Author Topic: TRX 86' 250R Build (Read 24681 times)

bnau267 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2013, 10:40:53 PM »

It's an Arens XC frame that I picked up from a guy in KY....
John Arens confirmed for me that it was a Custom Configuration setup that he built for a XC racer.

jamieg45 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2013, 09:28:24 AM »

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Wish I knew more of the history behind the frame. I bought it from a guy in KY who said it belonged to a friend of his who received support from Arens Bros in the GNCC or some XC series. I believe him because the welds are a work of ART! Jamie - the fenders are mint. If/when I let these go...I'll reach out to you. Honestly, Western PA (mud pit) is not the place for these fenders and this bike needs to have mud on it to justify the garage space (per the boss). I can't bring myself to get those fenders muddy...

Ok just let me know and if you need anything let me know also, be glad to help ya with whatever.

jamieg45 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2013, 09:29:49 AM »

Ow I forgot to mention do you need rear wheels bud I have a set of reinforced 8in rears if your interested pm me and let me know

bnau267 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 18, 2013, 06:31:51 PM »

Third time is the charm! Finally figured out the correct OCAP tie rods and these look to be a perfect match. Lessons learned - I bought 4 Moogs (16mm), 4 OCAPs (14mm LH), and the same OCAPs but with the RH thread. Moogs are easy because PN's ending in R means Right and L means Left. OCAP part numbers end in 1 = LH and 2 = RH. Just figured I'd throw it out there for those of you who may order direct from a distributor. I paid the same amount for 12 tie rods as what JD performance was going to charge for 4+shipping. If you need 14mm JB racing has the best price $25 unless you go direct from an auto parts store. I'll still save $50 after all the returns. Having fun though....

http://autoplicity.com/products/3292459-ocap_311415812cit_steering_tie_rod_end.aspx

Now I'm back in business!

jcs003 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 18, 2013, 06:55:56 PM »

nice build. im in pittsburgh too. the mud and rough terrain are alot of fun.

john

bnau267 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2013, 12:20:15 AM »

The end is near! Need to get tires/wheels squared away and tie up a couple loose ends like lighting. Picked up some some wheels and a duncan bumper. Bumper has some rough spots so I'm just gonna have it pc'd satin black to match the stem, handlebars, and grab bar. Will need some new rings for the wheels. Anyone ever try to anodizing wheels? I like the old 86 look but haven't seen gold wheels other than the OEMs.

05450r · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2013, 12:39:54 AM »

Looks good! I did gold powder on these,pic makes them look darker than they were,and you cant see the metallic. Sommer Set Gold,wasnt meant as an oem match,but it was the best gold choice for the look.

bnau267 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2013, 01:13:01 AM »

That looks pretty cool. Thanks for posting. Gold, black, polished....I'm thinking I may just leave them as "weathered" aluminum and get new white rings.

05450r · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2013, 01:16:58 AM »

Good idea,I've seen them in black and honestly I didnt like it,it hid the details of the Shamrock's and made them look like a cheap beadlock.

bnau267 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2013, 09:19:34 PM »

Got some parts back from powder today. OEM bumper in a satin black, duncan starting a new life in textured black, and some springs off my TCS standard travel powdered in blue to replace the OEMs but keep that 86 theme alive. Got the rear brake on as well as the a new airbox boot. I bought one of those OEM remakes...not great but not too bad. Stretched over the carb real easy. I'll get some progress pics up in the next day or so. The Blue is a little more Blue than I thought it would be. Honda colors are tough to match....

05450r · « **Reply #25 on:** November 13, 2013, 12:14:41 AM »

Im digging that Duncan in black, and that blue looks good too!! Just leave the lower mount in case you want to switch back, I wouldnt think it would be in the way of anything. If you need any measurements let me know.

red88r · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2013, 12:56:11 AM »

I really like the black Duncan.....like they say with some Harley's-black is the new chrome.

bnau267 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2013, 02:19:44 AM »

The chrome was beat down so I figured why not try a black wrinkle. It turned out better than I expected and the wrinkle did a great job of hiding most every war wound. Getting closer to completion every day... I'll be starting a build thread as soon as I get my Arens back from the local chassis shop. You'll be able to see the clearance between the linkage mount and swing arm that has me concerned.

05450r · « **Reply #28 on:** November 13, 2013, 11:17:18 AM »

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I'll be starting a build thread as soon as I get my Arens back from the local chassis shop. You'll be able to see the clearance between the linkage mount and swing arm that has me concerned.

Cool, what swingarm are you using?

bnau267 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 13, 2013, 06:12:14 PM »

Roll Design no link MX w/skid mounts. UPDATE - Selling rear set up to member on here!