First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
I found a 250R. The guy wants $750 for it. I think I might be able to talk him down to $500 though. I can't decide if it's worth it for $500 anyways? It looks like an 81 to me. I don't like the looks of it because of how big the front tire is. He says it runs, ans that he rode it last month, I think it would look good if I cleaned it up a bit. What do you guys think? Worth the $500?
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
its worth 500 bux in parts
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
If it runs its worth the 500. I didn't used to like them but it grew on me and now I'm working on restoring one. You can swap out the front end for a 200x front end. It looks better and you will gain a bit of ground clearance I think.
Last edited by RDH/86200X; 04-07-2013 at 02:12 AM. Reason: fat fingers
1986 Honda 200x 1985 Honda 200x x3 1974 Honda atc90 1979 Honda atc110 1987 Honda atc125m1977 Honda atc90 x2 1981 Honda atc110 1983 Honda atc110 superior blue 1984 Honda atc250r x2 1986 Honda atc350x 1984 Honda atc auto x 1982 Honda atc70 1985 Honda atc70 1983 Honda atc200e big red
YEAH I LIKE HONDA
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Yea same with me.. I hate the look of the 81, if you swapped that front to a 200x it changes it a lot! Then it starts to look good. $500 for a running 250r.. yes that's well worth it. If you do go to look at it bring a compression tester with, make sure its got compression.. not sure what they should be at. Glance for frame cracks/breaks, case cracks. Check swingarm bearings, rear bearings. Go to the front of the machine and lift up on the forks, if they go way up they may need air(not sure if they take air?) or a rebuild.
Just a few things I'd check over when buying a machine. Good luck and let us know if you get it!
1986 250r - Fully rebuilt from the ground up!
- http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ATC-250r-Build
1985 Tri Z - Next project!
1982 250r - Sold
1983 Auto X - Sold
1984 Auto X - Sold
1985 200M - Sold
1985 YTM 125 - Sold
1985 185 - Sold
1984 185 - Sold
1/21/2013 - RIP Grandpa Rosa, great man, will be missed.. Love you
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Worth $500 in parts even if it didn't run. Seems like a older one, but id pay 500.
~~ATC's Currently Owned~~
1983 Honda 200x - Main ATC
1985 Honda 200x - Parts Bike
~~ATC's Previously Owned~~
1983 Honda 250R
1984 Honda 200X
1979 Honda 110
1983 Honda 125M
1984 Honda 200
1983 Kawasaki klt 200a
1986 Honda 200s
~~Other Toys Owned~~
2012 Pro R 800
1993 Polaris Indy 500
2004 Yamaha 125
1990 Thunder Kart - 250CC
2001 Yamaha Blaster - 240kit, aftermarket exhaust, power reeds
Power User
Roostin Away
it all comes down to your location and what its worth to YOU
fenders dont look too bad. front fender is non OEM, probably maier. rears look original. good seat cover and pan... if it runs, its a decent base to start with
change those goofy ass rear tires before you swap to a 200x front end. if youre thinking you want a bike with a narrow front tire, just hold out for a 200x, 83-86 250R, 350X. you can get a different tire for the front thats not so wide and utility lookin. the wide front end gives these 1st gens character
there are TONS of aftermarket parts out there for these 81/82's so you can build them up to be pretty wicked.
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Arm chair racerNew to the board
id buy it for 500 if it runs
I'll be the guy on the 250r having fun !!! MY RIDE: 1986 250r
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Arm chair racerNew to the board
Seems to be a value. Not exactly a hot deal but i'd jump on it.
Power User
Got the holeshot
Id pay $500 for that. If its complete.
250r rules
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