Author Topic: 1988/1989 OEM TRX 250R frame (Read 7753 times)

Pontas · « **on:** May 18, 2016, 10:29:47 AM »

Hello there.

As the title says, I'm looking for an 88/89 frame for a TRX 250R. If someone has one that's willing to sell, maybe we can do business.

Keep in mind I'm from overseas, so it must be shipped to my country.

Thanks.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2016, 02:49:26 PM »

How much do ya think it would cost to get one shipped to you ?

Pontas · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2016, 04:42:15 PM »

Well, a few years ago I paid 130$ for 3 exhausts, 1 Power Commander and an air filter from California. I guess I would pay around that for the frame, maybe something more, I'm not sure. It mostly depends on the weight.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2016, 08:34:16 PM »

Interesting. I got a quote to ship a frame from nj to cali for 140 ish. I have 2 frames but i think it would be cheaper for you to get one from the west coast. Any specific year frame ya lookin for ?

Pontas · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2016, 11:47:29 AM »

It's kind of weird that it can be cheaper to ship from the West Coast because East Coast is a lot nearer to Portugal, but sometimes it's just that way.

I'm looking for an 1988, since my quad is from 88, but, for what I read, the 89 fits also.

250 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2016, 01:12:56 AM »

Pontas, I think the frame you have now is an 87? not a 1986 because of the engine mounts, but it looks like it has a steel swingarm, which would be 1987, the 88-89's had aluminum swingarms.

2SMOKE · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2016, 06:40:05 AM »

Quote from: 250;67619

Pontas, I think the frame you have now is an 87? not a 1986 because of the engine mounts, but it looks like it has a steel swingarm, which would be 1987, the 88-89's had aluminum swingarms.

Yeah looks like a 87

Pontas · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2016, 07:21:14 PM »

Searching by the VIN number, I saw that it was from 88... Also, the VIN is located where the 88/89 usually is, but I can be mistaken... Oh, and I know now that this quad has parts that didn't come with it (the swinger is being a pain in the bu.. to take out).

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2016, 11:35:38 AM »

your pegs bolt on correct ? thats what it looks like in the pic , can you post better pics in this thread ? it would suck to buy the wrong frame being so far away.

Skeans1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2016, 03:06:07 PM »

It's an 88 if you look it has the rear engine mount for the frame, it looks like someone put in an aftermarket 86/87 swingarm.

Pontas · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2016, 04:22:49 PM »

I took some pictures. Hope they help.

Pontas · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2016, 04:26:19 PM »

Here's a few more.

Pontas · « **Reply #12 on:** May 28, 2016, 04:28:59 PM »

And, last ones.

thesmith87250r · « **Reply #13 on:** May 28, 2016, 08:21:47 PM »

I see why ya want a frame

broken1 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 29, 2016, 12:49:47 AM »

A-arms, spindles, hubs & rotors look like OEM 86. Swinger is OEM 86-87. You can make a spacer or cut the top tabs off an 86-87 rear engine mount to fill the space between the bearing collars. Looks like the rear seat mount has been cut off the frame as well.