86 Honda 250R Build

[82 250r]

I bought this 86 250R in November 2011. The trike is a survivor, pretty much all original. After a 3 day ride in May of this year, I decided to restore it.

Here are some pics before I tore it down. This is the San Rafael Swell in Utah.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1400.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1401.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1440.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1402.jpg

More to come...

[BeersBuds&Mud]

wow that first pic is awesome!! all its missing is a smoking HOT GIRL!!!;)

[atc007]

Can't tell from those pics obviously,,but That looks like one to "clean up" rather than tear down. Nice machine for sure.

[ONEBAD350X]

very cool, my sister lived in west jordan for about 6 years. beautiful place

[82 250r]

The Frame turned out well with some fresh powder...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1480.jpg


New races...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1480-1.jpg


Motor in...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1480-3.jpg


New .050 bore and Prox piston. Nothing else was done to the motor for now...I'll wait until winter and decide what to do :)

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/1480-2.jpg

[bkm]

It looked very nice to begin with. I guess if your gonna redo one it would be nice to start with a really clean one but they're only original once. Nice build keep up the good work.

[82 250r]

Some Progress...


Swingarm installed...
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000475.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000479.jpg


Spring and suspension ...
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000484.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000486.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000489.jpg

[atc007]

Immaculate work man! Absolutely spotless. Thanx for sharing! Are you gonna polish the plastic?

[Trackburger]

All I can say is WOW!!!! That thing is turning out great!!!! NICE work!!!

[fire1]

Very nice work!

[tontom]

very nice work is the gold powder or paint and where can i get some cheers tom

[82 250r]

I will polish the plastic later...It takes alot of time and i plan to ride it for now.

The Swingarm is Duplicolor 1604 Universal Gold. IMO, it's not that close to original but it looks ok and can be found everywhere.

The brackets are Zinc plated.

[82 250r]

Axle done...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000495.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000492.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000502.jpg

[82 250r]

New steering stem bearing all greased up...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000518.jpg



And installed...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000526.jpg



Forks in...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000545.jpg



Just need springs, oil and caps...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000546.jpg

[Afrothunderkat]

Good stuff, SUB'D!

[82 250r]

Radiator and cooling installed...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000554.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000559.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000557.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000569.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000564.jpg


Black Zinc...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000565.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000563.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000570.jpg

[atc007]

Absolutely stellar man,,keep up the great work! I put the seems of the boots in where you don't see them,,just me : )..Thanx for sharing!!

[ONEBAD350X]

beautiful work..... Love it

[82 250r]

New chain and sprocket...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000576.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000577.jpg


1/4" PRM Swingarm Plate...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000575.jpg


Carb and Airbox in...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000578.jpg


Exahust Done...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000580.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000581.jpg


Brakes, Cables and electrical ready to go...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000582.jpg


Next up...Break in the new rings

[82 250r]

Finished product warming up before break in...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000586.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000588.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000589.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000584.jpg

[yaegerb]

Very, very nice! How was the break in? Good to go?

[82 250r]

The break in went well with no drama...
At the first fire, the idle smoked more than I'm used to, but that was apparently the rings because at the end it was tight with no smoke to speak of.

FWIW, I used the "ride it like you stole it" break in method.

Marc

[aldochina]

truly awsome build man! hope it brings you many years of joy!! looks fresh off the floor minus plastic of course! love the pics! big and crisp, just how i like em!

[82 250r]

86 250R at 11,100 ft. near Marysvale Utah...

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000601.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000598.jpg


http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk261/bmwic155/250R/P1000609.jpg


Trike pulls hard and is a joy to ride. Could not be happier...

Next up...Joe's Valley over Labor day weekend...more high altitude trail riding!

[Afrothunderkat]

AWESOME, a restoration... and then actually rides it.

Win.

[ceaserthethird]

Hats off to you Sir, job very well done !

Enjoy :)