Author Topic: Newbie joining the 250r side (Read 6661 times)

QSG250r · « **on:** March 16, 2016, 11:20:19 PM »

Hi all,

I just picked up a new to me 87 TRX 250R, the guy I got it from has owned it since 1990 and he works on aircraft on the Air Force base here, so it's well taken care of. I did a lot of research before choosing this quad, as I'm fairly new to quads. I grew up with a couple dirt bikes, but never owned a quad. It's got a minor port and polish, a DG pipe, and a K&N filter as far as mods. The chain and sprockets are almost new, frame looks really clean with no cracks.. I'm excited!

Is there anything I should do now? I want to eventually redo all the plastics, graphics, mod the engine, suspension etc etc.. I don't know where to begin haha.

So here's a pic I got before coming inside, I just picked it up tonight and I'll get more pics later if you all want:

jwraymond6 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:16:40 AM »

That's a nice R and welcome to the forum lots of knowledgeable people on are willing to help if those are OEM plastics I'd buy a beater set and put the OEMs away

huntertools · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:13:27 AM »

Welcome. That's a really nice looking bike. I would try and keep the stock look, but what ever you want, just go for it. More than enough info and help here to get what you want.

Allen

rablack21 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:05:01 AM »

Welcome to the forum. That's a sharp looking quad you got there. My advice would be: get to know her for a little bit before changing many things. Just start with some basic maintenance first. Make sure everything is greased, air filter clean, brake fluid topped off, check the condition of the reeds. Check the bearings for play (wheel bearings, axle bearings, steering stem). Check chain slack.

2SMOKE · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:37:46 AM »

Welcome. First thing get rid of that K&N filter.

QSG250r · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:20:03 AM »

Thanks guys, the plastics are original, but they look better in the pic than they are, they look all cracked and have a couple cracks in the back. First thing I think needs attention is tires and suspension. Any suggestions?

I'll check all the bearings next, the chain is near new and has the perfect amount of slack right now.

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QSG250r · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2016, 10:16:46 AM »

I forgot to mention that the previous owner also put a new clutch in with a Hinson basket.

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Pumashine · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:06:15 PM »

Quote from: 2SMOKE;65544

Welcome. First thing get rid of that K&N filter.

Why is that? Been running them for 20 years now without a problem.

jwraymond6 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:32:03 PM »

Quote from: Pumashine;65549

Why is that? Been running them for 20 years now without a problem.

me to I have K&N in everything I own

F-Red · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:32:17 PM »

Quote from: Pumashine;65549

Why is that? Been running them for 20 years now without a problem.

I'm with you Tony. As good as it gets. K&N for life. :surprise:

Welcome to the site. Nice buy.

jwraymond6 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2016, 12:56:56 PM »

Quote from: F-Red;65551

I'm with you Tony. As good as it gets. K&N for life. :surprise:

Welcome to the site. Nice buy.

First thing I do is take off the foam filter and through it in the trash and replace with K&N

JesseA420 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:46:48 PM »

the great air filter debate has been going on forever lol. from personal experience every bike ive tried to use k&n's on when I pull the filter after a ride to clean I could always wipe some dust/dirt from the intake tract. no matter how light the reside in the tract is, its still too much to risk destroying my motor. switched to two stage unis and have had perfectlu clean intake tracts ever since. the supposed "performance gain" of the higher flow is not noticeable if there is one so its a no brainer for me.

QSG250r · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:55:58 PM »

What exact intake are you using? I'm fairly new to these, I know cars well and am mechanically inclined. Just learning the trx and quads in general right now.

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mandom250r · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2016, 12:55:04 AM »

Welcome to the site, that's a nice looking ride you got there. that's my favorite color combo, i would keep it looking as stock as possible.

QSG250r · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2016, 10:00:46 AM »

It really needs new plastics and wheels/tires. I'm not a suspension expert but it may need that as well. I took some close ups of the plastics so you can see why it needs new ones.

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