Author Topic: Take a look at this almost original 1986 i picked up (Read 6952 times)

jshady77 · « **on:** September 21, 2015, 08:58:37 AM »

Just picked her up and in break in period, fresh bore .80 over all new insides, shes pretty fresh!!

Tbone07 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:10:34 AM »

That looks nice! I've never ridden a 100% stock R

jshady77 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:13:17 AM »

Couldn't believe it myself, seen it on craigslist hurried and sold mine, bought this one. Always wanted an original 86.

Pumashine · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:18:39 AM »

Looks real good. Still got the skid plates. Rear axle has no rust on it. Should be in great shape overall. Looks like you scored pretty big on this beauty! The stock front springs were blue. Yours are red and bigger like the 450r.

jshady77 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:25:38 AM »

So do you think some body replaced them with better shocks?? This is only my second R and I am hooked, the whole motor, top end and bottom end has been restored (he gave me all the receipts for parts and work done), bored .80 over, 38mm pwk keihin, k&n open air filter, v-force reeds, new tires and rims, all new. Paid $1750

jshady77 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:28:20 AM »

Guy I got it from was the coolest dude ever like 60yrs old, had to have money to pay his taxes end of month, he had a mint condition Suzuki lt500R Quadzilla also he is keeping. That was original also, I was oogling pretty bad.

jshady77 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2015, 09:31:58 AM »

Any suggestions on break in would be appreciated, he gave me a list of where he was at, he did like four heat cycles then rode at 1/4 throttle for three ten minute periods. I rode it yesterday at 1/4 throttle four times at 10 min intervals. Compression at 195 and rising after every ride. How long till I can let loose?? He told me if I get over 200psi I have to use race fuel.

fx4pitrone · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:03:14 AM »

They may be 400 ex shocks? Nice find!

hickwheeler · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:22:36 AM »

very nice bike good find

Tbone07 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2015, 10:45:36 AM »

Quote from: jshady77;58828

Any suggestions on break in would be appreciated, he gave me a list of where he was at, he did like four heat cycles then rode at 1/4 throttle for three ten minute periods. I rode it yesterday at 1/4 throttle four times at 10 min intervals. Compression at 195 and rising after every ride. How long till I can let loose?? He told me if I get over 200psi I have to use race fuel.

I think 1 or 2, 10 minute runs no further than 3/4 throttle and you'll be ready to rip.

Was the head modified at all for higher compression? Or thinner head gasket used? I'm not sure what stock compression usually is but I know you shouldn't be over 200psi with a stock motor

jshady77 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:00:17 AM »

Hmm, not sure I will call the guy I got it from and ask him, he has been really cool and we are actually going to go ride together. Thank you for the input.

Jeff

havinnoj · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2015, 11:59:33 AM »

Nice find!

bholzgen · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2015, 12:06:45 PM »

Did you buy that in Interlochen, MI by chance?

KsSandduner · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2015, 12:18:48 PM »

i thought the '86's had the red color schemes on the plastic and the 87's were blue? Awesome find regardless!!

Pumashine · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2015, 12:35:37 PM »

Quote from: KsSandduner;58846

i thought the '86's had the red color schemes on the plastic and the 87's were blue? Awesome find regardless!!

86's were either blue or red. The front motor mounts shows its an 86.