Project Left Turn 81 300r

[90guy]

Hey guys, I decided I mise well post a build thread for this machine as well. Decided to call it left turn just because I plan on putting it on the flat track once done. Lots of goodies on this one! Have my first frame to have a title! lol! Have a set a forks worked with Terry Cable products. Have a +3 Cal Fab swinger! +4 What I believe is a Durablue Rear Axle. Works Rear Shock. Bill's Pipe, Answer Silencer. Mossbarger Reeds. Mikuni TMX 36mm Carb. And of course The 300r I happened to get my hands on. It has made itself worthy of the transplant! Here are some pics!
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[Keith Salyer]

That is going to be a fabulous flack track machine.What tires are you going to choose.

[yaegerb]

sweet sassy molassy....be sure to powder/clean those parts before assembly

[90guy]

As for tires I am between Duro HF245 or Deli Tire S366. OH YEAH!!! She is going to be Blasted and Coated before it goes together! Might be a week or two before the frame is ready to start assembly! Black Frame, Black Forks and some nice Red Tank, And Plastics.

[MRSOUND]

I will be watching your progress. I have an 82 I will be redoing. Unfortunately I don't think I will be able to add all the goodies you have for now. More of a stock clean/freshen' up with some color. Been looking for a white fender set with no luck. Are you gonna convert the steering stem bearings to a sealed style or stay with the loose?

[90guy]

I will be watching your progress. I have an 82 I will be redoing. Unfortunately I don't think I will be able to add all the goodies you have for now. More of a stock clean/freshen' up with some color. Been looking for a white fender set with no luck. Are you gonna convert the steering stem bearings to a sealed style or stay with the loose?
Nice can't wait to see yours! As for bearrings I would love to convert Just because I don't care much for the loss ball bearing myself. But I am not certain how the conversion is done? I was looking at this one and it just has the brace on the top plate for the bearings to sit in no bottom plate. Just cut the old bearing holder out and and slap the new bearrings in the stem?

[yaegerb]

Here are you bearings.....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC250-R-steering-stem-bearings-set-81-82-/271170654994?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f2307d312&vxp=mtr

Here is a how-to for installation.....http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/65475-How-to-Tapered-headset-bearings?highlight=all+balls+bearing+instal

[90guy]

Thanks Brendon! Appreciate it!!

[MRSOUND]

Put them on my 86 BR. Worst part was getting off the old bottom "bearing race" on the lower tree/stem. Ended up using a dremmel with a small cut off wheel to cut a groove into it on both sides (not all the way through so not damage the stem). Then hit with a chisel and it broke right in half and fell off.

[90guy]

Gotcha! Thanks for the advice! I was thinking the same with a dremel and cutting disk. Just enough to bust it off!

[yaegerb]

As for tires I am between Duro HF245 or Deli Tire S366. OH YEAH!!! She is going to be Blasted and Coated before it goes together! Might be a week or two before the frame is ready to start assembly! Black Frame, Black Forks and some nice Red Tank, And Plastics.

Have you thought about the hooisers? the ones I have on my 200x flat track allow for some serious drifting. I like them almost as much as lawnmower tires. If you are interested, I can get you the model number.

[90guy]

Have you thought about the hooisers? the ones I have on my 200x flat track allow for some serious drifting. I like them almost as much as lawnmower tires. If you are interested, I can get you the model number.
I didn't even know anything from hoosier was available for mour applications lol! Model number and size would be awesome!

[yaegerb]

I didn't even know anything from hoosier was available for mour applications lol! Model number and size would be awesome!

No problem. They are item number 42550 and the size is 16x8.5x8. These will fit on 8x8 wheels. Also, to update your hubs, you may want to go with a 4/110...easier to find a wheel.

Here is the link to hoosier tires
http://www.hoosiertire.com/misctire.htm

[90guy]

I was debating on that or not. I have a bunch of rims laying around for my 90 but They are steel wheels. Not sure If I want to run steel or run the goldies this machine came with. Have some time to do some thinking there! lol Have an extra set of 350x hubs laying around I could bolt onto it and then find a set of wheels. Options! lol

[Vealmonkey]

I have to laugh a little every time I see you mention those white fenders. I had a set of nos white maier fenders sitting in my front room for a long time. The real early dull looking finish fenders, you know. I bought an 82 250r and he keeps it up in NY at his house, and the last time he came through town, he picked up the fenders and took them back up to NY with him. I think he put those fenders on the 82, just so he wouldn't mess up the stock Honda rear fenders. Real nice fenders, but hadn't been in the bag for years, so just had a little scuffing from being moved around. The last set of whites I had seen in years, but no one seemed to like the dull finish.

