250es axel question <urgent>

[renotrikeguy]

Aren't you glad you have that parts bike now ? Just think of it like this Matt. When your done you will know every square inch of your trike. You will know what should be replaced in the future, and what you can let slide by.

I still think your gonna be done with your project before I am.
I want to re-ring the 250r and maybe get the other frame ready too.


Chris

[atcmatt]

Ok been in the backyard all morning wrenching and pounding on that blasted 87! I tried to get the axel off that, whic hwas bodgily done.....ill post a pic maybe later. It came off but i had to take the left fork tube off....one bolt in the tripple tree on the right side is rooted aswell, stripped at the head. Ive got to go out now and cut the end of this axel which i mashed up so it can slide out. Then ill see what happens from there....i still cant get that damn brake panel off either.

Ill keep you posted,

Matt

[atcmatt]

The axel came off the 87 but its bent. Ill need a new one. I smashed the side of the brake panel, bit off cast alloy broke so ill need a new one of them aswell. New parts are out of the question so ill have to find some secondhand ones, the guy i bought it off in the first place had a parts one aswell (he was a wrecker) so ill see how much he wants for the axel and the brake panel.

Matt

[renotrikeguy]

Looks like I better find a good hiding place for my Bigred. Don't want Matt to be sneaking around my yard trying to steal my trike

[marshallfester^australia]

Struth, what a flamin night mare Matt, I got all gun hoe when I saw you starting your project but now I think I will sit on the fence and see what troubles you run into! Good luck...........Regards Fester

[atcmatt]

Gidday Fester,

You shoudl still get into that resto, dont let my troubles get ya down, nothing is impossible. That is the worst problem i have come across so far but ill get over it soemhow. i doubt those side panels are still available but they might be...call honda. Im just glad I have mine. I just got quoted for two brand new taillights and they are 60 bucks each, im probably gunna bite the bullet and buy a set. The front axel is discontinued now too... Owell ill go to a bolt shop and get a big bolt

Im in sydney (hole town) but we go bush alot cause we own a farm in a place called rylstone in the nsw high country. Thats where i ride my 250es. Im glad you are still going oldschool and not "quadding it". Are you the original owner of your 250es? Have you got any pics? If so send em to atcmatt@optusnet.com.au

Hop to it and get this resto started! If i were you i would hunt around and find soem of those side panels, there are lots of bush wreckers that have old trikes around....get on the phone and call round. I know a guy that lives in port hedland WA that has a 250es for sale, its a bit pricey at 1200 i think, Its not in that good condition but it has one side panel and a fresh coat of paint.

Seya Square,

Matt

[marshallfester^australia]

Hi Matt, thanks for replying for I am a bit lost in 3 wheeler world and I am just starting to find my way around. The old PIG IN THE BUSH (the 250es) has been in the family since new, it started out with my dad @ brother who where pro fishermen and they use it to spot schools of fish up and down the beach on the pig and radio to the net boats where to come in too, the poor old girl has had more duckings than the witches of Eastwick! It has been left out in the weather, bashed , crashed, towed small boats and left for dead in the back shed because they went out and brought new gear. We nicked named her PIG IN THE BUSH because one day we where all out pig shooting, my brothers all had 4 wheelers now and I was riding the 250 when I left it up on the top ridge to walk down into a hallow to see what the dogs had found, went down with my brothers and there where no dogs about, so my younger brother said he would go back up and have a look around on the 250 to see what had happened, about a minute later we heard these screams PIG IN THE BUSH, PIG IN THE BUSH, we thought he was just yelling at the old 250 but no he came running at us with a pig in hot pursuit and the dogs behind the pig!....You have never seen 3 grown men climb a tree so quick, hence the name PIG N THE BUSH. THe old Pig is rough as guts, no brakes, the exhaust has more holes in it than a rifle target, and the front forks are like pogo sticks, but I love it, it just keeps going and going, it has never had the head off but has had 3 clutch packs in her. Its a wonder she has not broken in half with the rust it has in the frame, but no she keeps going. Any way enough of my dribble, will take some photos and send them to you. Cheers Matt. Regards Fester

[atcmatt]

Thanks Marshall,

Do you have msn messenger? If so cant wait for a chat. How many acres you fellas on up there? How old are you mate? Speak to you soon.

Matt

[atcmatt]

>BUMP<

Aussie friend reply.....

Matt