Some of this winters 250r project pics!

[Bill]

So far just have the frame powdercoated and starting to get part coming in.It should look good as new when we are done!

[Bryan Raffa]

Bill, thats a nice bike you got there, try to keep all your posts in this thred so we can all follow along... keep up the great work.

[Bill]

I will, I have some bearings coming this week.I may have it back to a rolling chasis bye the end of the weekend.

[Bryan Raffa]

Im shure she's happy to be home in a clean stable..:)

[Bill]

I cant wait to get this done this thing flys. It was already a blast to ride and I am putting on a fmf pipe and new reed kit.It is going to be alot of work but it will be worth it.

[Racerguy381]

Looks just like mine when I got it back together. Now she is torn back down with a broke case.

[Bill]

I also have a ton of polishing and paint work on alot of parts to get done it should come out amazing.I also have some engine work to do.

[Bill]

Hoping to have it done shortley after the first of the year!!

[Racerguy381]

Heres mine the way it was right before the case broke
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Racerguy381/250R.jpg

[aldochina]

youve been busy huh bill? Nice, the best of both worlds!! should look killer. Nice garage/shop by the way.

[Bill]

The shop is at my friends house the 350x is his trike. The 250r is mine we are restoring it there. He has all the tools we need from the 350x build.

[Beerside]

It always cracks me up when around this time of the year all you northeastern people start talking about your "winter projects". Does that mean all you guys are hunkered down in your basements and garages with wood burning stoves and iceicles hanging from the eves? Lol. That actully sounds kind of nice to me. I can picture myself in my garage with snow falling outside and sipping hot coco while working on my trike and watching the games. To be honest, I am sooo sick and tired of Sunny and 72 degrees here in San Diego. This place is a meteoroligical dead zone!!

[Bill]

LOL that must be horrible!!

[Racerguy381]

Well thats better than Rain! Thats all we get here is rain, I would much rather have snow or sun over rain. Stupid people around here live in the stuff all the time and cant even drive in it. Pisses me off

[88 Turbo Coupe]

If you dont mind me asking, what was the cost to clean and PC the frame?

[dirtface]

Looks great,Bill. Watch out it's addictive, when your done with this one you'll be looking for another and then another, and before you know it you'll be up to twenty-three like me. Just warning you, it will happen. Keep up the good work and the updates.:lol: :lol:

[Bill]

I am lucky I have a friend that works at a powder coat/ paint/ sandblast shop so it was free. Well maybe a case of beer LOL.

[Bill]

Sorry bout all the posts stupid me didnt see second page LOL!!

[edog]

Looking good!!!!!

Keep the progress pics coming!!!!!!


I love pics!!!!!!!

[Bill]

Swing arm is done getting closer to getting it back together!

[Bill]

Now its starting to come together repainted shock and started assembely !!

[Bill]

I also found new swing arm decals on ebay !!!

[clutchcargo]

Looks great Bill! I love to see projects like this, it really motivates me to get going on mine. Did you powder coat the swinger too?

[Bill]

No i just had it bead blasted and painted.

[MonroeMike]

Looks good Bill.

[BAN ONE]

just wondering what color did ya use on the swinger i am doing an 86 and i was looking for a color that was close.. thanks man good work!

[Bill]

I took the swinger to a paint shop they took a camera and a computer to match the paint. when i get home i will get you the paint number and name then post it.

[Bill]

Here is a pic with all the numbers for the paint for the swingarm hope it helps you.

[Bill]

Started polishing the trees the one in the rear is done i have a ways to go on the front one it is alot of work but it looks good. alot of wet sanding!!

[Bill]

I am ordering the plastic this weekend and a few other parts. I am also cleaning up the motor for its paint job.

[Side Wayz]

Looking real good cant wait for more updates.

[Bill]

Saturdays work now its in rolling chasis!!

[Bryan Raffa]

Nice work Bill!

[MonroeMike]

Looks great!

[Bill]

Time to start on the motor. I have to fix the kickstart and replace a broken bolt then paint.

[Bill]

Well now I have the engine back in and all painted my pipe comes in tommorow and we are painting the radiator and other small pieces and adding the new plastic i will get some new pics soon!! She is almost done!!

[harryredtrike]

sweet looking r.should come out nice.great job sofar

[aldochina]

stellar job man!! cant wait for the finished product

[Bill]

I have the pipe and raiators back on now starting on break system!!8694086941

[MudBug]

looking good! great work :D

[Trimotomike]

nice work man , thats gonna be one sweet R

[Bill]

Thanks, I should be able to fire it this weekend but i am still waiting on the rear plastic and skidplate to get here.

