83 250r

[tmecars]

Hey everyone--

I may have run across a supposedly super clean 83 R. Were all 83's the narrow tired, long suspension models or were some of the early 83s the "old style" 250Rs?? I havent seen it yet but Im waiting on a phone call. To those who own air cooled Rs, Are they a pretty fun ride? Ive already got an 85 but if the price is right I may pick it up.

Thanks!

T

[250rmanfmf]

83's are the narrow tired and long suspension like the 85-86 R's. I have owned a 81 and a 84 and they are a blast, they are fast. but there not a 85-86 R but they are still fun fast bikes.

[2strokepwer]

i have an 83 and it's a blast to ride. i like the lowend and midrange punch it has. it doesn't have the topend power of the 85 and 86 but it's fun to ride.

[tmecars]

Thanks for the reply guys! Ill let you know how it comes out!

[verna3]

My oldest is wanting to trade his 200x for our 83 250r. The only downfall with the aircooled is that its aircooled.

[nitekrawler]

Hey everyone--

I may have run across a supposedly super clean 83 R. Were all 83's the narrow tired, long suspension models or were some of the early 83s the "old style" 250Rs?? I havent seen it yet but Im waiting on a phone call. To those who own air cooled Rs, Are they a pretty fun ride? Ive already got an 85 but if the price is right I may pick it up.

Thanks!

T

Love mine!

[nitekrawler]

I live in the desert. It got up to 115* this summer so far. The air cooled was fine, maybe I didnt notice something or it was fine. It wasnt hot. I do run Synthetic oils