[MRSOUND]

I have to laugh a little every time I see you mention those white fenders. I had a set of nos white maier fenders sitting in my front room for a long time. The real early dull looking finish fenders, you know. I bought an 82 250r and he keeps it up in NY at his house, and the last time he came through town, he picked up the fenders and took them back up to NY with him. I think he put those fenders on the 82, just so he wouldn't mess up the stock Honda rear fenders. Real nice fenders, but hadn't been in the bag for years, so just had a little scuffing from being moved around. The last set of whites I had seen in years, but no one seemed to like the dull finish.
So Pat, if you still own the R and the fenders are officially yours and they are just "replacements" any chance they would be for sale?????

[90guy]

Well got the motor pulled from it today. Had to pull head to get the motor out. Bought some Bling for the motor though. I don't think this motor has very many hours on it but has been running very rich. 181290181291181292 181293

[MRSOUND]

Well got the motor pulled from it today. Had to pull head to get the motor out. Bought some Bling for the motor though. I don't think this motor has very many hours on it but has been running very rich. 181293
Seen that cover on eBay. Almost jumped on it myself! But I know I need a lot of "necessities" for mine and figured I better pass and start getting what I need first. Are you gonna polish the rest of the motor now?

[90guy]

Think Ill just through some polished covers on it and clean it up and make it look nice. Can't justify a full polished motor lol!

[MRSOUND]

Well come on and get this build moving along, I need an inspirational kick in the pants!:acr

[90guy]

Well come on and get this build moving along, I need an inspirational kick in the pants!:acr
Haha! When I get on days Ill talk to the guy whos suppose to be doning my frame. Don't see him on night shifts. Once the frame gets to him I can start cleaning some stuff up and start doing some work and buying some parts lol!

[MRSOUND]

Just ribbing ya. I'm still trying to decide on a color scheme.:wondering All I've got done is the fenders pulled. Selling some stuff on Ebay and waiting on some sales so I can start buying bearings, cables and some of the common replacement stuff. Still trying to decide if I want to try and find an extended swinger and axle. This is my one and only and first "sport" trike so it's gonna be a newer experience for me. Luckily Blue27 lives close enough and has offered his expertise when needed.

[90guy]

Haha Yeah figured that. Yeah I am waiting to get some paint slapped on so I can get everything I need for my swingarm so I could start assembling. Need to send my rear shock to works to have it cleaned up and reworked for what I will be using it for. and paint and cleaning. Just Pmd Greg on polishing the cylinder bahaha! lol Need to get some bearings coming! lol

[MRSOUND]

I'm coming to the realization that I'm not gonna find white plastics which would have opened the rest of it up for any color scheme. I guess I'm not really going to go for the performance side as much as something eye pleasing and different that's completely functional on an everyday basis. Guess I'll just have to let it come together as I go and see what falls in my path. Lots of ideas...not as much money and time lol. I will have it ready for TF one way or another. Are you cracking the cases and doing a full rebuild?

[90guy]

Yeah I would love white plastics also but like you stated be difficult to find a set. Uhmm... I was thinking maybe on splitting cases. But by the way this machine drove and rode and the way the cases look I don't think there are many hours on the machine. Probably just leave the bottom end alone. Pull the cylinder check the rod and check the ring gap. And see where it goes haha! I just want to get a good start happening! lol Winter is here so all my painting will be done at work on nigh shifts lol! Have to do some soda blasting next week and get stuff ready for paint! like the pipe and the motor mounts! Clean up the swinger and the silencer.

[MRSOUND]

Well I'll be watching so plenty of pics please. I'll bring my thread back to the top once I have any progress. Hoping to get it tore down over the holidays. Until then I'll live vicariously through your thread. :D

[yaegerb]

No polishing :( you want the sleeper effect...hehe

And please...more updates....I want to see this beauty take shape!!

[90guy]

Lol I'll just clean the cylinder up haha! And as for updates nothing happening so far. Have been on nightshift and just bought a winter beater that has some wiring issues I'm trying to figure out lol! Pictures will be posted as progress does happen!

[90guy]

Well just went through the motor. Low hour motor. Lots of life left in it! So I put it back together added a little bling. Threw the Mossbargers in and the 36mm tmx. Waiting on the frame now will be after the 1st for sure. Sorry for the bad pic. Poor lighting in the basement. 182971

[MRSOUND]

What frame/swing arm color are you going with?

