82 250R...Turning it sporty like the 83-86

**cragster** · 10-25-2005, 05:55 PM

Is there a way. I got a friend going to get an 82 250r today for 500 dollars. Me and him was wondering if he could buy the 83 tank and 83 plastics and make it sporty? I believe the tank off my 200x is an 86 250R, so he could get that off me for 25 dollars.
I dunno just a qyestion?

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 04:57 PM

well i checked with him and its definate that he needs a new fornt fender.
so were thinkin maybe an 84 fenders and tank. That should work right?
will take pics on next week

**Dammit!** · 10-26-2005, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by cragster

so were thinkin maybe an 84 fenders and tank. That should work right?

I seriously doubt it. Not 100% sure though. I wouldn't pull the trigger on buying anything yet.

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 06:16 PM

yeah well he wasnt gonna buy naything just right now.

**Rm250RF900R** · 10-26-2005, 06:21 PM

That sure is a good question. I always wondered that myself.

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 06:23 PM

yeah I dont se why we couldnt just cut up our own holes for the fenders and same for the tank. But i thought maybe someone had already done it so i could ask.....COMEONE someone has....

**Maine_Triker** · 10-26-2005, 08:06 PM

You would be better off sticking with a stock tank and fenders. Putting just a skinny front tire like 350x'inNY has on his 82 R, and an extended swinger... those mods will make a lot of difference appearence wise.

I personaly like the stock look of the first generation r's just fine... I almost kinda like it better than the 83-84...

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 08:12 PM

yeah i dunno he prolly will put the skinny tire on it.
Youve got fenders for only 70 dollars! OMG I guartee if he gets any different fender to make it sprty, he'll get yours! Heck i would like to have yours for 70 bucks

**monster 84r** · 10-26-2005, 08:17 PM

ive driven an 82r and i own an 84, and i can honestly say that a good driver could make the 82 turn just as good as the 84.

btw its good to have a forum about an aspect of racing other than flat out drag. cornering is a big aspect that could use more coverage.

**RedRider_AK** · 10-26-2005, 08:20 PM

Doesn't the later model 250R have air scoops for the radiator(s)? And the 82 is an aircooled... might not fit.

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 08:32 PM

the 83 and 84 were air cooled but had the sporty look of the liquids

**twgranger** · 10-26-2005, 08:36 PM

I like the looks of the 81-82 better than the 83-84R. They have their own oldschool racer look to them, i love it.

**cragster** · 10-26-2005, 08:58 PM

yeah there ok. LOL

**Rm250RF900R** · 10-26-2005, 09:03 PM

'83-84 250R front forks will bolt right up to the '81-82 R's right? I think this would be the first thing I would ever do to one. How much of a difference will the new forks bring?

**monster 84r** · 10-26-2005, 09:09 PM

im almost certain they wont. like i said before, the 81-82 corner fine, mabe get an extended swinger and an extended axle. they look amazing though, their so nastalgic and tough looking. i love the early 250r's.

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