185s build (full suspension) - 2021 Update

[ZacH_GrifF]

*Picked back up working on this thing for 2021 on post 34
*For the rear suspension details go to page two. Ill be creating a new thread with the details of the swingarm swap later after I finish. This thread is a complete build thread of the whole bike.


In the process of rebuilding my 83' 185s. Wouldn't call it a restoration because I'm deleting some stuff and modifying some stuff. As for the motor its pretty much already built but i don't have any pictures of it at the moment. It got upgraded to a 200s cylinder, shindy 10.25:1 piston, xr 200 cam, and new barrett clutches. Thanks to Ol Deuce for the adapter its got a 83 250r front end on it. I'm currently in school for civil engineering so I make progress on it when I can. There is a lot left to do on it but I'm just gonna take my time and build it how I want it so I thought I'd share my progress so far with yall.
(picture with the white plastics is the day i bought it about 6 years ago)

[jb2wheels]

Looks great.

tough to find a seat pan for those.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks. Tell me about it haha. The one I have now is actually in great shape. Just a little surface rust on it. I got it from a guy on here for a good deal. The old one was in several pieces held together with duck tape.

[axeman24]

build looks great

do you have any more info on the front end adapter ive got a 250sx (same tree as the other big bikes) front end id like to put on my 200s

[ZacH_GrifF]

PM Ol Deuce he should be able to get you what you need.

[jb2wheels]

Thanks. Tell me about it haha. The one I have now is actually in great shape. Just a little surface rust on it. I got it from a guy on here for a good deal. The old one was in several pieces held together with duck tape.

Coat it with POR15 or something to preserve it. Metal seat pans tend to disappear as you know!

[ZacH_GrifF]

Yea I think Ill just spray some undercoat on it. It's a budget build haha.

[plevib]

8 inches of front travel on a hard tail haha...... that'll be interesting ;) nice work so far. Looks good

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Little more progress, finally sourced all the 250r front end parts. Put new steering stem bearings in. Used a heat gun to get rid of the oxidation on the plastics. Usually comes out better but these are really sun dried. Gotta get 250r handlebars, didnt realize they were wider than the 185s bars. Keeping these big rear tires until I can decide what setup I want to run for a rear swing arm. Will use 20"s for the back then. Still gotta pop a dent out of the gas tank and paint it.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Looking to buy an exhaust for the 185s but i plan on doing a rear suspension setup and need to know if there are any exhuast that i can slightly modify to use outside the frame instead of inside the frame. A couple I have found are the 200m, 200e, and 200es exhaust but i dont know if the frames are significantly different or if I can simply just weld on a tab to bolt the exhaust on. Also would there be a possibility of a 200x exhaust fitting up? I know the cobra exhaust will do what I need but there a bit pricey for what I'm wanting to do, mainly looking at the DG exhaust. Anybody done this or know about it?

[bkvette3]

Would you be interested in selling the original 185 front fender?? PM me.

[Hopper055]

On my suspended 185s build I used a DG exhaust for a 200x. I had to drill into a prm grab bar for a mount point but it fits and holds good. There is a bottom mount I'm not currently using. I have posted a picture below. There is a little more about it in my build thread. There is also a video of it running so you can hear the exhaust. If your interested the link is in my signature. And below is a link to the exhaust I bought

http://m.ebay.com/itm/DG-RCM-Steel-ATV-Complete-Exhaust-System-04-2109-/172517919367?fits=Model%3AATC200X&hash=item282ade8a87%3Ag%3ArJMAAOSwUKxYmE-d&_trkparms=pageci%253Af17b9889-fa52-11e6-b913-74dbd1800a2d%257Cparentrq%253A6e9d3bf315a0a60cb729 6080ffedf61f%257Ciid%253A12




http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk32/hopper055/Mobile%20Uploads/9b40b0b4-1173-4751-9002-cfc5d3172ccb_zpsmkmdknbg.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/hopper055/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9b40b0b4-1173-4751-9002-cfc5d3172ccb_zpsmkmdknbg.jpg.html)

[plevib]

Woah Woah Woah! You can't just update with a picture with a custom rear suspension and not elaborate!

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[ZacH_GrifF]

That's not my bike plevib. Hopper055 thank you, I actually found your thread after I posted the question, that thread helps a lot thanks. I'm actually looking to adapt a warrior 350 swingarm for my rear suspension I just need to know the carrier mount width at the end of the swingarm and the pivot tube diameter.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Little more progress. Spent $30 on bolts... I hate hardware is so expensive. Got the motor all torqued and pressure washed just needs primer and paint. Gotta order some more parts but I can begin making a new wiring harness now.

