I didnt want to post anything until I had parts in hand and had at least the frame cut but......
So,, I've got this 88 LT250R rolling chassis i had bought.. I've also got a nice 87+ bottom end with a fresh crank and fresh trans bearings........ but the 88 frame was cut and redone to accept the 85/86 engine. The 87+'s have a power valve and the exhaust goes out the front, the 85/86 has no power valve and the exhaust goes out at an angle. So the frame has to be modded to run either engine in the different year frames. The 85/86 have a single down tube and the 87+ have an upside down Y downtube. Well, i would have to cut this frame anyway to put the spare motor i got in it. And while I'm at it I figured I'll go ahead and replace the complete cradle, all new tubing from the lower mount forward,,, and do a Tecate-3 front clip while I'm at it.
My plan is to have the 86 ATC250R rake angle with an 85 Tecate-3 front end because theres not enough room on the frame to mount side saddle style radiators.
So I need some help y'all,, please. I would like to know the rake angle of the 86 250R and I need a picture of the down tube and all of it as well... And I need the Tecate front end, radiator, and a steering neck that fits the Tecate pin.
So thats it. I let the secret out. A few people already know about it and may mess with me for telling already (lol).
I cant wait to get this thing built. I literally have everything for the Suzuki half of this build except for a top end. I already need to get one for my 87 so i will buy 2 when i can.
Alright, lets all hope this goes well!!