On today's episode of "The 85 and 86 ATC250R's are nearly identical"......
Ironchop calls bullshyte.
Here is yet another of the dozens of differences between the two years.
The hole in this chain guard is too small for the oem bolt and corresponding mounting block that came on this frame. Nothing a drill can't fix, but at this point, if someone says 'they are the same' then give them a hefty kick in the balls and show them this thread.
Its not a big deal drilling out a hole a little bigger on a rider but I must say that if I was doing a real restoration, I would be furious at this point from all the mislabeled used parts I have had to sift through to get the correct year item
To all you eBay sellers......NO, it's not an "85-86" part and if you simply say "will also fit _____" then make sure you tell the shopper that they are most likely NOT the same part as the other year. The mismatched fork legs being sold as 86 that I mentioned above is the perfect example of getting screwed if you want a true resto.
You have to do your homework if you aren't looking to cobble up a Franken-trike or else you're going to end up with some incorrect parts. In 18 yrs of lurking here, I have yet to see anyone mention all these differences, so pay close attention. I'm off to drill something. Rock on.
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