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Title: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 07, 2006, 11:17:25 PM Ok, I needed something different to make the same old trails at Croom seem more exciting. So I drove up to Ocala and bought an '86 ATC250R today. It needs a little engine work and cosmetics but on the way home, I stopped at Croom and rode it for about two hours. It doesn't have any low end whatsoever so it must need some tuning. When I get the revs up and keep them there, this thing takes off. I was quite surprised on how well it handles. Maybe becuase its hitting 1/2 the bumps up front with only one wheel. It was a blast to ride, even with it's engine quarks. I hadn't ridden a 3 wheeler in 4 years and never rode a 250R before. It took some getting used too, but after that, awsome. I'll have to fix it up some, but for $700, its hard to go wrong.
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/ATC250R-1-400.jpg) (http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/ATC250R-2-400.jpg) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 07, 2006, 11:24:52 PM Oh yeah, someone asked me at Croom, Aren't those things illegal here? Ahhh...no.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: kfx400rob on July 07, 2006, 11:25:37 PM sweet for 700 bucks and it runs good enuf to ride it, pretty good deal
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: dynodon on July 08, 2006, 08:35:13 AM Sweet deal, I would have picked it up too for 700 bucks !!!!
Sounds like your reeds might be bad, or possibly carb is just dirty inside. I had one way back when, and that thing was BAD!! ;) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 08, 2006, 09:55:30 AM Yeah, it has to be the carb or reeds, aka intake. It'll take some tinkering but I'll get it screaming.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: Scramdaddy on July 08, 2006, 10:16:13 AM I used to assemble those new from the crate and "test ride" them and I gotta say It was always a treat. You wont be disapointed. Be safe. :)
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 08, 2006, 03:23:52 PM After some research, it turns out this is an '85 with an '86 frame. I'm a little bummed, but I think overall, this will be a cool ride. When I get it titled, it will have to say '86 tho.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: TRX450R_Racer on July 08, 2006, 07:40:12 PM Cool!! One of my friends still has an 86 ATC250R that he bought brand new in 1986. It hasn't been ridden in 18 years.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: 4fittyr on July 08, 2006, 07:51:25 PM how did u ride in croom without title in your name?? or u snuck it in
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 08, 2006, 07:55:51 PM You show them a bill of sale.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on July 08, 2006, 07:56:20 PM Cool!! One of my friends still has an 86 ATC250R that he bought brand new in 1986. It hasn't been ridden in 18 years. I'd love to see that! Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: dynodon on July 08, 2006, 08:01:15 PM Cool!! One of my friends still has an 86 ATC250R that he bought brand new in 1986. It hasn't been ridden in 18 years. Yeah me too !!, Brings back some good ol memories seeing them !! Heck almost makes me want another !! ;)Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: klutchbuster400 on July 09, 2006, 12:51:54 AM My neighbor has a 200sx which WOULD be immaculat if he didnt leave them heavy bags on the rear plastics which led to them craking lol.
That thing is a beast. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: MadMudder on July 09, 2006, 05:32:20 PM Wow that thing looks to be in pretty good shape and for 700 bucks you cant beat that!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: kawGIRL on July 11, 2006, 06:29:17 PM Got all the parts for my 200X, now I've gotta remember how it goes back together ::)
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: dreadhed on July 16, 2006, 10:39:14 PM Nice R. Some day I will add one to my 3 wheeler collection.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 06, 2006, 01:01:05 PM Kaboom!
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[attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 06, 2006, 01:08:54 PM I went up to Croom on Monday hoping to shoot some video and get some riding in. After 20 minutes in the pit, I heard a clank and the engine siezed. When I got home I tore it down and found the wiseco piston exploded and cracked on both sides. Fragments fell into the crank!
>:( :banghead.gif :cursing.gif :gh :F :gr :K Thanks to whoever that was that towed the trike back to the parking area! The piston is on its std 66mm bore. Kinda surprised at that. I took it down to RTM to have it bored to 66.5 and I'm going to put in a ProX cast piston. It sucks, but I can at least give the engine an overhaul and make it reliable. I decided to pull my 400EX off the market so I have something to ride. I might have to keep 'ole reliable for awhile. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: HondaATC on September 06, 2006, 04:15:04 PM Hey Bones, can you get a picture of the top of the piston? From the side it looks like it was getting a little detonation? Or maybe that was the pieces of the piston skirt bouncing around in the topend :D
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 06, 2006, 04:28:57 PM Here's the pic. I never had a piston do this and I've owned quite a few bikes. Any ideas?
