1986 Honda 250R Restoration

[85XMAN]

I am doing the same w a 350x roughly what did the frame powder coat cost u?

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More progress

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I am doing the same w a 350x roughly what did the frame powder coat cost u?

About 250$

[Northernbear]

Sweet looking ride! Hope my projects come out looking as good when they're done.

[Northernbear]

Curious about this whole plastic restoration though. Trying to refurbish the plastics on my tri-z myself but they are quite oxidized and the previous owner spray painted over top, making a huge mess. Already spent countless hours scraping away with a razor blade and then wet sanding. Little heat gun action to get rid of any white stress marks. Just need a way to get the shine back into them now. Any help there would be great.

[350for350]

I think it's a shame to just look at a trike that nice, but I guess it's yours and so is the money going into it. At least if you ever do decide to ride it, it should be ready.

[Schmitty]

I can't imagine the money sunk into this project, but I can't wait to see it finished. Well done! Hope you have a change of heart about keeping it parked....

[kennymp3]

Incredible build! Thanks for posting.

[atc007]

I can't imagine the money sunk into this project, but I can't wait to see it finished. Well done! Hope you have a change of heart about keeping it parked....

I'm not picking on you solely Schmitty lol.. Please don't take this personal,as my opinion differs greatly But WHY. WHY in Gods Earth would he RIDE this bike?? There are Thousands and thousands of rider R's out there. They're everywhere. I see these posts ALL the time and am truly baffled..One ride,,,and it is Used again. Don't matter if it's snow,sand, sunny dry grass,,or mud! It is then used again. Grab a rider R,tighten and tune it and ride the living crap out of it. But I can tell you 1st hand. To have these to ogle at 24/7 inside your home or garage . Is a very nice thing too. It takes nothing away from the owner to have riders and show pieces....Sorry,JMHO,and now back to regular programming lol. I await to see this stainless garbage bolt kit replaced with Oe Honda hardware lol

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Sweet bike. I'm am just going to start a refurbish. I too am an ebay fanatic. Its like an addiction. I'm into this bike for $$$$$$ now just in parts. Guess its a passion. When I find the time I need to strip down and bring all of the parts to get powder coated. From this site I have learned that Bangle Red is a close color to the frame. Do you have a color for the swing arm, caliper etc? I may even do my master cylinders etc. Mine is an 85 so the engine is black. I like the grey although want to keep this bike original as possible. Does anyone know the engine color for an 85? I assume it is just a gloss black but maybe someone knows of an exact color. Where are you getting your plastics redone?

I'll send pics of before and after once I get to that stage.

This is the guy I am using

http://jsdracing.com/tank.html

His work looks great. I will post pics when I get them back

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I was able to get a few things done today

First the NEW Repro Front Brake Line thanks to soilmec on ebay!!
This is a perfect reproduction




Then the NOS Air Filter Body and Filter Stay




Finally the axle




More to come.........

[honda atc guy]

WOW!!! I'm looking forward to more pics. Looking fantastic!

[atc007]

Note to self. Install Bib before opening this thread again.

[desertlizard]

Why have a purpose built machine hidden away from the world, build a model of one then.
There are vintage bikes and cars being raced all over the world and if all were to be locked away that would seem extremely selfish don't u think.
Vintage machines should be enjoyed by the many not kept as museum pieces for the few.
I certainly don't mean any offense but a blast or two isn't taking anything away from a clean well restored machine.
DL

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Well I was able to get a few more things done tonight. It's really coming together now!!!!

Axle (check)
Rear Caliper (check)
Parking Brake (check)
Chain (check)
Tires (check)

Now just a few odds and ends while I await the plastics!!
Probably another month or so.
Wish they were here now so I can finish!!