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  1. 07-19-2016, 05:49 PM #1
    Jdare
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    My new 250sx

    Hello all recently I purchased in 1985 250sx I was just wondering if you could tell me if there are any common problems or issues with this model I am thinking of fixing it up and using it for my main bike
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  2. 07-19-2016, 07:34 PM #2
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    Most will tell you to change the differential oil right away. They're pretty solid bikes; I've never had an issue with mine.


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  3. 07-19-2016, 09:41 PM #3
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    Change oil and plug and ride. I own two of them. I just restored one to showroom condition, it was my high school graduation gift in 1985.
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  4. 07-19-2016, 09:50 PM #4
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    I concur with what was said above. Keep all the fluids clean, and your good. I also own two, one of which, like Cajun ive had since new. They are a pretty rock solid trike.
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  5. 07-19-2016, 10:02 PM #5
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    I own 2 also and they are good reliable machines. Just change the engine and diff oil.
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    1985 Big Red
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  6. 07-20-2016, 07:36 AM #6
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    Great machine! Just make sure to read up on how to keep the rear end dry and sealed. The 85 was a little different design than 86/87, and was a little more prone to letting water into the rear end. My policy is that if I go through any water, the rear axle lube gets changed. It uses very little, so this really isn't as bad as it sounds.

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  7. 07-20-2016, 11:52 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jdare View Post
    Hello all recently I purchased in 1985 250sx I was just wondering if you could tell me if there are any common problems or issues with this model I am thinking of fixing it up and using it for my main bike

    Let see some pics!
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  8. 07-20-2016, 11:57 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Queef Chief View Post
    Most will tell you to change the differential oil right away. They're pretty solid bikes; I've never had an issue with mine.


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    You still have that 85 that I owned once?
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  9. 07-20-2016, 01:38 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by newby200x View Post
    You still have that 85 that I owned once?
    Sure do!


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  10. 07-20-2016, 02:36 PM #10
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    Thanks for all the input much appreciated I only paid 150 bucks for it
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  11. 07-20-2016, 02:39 PM #11
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  12. 07-20-2016, 05:49 PM #12
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    Wow yeah, you stole that. I bet it will clean up nicely. Shoot, it beats the hell out of the $180 pile I bought some years back ( see my project thread in below my sig line below).
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  13. 07-20-2016, 06:08 PM #13
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    Make sure you don't put a tire on the frt that is to wide I've seen 3 or 4 sets of forks that had the inside of the fork worn so bad that they had a hole in them. As for reliability keep it full of oil and it will out last you
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  14. 07-23-2016, 01:20 AM #14
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    What size do you recommend for a frount tire?
    I just put new handlebars on and ordered a new starter solenoid now all I need is a set of tires
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  15. 07-23-2016, 10:15 PM #15
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    22x11x8 oem size
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