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Thread: Just another 250r build thread.... NOT! PROJECT Polaris Tri-clone/Typhoon

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    Just another 250r build thread.... NOT! PROJECT Polaris Tri-clone/Typhoon

    It's taken a few years to finally find one of these in my price range but I just picked this up this Polaris 250R/ES scrambler last weekend. It's missing the front rack and some other small parts and the front fender is broken but for the price I couldn't beat it. I drove 2 1/2 to 3 hours finally getting to the guys house around 12:45 AM! I didn't get home until 4 AM but I think it was worth it.

    Last edited by Trike_crazy; 06-09-2017 at 08:37 AM. Reason: Title change
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    Nice. You'll like it. Make sure you fix that tank badge or it'll be gone like so many others. Does it run?
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    1988 Yamaha Warrior
    2003 Polaris Predator 90

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    84 Honda 110 (parts)
    85 Honda 110
    85 Honda 200x
    87 Honda 200x
    85 Honda 250sx
    KX 80 Trike conversion

    Gone and missed:

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    Great machines for sure and definitely worth the haul! Just remember when it comes time to wrench that you love this machine, you LOVE it! It will make you angry when it comes time for repairs and maintenance just like any Polaris, but it is well worth it. Fastest utility trike ever made.
    85 Tri-Zinger 60
    85 ATC250SX
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    84 ATC 480R

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    It doesn't run currently but I was told it was a spark issue. I have been wanting one of these for a few years now and the prices were always out of reach at the time. But this one popped up for a great price and within driving distance. (not saying much because I've driven 12+ hours picking up a another 3 wheeler and a $50 brush guard for my Crewcab, thats another story).

    Its missing a few parts like the polaris badge on the right side of the tank and the front rack but I think I might make a slight resto mod with it but not do anything that can't easily be reversed. Its not going anywhere so I'm not worried about resale.... don't be too upset if you see it at trikefest with white rear plastics and a few other changes. At least thats my goal. The main thing is getting some time to check it out, make a list of parts and get it running.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    nice.. i see you got one with a customized front fender... lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by czac View Post
    nice.. i see you got one with a customized front fender... lol
    Yeah lol. I have an extra black one for a dx that will go on it along with some white rear fenders from a Polaris cyclone if I can get the money for it.... I just need some time to get it in the garage and work on it and get it running.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    Took a look at the polaris yesterday and got it running. Seems like all it needed was a proper ignition switch. I checked all of the wiring and connections and swapped the plug for a new one. Only issue with the wiring/electrical is the starter solenoid isn't working. Sprayed a little shot of starting fluid in the carb and jumped the solenoid and within a few revolutions it fired up and was running. I still haveva bunch of stuff to do to it but its good knowing that it runs.

    List of things that need done:
    - New exhaust system. (Mounts are broken and the muffler is currently welded to the frame)
    - New floorboards
    - New dash
    - New drive pulley for the clutch system ( It has a bunch of slop and the bushings are worn or missing)
    - New clutch cover
    - New vent tube for the clutch cover (if I can find one)
    - Getting all of the lights to work
    -New fuel and oil lines
    And a bunch of new hardware to replace the missing stuff.

    This isn't going to be a nut/bolt restoration or anything close to it. I just want it to be 100% complete and working. No broken or bent parts.


    One a side note my garage looks like a Polaris chop shop. I picked up a couple of 400 2 strokes earlier this year that I just started working on last week.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    I love it. Been looking for one for some time to add to my other Polaris' that I have. But, those all have 4 wheels. Tough to find and for those I have, asking ridiculous, I mean ridiculous numbers for basically junk in my opinion. But, I'll keep looking. Nice find, thanks for sharing.

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    2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

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    I've ridden a 1987 Trail Boss 250 4x4. Since it's basically the same engine, that trike should move pretty good. Now if you really want some looks, take one of those liquid cooled 400's, put it on your trike, and hit the dunes!

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    i have a 95 400l that the motor was trashed, do have some of the external parts if you should need something, let me know Just dont have any clutches good luck
    you know whats right therefore you know what is expected

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    I've been looking over the parts that need and replaced and figured I'd share my findings and post for future reference.



    The top picture is the drive pulley and the second pic shows the bushing on the end that is so worn out that It broke the clutch cover and may have broken an engine mount at one point.




    This set of pictures show the damaged clutch cover and engine seal. Luckily for polaris owners these are basically the same from 85 to 99+ on 250's through 500's. The only differences being is that the inner cover might have one of the 3 bolts that mount it to the frame in a different position and the screws that mount the 2 halves together are different. The boss is cast into the new style covers for the old mount position. I might post a picture later of the differences if anyone cares

    This picture is of the driven pulley and the holes I had to drill to use a puller to pull it off. The later ones from 250 on up all had threads inside to use a jack screw to remove it.



    Here the difference between the one I had to remove with a puller and the later ones that had the threads. Also pictured is the input shaft that the pulley was rusted to. Normally the pulleys can be pulled right off but mine was rusted solid lol.

    I'm currently working on cleaning up the outside of the tank and will have pictures of the progress in the next day or so.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    Did some sanding on the tank last night. I started out by carefully scraping off the oxidation with a razor blade and then brought it inside to wet sand with 220 grit. I've only worked on one side with the razor blade and sanding. You could tell a difference just with the razor blade. Hopefully I will get some more time to finish it here in the next few days. The picture shows what I started with and what I have at the moment.

    The oxidation is so bad that the tank has a noticeable texture to it. Its much smoother after the initial sanding.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    I sanded a little bit more on the tank last night and finished it off at 1000 grit. I would've went with a finer grit but with the depth of the oxidation it would've taken a long time to get down into good plastic and I don't want to ruin the tank by going too deep. So with that I used some armor all trim and plastic restorer to polish it out and give it a good shine. I know that if I spend a bit more time on it that it will look better but this is going to be a rider.

    I think it looks pretty good considering I only have about 3 hours on the one side. Now for the other side!
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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    Well the picture isn't so great but the tank is world's better than when I started.
    1979 ATC110
    1983 ATC110
    1984 ATC110
    1984 ATC125M
    1985 ATC110 2 of them
    1985 ATC110 The wife's
    1987 ATC125M
    1985 ATC250ES
    1984 DX225 with 250 timberwolf engine and swingarm. Wolf in DX clothing

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