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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: August 16, 2015, 08:13:29 PM »

Just about done....

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: July 11, 2015, 02:36:13 AM »

Got the a-arms back and they are a lot better than they were. Still a couple of blemishes but no major dings. Here are a couple of pics of how she is coming together.

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: July 05, 2015, 01:49:51 PM »

Happy 4th weekend everybody!!!! Sorry for the delay in updating my post but here are a few current pics. Got Tony's gusset kit welded in, got the frame powder coated. Had to send back the Lone Star DC-4s, and the Lone Star swinger back due to damage from shipping. Have not got them back yet. Here is how she sets right now.

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Suspension and Chassis / Your opinions on aftermarket swinger for the 86 250r

« on: March 09, 2015, 05:22:29 PM »

Hey guys! Thought I would get some opinions on a nice swing-arm for the 1986 250r. I would like to support the companies on the site if I can. Anybody know if JD engineering makes them? I looked on their site but did not see a swinger for the 86 250r listed.

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: March 08, 2015, 12:45:04 PM »

By the way guys, do any of you prep the frame before powder coating? Like cover any bolt holes or anything so the bolt threads don't get covered up with powder?

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: March 08, 2015, 12:42:37 PM »

Well, I got her down to the bare frame this weekend! I could not believe the swing-arm pivot bolt came right out with just a couple taps with a hammer and chisel LOL! The a-arm bolt were another story. I had to use my cut off tool to get the bolts off. They had rusted to the collars inside. Now I just need to get her to the sand blaster, get ahold of pumashine for his best gusset kit he makes for the 86 and then weld that in, then off to the powder coater!

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 21, 2015, 04:42:22 PM »

I don't suppose anyone still makes the rubber isolators that the gas tank rests on do they?

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 21, 2015, 04:39:21 PM »

starting stripping the Honda down to the frame this morning. Woke up to about 8 inches of snow!

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Introductions / Hello from Indiana!!!!!!

« on: February 19, 2015, 09:15:04 AM »

I think fearless and maybe a couple others are under the impression that I may be associated with BDT in some way...LOL! I have never even purchased anything from BDT or ESR for that matter. Hell, I would give BDT, or ESR my business until they did me wrong. I am a member of the other forum as well, and I have been a member on this forum since 2013. I exist, my name is Josh, Don"HO"Daddy is a nickname I have had for years but that's a long story. I am just an average guy building a TRX250R. This introduction seems like its taken a turn for the worse...LMAO!

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 18, 2015, 09:18:40 PM »

I'd like to have either one. RC51's are awesome but not comfortable enough for long rides. What colors are you going with on the R?

The RC is definitely not a comfortable bike...probably why I have only rode it 2,400 miles LOL. I think I will go with black frame, red swinger, red a-arms, and a slew of some red engine parts. I want this thing to stand out.

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 18, 2015, 05:32:25 PM »

A MINT 80's Interceptor from the TRX250R days.

Your right etccb. 1986 Honda VF1000R. What can I say.....I like the old stuff. LOL

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 18, 2015, 05:08:44 PM »

Anybody old enough to know what this is? LOL

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 18, 2015, 05:04:16 PM »

Cool projects. Is that an RC51 in the background of the last pic?

Yes it is zcarlson....04 Nicky Hayden, 2,398 miles.

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Projects / My 86 ressurection...and restoration build

« on: February 17, 2015, 09:38:48 PM »

Okay here we go...I have had my R parked in the back of the garage for about 3yrs now due to cracking the cylinder on some hard riding. Ill be dumping a rather ridiculous amount of money in this thing but I have gotten the fever to get this thing back in action. Its got some "who knows" a-arms...could be lone star...could be anything. I still have the ugly stock swinger and will be upgrading that. I did however put a good RPM axle, sprocket hub, and anti fade on it so I will be keeping those. Need to get ahold of Pumashine for some gussets and what not. Anyway, here is what she looks like now...along with some other pics you guys may enjoy.

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Introductions / Hello from Indiana!!!!!!

« on: February 17, 2015, 07:50:59 PM »

Welcome, R looks good as does the RC51 behind it!

If I'm correct LED does rebuilds and I would keep trying ESR.

You might want to ask others here about BDT before calling them as they may have some experience with them....

Good eye on the RC51....another toy I shouldn't have...LOL   I bought it brand new in 2004. Nicky Hayden edition....its got 2,398 miles.