[90guy]

Going with a black frame. And have to leave the swinger calfab silver. Don't want to change that. Lol

[90guy]

Well frame is getting coated on Monday at work. Talked to Greg, forks and the swing arm will be polished. Oops haha I am pumped to see it. Going to prep the tank to get it painted. Have all my bearings ready to go together haha. Can almost make progress.

[90guy]

Well do to house moving and other unexpected expenses I won't be doing any polishing as of right now. Kind of disappointed. But have the frame coated. It has dust from the garage on it. Did get my decals from jeff for it and they do look very awesome!
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[90guy]

Well have made a little progress on this trike since its warm out. Wish I really could get that shock rebuilt but cash is against me right now. But it's progress none the less.
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[Jheezy7]

Looove the white fenders..that bike is gonna be hella sick..I want more..

[roostin atc]

I mounted the white fenders today. I was nervous about drilling the holes in brand new fenders. I took my time on the front fender. You will see what I mean when you mount them. The bike looks sweet I'm tuned inn.

[90guy]

Well I finally made some progress. She is finally a roller. Defiantly getting new bars. On it to make it easier to turn lol. Nothing is tight. I am thinking once I tighten the front end the front wheel will go to the middle. I love this back end of the trike. I plan on getting that shock rebuilt in the future. So ugly. LOL!
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[90guy]

Oldeuce Sent me a little package. Really helps save time trying to find these once I have it completed I will be placing the decals on! Thanks again Randy!
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[90guy]

I can not for the life of me find the torque specs for the head on this 300r kit. Anyone have the info? Thanks

[jsmay]

Looking great!

[90guy]

Little more progress. Was getting dark so I need to do a looke tweeking on the pipe. I like the angled look though haha.
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[Ol Deuce]

Man Won't be long now!!!! Your 1st gen is going to look Race Ready !!!! Looking Good Todd!!!!

[Jheezy7]

Ahh lovin the progress...motors lookin beefy, I like the front tire....and I love that feakin pipe..:drool:

[90guy]

Man its been months and I have not had any progress. So sad.

[Mr. Clean]

You will have something to show progress on by next weekend. :cool:

[90guy]

You will have something to show progress on by next weekend. :cool:
Mike you tesasing me? Lol I'm pumped up for it!

[Ol Deuce]

:Bounce:Bounce:Bounce:Bounce:Bounce:D

[90guy]

Well I got bored and Made a little progress. Front fender is on. And number plate is permanent and installed a couple numbers.
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[R.J.M.]

After seeing yours I'm goin to have to get started on mine. Yours is looking good especially with the white fenders. What front tire and rim are you running, I really like the looks of it.

[Mr. Clean]

Mike you tesasing me? Lol I'm pumped up for it!

Got body work done, primed, blocked, and then painted. I wet sanded the tank and let it dry in the sun so I could then buff the finish and two bubbles appeared.

I had to strip those two spots back down to bare metal. For some reason the filler did not stick, I think the filler 90guy put on it was not compatible with the materials I used.

Here are pics of the tank post paint. I will still need to wet sand and buff the finish and apply the decals.

I recognize those tires and wheels. I think they look great on this project!!

[90guy]

Tires are 18 9.50 8 cheng shin I picked up fro Mr. Clean a while ago. Not sure the brand of the rims. Do need to bend the lip out on that one eventually. I do like the way they look on it. Oh snap tank is in color again! Cant wait. Been debating on doing the same color scheme on my 85 haha.

[90guy]

Shot in the dark. Anyone know where I should start with jetting on this 36mm carb for this motor and mods? Just curious. Dont want to fire it up and be to lean off the get go. Should be leak down testing the motor this weekend to make sure we are all good. Just dont want this Cr250 incident to happen again.

[Mr. Clean]

I have had some problems with getting this tank done, I painted and reworked it three times, but I am done no more I give....It will get shipped this week. Some parts just fight you every step of the way.

Finished as seen above then something in the base layer bubbled. Then NAPA gave me the wrong hardener, and mix ratio and finally what you see. I applied the decals on Friday took the tank into the EBAY room and noticed today there are bubbles under the decals. I am not sure if it the paint is out gassing, but I am not messing with it. :beer 90guy is going to ride it so thrash away buddy!!

First pic is the day I painted it, I do not have a spray booth, and of course the wind was up and a bug flew into the fresh paint. :crazy: Luckily the bug is under the decal.

[yaegerb]

I have had some problems with getting this tank done, I painted and reworked it three times, but I am done no more I give....It will get shipped this week. Some parts just fight you every step of the way.

