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Good point...!! Really I guess 'restore' is not the right word. The main thing I am doing is polishing the plastics. Replacing some decals and other odds and ends.
The fender polishing/re-finishing takes me about 3 weeks.
With a bunch of wet standing and some time on the buffing wheel we get this. Here are the 350X fenders I did about 2 years ago:
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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Wow even the decal on the headlight is there. Where did you find this one and are there others out there?
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off topic but that lt500r in the background
Mixing gas and haulin' ass
1984 ATC 70 x2
1985 ATC 250R-Ported/Polished, PWK 39mm, V-force 3's, Outerwears air box lid, FMF fatty with DG silencer, DWT wheels, LSR +4 axle, all black plastics
1985 ATC 250R-stock
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I found this one on ebay actually. But originally it was on one of those global search engines where you can search all of craigslst etc. I am sure there are more out there for sure!
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
Power User
Got the holeshot
Yes Sir! Here are some pics of her: http://www.bikepics.com/members/dariusktm/90lt500/
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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Why is it when I think I have enough trikes, I see one like this and want one more! Nice find.
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Got the holeshot
Because they are all so dang cool!!Originally Posted by joesouth
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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If you're not interested in the cooler rack let me know.Nice bike! !
Trikefest surviver 2013 and 2014
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You've got yourself a time-machine there. Really nice original bike! Best of luck with it.
…oh, and you can never have too many!
Power User
Got the holeshot
I got to polish the front fender. This took me about 3 hours total just for the front of the fender. The rear fenders are bear always...that takes at least 1 week... Anyway she's looking pretty spiffy!!
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
Power User
Got the holeshot
Did some more polishing this morning. The front fender is now a 9 out of 10. That's perfect enough for me. Here's a shot head to head with her cousin the '86 350x. Two very different times in 3wheeling.
In '84 everything was exploding in the 3 wheeled world. By '86 I am sure Honda was starting to see the writing on the wall. However the developments between '84 and '85 were staggering. Anyone who has seen an '84 R and a '85 R together can see what Honda put into the 3rd gen. Its astounding.
The 350x is also a techno marvel...but that's another story:
(you can see the reflection of an ATC shirt in the 250R fender...that's shiny enough for me! Now for the hard part...the rear fenders!!)
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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Arm chair racerNew to the board
Fender looks great give me the details of your polishing ie sanding then rubbing compound then polish or sanding then rubbing compound then floor polish? Also where did the headlight decal go? Looks like your enjoying the new bike.
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Got the holeshot
The decal is still there. It's just at an angle that is under that bar of the headlight guard. Not sure why Honda put it there instead of on top...but I have on old headlight with the remains of one on it...plus I've seen it in old mags there. <SEE PIC in this TEST from '83>
Here's a thread of my plastic polishing learning experience:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ishing+plastic
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1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"
Dirtbikes:
1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
1988 Yamaha DT
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Hi, very nice 84!
I have a few pairs of OEM rear Dunlops, I would be happy to give a pair to you, that bike deserves them.
They are not NOS but as good as you will find, I would say they have at least 75-80% tread left. I am restoring an 84 right now.
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Here's a pic of a set of used tire vs a NOS one, they are worn but still look good with lots of life left!
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