Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
My brother-in-law's 250r frame broke in that same place but he was riding it. He was flying through the dunes pinned in 4th gear and he didn't see a 3-4 ft drop off and he went off it and he landed with the front wheel and snap! His frame was pretty solid before that, He was hurt (no broken bones) but he was sore.
85 ATC 250r -Under Construction
86 TRX250r
05 KFX400
02 400EX
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
More pics after removing some paint
2003 RM 250 ::: 1985 ATC 250R ::: 1986 ATC 250ES
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Past Trikes: 1985 YTM 225DX ::: 1984 200s ::: 1985 YTM200
Past Bikes: 1987 KX80BW ::: 2002 TT-R 125L ::: 2000 RM 125
Originally Posted by Tri-ZNate
Power User
Catch me if you can
Well, everything CAN be repaired. I myself would look for a clean West coast frame but the right man and the right welder can repair and reinforce that area.
I have seen the upper back tub (under your tank) break but any point can just give up.
Are you a bigger guy that jumps allot?? Poor suspension can harm a frame all the time if that is the case. Just blown out fork seals not fixed until they HAVE TO BE FIXED, can be a bad thing for the frame itself.
Kasey probably has a nice frame he'd part with; Seems to be a talented, fair and reasonable guy. Send him a PM if you wish.
But, DO NOT just throw 2 plates on it and weld it up if you want to fix rather than scrap it. It all must be cut out and a new down tube made up or chopped out of another 85/86R 250R.
I myself at a FAT 5'10"s 220lbs am quite surprised that I have a 350X with TRX450 linkage rear suspension that I designed and I have no gussets even on my own 350X frame!! It was just a time thing, I'll get to it but I'm amazed I haven't broke this late 86 350X with some OEM gusseting just yet........
All our government does is distract us while they steal from us, misspend our tax $ and ruin our country
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Arm chair racerFirst time rider
If u aren't lucky to catch the crack in front in time it breaks taking the backbone out too. I've seen 4 broke this way because of the damp and salty climate I live in with salt oceans and salt on the road in the winter..
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Going to have it welded up and done right. Rest of the frame is money.
2003 RM 250 ::: 1985 ATC 250R ::: 1986 ATC 250ES
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Past Trikes: 1985 YTM 225DX ::: 1984 200s ::: 1985 YTM200
Past Bikes: 1987 KX80BW ::: 2002 TT-R 125L ::: 2000 RM 125
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
....TAKE IT IN THE FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACE!
86 350X ::: 85 250R
Projects
350x
Come and Gone
86 350x : 84 250r X2
85 350x X2 : 84 200es X3
83 200e : 78 ATC90
Power User
Roostin Away
NO, PLEASE.
i have a nice, CA titled, 85R frame to DONATE (provided you cover shipping). PLEASE dont have that repaired. for your own safety...
PM me
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
AWESOME! PM'd brotha!
2003 RM 250 ::: 1985 ATC 250R ::: 1986 ATC 250ES
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Past Trikes: 1985 YTM 225DX ::: 1984 200s ::: 1985 YTM200
Past Bikes: 1987 KX80BW ::: 2002 TT-R 125L ::: 2000 RM 125
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
manbearpig is the MAN!
Just when you lose faith in humanity, 3wheelerworld members come through in the clutch.
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Mine broke in the same place several years ago. I also found it during a tear down. Mine was broken more straight across than yours. I plated it on all four sides and after grinding and repainting, it is practically invisible.
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'85 ATC250R
.030 Over Wiseco
FMF Pipe/Answer silencer
36PJ Keihin
K&N
Boyesen reeds
Magura hydraulic clutch
Roost Boost
MSR bars
OMF swingarm skid
ITP Beadlocks
Three Wheelin' Since '84
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Still looking for a frame! Manbearpig is a no go. Says the swing arm bolt removal will damage the frame, I told him to cut it like I did.
I'm going to PM Mr. Clean, but if anyone else has a frame to part with, let me know!
2003 RM 250 ::: 1985 ATC 250R ::: 1986 ATC 250ES
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Past Trikes: 1985 YTM 225DX ::: 1984 200s ::: 1985 YTM200
Past Bikes: 1987 KX80BW ::: 2002 TT-R 125L ::: 2000 RM 125
Power User
Roostin Away
Im sure mike has you covered!
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