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[Hopper055]

Looking good man keep it up I always love seeing a 185s being brought back to life.


That's not my bike plevib. Hopper055 thank you, I actually found your thread after I posted the question, that thread helps a lot thanks. I'm actually looking to adapt a warrior 350 swingarm for my rear suspension I just need to know the carrier mount width at the end of the swingarm and the pivot tube diameter.

I'll have to mesure the OD of the pivot tube for you. The carrier is stock so I beleve that you can use your current frame to find out the width. I'm excited to see how this comes out I have another 185s that I would love to suspend.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks Hopper055, the pic below is the main measurement I need in addition to the pivot tube OD.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Motor is all torqued, lubed, primed, and painted.

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[Hopper055]

Sorry it took so long for my response. I just got a chance to take the suspended 185s to work to measure it. The od of the pivot tube is 28.6mm painted. I couldn't get a good angle for the other measurement. But like I said before it is the same as stock. My stock carrier bolts to it the same as the stock frame. If you still need that measurement for any reason just let me know. I still have the piece that I cut off my frame that I could measure for you I just have to find it.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks Hopper055, no need for anymore measurements, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get it to work. Fixing to pick up a warrior swing arm here pretty soon. I'm determined now, so I'll make it work. Made a little more progress on the bike. Motor is in the frame now. Either, before the rebuild it was just wore out, or I'm just not used to the compression a 10.25:1 piston has. I'm glad I kept the decompression lever. I bought the aftermarket CDI not because I thought it was a better unit, I bought it because it had the pigtail and I wanted to run weatherpack connectors. I'm pretty sure all the 5 pin CDI's are the same, so I'm not worried about it. Since I'm making a new wiring harness I put new heat shrink on the stator/igniter wires. Also, I will not be running the mudbug tires, there just on there so I can roll it around. It will get turf tamers, or holeshots eventually.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Got the motor cranked up last night and I'm very happy with the way it popped off and ran so good. Everything on the harness needed to make it run is hooked up, just gotta get a Kohler reg/rec and a master switch and I can hook up the lighting circuit. Put a bigger carb on it, because it was complete and it sorta fit. Figured it was gonna need to be rejetted, but surprisingly it ran great with open header and no air box/filter. I'm assuming it will need to be rejetted when I get a full exhaust and air box put on. Also, put the throttle setup off my parts yz250 on it and it worked, so I might run with it.

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Gonna try and adapt this sbc 350 motor mount for my swingarm mounts. Will probably have to beef it up just a little.
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Video of it running.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YWn-bfEHHo

[ZacH_GrifF]

Aight before I get to the suspension, here's a couple things here and there.
New Uni Filter.

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PZ30 30mm (carb I'm running) vs original 24mm carb

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The stock air box-carb boot will fit on the pz30. I just put it in boiling water for a couple minutes and it let it stretch out enough to fit the carb.

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New 30mm intake manifold to match up to the pz30, I will eventually port the head to fit it.

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Don't have a picture yet because it's still in shipping, but I ordered a 200x DG RCM exhaust to use on it, so that will be added soon.

Now the Best part, rear suspension!

I ordered 90-04 Yamaha Warrior 350 swing arm to adapt to the bike, and it almost bolts onto the 185s carrier/axle. The top two bolt holes are a direct bolt on. The swing arm carrier mounts are about a 1/4" to 1/2" narrower than the 185s carrier is, so that will give me a little wiggle room to adjust left or right for chain alignment. The bottom two that are slotted don't quite match up, but there is enough room to drill new holes and run a bolt on chain-tensioner.

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As far as mounting it to the frame, I would love to fit it in between the motor and frame for strength but I just don't think there is enough room there, so it might have to be mounted outside the frame from the motor. I drew up the mounts I'm thinking of creating to use with it. The mounts will be 3/4" wide with two 1/8" plates and a sleeve welded between the two plates. The sleeve will be the old pivot tube, cut up, since I got a new one with the swing arm rebuild kit I got, so there won't be any slop.

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Depending on whether it gets mounted inside or outside the frame it will add 4"-6" to the wheelbase.

I'm setting it up for 20" rear tires and a 23" front tire. Front tire will be a Kenda Front Max and I haven't decided on the rear yet, but it will be 20x10-9. I'm going to try and get the countershaft, pivot bolt, and axle in as straight of line as I can, accounting for sag due to rider weight.