There were a lot of piston bits in the top that caused a bunch of damage as you can see. [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: gery350 on September 06, 2006, 04:34:13 PM based on coloration id have to say heat.
i think if it was lean youd have made a hole on the top. i dont know much about 2 strokes though. ;D Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 06, 2006, 04:52:09 PM idk. I cleaned off those two spots so I could read the numbers on it. I know light brown on a plug means the mixture is good, and it was. Not sure on the piston color. I took it to Croom 4 times already. The cylinder looks pretty worn, could've been too much clearance between the cylinder and piston causing movement.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: Nightbreed on September 11, 2006, 11:02:30 PM Piston slap = 2 stroke killer.
Let me know if you ever want to get rid of it. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 12, 2006, 10:41:39 AM 10-4 good buddy. Not only is the cylinder worn, I can wiggle the rod back and forth in the crankshaft assembly! :ouch.gif
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: HondaATC on September 12, 2006, 07:54:07 PM (some) side to side play is ok, its the up down or any roughness in rotating it that you can't have. Don't part with it, just get it back up and running again. A topend is super easy to do and not that expensive.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on September 12, 2006, 07:59:17 PM Ok, I'll check it out more closely. I'm not selling it but will rebuild!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: HondaATC on September 12, 2006, 08:06:40 PM Good deal, have to keep these antiques around so the youngins on quads will learn a little bit of history ;)
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: JackL on September 23, 2006, 05:08:18 PM Ok, I needed something different to make the same old trails at Croom seem more exciting. So I drove up to Ocala and bought an '86 ATC250R today. It needs a little engine work and cosmetics but on the way home, I stopped at Croom and rode it for about two hours. It doesn't have any low end whatsoever so it must need some tuning. When I get the revs up and keep them there, this thing takes off. I was quite surprised on how well it handles. Maybe becuase its hitting 1/2 the bumps up front with only one wheel. It was a blast to ride, even with it's engine quarks. I hadn't ridden a 3 wheeler in 4 years and never rode a 250R before. It took some getting used too, but after that, awsome. I'll have to fix it up some, but for $700, its hard to go wrong. I have n 84 air cooler and the thing is insane. It is the most fun you can have on two wheels. The front spends very little time on the ground when you ride it. :) It has no problems lifting the front right up in top gear It is funny when people come up and tell you those are banned and illegal. I think I'll drag it out of the shed and take a spin... Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: Fox17 on September 25, 2006, 01:19:47 PM sweet bike. hope you get it runnin soon. BE CAREFUL though. my dad knew 2 people that were killed on 250Rs when he had his so he sold it and got a mustang. anyway just be careful. have fun.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: cheropride on October 12, 2006, 09:13:30 AM Hell, I think I am going to ask my neighbor for my 185 back, it's the 1st year Kawaski came out w/the 4 wheelers. I used to love riding around on that thing. When my husband bought me a brand new Kawi-360 Prairie, I gave my old one to my neighbor. Yea, I was drinking that night, and he's a nice kid and all, but hell I just put brand new $200 worth of tires on the thing. I miss though, that old thing would run and run and run. It's just been sitting in his backyard, getting all weathered. Just don't know how we would fit another 4-wheeler on a our trailer, but I do miss it..... :'(
PS Bones, man that really stinks, I can't believe that.... Keep us updated on the progress.... Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 03, 2006, 02:29:46 PM Alright, I got the engine ready for reassembly. I got all the pieces back from powder coat....well...actually I painted them with a spray can. I've gotten pretty good at that over the years. Rustoleum wrinkle finish silver is the best spray can paint I've used in awhile. It looks like powder coat and is pretty tough, too. Check out the pics.
