Old School R fisined pics trailprotrailpro and AFTER

[Trikeaholic]

Its not quite done, still some final detailing, but for the purpose of the pic it is finished. I still need to bleed the front brake (it doesnt want to bleed) and fire it up still. The spot on the tank cover is a digital pic phantom, its not really there. It sure is different from when I first bought it! The nickel plated stuff looks really good, its a cheap process and can be done over pitted, rusty metal. Im happy with it. Well, here she is. Before and after. Who says free airs cant be cool??

[droopie31]

Man that thing is sweet :shock: I think you need to drop it a lil and put numbers on it.....but thats me its sweet :-D

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

holic, my hand goes out to you man, you did a awesome job on that, looks very sweet, lets hear what you think if it after you take her for a spin

[ChrisD]

Sweet ride....I would love to have an air cooled R like that. Great job!!!

[350Xccelerator]

wow it turned out great, how much $ did u put into it?

[Russell 350X]

Wow holic, looks awsome! It really didn't take you very long to do it either. I think we all want to know how it runs and rides so get her up and goin!

[Trikeaholic]

I put about $800 in it. bought if for $300. I bought alot of expensive parts for it, like the wheels, braided brake lines, etc. I gotta finish it off, but I really got impatient and want to try it out with the 18's out back. I had some 22's, and it was pretty nasty still, with the DG head, reed spacer and a new 20 over piston, PLUS the 18's, it should be pretty scary. I cant wait to try it out! 8)

[ange]

:shock: that RULES! :shock:

We'll have to race at trikefest 04

[BULLDOG]

) that things really sweet

[Billy Golightly]

Holic...very nice. Are the rims nickle plated or are they new?

[Dynofox]

Looks great holic! You bringing that to TF04??

[krizo88]

looks like cheng shin rubber all around too??? right?? Looks too cool for words, thats is one nice R. Great job!!

[Trikeaholic]

new douglas wheels.

here is a list of stuff:
douglas blue labels rear
douglas red label front
cheng shin 23 incher up front
cheng shin 18" knobbies on back
DG pipe nickle plated/DG silencer
reed spacer/carbon fiber reeds
DG head
Nickle plated footpegs and parts below
brake lever
misc brackets & axle hubs and brackets
Stainless allen bolts
dead man kill switch
new piston .020 over
rebuilt front forks
new brake pads
stainless braided brake lines w/clear hose over them
gas tank cover
polished all aluminum parts with scothbrite pads
gold sided regina chain
new sprockets

Im going to take the new clutch out of my old 81-82 motor and put it in this 84 motor.

[krizo88]

oh, and what kind of rims are those? did u get them polished or did u have to buff them out yourself??

[krizo88]

sorry posted at the same time , did the rims come that shiny or did u buff them out?

[Trikeaholic]

they are right out of the box. worth the $28.95 each, dont you think?? the front wheel was @ $70, but well worth it, too.

[motoman1012002]

i just got a new job and was goin to buy a 4 wheeler but you have changed my mine i want air cooled 250r

[motoman1012002]

is that the stock arm just painted white or aftermarket

[tmecars]

Hey Trike did you purchase the rims from Douglas or get them off of ebay for that price?

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[ScottZJ]

Thats good to see a project come out so nicely. I am currently building an 83 250r project in hopes to have mine looking good like yours.

[krizo88]

they are right out of the box. worth the $28.95 each, dont you think?? the front wheel was @ $70, but well worth it, too.



damn right the are worth it, I thought they were more expensive then that, they really set the whole machine off.

[Jeb]

Holic ..... My compliments you did one hell of a job!


Seeing the potential there that you brought out I wish I'd picked up one I let go a couple years ago. 84 model, It had extended axle, a plastic aftermarket gas tank and blue (yes blue) 18" rear tires with giant triangle pattern like hoosiers.

anyway, Awesome Air-Cooled R! :-D

[Albino]

I also rebuilt my 84r and its done,but I can't get the front brakes to bleed or pressure up.I rebuilt the caliper and put a brand new 400ex lever\master cylinder I've worked on them for hours to no avail,I'm at my wits end they just won't pump up.Please tell me if yours works,anybody elses opinion would be appriciated.The line is clear and flows freely the only thing is I'm thinking the new bleeder screw is sucking air,is it possible to suck air and not leak fluid.Please help.

[wolfspider]

try using a g clamp to push the caliper piston right back as air often gets trapped behind it, then bleed as normal but with g clamp still on, this worked on my tri z and on my mx bikes.
steve.

TRIKAHOLIC
awesome 250r i want one now!!!!!! :shock:

[renotrikeguy]

Did you get the frame powder coated or was it just painted? If I had more time and $$ I'd try it myself.

[Albino]

Thanks Wolfspider,haven't done that yet.It must be the problem everything else is new. Nice R Trikaholic,nice price too.

[AirManCam]

they are right out of the box. worth the $28.95 each, dont you think?? the front wheel was @ $70, but well worth it, too.
Man I need to rims hook me up where ever you got them from! Thats a sweet R! I cant wait until I get the 350x project done but hey its hunting season so.....That wont be tuched until december LOL :D