1983 250r Resto

[tlalumiere]

well a blown transmission leads me into a complete restoration of my newly bought 83 250r , lookin for tires, swingarm bolt and gold paint code???. . . Frame and tank off to get sandblasted, gettin primed tomorrow, its a work in progress but ill keep the pics posted of every step of the way. . . . thank you for all the info to you guys out there gave me, ie technical and the online shop manual HUGE HELP!!!!

[rckstrgrl21]

Looking good!! Make us all drool!

[tlalumiere]

Looking good!! Make us all drool!

thanks ill try....Nice 200x but the way....... So found these tires on Craigslist . . . http://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/1735960545.html think i can squeeze them on my wheels or should i not even waste my time...anyone??

[BIGREDGUY]

Cant wait to see more!

[yj350]

thanks ill try....Nice 200x but the way....... So found these tires on Craigslist . . . http://hartford.craigslist.org/mcy/1735960545.html think i can squeeze them on my wheels or should i not even waste my time...anyone??
They will work on the rims. I have a set of spyder tracks in the same size on a spare set of factory rims that I use in the snow. where in ct are you?

[tlalumiere]

They will work on the rims. I have a set of spyder tracks in the same size on a spare set of factory rims that I use in the snow. where in ct are you?

Nice!! Im in danielson ct on the boarder of RI

[tlalumiere]

The sandblasting came out GREAT!!!, Cleand the metal, primed and got one coat of paint on it today.......getting tires tomorrow... trasmission is in the shop gettin rebuilt. . ..I still need complete rear brake system and swingarm bolt!!!!!!

[tlalumiere]

Things are starting to come together, got my trans getting rebuilt, a new swingarm bolt made at local machine shop, new tires, and rear brakes!!!

[Xpress]

Mmmm, nice and shiny red parts :)

[tlalumiere]

New swingarm bolt made at Local machine shop

[tlalumiere]

Painted the swingarm and hubs today, got the rims to do now......I really like how it came out....the gold is this ( http://www.duplicolor.com/products/gold-chrome.html ) Looks very nice with the red!!!

dont mind the Supermoto givin you the stink-eye...it just recently broke also

[tlalumiere]

Resto was goin good....till the bike shop called me and said its gonna cost me 789 bucks for 3rd+4th gear, seals, bearings and forks. I need a bottom end!!!!

[tlalumiere]

So here is where im at now ....the pics of my motor is how i got my engine back from a bike shop when i told them i wasnt paying 789 bucks to rebuild only my bottom end, then gave me a parts list of 487 bucks, all this and the top end wasnt included!!! Gonna have to save my $$$$ now until i find someone who can help me out.

Sorry about the plastics they are a little dusty ill clean them when the motor is in

[tlalumiere]

So it been a while with this thread, my update.......Motor has new trans and top end gettin rebuilt now....in Iowa thanks to Brenny's motorcycle Clinic!!! Very good job for a even better price. Motor getting sent out moday, exhuast will be in wednesday!!!!

I have a question though, I ordered a complete DG exhuast system, my buddy said i need a jet kit for the pipe, but i cant fine one anywhere. Do i really need one and if so, where do i get it?

[edog]

This thread mite be helpful!
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?55086-Carb-Jetting-101-Terms-Tips-and-Jetting-Theory

[edog]

New swingarm bolt made at Local machine shop

The bolt looks a little different In the end where the brake pedal goes on.....It looks a little longer...did you have it made that way?

[Flossyb20]

It's a almost a necessity to have some different size jets around for those 2 strokes. You should be able to snag a nice kit on ebay for about 40.00 - it'll come with a bunch of different sizes. Check out this link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-Keihin-Main-Jets-Jet-Case-AHRMA-Husky-Bultaco-Maico-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c253004fQQitemZ11063 4401871QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Toledo_Tommy]

Jet kits are nice but Not necessary , Once you get the correct jetting tuned in for your 83R . All you will ever use is about 3 - 4 different jets through out the year , depending on where you live. If you want to save alittle money just tune it in then pick up the next 3 sizes bigger.

[Yamaha_Rules69]

A local bike shop should have jets on hand. They usually cost around $5 for a main jet. Keep up the good work on the R!

[Flossyb20]

Jet kits are nice but Not necessary , Once you get the correct jetting tuned in for your 83R . All you will ever use is about 3 - 4 different jets through out the year , depending on where you live. If you want to save alittle money just tune it in then pick up the next 3 sizes bigger.
Agreed...that link I showed him only came with 5 sizes of jets, which $30.00 isn't bad for all that and the nice case so you don't lose them.

[84 r]

lookin sexy for sure

[k00leo]

Nice looking 2nd gen.

If you have the cash, try putting a 3rd gen front fender on there. You might like it.

[tlalumiere]

Well thanks for the info everyone!!! Picking up the exhaust today, i will post picks. I am ordering my air filter too, ill see what they have for jets. As for the link on ebay the item was ended :(

[tlalumiere]

Well despite all the happiness and joy all my boxes brought me today, I picked up my exhaust and was told they couldn’t order the head pipe to head seal and gasket. I just ordered one off eBay. I have new jets ranging from 150-200 we shall have to wait to start her until the gaskets get here.

Here are some pics... i haven’t even pulled the pipes out of the bags yet.

[Dirtcrasher]

Looking super nice! I love the old air foolers!!

Simple and easy to fix, just make sure it's jetted right and you drill 2 holes in the piston to lubricate the all important exhaust bridge........... Wiseco tells you how to drill/position those holes, right in the box with the piston.

[Toledo_Tommy]

I have a 84r and i have a full Dg exhaust , i'm running a 178 main right now But i have a 36mm carb and pod uni filter.

[tlalumiere]

I have a 84r and i have a full Dg exhaust , i'm running a 178 main right now But i have a 36mm carb and pod uni filter.

Thanks for the info, Ill start with a 180 main and work my way down if need be.

[tlalumiere]

So this is how she sits right now..... Couldnt put the DG exhaust on because header gaskets were not in, i am missing 2 exhaust springs and 2 crank case bolts that hold the front sprocket guard on. So no starting yet either :( I also need my air filter and new fuel line with filter.

Do i need a gasket for in between the head pipe and silencer?

[tlalumiere]

Well im in a bind again with the rebuild, its been one thing after another. I was attempting to take off the exhaust flange from the head and i managed to break all 3 of the bolts off in the head. Does anyone know were i can get a GOOD set of bolt extractors??? I have had bad luck in the past with breaking the extractor off in the bolt. I also was looking to get some left handed drill bits that wont break.

I still have to put the new bars and grips on.

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

Is any of the bolts exposed enough to weld a nut over it. If so do that and then when you have that done heat up the area with a torch till its good and hot and that should help get it out.

[Dirtcrasher]

I have about a 20% success ratio with never outs. The bolt/ stud is seized and most likely has to be drilled out and probably helicoiled.

If you run into a jam, don't ruin it or snap stuff off or weld on them and I can get them out....... Read my sig.