Tricked out Nicholson frame big bore 250R

[VenomRS4]

https://visalia.craigslist.org/snw/6050782142.html

Just randomly stumbled across this. I'm not as into trikes as I used to be but this looks so damn cool. Seems like a good price for how rare it is. Here is the write up:

Selling the trickest atc 250r around

Has a very rare gusseted Nicholson frame

A works rear shock

Chrome plated everything

85 front end polished

The engine is trick
Has a built bottom end fresh
With a Yamaha 360 cylinder on it
Ported and fresh piston

Built Mikuni carb highly modded runs on methanol with a vacuum power jet

Custom aluminum intake manifold very trick

Clutch is modified with deeper basket and extra clutch plates and stiffer springs to hold the power
Clutch cover is aluminum extended and built to house the extra clutch plates

New k@n air filter

Runs very strong



Starts first kick

Always serviced



Beadlock rims and holes got tires
Also have paddles mounted on rims

Chromed plus 2 swing arm

Very dune able still

Or slam and drag people's banshees

[3 Wheel Drive]

That's one sweet looking air hammer! Nice price too.

[ATCeeya]

I dig it, wish it was closer to me that would be a keeper

[atc300r]

That is a nice 250r. But Cylinder is not a Yamaha 360 its either 300r cylinder or could be 360 Mugen. Frontend is not 85 250r its 83-84 250r

[manbearpig]

not a nicholson
300r cylinder

im interested to know whats up with that clutch/clutch cover

[thestud25]

Not a Mugen 360, no engine mount on the head and fins are too tall.

[ATCeeya]

Well then....

[VenomRS4]

So does anyone know what it actually is? I'd be curious to know.

[yaegerb]

As others have stated, it's an 81 or 82 frame with aftermarket swingarm, works rear shock, extended rear axle, 300r cylinder, ugly pipe (IMO), homemade engine brackets, 200x front forks and a homemade intake that looks like it flows ~.02 CFM. I am sure their are some other nuances I missed.

Oh and that clutch cover....agree with man bear.....WTF

[manbearpig]

Frame is not OEM. its formatted for 82. I think i remember seeing that MTC made a 250R frame. this may be one. OR some VERY talented fabricator made it. Either way, its really cool, just not a Nicholson as the ad claims

-83/84 250R front end
-As Yaeger stated, ugly ass pipe
-intake: ridiculous
-modded shifter to fit around the modded clutch cover. maybe a lockout clutch?
-chromed PK looking swinger
-aftermarket coil
-motor mounts are OEM (chromed)

[Bren_downe]

Pics for longevity.
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[VenomRS4]

Lol, he hiked the price

[atc300r]

He changed his description in the ad.Shifter looks like a 83-84 250r.With that piston in it if the stroke is stock puts it around 370 cc.

[Ghostv2]

Everyone seems to be knocking it but I think it's super cool. (For what it's worth) Looks like mods that would of been done in the hay day. Yea the pipe could be a hand tuned and rolled pipe but so what? It's a unique bike, I haven't seen a first gen like it. It's kinda like trying to sell a custom chopper that's built to one guys taste, it's not for everyone and whoever buys it is going to change it to their liking anyways and paint over those stupid flames or skulls you put on it.

I bet it's a blast to ride either way, that's what 3 wheelin' is all about. It's a good feelin'.

Now about that price tag, that's something to snicker about.

[fabiodriven]

Ghost you read my mind. I think this thing is cool as frig and I dig the pipe as well. I dig the whole machine. Grass roots, home grown, and faster than you!

[big specht]

I like how it looks to. Who in the hell would want a pipe sticking up the side lol that guy does ☝️lol I had too.

[atc300r]

Ghost, Im not knocking it I think this trike is cool Im just picking out whats incorrect about the ad.Also think its cool that he has a big bore Yamaha piston in it.

[Bren_downe]

It sure is cool. Although I've never been a fan of the skinny front swap.

[Ghostv2]

I like how it looks to. Who in the hell would want a pipe sticking up the side lol that guy does ☝️lol I had too.

A lot of people with big bore two strokes for drag racing and all mainly do this actually.

Fab, I think this guy needs to see your air fooler exhaust.

[big specht]

I know just poking fun at Fabio

[fabiodriven]

Haha! He knows it well Ghost!

[yaegerb]

Not poking the bike either, I am poking the ad scribe. I would love to take the 300 cylinder and the works rear shock. My point and opinion is don't diatribe on craigslist about something you clearly know nothing about. Had the CL ad said "lots of crazy shite here, out of my element and don't know what all of it is but it looks cool and goes balls fast" would have been a better description.

[250Rjunky]

Well I could not resist and he was desperate for cash. It is a Hondaline cylinder sleeved for a YZ 465 piston. He swears up and down it is a Nicholson frame, any way to verify that?? If you want to see pics text me AT 714-474-3421, dont have time to upload to forum.