Not sure if I can use it yet but I have a 92 YZ250 rear shock I'd like to use since I had it on a parts bike and its basically free.

If yall see any problems I may encounter or would like to make any suggestions, I'm all ears. I'm not gonna say I'm qualified to do this, but I do have a decent understanding, decent welding ability, and I'm currently going to MS State University for Civil Engineering, which has been tough but I'm enjoying it so far. Also, because of me going to school, it may be a little bit between post due to having a 3 hour drive between school and home on the weekends.

[Scootertrash]

Now the Best part, rear suspension!

I ordered 90-04 Yamaha Warrior 350 swing arm to adapt to the bike, and it almost bolts onto the 185s carrier/axle. The top two bolt holes are a direct bolt on. The swing arm carrier mounts are about a 1/4" to 1/2" narrower than the 185s carrier is, so that will give me a little wiggle room to adjust left or right for chain alignment. The bottom two that are slotted don't quite match up, but there is enough room to drill new holes and run a bolt on chain-tensioner.

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As far as mounting it to the frame, I would love to fit it in between the motor and frame for strength but I just don't think there is enough room there, so it might have to be mounted outside the frame from the motor. I drew up the mounts I'm thinking of creating to use with it. The mounts will be 3/4" wide with two 1/8" plates and a sleeve welded between the two plates. The sleeve will be the old pivot tube, cut up, since I got a new one with the swing arm rebuild kit I got, so there won't be any slop.

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Depending on whether it gets mounted inside or outside the frame it will add 4"-6" to the wheelbase.

I'm setting it up for 20" rear tires and a 23" front tire. Front tire will be a Kenda Front Max and I haven't decided on the rear yet, but it will be 20x10-9. I'm going to try and get the countershaft, pivot bolt, and axle in as straight of line as I can, accounting for sag due to rider weight.

Not sure if I can use it yet but I have a 92 YZ250 rear shock I'd like to use since I had it on a parts bike and its basically free.

Dammit!

Now you've given me another project to add to my list! :(:naughty::wondering:lol::beer

Modifying suspension for a hard tail frame. No wonder I never get anything done!

[ZacH_GrifF]

Well I got started at 9:00 this morning and I got alot of progress done. Drilled the holes for the bottom swing arm bolts.

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Had to take one last pic for good times sake, haha.

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Had a little bit of an accident with the cut-off wheel, so just a reminder yall where your eye and hand protection.

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Subframe removed.

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Couldn't use the mounts I designed, so I made some pivot mounts out of the old axle carrier mounts.

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Mocked up.

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Tacked it in place where I thought it needed to be the first time but with the chain tight at full droop it had 2" of chain slop at 6" of suspension travel. So I cut the tacks and raised the pivot point 3/4", tacked it in place again, and it completely fixed the slop issue. From full droop to 6" of travel I have zero change in chain slop and the chain barely rest on the slider at full droop and clears it by 3/4"-1" at what I plan to be rider weight sag, around 3".

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Couldn't use the yz250 shock just way too long. So still looking for a shock to use.

[Scootertrash]

You should make an independent thread about doing just the swing arm modifications/installation. Less stuff to sort thru to find the info in the future. ;)

[ZacH_GrifF]

Noted, I can make a new thread when I finish, just about the swingarm.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Little update, figured out how to make the yz shock work hopefully. Will be deleting the airbox and running a pod filter, it will allow me to use warrior 350 linkage and lean the shock forward like most bikes have it.

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Also, new DG exhaust came in.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

She's so long now, really wanting to get the 20 in tires for the rear, but these 25s show you just how much longer it is. The warrior 350 swingarm ended up adding 7 inches to the wheelbase. DG exhaust sounds great, still young dont care too much for quite bikes, didn't realize though, that the DG setup was basically a straight pipe with a resonator on it haha.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Little update, I got the warrior 350 linkage on and the yz shock bolted to it.
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On the to do list other than making it look pretty is
1. Subframe braces.
2. Larger gussets for the swingarm mounts.
3. Make upper shock mount.
4. Make front linkage mount.
5. Get the carb to work with air box delete and new DG.
6. Chain tensioner.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Got the linkage hooked up and will be making the upper shock mount tomorrow. Then chain tensioner, test ride, and million small things that every project has haha.

Linkage mount mockup.
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How I setup my suspension.
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Mount welded on.
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Bike at full droop and then at linkage lock.
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The linkage allows for 8.5" of suspension cycle.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Upper shock mount is done.

