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jakey
12-17-2003, 09:29 PM
any difference in the models?
VABCH350X
12-17-2003, 09:40 PM
There may be minute differences, but for the most part I believe they are very similar. Good to see another VA guy on here. Do you have something to ride currently, or are you looking?
ScottZJ
12-17-2003, 09:58 PM
250r's seem to go 2 years and change drasticly. Like 81-82 and then there is 83-84 and then 85-86 and there is the ghost of one by it self 87(that who knows if it really exists.) But yeah they are pretty much the same other than the number on the frame.........peace
Beer_Smurf
12-17-2003, 10:21 PM
83 and 84 do have some subtle differences.
The rear shock on the 83 is laid down at a more radical angle.
So parts wise we are talking upper shock mount/rear motor mount, shock, swingarm, and linkage.
I seem to remember something about the original '84 piston having a teflon coated skirt? Like any of them have the original piston at this point.

That's all I can think of for now.

I guess I really should just get out the parts fiche.
ScottZJ
12-17-2003, 10:30 PM
Yeah I looked at the parts fische and that looks to be the only difference but the shock system would work on either one if swapped it all out.
Wickedfinger
12-18-2003, 02:48 AM
.. the '84R motor has more horsepower than the '83R's. This is mostly due to a much higher compression piston (7.3:1 in the '84 vs 6.7:1 in the '83) and revised porting.
ATC crazy
12-18-2003, 09:17 AM
Someone didnt see that there is a This vs. That section now....
ATCRYDER
12-18-2003, 09:30 AM
Someone didnt see that there is a This vs. That section now....

Have you seen the posts in that forum? This was a question that actually matters. ;)
Lots_Of_Nothing
12-18-2003, 02:50 PM
ooooooookkkk here are the main differences from a 83/84 R

83 has different lower shock linkage (top mount is exactly the same, and you can use either the 83/84 setup)

the 84 engine MAY be a little bit more powerful, although engine parts and engines will swap through years 81-84
Beer_Smurf
12-18-2003, 05:24 PM
ooooooookkkk here are the main differences from a 83/84 R

83 has different lower shock linkage (top mount is exactly the same, and you can use either the 83/84 setup)

The parts fiche does not agree with you.
Lots_Of_Nothing
12-18-2003, 05:53 PM
my HONDA manual does ;)
jakey
12-18-2003, 07:39 PM
does the 84 shock system work better or handle better in any way?
jakey
12-18-2003, 08:08 PM
Oh and i am looking for a ride. my dad is military we just moved here. any good spots to ride around here?

i really hate all the folks running around. alabama was way better
jakey
12-20-2003, 11:49 AM
any body , since the shock system is laid down more vertical does this give it a higher ride heighth, Just curious