitely envy ya man!

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Lounge / Chromer needed

« on: October 23, 2013, 05:24:15 AM »

i use a place called abel metal processing in Cleveland,ohio (www.abelmetal.com).

Glad to know there's someone right here in OH that does good work. I might have some stuff done up there this winter.

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Lounge / My dad had to one up me

« on: October 19, 2013, 10:02:32 PM »

Awesome man, I wish my dad would of done stuff like that with me. But they didn't like me having quads at all, and after my accident they told me to get rid of them. I found out later they were gonna sell them while I was in the hospital and my uncle told them not to touch my passion and pride I had with them quads.

Yea, it was cool. I mean, even back when we raced he didn't put so much effort into spending time with me so it really is different. He even said something about making sure I got my R up and running. Not sure what he meant by that but he did try to help me today as much as he could. It was just awesome spending time together.

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Lounge / My dad had to one up me

« on: October 19, 2013, 03:37:51 PM »

I went over there today to work on mine some and asked him. He said they did work on the Stryker at his plant some. Not from scratch but there was some assembly done there. Today was pretty cool. My dad didn't want to leave the garage the entire time I was there even though he had people calling wanting him to go do other things. He kept saying, "me and the boy are working on our quads". Kinda weird to hear when I'm 41 years old, but it was a good feeling. He polished his Quadzilla up and talked about things we used to do while I was ripping the 89 down a little and getting it ready to put back together. Definitely good times.