beat up 250sx i just got

[silveradobeast]

i just pick up this 86 250sx from a guy that owns a farm and this was his farm bike!! it is pretty dirty, but ran well and shift well so i tought it was a ok deal!! i paid $300 but it seems like it needs everything cosmetic! well see how it goes it does have reverse and it is shaft driven it normaly starts on the first to second kick. but the electric start does not work doe to some bad rig job!:mad: but i just bout all new light switch and push start but not sure about the wiring yet here are some pics
i will post more as i fix this
thanks

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/3wheeler.jpg

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/3wheeler2.jpg
i have the plastic cover but its in terrible condition o well!! (looking for a white one)http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/3wheeler3.jpg

[whipit]

hey, it has got graydon proline v-bars!

[silveradobeast]

are those good?! cause im going to change them! or you just pulling my leg?

[factoryX]

I personally hate them, but banshee guys eat them up. And to top it off they look bent.

[daniel_250r]

wow looks like stevie wonder welded the grab bar for him. i like those back tires

[TheRealFatShady]

Looks better than any three wheeler I have bought. Great deal for $300. I'd do that in a heartbeat due to elec start and reverse.

[three_wheelin45]

I found a deal like that to i might be getting http://easttexas.craigslist.org/mcy/1589482856.html

[factoryX]

wow 100 bucks hell yeah.

[Rajunrick]

So what kind of ideas do you have for it? Are you going to fix it up to a like new condition or just make it rideable?

[silveradobeast]

So what kind of ideas do you have for it? Are you going to fix it up to a like new condition or just make it rideable?

well im defently cleaning it up! it looks like it has never been maintenance and im a true true believer of maintenance so the first thing is that but really im going to restore it along with my 200x it just going to take some time
i will post as i fix it up

and the hadlebars are all mess up getting some new ones any ideas?

[three_wheelin45]

This got sold but the same dude is selling me a 200e for 50$ everything is there besides the seat. He dont know whats wrong with it though
I found a deal like that to i might be getting http://easttexas.craigslist.org/mcy/1589482856.html

[Rajunrick]

I hear you on the cleaning part. Been working on the SX that is in my pic. Just recently finished cleaning and repainting my switches.

[BIGREDGUY]

Sounds like its about there mechanically

[silveradobeast]

I hear you on the cleaning part. Been working on the SX that is in my pic. Just recently finished cleaning and repainting my switches.

it looks good man what you use?

[Dirtcrasher]

I'd grind off everything he did to the grab bar; Sometimes I wonder why people even attempt things....... I wouldn't even do that for FREE!! :lol:

Too bad it's an 85, those rear ends just don't seal well; But the price was right and if it all works then your laughin :beer

[mmiguy2103]

I'd grind off everything he did to the grab bar; Sometimes I wonder why people even attempt things....... I wouldn't even do that for FREE!! :lol:

Too bad it's an 85, those rear ends just don't seal well; But the price was right and if it all works then your laughin :beer

the rear ends on the 85's seal just fine, but when you put in that the machines are like 25 years old. yea they tend to leak lol.. i have 3 250sx's now 2 are true 85's and one is a 87 with a 85 rear end on it. none leak and are all perfect. maintain your machine and you dont have a leaking issue. its people who romp around and then throw the machin in the garage without cleaning it lol

[silveradobeast]

I'd grind off everything he did to the grab bar; Sometimes I wonder why people even attempt things....... I wouldn't even do that for FREE!! :lol:

Too bad it's an 85, those rear ends just don't seal well; But the price was right and if it all works then your laughin :beer

well its a 86 but i do agree on the welding this guy is a joke!! il post more as i go on with the fix up

the tank is next!!

[silveradobeast]

i did wrote 85, its a 86! sorry guys.

[Dirtcrasher]

MMIGUY - Let me just clear something up. The 85 drums seal Is the outer seal or the entire drum OD(maybe an 8" or 10" seal) - One HUGE seal and it rotates as you ride. The axle tubes do not have all the o-rings the 86/87 does. ANY drum seal is the 1st line of defense, then the axle bearing seal deals with anything that passes by. The BIG seal leaks, the smaller one is much more reliable IMHO..................

The 86/87 drum is bolted down solid and the axle runs in a special seal on the axle tube and with a little grease, it holds up very well. The 85 does not have this feature.........

The 85 parts are unfortunately so much more prone to failure whether you agree with me or not.............. I've owned all of them and seen the damage that incurs.........

Back to the OP and getting off topic - I'm so glad you have an 86/87. It seals so much better no matter who agrees with me :D :beer I love HONDA, I have no reason to pick on any/one model unless I have the proof/facts/experience to back it up.

[silveradobeast]

with that said, im glad ive got a 86. theres nothing i hate more than a leaking machine!!
anyway ive started the tank clean up and i have great news for some reason the inside is rust free!! so happy!!
here are some pics of the outside
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank4.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank.jpg

[silveradobeast]

and this is they so called FIX!!http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank5.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank6.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank7.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank8.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank10.jpghttp://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss177/silveradobeast/tank11.jpg
this is just a little fix before i start the full restoration i want to ride it and enjoy it!!