I had to replace a lot of the internal bearings on this engine as most of them are worn out. I'm also replacing all the gaskets and seals. Cylinder was rebored with a new .50 over piston. This thing should run like new when I'm done! I got the transmission in last night and the crank. (http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB020022.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 03, 2006, 02:30:21 PM Cylinder with polished top.
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB020024.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 03, 2006, 02:31:09 PM Left side cover.
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB020023.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 03, 2006, 02:32:01 PM Right side cover. 8)
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB020025.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: sykolincoln on November 03, 2006, 06:33:14 PM lookin good man!! did you do any crank work? what kind of piston did you use? :R
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: HondaATC on November 03, 2006, 10:25:21 PM Looking great! Like I said in my PM, it'd be great to have you come on out and flat track sometime with us other trike guys. Theres a race back down at Thunderbowl on the 2nd of December (thats in Ocala). Or Vadosta, GA on the 18th of November. My 250R is still all apart right now too but I'm gonna try and get it back together in time for the GA race.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 04, 2006, 11:01:54 AM lookin good man!! did you do any crank work? what kind of piston did you use? :R I bought an entire crasnkshaft assembly with a new IMS crank installed off of ebay for $50. It has new bearings, too. The old ones were shot. I'm using a Pro-X cast piston. If you look carefully at the first pic you can see the little Pro-X box in the upper right hand corner. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 04, 2006, 11:40:43 AM Someone PM'd me about the paint I used and prep for it. The Rustoleum wrinkle paint can be bought at Wal-Mart or Home Hepot for about $5 a can. Wal-Mart only carries silver, rust color, and black (although black comes out more like a dark gun metal). They used to have copper but maybe its discontinued. Home Depot has a few more colors. They have the color gold that I might use on the wheels or swingarm at one point in the future.
As far as prep, the can says you don't need to prep at all and you can paint right over rust. I'm a bit skeptical about that. The engine parts I painted were taken to a 10" wire bench wheel for a quick clean off. You don't have to get everything as when I was done, you could still see the old black finished in where the wheel couldn't reach. But I got as much as I could. Definitely stay away from the edges that a gasket may go on. If you round that off, it may not seal properly. Then I started painting. This paint works a little differently than regular paint. I noticed I had to recoat every 15 minutes @ 80 degrees outside. It starts to look pretty good after 3 coats. I really don't think you need more than 4. If you don't recoat within 15-30 mintues, you are going to have to wait 48 hours. I made the mistake of adding some more paint to the right side cover after noticing a spot that wasn't covered after 24 hours. And after 3 coats there was hardly any gloss. No matter how much paint I added the gloss wouldn't come back. So, I waited another 48 hours and did it again and it was nice and shiney. This was on the right side cover and there's now so much paint on there that you can hardly read "Oil Check", lol. The paint goes on thick, if you get the coverage right, it will be nice and smooth and resist scratching. The hardest part is sparying the coverage on just right due to the small spray coverage of a spray can. When painting the right side cover, the overspary from painting one section can kill a section you've already done. So just work with it and try and get it right. Now, the can says to wait 48 hours for curing, but give it at least a week. I started putting together my engine and handling the right and left engine cases without a problem after a week. And one more final thing, I did a test on the cylinder with a black rustoleum paint before the engine blew up for heat resistance. The paint stayed on just fine. I'm assuming the wrinkle paint will be the same and it won't flake and crack off from too much heat. If you are painting the head of an air-cooled engine which gets much hotter (mine is liquid cooled), you better do a test first. If it doesn't prove durable you'll have to use an engine paint. Duplicolor makes one that can be bought at Wal-Mart or Autozone. And since I'm on the topic of heat resistant paint, I once used a Duplicolor silver exhaust paint on a header and muffler of an ATC200. Within 10 minutes of runinng it all smoked and flaked off! The only paint I've found that can withstand the heat on a header is the flat-black barbeque grille paint. I painted the pipe on the 250r with that and used engine paint on the silencer. It looks the same as when I painted it. I even have about 1200 miles on street bike headers that look the same, too. Good stuff! Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 04, 2006, 11:44:35 AM Looking great! Like I said in my PM, it'd be great to have you come on out and flat track sometime with us other trike guys. Theres a race back down at Thunderbowl on the 2nd of December (thats in Ocala). Or Vadosta, GA on the 18th of November. My 250R is still all apart right now too but I'm gonna try and get it back together in time for the GA race. It sounds pretty cool. Get someone to video tape the 3 wheeler race. I'd like to see that! Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: LonesomeTriZ on November 07, 2006, 07:39:19 AM Nice trike and a damn ine deal.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 07, 2006, 05:17:36 PM I got it back together! :T
Time to put it back in the trike! (http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB070002.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 07, 2006, 05:18:31 PM It's a work of art!