[ceaserthethird]

What's wrong with the kick starter ?

[lawrence35]

what size/brand is that front tire/rim.looks agressive , not like a front max

[Bill]

I fixed the kick starter by useing a file on the gear. and I also had to make a shim to get it working. It had been slipping because teeth were wore over on the gear but it works great now.

[Bill]

I will get you the tire size and brand but it is the stock rim.

[Bill]

front tire is a carlisle at489 23*8*11

[Bill]

Once this is complete with the plastic put on and skidplate what do you think it would be worth I am just wondering?

[Bill]

The silencer and carb is on.What do you think its worth done just wondering it will have new plastic and decals.

[posty2100]

keep up the good work, looking real nice

[69-ss-396]

Nice job so far. I can't wait to get started on mine.

[Bill]

Cant wait till its done . I am ready for some warmer weather and a ride.

[ceaserthethird]

I fixed the kick starter by useing a file on the gear. and I also had to make a shim to get it working. It had been slipping because teeth were wore over on the gear but it works great now.

Bill did you take any pictures of this FIX's ? ? ? '85 motor was recalled for a Fix of the Kick Starter ...

[ceaserthethird]

Bill I thought you were getting a ESR Exhaust Kit, What happen ?

[riverrat]

It always cracks me up when around this time of the year all you northeastern people start talking about your "winter projects". Does that mean all you guys are hunkered down in your basements and garages with wood burning stoves and iceicles hanging from the eves? Lol. That actully sounds kind of nice to me. I can picture myself in my garage with snow falling outside and sipping hot coco while working on my trike and watching the games. To be honest, I am sooo sick and tired of Sunny and 72 degrees here in San Diego. This place is a meteoroligical dead zone!!

My winter project is to stud the tires and get on the ice and ride. The rest of the year it sits, just the opposite of what your talking about.

[Bill]

I had always wanted a fmf its the only exhaust I could find that I knew a little about. On all my bikes I always ran pro circuit but I could not find one for this. Also what is the recall on the kick starter I had just figured it was wore from age or maybe someone kicked it down when it was running. Let me know.

[Bill]

I like to ride anytime but were I live there are alot of stripmines and tracks i like to ride and they are alot more fun in the summer months!

[clutchcargo]

Back in the day I had a new 85 250R that started to skip when you kicked it and that was only 2-3 weeks after I bought it. So it wasn't from wear. I still have the original gear from the recall hanging in my garage and it looks new.

[edog]

Back in the day I had a new 85 250R that started to skip when you kicked it and that was only 2-3 weeks after I bought it. So it wasn't from wear. I still have the original gear from the recall hanging in my garage and it looks new.

My old 85 250R with low hours on it did the same thing.

[Bill]

I had it running this weekend it sounds great just waiting on rear plastic and skidplate then it is done it runs amazing!!

[Bill]

My kickstarter seems to work good now it hasnt skipped at all hopefully it lasts.

[MonroeMike]

Looks great.

[Bill]

Thank you !

[JohnR.]

Looks awesome Bill. I also run the opposite schedule of you. My R gets ridden in the winter then put away for the summer unless we make the trip to Silver Lake, MI. I should have given it some much needed attention in the summer and fall so it would be ready for the ice, but as usual I ended up working like a maniac for 3 weeks after Christmas to get it back up to snuff. Now the ice is a slushy, sloppy mess and my nice fresh R is in the shed. :(

John

[Bill]

I just ordered my rear fenders and seat cover they will be in next thursday then the r will be finished. I cant wait to ride it !!!

[Bill]

I also got my title !!

[Bill]

Well i got my new seat cover today so I should have it done this weekend I will post pics. Cant wait to ride it!

[Bill]

It is done here is finished pics ready to ride !!

[Bill]

Can't wait to go riding ! We need to lose some snow.

[MonroeMike]

Nice work Bill.

Your pics don't enlarge.

[Bill]

I will post better pics tommorow

[riverrat]

Ride it in the snow!

[Bill]

Finished pictures !!

[MonroeMike]

Nice pics, I can see it now, you did a fantastic job

[Bill]

Thanks ! It was alot of work but well worth it.

[JohnR.]

She's a beauty Bill!

[Bill]

Thanks, now i have to start thinking of another project but not sure what yet.

[Bill]

This is for sale. 2500 dollars