1984 ATC 250R Refresh... PROJECT (Darius at it again!)

[Darius1502]

Had a 83 with 300 kit back in 83, was play ported by Curtis Sparks. Lot of linear power and felt more like a 4 stroke instead of the power band peakiness of a 2 stroke. Your bike looks great to start with original fenders. Just put a 85/86 front on my 83 for better suspension in front had the rear shock redone by George at Suspension 101 with a new spring to match my weight. Had the spring done in red like original. Recommend a +2 swingarm and maybe some 450x hubs to get your wheels wider in the rear. Glad to see others building the 2nd Gen.

Darius here is a link to my latest bike.. http://s.com/forum/index.php?topic=8452.0

Brother that R is awesome!! I've been following your build on s.com. Excellent advice and a wicked 300R you got there!

[bkm]

That is a beautiful bike. I've always wanted an air cooler, but they are always ragged out around here. There was a 100 percent original 84 for sale on here a couple of years back up in Michigan that I wanted bad.

[Darius1502]

That is a beautiful bike. I've always wanted an air cooler, but they are always ragged out around here. There was a 100 percent original 84 for sale on here a couple of years back up in Michigan that I wanted bad.

Thanks man!! When I got into riding it was Dean Sundahl blasting through Baja on one of those puppies:

[Blue Viffer]

Darius, Looks like you found a Diamond out there. From the pictures you are posting the whole bike looks great. Even has the decal on the shock reservoir. You have your self one very good start on a beautiful 2nd Gen.

[Darius1502]

Darius, Looks like you found a Diamond out there. From the pictures you are posting the whole bike looks great. Even has the decal on the shock reservoir. You have your self one very good start on a beautiful 2nd Gen.

Thanks brother! I think so too! The bike has a new top end to boot and the seller is sending me the factory exhaust and some decals. Should be a fun!

[bigdaddyvw185]

You have found yourself a real gem bro!
I wish my 84 300R was in even half as good of shape when I got it as your R is. I have not seen a second gen come up for sale in my area even remotely as nice as that. When they pop up around me they are beat to the ground and within the ball park of $1000 give or take. And that's not even a complete trike / in running condition
Here is my build thread for my 300, has a good amount of info regarding the 2nd gens.
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...R-Fooler-build

You certainly have yourself a good one tho man. When I saw the tool kit I was like "that lucky bast**d" lol I still have not been able to get my hands on one, they bring a pretty penny.
Will be watching the refresh bud!

[Blue Viffer]

Any at home pic's yet Darius? Want to keep up on this build of yours.

[Darius1502]

Good timing!! Its coming tomorrow!! I get pics of her as she sits and then as I slowly go in an refresh her. I don't want to do anything major...but I'll need to see her first!

Thanks for keeping me in mind! I can't wait!!!!!

[Darius1502]

Guy going to be here in like 20 minutes delivering it!! Let's see if I got a jewel or a dud!! Good times!!

he he!! Nervously waiting

[Blue Viffer]

Hopefully you got the gem in the pictures you already posted.

[Darius1502]

I got some...posting tomorrow....my dang phone is charging...it's pretty amazing to me anyway!!

[Darius1502]

Here are some pics from yesterday...I've already started stripping her down for the restore...going to be working magic on the plastic tonight. Mr. Clean knows what I am talking about.

About the bike. The only thing non-original are the back tires and the grips. I'll be getting some Honda grips and end caps soon. I found some P/V 301's to replaces these Wolly Booger type tires. Everything down to the aluminum ties around the frame wires is still there. Many of you know what I am talking about. The seat is bright blue and supple just like a brand new 2015 bike. Its just a beauty.

Its frankly incredible. I've never seen such an unmolested bike. I see stuff on this thing that I've not seen anywhere but in brochures. There is a rubber casing on the bottom of the remote reservoir (I only see that in brochures). Shock and swing arm are mint! There is even the cadmium plating on the axle that shines!! Its crazy.

More pics in the sun coming when I am further along:

I used a Uship and it was perfect.



The seller was amazing and such a gentleman. I got 2 boxes of parts including a Ritcher Privateer slilence, 2 Hondaline headlight guards (for the '85-86 R's), 2 top end gasket kits for the '83-84 R, a cooler rack (for the '84 R), headlight guard for '81-82 R, an extra carb...too much to list....

[Buck Snort]

Holy! What a score. I bet you have spent some time just starring at it.

[Darius1502]

Man it gives you chills. You stuff exactly how it was designed. I'll get some pictures of under the tank, etc. Everything is super clean and all the original ties are there. I just sit and stare.

Funny thing...comparing it to my '86R...I don't think they even used 1 similar bolt. Its 100% different. Honda must have been really pissed off in '84 when they re-designed the R. They are such different machines the Gen2 and Gen3's.

[Blue Viffer]

Darius, what is there to restore on this bike? It looks fantastic. A couple of tires and grips and your done. LOL Make it how you want it and enjoy it. Glad it is the gem that you want.