Im Jayson from Wichita Falls Texas, and just bought my first 250R about 6 months ago. That intro sounded like something you might hear at quads anonymous, first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem, right!? Ive been riding since I bought my first Suzuki LT230S Quadsport new in 1986, then another in 87, then started driving in 89. Finally finished college and started back with an 06 TRX450R, then an '07, then an '09, then a '13, and finally a 1987 TRX250R. See, problem, and probably why Im not married. I currently only have the 09, 13, and the 250r.
Ive basically done a ton of research and have rebuilt the 250r from the ground up. Love the bike, so far my favorite bike of all time! Found it on craigslist and the motor, plastic, and swingarm was about all that was good on it. Frame was twisted, old stock parts worn out, shocks were toast, etc etc etc.... As of today I have found a good 87 frame with fresh black powder coat and started swapping all my new parts over. Started off by replacing all the suspension with Elka Stage 3 quadrate front and dual rate rear shocks, lonestar DC4 Long travel a-arms, Axcaliber Axle and LSR bearing carrier, Renthal Sprockets, all new linkage bushings, swinarm bearings, and rubber grommets on the frame. After that I started in with the motor and got an ESR 310 Kit with Powervalve, Race gas dome, his Reed cage, Keihin 38mm Airstriker Carb, TRX7 Pipe, airbox eliminator, and all the billet bolt on stuff he sells, it looks sick! Finished off the plastic with Fourworx carbon hood and tank cover. So far very happy. The motor is supposed to be back on Tuesday and then Ill get it finished up and hope to get it broken in soon! Ive been lurking on here for a while and reading anything and everything I could find! So far Ive discovered that the "other" trx forum seems to be a ***** and bash session, seems more peaceful over here. Haha Thanks for listening and I hope I retain my addiction for a long time!