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[Ol Deuce]

Your getting the upper hand on your project.! when is your test ride???????????? Soon ?? Ol Deuce

[ZacH_GrifF]

Pretty soon. I've gotta lead on some OG 9" r rims for the back and I have to get some tires. Most likely gonna go with the Duro hf245's, and a front max for the front. Gotta make a chain tensioner and brace up the seat subframe and it should be ready to test drive. I'm sure there's a couple things I can't think of that need to be done. I'm wanting to get it mechanically finished before I head back to school in the fall. But I just started a new internship, pay is good but i gotta wait a whole month before I get paid so pretty much trying to do stuff that doesn't cost alotta money until then.

[ZacH_GrifF]

So its been a WHILE, lol. College took priority and I've have since graduated. I decided to get the project back going from sitting dormant. I revisited it to see if there were things I could revisit or make better since I've learned a ton more about things having gone through and finished engineering school. I realized I was having chain alignment issues so that was the first thing I wanted to tackle before moving forward with it. I decided to strip the 185s axle down to just the sprocket hub, removed the studs too. I had a sprocket laying around and decided to use it for mock up even though it was grossly oversized at 47 teeth (I ordered a 36 tooth). My idea was to create an adapter plate the mounted to the outer surface of the sprocket hub on the axle then for mock up purposes stack washers on the inboard side of the adapter so I could perfect the sprocket alignment. It worked. I was able to determine the correct amount of space I needed between the sprocket and adapter plate. Here is the plate I made for mockup purposes. Its crude but it helped me find out what I needed.
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I will be meeting with a guy locally the end of this week to create the final adapter plate for me using a plasma table and CAD so everything is concentric and looks nice. I grabbed a generic cheap swingarm chain guide/slider for the warrior swingarm and started cutting it up to move it over to align with the chain. Just a forewarning, a 4-1/2 inch cut off wheel on a grinder spins too fast to cut on a chain slider. It sent hot melted plastic all over my hand. Wasn't fun but I got it cut up enough to fit my situation.

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I had a piece of metal laying around I thought would be perfect for making into a chain tensioner and set about making one.

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The stud on the bracket wasn't long enough for the chain roller I had so I cut the end off the bracket and welded a new longer bolt in the bracket and added a gusset as well because it was still too flexible.

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I don't have a picture at the moment but I wasn't happy with mounting the tensioner to the frame with a bolt and nut because it allowed for to much play in the setup so I welded a stud to the frame so I could have a firm mount and would be able to use a nylock nut to set the play of the tensioner similar to a trailer wheel bearing. I made some brackets to weld to the tensioner and the frame allowing for the spring to have a place to attach. I think it came out great. It works good and has decent tension. I'll see how well it works once I get to test drive.

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Here's a view of the chain mocked up with the tensioner and slider in place. Like I said earlier the sprocket and adapter plate in this photo are just for mock up. I have a 36 tooth that I will be using for the rear but it wasn't here when I was making the plate.

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I decided to make a mount for the exhaust since its a 200x exhaust and none of the mounts line up with whats left of the 185s frame. I just cut one off the muffler and used a factory tab that was still on the frame and rewelded it to the muffler.

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Finally bought some rear tires. I went with Artrax MXT in 20x11-9. They were really cheap and had decent specs so I figured I'd give em a try.

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Happy to finally have this thing as a roller on its final tire wheel package.

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I was unhappy with how high the rear end sat so I cut the upper shock mount tabs I made previously and raised the shock in the frame as high as I could without getting into the seat pan.

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This is how it looks with the rear lowered. Much happier with how it sits.

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Before and after.

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I had to order some 5/8" diameter DOM tubing for bracing the rear seat frame. No big local box stores carry 5/8 only 1/2 and 3/4. I had a 250r rear disc brake hub come in the other night and I'm happy to say that it fits as a replacement for the 185s brake drum. So I will update yall later on about making that work for the rear. I also ordered some Pro Taper Contour handle bars and the adapter to run the 1-1/8 size. That's pretty much all I have at the moment but I'm happy to be moving forward with this project again. I will say I did try to make a go kart axle work for this setup when I got back to working on it but ultimately wasn't happy with the bearing setup I came up with and scratched the idea.

[patriot1]

Awesome thread. Thanks for bringing it back

[350for350]

You're right. It does look a lot better with the rear end lowered.

[207wheelin]

Congratulations on graduating college. I have contemplated putting suspension under my daughters 200s. Thanks for including so many pics and all the details. Very helpful
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[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks guys.

