Best year for 250r?

[muddyYT125]

I'm buying a 250r from a friend and its a done deal but what years were the 250r trike made and which year(s) are the best and why? I appreciate any info. I will post a few pics of the trike tomorrow when he drops it off.

[muddyYT125]

I know someone else with a 250r engine from a quad, will it fit? I might buy it as a spare. They're all air cooled? I'm not sure what year the one I bought is but I know its air cooled. I sold my YT125 to make room for the 250r.

[muddyYT125]

Thanks a lot. Now I know what to look for when I check out the engine.

[stubbie1111]

I was told the 85's were the fastest R's made stock from the factory..... anyone else have an input on this?

[250rRoostmaster]

3rd gen R's are the best IMO. 30% more power in stock form. 6 speed. More front and rear suspension travel. Better brakes. Better looking (My opinion, as i love all years of the 250r). Wider/Longer stance so more stable. Nothing wrong with the air cooled bikes though!!

[pipeline triker]

As stated above each gen of the r has its own following. Nonthing beats the look of an 81/82 with the wide front and short stance. I have a few of each gen and like them all for differant reasons. I am redoing an 84 right now' and have others in the works. Find out the year for sure and we can help you out more. No matter what year it is you will be smiling ear to ear, as a two stoke atv is a blast to ride and the 250r's are some of the best ever built.

[sanchez]

86. The rear carrier and break parts same as trx
The 85 kinda sucks to adjust the chain

[Samjp22]

whats wrong with adjusting the chain on an 85? just two bolts, rotate carrier, tighten, done