new guy with a 250sx!!!

[fallguy666]

Just picked up an 87' 250 six in good running condition..... plastics are junk but it runs great!!!hope to learn a lot here

[tri again]

No one can tell how many were made but also not easy to find.

Plastics can be found. I personally like them ugly.
Adds to the theftproof-ness.
or get new plastics for show days and parades and use the old one to ride.

Change rear axle gear oil or at least check it imMEDiately and all the other stuff, engine oil and filter etc.

can you click on:

service manual?

welcome and have fun.
Keep us posted.
any chance for pix?

[fallguy666]

Yeah I've got some pics to upload here in a few.lol

[fallguy666]

Got the cobra pipe on and the front end straightened up now!!! Now to do fork seals and ride the snot out of it

[UPNATM]

Pics man, we need pics! Lol:D
An 87, awesome.

[ericmreimer]

Nice! How about some pictures?

[fallguy666]

176306176307this is all I have for now.will get better pics when I get off in the am

[fallguy666]

Oh yeah,its got mud lites on the back now.lol.not the mower tires

[fallguy666]

Really want to convert the front end to a smaller tire.looking for parts now.this thing is already a wheelie monster with the big tire,can only imagine it with a lighter front end!!! Anybody know the top speed of this thing?

[fallguy666]

What do you guys suggest as far as a front end?

[kebby28]

What do you guys suggest as far as a front end?

350x or 200x front end. What ever one you can get your hands on easyier or cheaper. You'll have disk breaks and better shocks. I went with the 350x front. I like the looks of the headlight better. A little taller but you can slide the shocks up the tripples an 1 1/2".

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[fallguy666]

Would you do the triple trees and all or just the fork tubes? The 350x is impossible to find around here.

[fallguy666]

Never mind.lol.answered my own question

[UPNATM]

What do you guys suggest as far as a front end?
Check out this thread. Its an alternative to changing out the whole front end.
Just today I ordered up the tire/wheel combo shown in it.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/159415-250sx-Upgrade-options

[neverdone]

YES!!! That is my thread!!! COOL!!!

Anyway, just do the front tire swap mention in there! Well worth it! $90 to your door, bolts right on, looks sweet, handles much better! The best thing I have done for my old girl....

[fallguy666]

I've got some 11" wheels off my foreman.do you think the front wheel would work? I don't know the spacing on it? I think I might try it and see what happens.lol

[fallguy666]

And would y'all believe that the rancho shock boots are almost a direct fit!?!? And can be had at advance auto for like $5!!!!

[Maxxis10]

You'll love the sx. I've got an 85 sx that is my first atc. I can't wait to start working on it more. Just secured some racks for it. Looking into the front wheel thing next.

[fallguy666]

I'm going to see if my 11" wheels will fit Monday.I'm going to look at an 86 350x in the morning!!!! I hope the guy still has it.this sx just feels kinda small to me

[dougspcs]

I know it's a repeat from the other thread fallguy, but check this out for your SX..a great change up for the front without spending alot or having to screw around with spacers and the likes!!

Got this from Rocky Mountain ATV online for less than $120 shipped..

Kenda Bear Claw ATV Tire 23x7-10
Part # 1054490005

4/110 ITP Steel Wheel 10x5 2.0 + 3.0 - 1990 Honda TRX 200/D (Front)
Part # 1087260024

Mount the tire on the rim as a right side tire to get the tread direction right..then install.

No mods required..direct fit with proper offset to centre between the forks.

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Look killer in my opinion too!!

[fallguy666]

I do like that.not to fond of the bear claws though.kinda heavy

[UPNATM]

I do like that.not to fond of the bear claws though.kinda heavy

I juat ordered the same tire/wheel combo (should be here tuesday) but for the tire, I went with a
Duro Thrasher 23x7-10. The bear claw looks to be a little to aggressive for what I need.

[fallguy666]

If ya don't mind me askin,what was the total price?

[UPNATM]

If ya don't mind me askin,what was the total price?

$97 shipped.

[fallguy666]

That I can get down with!!!

[UPNATM]

Here is a quick pic, I installed my wheel and tire just last night. What a difference!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/dalbey58/Honda%20atc/20130903_191212_zps084d456c.jpg (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/dalbey58/media/Honda%20atc/20130903_191212_zps084d456c.jpg.html)

[dougspcs]

I do like that.not to fond of the bear claws though.kinda heavy

I'm a mixed media rider..

Farm fields, mud and trail, hard rocky Canadian shield..suits them all!!

The great thing about this more common size rim is you can have fun and experiment with the wider variety of available tires..there is no wrong or right tire!!

[fallguy666]

Will be ordering mine Friday morning!!!!

[ps2fixer]

Love the lawnmower tires! Almost as good as my car tires :D. I think yours is in a little bit better shape though.

[fallguy666]

I have car tires to run on my foreman when I'm hauling hay down the road .lol.stuff happened and I can't order my stuff til tomorrow.gonna go ahead and get 45 mm wheel spacers for the back as well!!!

[fallguy666]

just placed my order with rocky mtn ATV.I can tell ya,it will be the absolute last time that happens.spent $466 on my wheel,tire,spacers and some other stuff.then they want to tell me because I ordered a tire that I didn't qualify for the free 3 day shipping?!?!?!? My tire and wheel will be here Thursday and the rest wasn't going to come until Monday or Tuesday?!?!?!?.after some words with an arrogant supervisor all of my stuff will be here by Friday!!! Not bashing by any means...just stating my experience

[UPNATM]

Interesting, I ordered my wheel/tire late on a Thursday, and it arrived on the following Tuesday with no problems.

[fallguy666]

He said it was because the tire was"heavy/oversized? Wheel and tire is coming from kentucky or Kansas? And the rest from Utah? I told him it didn't matter if parts were coming from a warehouse in Russia or Alabama,3 day shipping is 3 day shipping!!! I work for a logistics company.I do shipping on a mass scale everyday!!!! If we tell a costumer that their stuff will be there,no matter where its coming from,it will all arrive together and on time(for the most part)lol.

[ps2fixer]

Interesting, UPS 2 day shipping is free if it don't arrive in 2 days, but that is on the carrier, not the shipping company, unless they don't get their ducks in a row and ship it out late.

[UPNATM]

Mine came by OnTrac.

[Outlaw #24]

177038 350X front , stock SX headlight assembly with a couple modifications (minor). Wife loves it! :D 177039

[HondaCheech]

I mean honestly how crazy/difficult is it to put the 350x front end on a big red?... As soon as I saw that I loved the look and it has me interested!!!

[HondaCheech]

And ordering the front end and tire n rim how much would it total up to in the end?. And customs fabs needed welding ect? Or does it just bolt right up

[ps2fixer]

I'm about 95% sure it is a direct bolt on. I think you have to slide the forks up the tripples a bit to get the height correct though. 200x forks are closer to the right height, not sure if there is much of a difference between ride quality though. I'm planning to do the 200x front end upgrade on my SX :).

For the big red, you will loose your factory front rack and headlight unless you fab something up.

[fallguy666]

Got everything mounted yesterday. I screwed up and ordered the wrong tire.lol.it bites good but it only has three tread bars in the center of the tire.got spacers on and tight.was to loud to ride much after I got done,after work there will be pics and a good flogging session!!!!!

[UPNATM]

Got everything mounted yesterday. I screwed up and ordered the wrong tire.lol.it bites good but it only has three tread bars in the center of the tire.got spacers on and tight.was to loud to ride much after I got done,after work there will be pics and a good flogging session!!!!!


:pics::pics::naughty:

[fallguy666]

Very soon.lol.been out of town for a few days