Did some Cardboard design last night. Decided the mounts I originally made were too small and I felt they were going to rip off the frame at some point so I mocked up some extra bracing to extend the mounts before I add the braces for the seat frame.

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I'm currently working with a Hobart Flux core welder. I struggle to make pretty welds with it on this thin frame so most visual welds will be ground smooth lol.

[MrConcdid]

Nice work! bike looks great!
Congrats on collage, I'm in my last semester.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Got the plate back from the shop. It fits great and looks like it’s gonna work just fine.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Some more parts showed up.

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Decided to tackle the brakes. All the front needed was a new master cylinder and I got a new one now so the front stops. I converted the rear from drum brakes to disc. The original drum is cracked so Ive never had working breaks on this bike haha. I cant wait to have disc front and rear haha.

I used a front caliper from an 07-09 crf150r and the rear disc and hub from an 83-84 atc250r. I notched the 185s axle housing to allow the caliper to fit. I used one of the existing dust cover flange bolt holes for the upper caliper bolt and made a plate that bolted to the lower half of the axle housing flange and bolted the lower caliper bolt to that plate. It came out great and is quite sturdy. Just need to measure what length hose I need. I'll be using a Kawi KX85 foot operated master cylinder and modify the oem foot brake lever to work with it. Im going to try to run a hand brake cable to the foot brake lever so I can have rear brakes on the left side of the handlebars.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Just a small update. Bike is dirty from pollen and rain but just some more progress pics. Its a fully functioning bike now just in the process of tuning the carb. Bought a Dobeck SAFR tool so Ill be able to tune it with an AFR gauge. Got the rear subframe braced. Ignore the flat bar on the grab bar that's just so I can temporarily mount a battery to use the AFR gauge. I also welded on a bracket to mount the foot master cylinder for the rear brakes. Can confirm it works and stops the machine fine. Reused the stock 185s foot pedal and relocated the cable bracket to use with the master cylinder. The washers behind the master cylinder are temporary until I can make some spacers the same length.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Took the bike out for its maiden test voyage today haha. After getting the main jet set right using the Dobeck AFR gauge I took it for a top speed run just cuz I was curious about the gearing. Bike does 52 MPH with an 11 tooth front sprocket and a 36 tooth rear sprocket. The bike did really great. Nothing squeaked, nothing rubbed. The rear brake will lock the tires up just fine. Ive still got some adjusting to do with the carb. Its pretty rich in the midrange so I ordered some needles from jetsrus so I can dial it in. I'm out of adjustment on the needle. Bike rides really great. I've never ridden a 2nd gen 250r before so I was amazed at how cushy the front end rides haha. The rear feels a tad stiff but its really close. Both the front and rear shocks need new seals but they feel great anyways. I rode it 14 miles on some Forest service roads that are designated ohv only. I need a front fender asap because it was wet today but overall I'm really really happy with how the bike is functioning. I never would have dreamed this idea I had as a teenager would come true and work so well. Its not 250r fast or anything but its a really fun trail bike and the handling is so much better. It never feels like its gonna flip. I can throw it into a curve at speed and it just hugs the ground. The wheelbase is 7" longer now. Overall I'm really happy with this bike and I cant wait to make it look as good as it rides.

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[ATC King]

It looks good.


Now all you need to do is get those rubber foot pegs off, before you run over a leg. :p

[ZacH_GrifF]

It looks good.


Now all you need to do is get those rubber foot pegs off, before you run over a leg. :p

I actually have some metal folding style pegs on my 200m that I’ll prolly swap over

[ZacH_GrifF]

Got the foot pegs cleaned up and swapped over. Painted the rear axle assembly and the swingarm today. Decided to make a spark arrestor for the DG since I ride in the National Forest near me. Hoping they don't pop me with a ticket since it doesn't have the usfs stamp haha.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Got the frame painted and assembled and everything back together. I ordered a different needle from jetsrus and it’s perfect. Carb is completely tuned now. Running a 110 main jet, 36Q needle on the second leanest clip, and a 38 slow jet. Ended up going with a 3rd gen R fender for the front. I’ll buy a new rear 185s fender at some point to make it look all fresh. Bike is coming along nicely. I want a front max for the front tire but absolutely nobody has one that isn’t on back order so not sure what front tire I’ll go with.

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[shortline10]

Looks great !