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PB070003.JPG) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 07, 2006, 05:20:33 PM I forgot to mention I installed a new mechanical water pump seal and bearing yesterday. I won't have to worry about that for awhile!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: lugnuts on November 07, 2006, 09:39:12 PM wow looking sweet :bow.gif
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: NYRAPTOR on November 08, 2006, 05:54:33 AM looking good mr. b!!! i'll have to bust out the video camera again at croom.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: The Quad FaJa on November 11, 2006, 01:34:22 PM Looks like new!...A+ work
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: klutchbuster400 on November 12, 2006, 11:45:51 AM nice job! My neighbor has one of them 250's that works great, he just never rides the dang thing lol.
I'm trying to get my little 70 working perfect now, dang thing runs for 30 minutes, then just shuts off, but then the very next day it does the same thing lol. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: arod on November 13, 2006, 11:00:33 PM i have painted many exhaust pieces with the same results as you, flaking peeling,etc. then one day i got the exhaust system hot(normal operating temp) and painted it. the first coat actually 'burned-on' and really stuck. then i sprayed 2-3 coats while it was still hot,which i guess baked-on. lasted longer than i expected.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 14, 2006, 09:50:31 AM Really? Hmm..I wonder if it says to do that on the can and I didn't follow instructions, lol.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: grease on January 13, 2007, 11:02:19 PM will you trade for an in closed trailer? please call me at 305 336 3363.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on January 14, 2007, 12:42:04 PM Sorry. It's not for sale at the moment.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: Eric5555 on January 14, 2007, 09:18:09 PM nice trike!!!!! have fun.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on March 19, 2007, 03:53:36 PM I finally got the OEM Honda black tank on the trike. Here's a pic...
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PC020142-800.jpg) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: sykolincoln on March 19, 2007, 08:28:55 PM love it man!! I miss the look of my 85 R in all black, (I have the stock red tank on there now) sweet man!!! enjoy!!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: 350x_rider on March 19, 2007, 08:50:32 PM nice 250r
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: BIGREDTIDE on March 21, 2007, 03:49:36 PM That!!...is work well done!! Long live the ATC's!!
I took my '85 250ES Big Red up to Durhamtown, GA. to the 6 hour ATV Race a few weeks ago....came in 2nd place in the Iron Man Utility Class!! Only 3 wheeler there....and all the Quad guys were really impressed with it. Oh yeah....it doesn't have front or rear brakes! Shhhhh!! I'm hoping to acquire a 350X, or possibly a 250R. Mr.Bones...was that a private sell, or from a dealer? Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: sykolincoln on March 21, 2007, 04:49:11 PM thats freaken awesome!! bigredtide!!! you need to post some pics of that!!! glad that somebody else besides a few of us nutcases here still race these trikes!!! rock on man!!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: BIGREDTIDE on March 22, 2007, 01:23:19 AM Thanks!
I posted a new thread about the ATV Race w/pics....enjoy!!! :) If I can get ahold of a 350X or a 250R....I'd be real competitive overall. 8) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on March 22, 2007, 09:18:40 AM That!!...is work well done!! Long live the ATC's!! I took my '85 250ES Big Red up to Durhamtown, GA. to the 6 hour ATV Race a few weeks ago....came in 2nd place in the Iron Man Utility Class!! Only 3 wheeler there....and all the Quad guys were really impressed with it. Oh yeah....it doesn't have front or rear brakes! Shhhhh!! I'm hoping to acquire a 350X, or possibly a 250R. Mr.Bones...was that a private sell, or from a dealer? Private sale. I originally bought it from a guy in Ocala for $700. Good going with the racing! You gotta be a good rider to ride these things fast. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: HondaATC on March 22, 2007, 09:39:05 AM You did a great job on restoring that R. Glad to see other people taking the time and money to fix them up again, they are definitely worth it. We're gonna be at Eastbay raceway not to far out of Tampa in April, would be cool to have another trike in the mix or to just put a face with the name.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: ton_e_montana on March 26, 2007, 04:09:57 PM Nice work bones....that thing is nice. ;) The search continues for mine :(
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: Bo322 on April 07, 2007, 01:56:37 AM 3 wheelers ROCK!!!!
