My 250ES mini build..documented.

[mooseknuckle]

I love that open exhaust sound! Really liking the black on red. Can't wait to see her complete, with decals and all.

[dougspcs]

"Black on Black" update..after a 11 hour day fixing other peoples stuff I figured I deserved a bit of 'me' time.

So I went into the shop to install my freshly painted black front end..I'm pretty please with the results.

Here is the before pic I put up:



And this is the finished product..



It really helps the theme come together I think.

So this weekend with luck there will be other pics of the rest of the transformation..stay tuned!

[Woodsrider]

That's how it should have looked from the factory !!

[dougspcs]

That's how it should have looked from the factory !!

I know right? Black looks badazz on the BR..but of course without the shltty plastic tank, but that is coming off this weekend.

[dman]

Finally! No longer a mute!
Killer trike bro!
Couple weeks and we can start breaking it in!

[dougspcs]

Finally! No longer a mute!
Killer trike bro!
Couple weeks and we can start breaking it in!

Glad they finally removed your ball-gag..

I gotta be gentle at 1st..she's still a virgin!!

[ktmcrasher]

I reckon some black custom big red decals would look the buisiness on there as well

[dougspcs]

I reckon some black custom big red decals would look the buisiness on there as well

Aw damn, that woulda been cool..now you gotta go throwing in those thoughts..after I got a brand new set of decals to install. Where were you when I started this project?

Note to self..on the next BR project with brand new NOS 250SX engine look into black decals!!

[ktmcrasher]

Aw damn, that woulda been cool..now you gotta go throwing in those thoughts..after I got a brand new set of decals to install. Where were you when I started this project?

Note to self..on the next BR project with brand new NOS 250SX engine look into black decals!!

sell them on ebay if they're not already fixed?

you know what they say...once you go black you never go oem?

great build, keep it up & cant wait for the finished product.

[dougspcs]

sell them on ebay if they're not already fixed?

you know what they say...once you go black you never go oem?

great build, keep it up & cant wait for the finished product.

but they're Harlen decals..the best of the best.

and where do I get similar quality black decals made?

[ktmcrasher]

but they're Harlen decals..the best of the best.

and where do I get similar quality black decals made?

i really dont know im over in the uk. you could speak to them and they would probably make you the same big red decals but in black, could be worth a try but i dont know what it cost you? maybe they would take the ones you bought back if theyve not been used?

[dougspcs]

Well, here it is..the (near) finished product.

Thanks to those of you that helped, both with comments and the badly needed parts for this machine. Especially Harlen for the decals and Cory for the desparately needed driveshaft and throttle cable..

Hope you enjoyed this as I have..the end result, though not a Kasey restore, is awesome. I look forward to many years on this rather unique looking 'Back in Black' machine..cue the music!!






Some minor items to be done yet. As you see the left cover isn't there..I need to peal the old decals and replace them. Also install the airbox tubes, fab or locate a mount for my speedo, run the engine thru a break in period then change the oil in preparation for its' debut at Kearney ATV rally!!

Damn good to see it ready!!

[ktmcrasher]

great build, looks mean

[dman]

Very nice! Cant wait to hear it run, (in person).

[dman]

Gotta do the tank thing to prevent you from hugging the decals off!