Not sure if you have given any thought to a name for your R yet, but I like the "Holy Grail" that you've been using. It just sounds right.
Not sure if you have given any thought to a name for your R yet, but I like the "Holy Grail" that you've been using. It just sounds right.
Jason
85 ATC 250R - restored stock other than 18" rears, nerf bars, Honda key switch, 14T front sprocket, and white tank and plastics (except rad shrouds)
87 ATC 200X - restored stock other than 18" rears and nerf bars
84 TRX 200 - rough but complete budget restore for wife and eventually daughters to bum around on
Eton Viper 50cc - oldest daughter's current ride
Hey Jasong_10, That's a great idea, Q. how do you like the 18 inch rear tires on your R?
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
Love them. They make gears 1-3 pretty short but I went up a tooth in the front to compensate (you could drop one or two in the back as well if going up one in the front still left them too short for your liking). My favorite part is the look and stance, with the rear lower I don't feel like I'm "tipping" forward while riding, and it feels much more stable while turning/sliding.
Jason
85 ATC 250R - restored stock other than 18" rears, nerf bars, Honda key switch, 14T front sprocket, and white tank and plastics (except rad shrouds)
87 ATC 200X - restored stock other than 18" rears and nerf bars
84 TRX 200 - rough but complete budget restore for wife and eventually daughters to bum around on
Eton Viper 50cc - oldest daughter's current ride
Those are all the same reasons I like a smaller back tire, wasn't sure how the R reacted to an 18, which is what I am leaning toward.
MrC_Builds
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
just watched your new video. That lineup of sport bikes getting impressive! I'd love to have half your room to build and play. your right about finding so many more hardtails vs sport bikes. Is there a atc70 in the stable? If not is it something your looking for? Locally it seems the biggest 350x baddest 250r and the smallest atc70 are the ones that costs the most, everything else is in between.
Only comment I will say about buying trikes. Buyers stand in line when someone else has one for sale, I throw one up for sale (usually mine are the cheapest, running atc on craigslist) and all I hear are crickets. Actually they always sell, but we're talking 5 to 600 bucks for running hardtails with titles.
Can't wait for the future videos, I loved the boneyard extra. If I had room, I'd have a atc whole herd of atc's. jim
81 185s
82 185s with 85 200s motor
suspended 185s
85 atc70
1984 200s
85 350x 3rd owner
and a 72 ct70
projects coming along
85 200s
81 suspended 185s (can't believe I came across 2)
1982? 185s
Hey Jim,
Thanks for watching. I have had a couple atc70, but i have sold them all. I have that ct70 mini bike, its a clone, they sell strong right around 1k. I have 175 in that one, it runs like a top, i mean better than a sewing machine. lol
yes, I find scratched and clawed my way to the big 3 250r, 350x and 200x. You all have been a part of that here @ 3wheelerworld. Between this thread and the "who flips trikes" i have documents most of the bikes I have bought /built.
Now that I have them, I just want to make them better. the 250r starts so good its hard to believe. I want to get the 350x running that good. I have almost sold it because its hard to start.
Thanks and Jim.
MrC.
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
watching your 250r videos is making me want to start hunting up another one. I've got a 1972 sapphire blue ct70, maybe I can find someone willing to trade. jim
81 185s
82 185s with 85 200s motor
suspended 185s
85 atc70
1984 200s
85 350x 3rd owner
and a 72 ct70
projects coming along
85 200s
81 suspended 185s (can't believe I came across 2)
1982? 185s
I don't understand the popularity of the 70. I mean, you have to be 7 year old to fit on one. But, they go for a lot out here in AZ, like Jim said.
I'm 200 pounds and can fit on my atc70, I look like a circus monkey on it but they are fun. jim
81 185s
82 185s with 85 200s motor
suspended 185s
85 atc70
1984 200s
85 350x 3rd owner
and a 72 ct70
projects coming along
85 200s
81 suspended 185s (can't believe I came across 2)
1982? 185s
Just watched his video on tires, and messaged mrc builds through face book. I may be buying his old tires, I collect old discontinued tires as long as the tread is decent
Yeah, I've got Razr MX style tires on both my R and my X, and I'm very happy with them. There are a ton of 18" tread/compound options out there as that's what most MX racers run, combine that with the ability to adjust gearing and tire pressure, and the possibilities are almost endless. Then regardless of what setup you have, with the R you can always override it with the throttle
Jason
85 ATC 250R - restored stock other than 18" rears, nerf bars, Honda key switch, 14T front sprocket, and white tank and plastics (except rad shrouds)
87 ATC 200X - restored stock other than 18" rears and nerf bars
84 TRX 200 - rough but complete budget restore for wife and eventually daughters to bum around on
Eton Viper 50cc - oldest daughter's current ride
450r caliper on The Unicorn 86 ATC 250r
Video coming soon, no stinking kit either....
See you tomorrow night 7pm.
Last edited by MrConcdid; 01-11-2022 at 12:53 AM.
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
We are live, New video posted
How to put a 450r rear caliper on a ATC250r
https://youtu.be/jdLv_dHZfTE
Thanks for all the support!
MrC.
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
Hey guys grab some popcorn tomorrow night (Sunday 1/16/2022) 7pm. EST
Watch me scratch my head over my new toy. I have never worked on or even ridden one of these.
Let's see, WILL IT RUN?
MrC.
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1
OK here is the link
My first ever Odyssey!
https://youtu.be/XWTMFcUf-Ww
Enjoy the show.
mrc_builds on YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw...confirmation=1
My Addiction
85 200m "Tallahassee"
84 200x "SouthPort"
84 200x "Van Halen"
84 250r "lucky"
85 250sx "Enterprise"
85 350x "The Money Pit"
85 350x Code Red
86 250r "Unicorn"
86 trx250r
88 Lt250r Suzuki
mrc_builds saves trikes like Jimmy Swaggart saved souls back in the day -said Patriot1