MY 85 250r Restoration/rebuild has begun MORE PICS 4-6-07

[dizasterzrfun69]

Well guys its starting to come together. I dont have any pics BUT i do have alot of good news.

FIRST AND FOREMOST! My MOSHMAN seat is supposed to be done within the next week and then its going to get shipped out and be headed my way.

I got my front forks all rebuilt with progressive springs and 3/4 inch spacers. I also put some red seal savers to accent the powdercoated white lower tubes with Ronnies fork caps.

I also got a PROGRESSIVE rear shock spring thats going on it. I tried to get the blue paint off of the pink paint but i let it soak a little too long in the "tuff job remover"

I got my cases welded thanks to billy and im going to get them to the machine shop ASAP to clean them up a little bit.

I also have a new 1.00MM 85-86 piston im going to use on a long rod motor with a spacer plate, the SELVY jug that i just won on ebay, and a pro design cool head. I am looking for a good boyesen rad valve, g3 cage, or something similar if anyone has one for sale.

I ALMOST have my ATC speedo all back together and ready to go. I have a 250es drive im going to use unless i can find a 350x or 250r drive. If anyone has one please speak up.

I have my front tire, exhaust paint, and crossbar pad in the mail and it should be here friday. Also friday My Fuelatv Chrome sixpack rack should be here.

I guess it might all work out after all I do need some input though. Should i paint the center cases black or gray? I am leaning towards gray but im not 100% sure. I do have some chrome and polished side covers i think im going to use. Hopefully i'll have some pics within the next couple days/week.

[Billy Golightly]

So ya got the cases? Are they gonna work for you?

[dizasterzrfun69]

So ya got the cases? Are they gonna work for you?

I sure hope so. I think if i get that one stator plate mount milled down perfect height with the other mounts then i could mount the plate with 2 bolts and then drill it the 3rd hole and tap it to perfection I totally forgot about this machine shop out by my dads house. I've heard that the guy can do about anything you need. I'll try to get out there tomorrow and see if he can mill it down and get me goin. hey billy I'm gonna send you a link to that selvy jug I won on ebay and see what you think.


Kevin

[dizasterzrfun69]

well here some pics of her so far. Now if only i can get it all finished up by TF07. yea i know i know it needs a motor in it My rear shock needs rebuilt too, just waiting on some work so i can afford it.


which swinger should i use? I like the looks of a white swinger but i think the red 85 or the stock white one are the best of quality. I extended the one white one and it looks like dookie. the chrome swinger has a big ugly rust spot on the top of it and needs chromed so its out of the question.

[dizasterzrfun69]

more pics of swingers

I must ad that it feels like it sits WAY high. Is that just cause my shock needs rebuilt or just because i have no weight on it yet? If i put a longer swinger on it i think it'd help make me feel more stable and maybe it'd lower it a bit

[ceaserthethird]

The 250R look's Sicks ...

I love the Swinger option's you have their !

[Dammit!]

A longer swinger will make it sit higher unless you get a lowering link.

[Jaredkov]

Well guys its starting to come together. I dont have any pics BUT i do have alot of good news.

FIRST AND FOREMOST! My MOSHMAN seat is supposed to be done within the next week and then its going to get shipped out and be headed my way.

I got my front forks all rebuilt with progressive springs and 3/4 inch spacers. I also put some red seal savers to accent the powdercoated white lower tubes with Ronnies fork caps.

I also got a PROGRESSIVE rear shock spring thats going on it. I tried to get the blue paint off of the pink paint but i let it soak a little too long in the "tuff job remover"

I got my cases welded thanks to billy and im going to get them to the machine shop ASAP to clean them up a little bit.

I also have a new 1.00MM 85-86 piston im going to use on a long rod motor with a spacer plate, the SELVY jug that i just won on ebay, and a pro design cool head. I am looking for a good boyesen rad valve, g3 cage, or something similar if anyone has one for sale.

I ALMOST have my ATC speedo all back together and ready to go. I have a 250es drive im going to use unless i can find a 350x or 250r drive. If anyone has one please speak up.

I have my front tire, exhaust paint, and crossbar pad in the mail and it should be here friday. Also friday My Fuelatv Chrome sixpack rack should be here.

I guess it might all work out after all I do need some input though. Should i paint the center cases black or gray? I am leaning towards gray but im not 100% sure. I do have some chrome and polished side covers i think im going to use. Hopefully i'll have some pics within the next couple days/week.

Where can i find some "seal savers" like that?


Jared

[dizasterzrfun69]

A longer swinger will make it sit higher unless you get a lowering link.

hmm, i guess it would. I was just thinking there would be more leverage on it making it sit lower. I need an adjustable link bad but i have other things i need to get first.

[dizasterzrfun69]

Where can i find some "seal savers" like that?


Jared

rockymountainatv or i think dennis kirk. you'll need the 1 1/2 inch or the 36-43 mm if you plan on using them on an 85-86 R I'm not sure what size other forks are but these should work for about anything sport trike. They are like $20-$25 a pair

[200x newby]

if you donr use the red swinger i would like to buy it.

[dizasterzrfun69]

if you donr use the red swinger i would like to buy it.

I havent decided yet. I might keep it as a spare. I won it on ebay awhile back and got it powdercoated to match the frame. I think they used solid steel for the part where they extended it because it's HEAVY.

[dizasterzrfun69]

well guys i just had to figure out to subtract 5/8 from 2/8 but i did it and figured out the swingers. the gold is stock of course and the rest are extended. the chrome is +2 the White is + 2 5/8 and the red is + 3 3/8

[ceaserthethird]

I just had a Flash Back ..... I felt the pain once i saw pictures of the motor !