First timer here!! Just want to introduce myself...

[Lakermatt]

HI All, just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks in advance to all the help and suggestions that I look forward to having in this site! Just picked up a 1984 125M, a 1983 Honda 70, to which I just learned is the "Christmas special", and is somewhat rare. I am also going today to pickup a 1983 250R for myself... they are all projects, but looking forward to reviving these bad boys! I have a 7 year old son and a 5 year old daughter that I hope will hold the passion and excitement as when I was a kid! been riding since I was a little boy and cant wait for them to have fun with me!!

[Big G]

Welcome to the site! Throw up some pics of the 125M as well :beer

[Lakermatt]

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[Rob Canadian]

Welcome to the site. Nice that you have the itch. :)

[350for350]

We all have the itch here. Enjoy scratching!

[x-rider]

Nice 70 you got there. Good place here. Enjoy.

[Aulbaugh]

Welcome! Both trikes look like good starters. Put up some pictures of the 250r when you get it. That's awesome sharing your passion with the kiddos. That's what it's all about!

[JacobMonster]

Great you have you and its awesome that you'll be riding with your kids.
Can't wait to see your airfooler. I have 2 82's myself.

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[Lakermatt]

Hi all, i just got back, and i decided on an 1985 250r!! Watercooled version, and i think an upgrade to the aircooled... paid 1060 bucks for it. Runs excellent, but a little fugly... want to put on mew plastics, and DEFINATELY needs new tires!! I will post pics shortly237505

[Lakermatt]

Gotta got a question for you guys as well... I have a guy in my town that has an extended swingarm for an 84. Will that fit on an 85 water cooled frame?

[shortline10]

Nope won't work , completely different machine .
Gotta got a question for you guys as well... I have a guy in my town that has an extended swingarm for an 84. Will that fit on an 85 water cooled frame?

[Lakermatt]

Ok crap... good thing i checked before purchasing... hopefully one will turn up for sale... anyone that has one let me know... on another note... this thing is a BEAST!!! Crazy power...

[OZQUAD44]

welcome aboard.

Some solid starting points you have there, on all those machines. Good deal on the 250r. Clearly needs a tidy up, but can't fault the price.

With you on the tyres on the R, fugly[emoji14]


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[Lakermatt]

Thanks all... i am 6' 2" and i need to get the rear moved out... too much lift in front going through the gears... looking at maybe a 8" extended swing arm and a wider rear axle. I dont like the way it wants to lift... im not 20 anymore!! LOL... what do you guys think?

[Lakermatt]

Forgot to mention i am at 250lbs... big boy on a big toy!! Also what do you guys suggest for rear tires? Holeshots? Gonna be dirt, and trails, then down the road i will get a set of paddles for pismo... im 2 hours away from there.

[yaegerb]

I am 6'2", 250 as well. There is no need for a longer swing arm on that R unless you plan on a big bore and doing nothing but drag racing or hill shooting. If you must have a longer swinger, I wouldn't go with more than +2

[HondaRidr]

I personally like no more than +4 swingarms depending on how they are set up.

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[Lakermatt]

Ok... thanks!! Once again, crisis averted!! Does anyone extend oem arms?

[HondaRidr]

Wild200x on 3wheeler.org (I'm not sure if he is on here?) Has extended some.

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[yaegerb]

Ok... thanks!! Once again, crisis averted!! Does anyone extend oem arms?

I am sure Kasey would. But again, I would get used to the stock length before you decide to spend money on an extension.