[350for350]

I agree. It's looking really good. Now you just have to figure out something to cover up the space between the forks (side ti side) and the triples (up and down). You could get real crazy and mount a radiator there so it looks more like a first gen Tecate.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Thanks guys. I kinda think I want to fab up an old school looking headlight cage for dual round lights. Like Baja style. Or I might just do a number plate or a second gen headlight setup. Not completely sure. It’d funny you mention the radiator because I have a 92 yz 250 engine that I will put in there if this motor ever dies and I figured I’d put a tecate style rad there if I ever went that route

[ZacH_GrifF]

Fabbed up a quick little mount out of some flat steel to use a 200m headlight I had without modifying the headlight or the triple cuz I just needed a headlight option for a ride I went on. This will more than likely be temporary.

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I had a friend with some Kenda Gecko paddle tires so I elected to borrow them for the ride I went on this weekend. The place was a big sand pit and had several hill climbs and whoop sections. With the swing arm being so long the bike did awesome on the hill climbs although it could use some more power. I was able to make up for it with speed though. The R and yz suspension setup I have soaked up the whoops great. That was prolly the most fun I have had on a bike to date.

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Overall I am very happy with the bike and how everything is working. The sand did do a number on my chain and it made me realize I need to add a guide in front of the sprocket so I bought a stock banshee/warrior chain guide and will welding a mount on the swingarm for it shortly. With the chain stretching from getting worn by the sand (i should have oiled it) it was starting to slap the bottom of the swingarm so I am gonna put a lighter spring on my tensioner and in conjunction with the guide it should ride further away from the swingarm.

[MrConcdid]

Nice work around on the light, round the corners and paint it black to look factory

[ZacH_GrifF]

Just a little update. I ended up finding a Kenda Front Max to replace the front tire. Nothing really else done to it lately. Just been enjoying it and riding it a bunch. So glad I tuned it correctly with an AFR gauge it starts easily and runs so good. The cold weather hasn't affected its ability to start and run at all.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Finally found a new, exact fit, aftermarket front brake caliper for the bike. Was on Ebay and noticed someone was selling 81-84 250r calipers listed as new and snagged one immediately. Doesn't come with the caliper bracket but luckily I already had one from an OEM used caliper I bought but ended up being seized up and useless. The listing showed it was black but it showed up as silver which is a bonus cuz I wanted silver anyways. Its nice to finally have working brakes front and rear.

Went with a 32" steel braided brake line from Streamline and a Yamaha grizzly/kodiak right hand brake master which also comes with a brake switch so I can add brake lights when I get to that point. It stops great now and I can quit using my rear brakes as much haha.

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[ZacH_GrifF]

Just a little update. Haven’t done much to it but ride it haha. Ended up laying it over and cracking the fender at the dunes one day so I Ritchie’s that with zip ties. Not really worried about it the fender was dry rotted real bad and I planned on getting another Maier fender eventually. They want $300 for a rear fender now, ugh. Got tired of looking at the “temporary” headlight bracket I made rusting away so I cleaned it up with a wire wheel and rounded the corners off. Hit those, the headlight mounts, and the gas cap with some black chassis epoxy. I’d like to make a better light setup but don’t have a lot of time these days haha.

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[350for350]

It looks great. How's the ride?

[ZacH_GrifF]

It looks great. How's the ride?

It’s rides really good. The yz shock really needs a rebuild so it’s a little floaty in the back. I rode 11 miles today and my back isn’t sore at all which is what the intended goal was. To have a bike that I can trail ride all day and not be all stove up afterwards but still handle decently well and it handles really well


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[ZacH_GrifF]

Noticed yesterday my turning radius going left was way worse than turning right so I pulled the front end off today and made some adjustments to the steering stops. I had like a 1” gap between the tank and fork tube on one side and 1/2” on the other side. Not sure how I didn’t see that when I made the stops. Got it as close to the tank as I’m comfortable with. Turns much, much tighter now. Very happy

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[350for350]

That clearance look just about perfect to me.

[ZacH_GrifF]

Hey guys, recently got a GoPro and decided to take a stroll through the neighborhood with the 185s to test out the mount and positioning. I threw it on YouTube if anyone cares to see/hear the bike in action. I am wearing a helmet.

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[350for350]

Now you need to get some trail riding footage! You could sure hear those back tires howling on the street. It almost sounds like you're running slightly lean. It sounded like you've got some popping in the exhaust on deceleration. Overall, thumbs up!

[ATC King]

Nice video. Just out for a short ride to test the new equipment. No obnoxious music, no camera focused on you, no incessant blabbing, just the sound of the trike and you waving at neighbors. Looks like a nice place to live.