Starting A 250r Build......

[trikebuilder30]

I bought this 1985 Honda atc 250r with a title for 300$..So look for updates on this build.I will keep you all posted....TrikeBuilder

[thephaty]

i have been lookin for one good for you

[leviblue]

Go to it brother and don't forget the pics...Question though Restoration or Custom build???? We need to know cuz this will be the most watched thread here. Its your time to SHINE so make it good

[trikebuilder30]

It will be a custom build for my wife.She finally wants one built for here...She wants pink.But I say hell no.lmao

[Jerm1179]

a pink and white R could look pretty badass with tons of chrome and shiney bits...

[trikebuilder30]

Yea I will have to think about that one.lol..I just dont like pink all that much...

[Dirtcrasher]

SELL IT, It has a chain/sprocket guard!! :lol: J/K Hope to see your work.............

[trikebuilder30]

lmao.thanks dirt...I'll keep you all posted...

[Dirtcrasher]

^ At least your showing some personality :D

[harryredtrike]

tear it to the frame and go over everything,bearings,chains and sprockets,cables,brake pads,good carb(new or rebuilt),rings,clutch if needed.then when your done youllknow everything is righteous.good luck

[pantera1975]

Man that thing is helpless it cant talk no pink please!!!

[AJZ_200X]

its a diamond in the rough. Another R gets a chance at life:Bounce

[SYKO]

I would be down for pink and white! Badass!!

[trikebuilder30]

thanks dirt.Do you build also???.if so what do you build???

[Jerm1179]

atleast syko has some taste! :P

[leviblue]

Oh yeh pink and white..... I've been trying to talk my girl into doing hers in pink but she wants blue and white... Looking forward to this build

[trikebuilder30]

Ok I guess pink and white it is......I wanted to do purple and white.But I better giver her what she wants.lmao

[haggard 2hundie]

im gonna do pink and black on my girlfriends quad if i ever get to starting it

[KASEY]

i have a purple and white 250r... UGLY!!! JUST PLEASE do not use a pastel pink!!! that would make me hurl!!

[trikebuilder30]

She picked out this very bright hot pink .so when she showed me that color I was but honey everyguy in the world is going to chase you then.lmao.Shes a hot blonde so she already gets enough attention.A hot blonde on a 250r.Thats sweet...lol

[ceaserthethird]

Hot blonde, ah where's the pictures ;)

[Dirtcrasher]

thanks dirt.Do you build also???.if so what do you build???

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?84010-DC-s-20-Day-86ATC200X-TF08-BUILD!!-84R-DURABLUE-INSTALLED-I-DID-A-DEEPA!!!!!&highlight=20+day+build

That was a quickie just for trikefest.

I have a full machine shop here, do lots of custom fitting, lengthening, gussets, frame repair etc etc. Lathe/mill work.......

Reproduced headlight guards, airbox rings, 450R master on a 350X etc etc etc.

Currently building a 350X with 250R front end, 450R rear end, fully gusseted, mid grind web camshaft and so on. I'll be posting pics :beer

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/101_0421.jpg

^Air box ring in background of helicoiled 350X heads.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/101_0399.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/101_0085.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/100_0236.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/PowderCoatedguardsMarch.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/Dirtcrasher/Sideviewunmounted.jpg

Lots of stuff...........

[Jerm1179]

those pics are nice dc...but i wanna see the blonde;)

[trikebuilder30]

I have alot of machine work comming up if you are interested.I have a set of Banshee cylinders need done.If you are interested...

[Dirtcrasher]

^ I don't have the accuracy to bore cylinders on that machine, you want a true boring machine or something a bit newer than mine.

Kustom Kraft is know to do excellent work on boring/honing......

Search Google, you'll find them.....

[ATC-RYDA]

hey dc , whats the price on those headlight guards ???

[trikebuilder30]

I decided to go with a custom paint instead of powdercoat on this one.Only because the color we wanted to do in powdercoat the wife didn't like.Women.lmao....So I will be sanding this primer down and getting ready for paint..I hate sanding..lol.....I will post more pictures as the week goes on...TrikeBuilder

[Dirtcrasher]

hey dc , whats the price on those headlight guards ???

I'm not making anymore because no one wanted to pay 100$ for a new custom built and powder coated guard. 75$ raw. The materials alone were 20$.

Everyone that DID buy one, loves them. It's either the economy or people would rather just ride. PM anyone that bought one, TANKS, ALDOCHINA, OLD TIMER and many more......(and thank you for buying them!!) :D I believe I sold the last raw one yesterday and I'm keeping 2 for my builds/crashes.......

I'll build them again if I get 10 people......


Keep um coming TRIKEBUILDER!! Be prepared to be scrutinized :lol: J/K - but it may happen; You seem pretty thick skinned, you'll be fine............


Please let trikebuilder do his thing, he asked me what I did so I showed a few things but there is a whole thread on the guards in R and D or somewhere, or PM me.......

[trikebuilder30]

well I stayed up all night to get this frame painted.The paint came out pretty good.Well at least my wife loves it..lmao..I guess thats whats important..Today I will be doing some engine work and will show updated pics....well back to work....TrikeBuilder

[trikebuilder30]

Day 3-5 SORRY MY CONNECTION WAS DOWN FOR A COUPLE DAYDS...This 250rs engine is locked up.AND THE ENGINE WAS FULL OF WATER AND RUST....It has sat for 9 years outside.So i had to order all new engine seals,all engine bearings,BRand new Crank,piston and ring kit and complete gasket kit..Along with all the other aftermarket parts needed for the trike.Look for updates.

[trikebuilder30]

Well todays post is from yesterday of rebuilding the lower end of this 1985 250r.I bought a 1987 long rod crank.I will have to use a spacer plate with the base gaskets for use of this long rod crank.The cylinder will be bore 20 thousands over with some mild porting.The head will be shaved 10 thousands.I still am waiting on the cylinder head and jugg to return. I havnt decided on a rear shock yet.I want a nice ride for my wife.Maybe Ill get a 450r rear shock or something.Let me know what you think about that..what should I put in there....The front forks are being rebuild and new fort seals installed.........Many more pics to come as we get through my hectic schedule.lol

[KASEY]

curoius... why go to all the trouble of a spacer plate ? seems a short rod would be just fine for what your doing,,,

[trikebuilder30]

I just decided to go that way is all.I already had a spacer kit and gaskets.So i figured why not use it.It was just in a box and never used.But i do see what you are saying kasey.Why would someone do it otherwise...also it my wifes bike....And she dose ride like me so just giving it a little pep.lol....Trike..

[fire1]

if your using the stock length swingarm the 450r quad shock is way to stiff.also you have to worry about the reservoir on top of the shock unless you use one with a remote resevoir

[KASEY]

in a mildly built motor the long rod does nothing.. thats all i was saying.. did you already have a short rod piston? cause if you used the right piston you would not need a spacer with the long rod.........

[Dirtcrasher]

^ I wanna see if that gets discussed :D

[Tecate 50]

^ I wanna see if that gets discussed :D

Same here...