Still have my 350X that I bought new in 85 Nope,,,,,,,, it's not for sale AWESOME re-do Bones! Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 15, 2007, 12:51:26 PM Update:
I haven't ridden this beast in awhile so I'm thinking of selling it. I just have to clean off all the mud on it and install new fork seals, but other than that, it's good to go. There's 15 hours on the rebuilt engine, of which I replaced every bearing in the tranny and rebored the cylinder with a new piston. Reeds are new also. Also has all new plastics and OEM gas tank. I'll give a complete list of new parts, upgrades, etc. later. I just want to see if anyone is interested in buying it. But, I'm not going to give it away for dirt cheap either. I want to get at least $1800 out of it since that is what I got in it. I will sell to the highest offer. If not, I'll put it on ebay and get more. These things are very rare these days and we all know how fast they are, too. Here's some current pics: (http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PC020132-800.jpg) (http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PC020133-800.jpg) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: sykolincoln on November 15, 2007, 02:21:08 PM man! I didnt know you had a short track tank on there! man! and black to! ive been wanting to trade my red short track for a black one, oh well,, looks good, 1800 sounds good for a 250R like that! if I didnt have 10million machines+1 I would try to get it!! good luck homie!
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 15, 2007, 03:08:30 PM It's actually not a short track tank, but an OEM replacement. It was the same size as the faded red one it replaced.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: dlgorie@yahoo.com on November 15, 2007, 05:08:20 PM i might be interested in it.... but maybe after holidays. where r u located
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on November 15, 2007, 06:17:55 PM North Tampa.
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: sykolincoln on November 15, 2007, 07:38:28 PM It's actually not a short track tank, but an OEM replacement. It was the same size as the faded red one it replaced. really? in the pic it looked like a short track tank.....huuh.....ok.. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on December 02, 2007, 06:53:33 PM Gone to ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220179472023 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220179472023) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on December 11, 2007, 12:42:27 PM Everybody's too cheap to pay for a real machine. I'm keeping it. ;D
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on December 11, 2007, 12:45:36 PM I took it to Croom yesterday. It was awsome in that super thick sugar sand in the south pit area as Croom is extremely dry right now. The photo says it all as I take a break in the north parking area.
(http://www.atvflorida.com/files/pics/PC100146-640.jpg) Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: BIGREDTIDE on December 12, 2007, 10:56:35 AM That is a sik pic!! 8)
Like the caption on bottom right too! >:D Is that dual exhaust you have, or am I seeing things? :P Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on December 12, 2007, 11:00:44 AM Thanks.
No thats not dual exhaust. I bolted on a 400ex tool box on the left side to carry a wrench and spare spark plugs just in case I fowl one on the trails. Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on December 13, 2007, 02:10:04 PM Here's video of the beast about 8 months ago. Hope to get some more video, soon. Especially since I'm better at riding it than I was back then. Also got the engine jetting better, too.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IttaHDoe1a4 Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: mrbones on March 04, 2008, 06:54:55 PM Sold it today to 'i58829'. I'm sorry to see it go but I never seem to ride it enough. :'(
Title: Re: mrbones has gone retro outlaw with an '86 ATC250R! Post by: i58829 on March 04, 2008, 10:38:38 PM Syko told me about this post over on 3ww, anyway thanks again for all of your help. I'm gonna get the bearings taken care of and with any luck i'll find a trailer so i can take it out to croom a time or two. I didn't get it unloaded it was pouring by the time we got back, but it will be in one piece again in the next day or two.
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