Author Topic: New member from Mississippi (Read 5534 times)

turbo39402 · « **on:** January 06, 2016, 03:20:56 AM »

Hi guys, new member from Mississippi. Haven't actually purchased it yet but there's a pretty good chance I'll be picking up a 1986 250r in the next couple of days. I've always wanted one, and now I have a chance. Should go look at it this weekend but I have no idea what to look for. Bike is supposed to be all original with a fresh top end. I'm going to go through the forum and do some research and any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Piediddy · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2016, 06:22:50 AM »

Welcome Turbo, I'm in Picayune and atvfan28 is a little East of you in Richland. Post price and some pics we could tell you a lot just by looking at it.

huntertools · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:40:00 AM »

Welcome. Yes pictures would be great to see overall basic condition.
Look close for cracks in frame.
How clean is air box and filter
Wheel and axle bearings tight?
Look at motor close for mis-matched bolts or repairs
All in all what are your expectations of how it should look? What is your skill level of repairs on a quad? A lot of different things to consider but you are doing the right thing buy asking questions. Keep asking and remember that there are no stupid questions when learning about these things. Good Luck.
Allen

turbo39402 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:29:59 AM »

If I could figure out how to attach the picture I had, I would. Ihave 2 jetskis that I was going to trade him. They're in good shape and run great. We just don't use them enough. Would get alot more use out of another 4 wheeler. Plus, a 250R has always been something I've wanted. I'll try to figure out how to upload a picture from my phone. Thanks for all the info.

turbo39402 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:30:39 AM »

Oh, there it is,lol.

hickwheeler · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2016, 09:15:37 AM »

Welcome, that looks like a well taken care of r. If the price is right.

huntertools · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2016, 10:46:28 AM »

Looks pretty good. Good luck with your trade.

havinnoj · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:03:08 AM »

Welcome to the site! Good luck with the new R purchase - let us know when you get it!

mandom250r · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:15:35 AM »

Welcome, it looks well taken care of...need more pics, we like pics

red88r · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:52:50 PM »

Welcome and nice future quad!!

Skeans1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2016, 08:29:06 PM »

Welcome as everyone else has said and welcome to the addiction :lol:

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2016, 09:39:34 PM »

Welcome aboard.. Hattiesburg is just an hour or so south of me. But that looks like a really clean bike!

croat1 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2016, 01:05:27 AM »

Welcome. better get that R before we get it...kidding just kidding. quad looks nice.
Joe

Piediddy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2016, 12:09:07 PM »

Quote from: atv fan 28;62981

Welcome aboard.. Hattiesburg is just an hour or so south of me. But that looks like a really clean bike!

I meant West, but yea I'm aware of where you live. That bike is in good shape, better scoop it up

turbo39402 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2016, 06:27:15 PM »

Well, after spending my whole day off yesterday unwinterizing my skis the guy backed out on me. At least with this crazy weather we've had here 8 could go put them in the water tomorrow, lol.