'86 Mugen 250R racer build (updated 8/17/14)

[justin4]

I love the Ipad for reading those, but it suck for almost everything else. But do you know if those tire blanks are still around? Thanxs Justin . I have been looking for golf cart tires also.

[seadoo650]

I've had a few people ask about the rear tires, and can't remember if I posted info in the past. I'll add this info to the thread for educational purposes now that they are staying on this trike. A BIG thanks goes to Rick "seadoo650" for all the rare rubber! These tires are 220/430-9 (with no dimples). I'm sure there are more out there hiding, but these are the only set I've personally seen still around. They were offered to the factory Honda Racers only, and a protest was filed. A ban was then enforced due to the non production rule.

I knew them suckers were rare. Glad they went to you Andy. Should I divulge what I paid for them?????

[Buster Brown]

I'd bet a lot less than I did, Rick...... LOL!
I suppose a big fat $0.0 ???
BTW, The other rare seldom seen flat track OHTSUs I got from you are going on a retro TRX racer project soon. Thanks again, Rick.

[seadoo650]

You are correct. They were given to me as a finders fee. I believe I scored the flat trackers for $20 from a dude on a weekend ride.

Did U get my p.m. about the 200X SRP fenders?

[atc007]

Andy, thanks for posting the info & history on these rare Ohtsu tires. It was a little tough reading the articles, but luckily I have excellent squint vision. In the article titled "Tire Rule Implemented", it mentioned some Hoosiers that were very similar looking to the Ohtsus. Has anybody ever seen some of these?

Yes,The Hoosiers were a very cool tire. Lots back in the day! Now?? Have not seen any since,,90?? The Hoosier guy was Sid,from Leisure Distributing. Down the road from me. His employee,Rick,was the van driver,and tire groover. They had to be at EVERY National. He knew EVERYONE! That's the only way I know some of the things I do. Anyhow,if there was a Hoosier in 3wheeling or Atv News,it CAME out the back of that van! Jimmy White was working for one of the tire companys last I knew,10 years ago !? ITP,Carlisle,can't remember. Anyhow,I bought out Leisures inventory in 96 or 97. Sadly Very little 3 wheel stuff. Some gems,but few and far between. I have a few Hoosiers left ,but they are cracking and def not the knobbies! : (

[Buster Brown]

Slow progress here. I did get my Mugen cylinder installed. First I had the Mugen head gasket reproduced by Cometic (minimum quantity of 10). Then, via Eric Gore, the cylinder was sent to Millenium Plating to have the old chrome bore stripped and then Nikasil'd. Eric Gore now works at Millenium in Sheboygan WI, and has sold his business.
I also decided to put the Paul Turner swingarm on this trike. Here a couple pics of the cylinder progress. Lots to do still.

[volfan537240]

Amazing

[yaegerb]

I second that....

[Buster Brown]

About done on this '86 Mugen build. Took my boy to the track to ride and it made for a nice backdrop for a few pictures. Can't ride trikes at this track , so no real seat time, but it runs/sounds healthy.

[yaegerb]

So sick

If you ever want to sell that one Andy, keep me in your thoughts.

[Joseph Farrow]

Bike looks Awesome! It's no way I could have not made some laps on that track.

[rdonald1979]

Wow! Just wow. It's a beauty.

[petesatc]

looks awesome Andy!!!! need a ride report bud!!!!