My new 1986 350x .. paid $1300 in Ontario

[dougspcs]

I found this machine on Kijiji in Wallaceburg, Ontario and got it for $1300. Almost unheard of in Ontario. The guy had owned it for the last 15 years, saw use maybe 3 times a year. Didn't ride anymore because of a leg he broke that didn't heal well..

The machine has been beautifully maintained mechanically..needs almost nothing that way. Totally ready to ride..clutch is a bit worn and at the end of it's travel, but doesn't slip yet. I'll do it anyway!!

The cosmetics are a bit rough..I ordered all new plastic and a seat cover. Should have it looking great in the next week or so.

All said and done I should be in under $1800..

Love to join the Ontario boys in Ganny for a weekend run soon...

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I want to get comfortable with this, then start riding the 250r..age does make us more cautious.

[Thorpe]

New seat cover and ditch those tires! (had an 86 with those things too)

[dougspcs]

New seat cover and ditch those tires! (had an 86 with those things too)

What should I put on?? Mostly trail riding in mind!!

[250r_doverdemon]

wow am i jealous.. i bought mine in Aylmer ont. 2 hours from me! and paid 1500 now that bike is ten mins from home and only an extra 100 bucks!! im kinda rattled lol

[hillbilly 200x]

What should I put on?? Mostly trail riding in mind put some 20'' on that maybe 18'' holeshot work really well

[dougspcs]

wow am i jealous.. i bought mine in Aylmer ont. 2 hours from me! and paid 1500 now that bike is ten mins from home and only an extra 100 bucks!! im kinda rattled lol

Did you get the one listed on Kijiji a month or so ago for $1700?? I emailed that guy a couple times and never heard back. Was it in decent shape?? $1500 is still a good score..

I guess him not replying was my lucky break..meant I was still looking when the Wallyburg machine showed up..

[dougspcs]

put some 20'' on that maybe 18'' holeshot work really well

I think I like that idea..

[Thorpe]

Holeshots would be good... Those carlisles kinda suck everywhere...

[dougspcs]

Holeshots would be good... Those carlisles kinda suck everywhere...

They weren't too bad on the 250sx in the mud..but I'll concede to experience..

[250r_doverdemon]

Did you get the one listed on Kijiji a month or so ago for $1700?? I emailed that guy a couple times and never heard back. Was it in decent shape?? $1500 is still a good score..

I guess him not replying was my lucky break..meant I was still looking when the Wallyburg machine showed up..


yeah i believe that was it.. plastics got painted over red again and no stickers on it at all?

[250r_doverdemon]

and mines got stock 450r honda tires on it and i dont mind em that much but the fast trekkers i had on my raptor GRIPPED!

[tanks350x]

Ride it on your trail system first... If you don't like them change them.. That tire is pretty rugged..

[Taiser]

AWESOME score! Been looking for a 350x around here FOREVER...found one once with an insane price so let it go. Thinking I might have to do like I did with my 250r and e-bay buy the whole bike, piece by piece!! :(

[dougspcs]

AWESOME score! Been looking for a 350x around here FOREVER...found one once with an insane price so let it go. Thinking I might have to do like I did with my 250r and e-bay buy the whole bike, piece by piece!! :(

Yeah being in the sticks does have it's disavantages..not alot of selection with a lot of driving..where are you Taiser? I spent some time in the Kenora/Red Lake district as a younger guy.

[dougspcs]

Ride it on your trail system first... If you don't like them change them.. That tire is pretty rugged..

Thanks, 'tanks' I just bought some Holeshots this morning on the Rocky Mountain ATV site(I love that place). I kinda had it in mind but Thorpe's suggestion was just the nudge I needed. I guess these Duros will become spares!!

I can't wait to post the after pics when all this stuff arrives!!!

[daniel_250r]

do not get 18's i have them on my 300ex and it makes it way to low to the ground for trails and it now has gearing like a tractor!
:wondering

[dougspcs]

do not get 18's i have them on my 300ex and it makes it way to low to the ground for trails and it now has gearing like a tractor!
:wondering

I got 20" holeshots..

[dougspcs]

I found this machine on Kijiji in Wallaceburg, Ontario and got it for $1300. Almost unheard of in Ontario. The guy had owned it for the last 15 years, saw use maybe 3 times a year. Didn't ride anymore because of a leg he broke that didn't heal well..

The machine has been beautifully maintained mechanically..needs almost nothing that way. Totally ready to ride..clutch is a bit worn and at the end of it's travel, but doesn't slip yet. I'll do it anyway!!

The cosmetics are a bit rough..I ordered all new plastic and a seat cover. Should have it looking great in the next week or so.

All said and done I should be in under $1800..

Love to join the Ontario boys in Ganny for a weekend run soon...

125540125541125542

I want to get comfortable with this, then start riding the 250r..age does make us more cautious.

I'm almost done the my cosmetic restore..I thought it would be cool to post some progress pics..

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Tank decals, seat, headlamp, and finishing touches..it will look great by this weekend. Pics are a bit of crap..it was starting to get dark and my phone has no flash.

[atc007]

Lookin GREAT!! I assume,,,better pics to follow!?

[dougspcs]

Lookin GREAT!! I assume,,,better pics to follow!?

Oh yeah, should be done by Thursday and as long as the day isn't a turd I'll take it outside and get some nice pics for the archive. I have every intent of riding it..so it will never look as good again!!

To date:
3 new tires (Holeshots on the rear)
2 new rear rims
New Maier Plastic (rear fenders, from fender, tank scoops)
Tank blasted and painted professionally
New Gripper seat cover
New clutch and cable
Oil change & plug
New carb kit..
Used headlamp assy from BKM and a couple new bulbs
New decals for fenders and tank.

Kinda went a little overboard, but I thought it would be fun to pimp.

Stay tuned for the big reveal..

[dougspcs]

DONE and DONE!!

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Here she is..looking pretty. Pics could be better..the wife promised to come out today some time and shoot some keepers with her big camera.

But just the same..I think it looks awesome.

I look forward to showing it off and knocking some of the shiny off this weekend at Gopher Dunes.

[atc007]

Awesome!! How 's she run!!

[dougspcs]

Awesome!! How 's she run!!


Like new...

[JasonB]

LOOKING GREAT!!! nice work and good find in the first place

[Jason125m]

Looks awesome Doug!

[tx200m]

Niice..red white and blue makes those trikes pop.

[hillbilly 200x]

looks great can't wait to see it in person at the ganny some time soon

[bkm]

Looks great! Put some OEM fork boots on there and it will really pop.