Finished as seen above then something in the base layer bubbled. Then NAPA gave me the wrong hardener, and mix ratio and finally what you see. I applied the decals on Friday took the tank into the EBAY room and noticed today there are bubbles under the decals. I am not sure if it the paint out gassing, but I am not messing with it. :beer 90guy is going to ride it so thrash away buddy!!

First pic is the day I painted it, I do not have a spray booth, and of course the wind was up and a bug flew into the fresh paint. :crazy: Luckily the bug is under the decal.

Suhweeeeet!

[onformula1]

I have had some problems with getting this tank done, I painted and reworked it three times, but I am done no more I give....It will get shipped this week. Some parts just fight you every step of the way.

Finished as seen above then something in the base layer bubbled. Then NAPA gave me the wrong hardener, and mix ratio and finally what you see. I applied the decals on Friday took the tank into the EBAY room and noticed today there are bubbles under the decals. I am not sure if it the paint out gassing, but I am not messing with it. :beer 90guy is going to ride it so thrash away buddy!!

First pic is the day I painted it, I do not have a spray booth, and of course the wind was up and a bug flew into the fresh paint. :crazy: Luckily the bug is under the decal.

I am curious, you buy your paint at NAPA as in the auto parts store? I am not cutting them down I just didn't know they were into paint like that.

Ever use these guys?

http://www.spaceagepaint.com/

They are very helpful & do everything.

[Mr. Clean]

I am curious, you buy your paint at NAPA as in the auto parts store? I am not cutting them down I just didn't know they were into paint like that.

Ever use these guys?

http://www.spaceagepaint.com/

They are very helpful & do everything.

Living in surprise the closest auto body supply is Glendale or deer valley. Napa on greenway mixes automotive urethane paints. I do not see driving to Mesa for what I can get local. However thanks for the link, next time I am in Mesa I will stop in, that place looks great, wish it were closer. NAPA carries what is the same as sherwin williams brand paint just branded as martin-senour. I have been painting as a hobbyist for 27 years. I rarely have had an issue until I went with single stage paint. This job has convinced me to go back to two stage paint.

[90guy]

Can't wait to get this sexy thing mounted! Looks good!

[onformula1]

Living in surprise the closest auto body supply is Glendale or deer valley. Napa on greenway mixes automotive urethane paints. I do not see driving to Mesa for what I can get local. However thanks for the link, next time I am in Mesa I will stop in, that place looks great, wish it were closer. NAPA carries what is the same as sherwin williams brand paint just branded as martin-senour. I have been painting as a hobbyist for 27 years. I rarely have had an issue until I went with single stage paint. This job has convinced me to go back to two stage paint.

Thank you for the info, yes that place is very far, but well worth it and they have a lot of cool things to look at, its like Disneyland for paint.

[90guy]

Well Made a little progress tanks all waxed up and installed! I am now ready to leakdown test this motor before I will start it again Since it has been sitting for over a year. I am excited! And of course. That Ass!
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[250rmanfmf]

Looking good, keep the pics coming, Great job!

[90guy]

Thanks for the words of advise. Got my seat today! Looks good! Finally get to mount the fenders up! Looks great. Just a brain dart on where this black thing is suppose to go. 2 bolt holes. 214793214794214795

[Dirtweed]

Love that Big Ol Jug. Looks great!!

[Ol Deuce]

Your 1st gen look so good....love the shine & detail Ol Deuce

[Keith Salyer]

Is that the pipe guard that goes on the left side between the 300R on the seat and the tank.

[90guy]

Just looked it up on the exploded parts diagram. Says its a seat protector that goes on the right hand side. Not to sure what it bolts to though.... Interesting.

[Bren_downe]

It goes just above the kicker and attaches to the plastic somewhere.

[90guy]

Just looked quick I now see it attaches to the seat pan. Now I'll need to pull the seat off and install it. Thanks for the help.

[90guy]

Getting places with this thing. Need to get a kill switch and we would be set. Took it out for a little spin and I have some how lost the Idle screw. So now a nice aftermarket one will be on the list. But I forgot to post a video of it running. Soon I will get a video of it bombing a ditch.
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[Ol Deuce]

Your engine has a Good sound!!!!

[onformula1]

The uneven ping of a 2 stroke never gets old!

I love it, good job.

[90guy]

Been a while since I updated! Thanks everyone who helped with this build I appreciate it! 220048 220049 220050 220051 220052 220053

[Dirtweed]

That looks great! Have you had it out for a ride yet?

I just found some new cases for mine, so they will get powder coated and then I can start on the engine rebuild.

[yaegerb]

Been a while since I updated! Thanks everyone who helped with this build I appreciate it! 220048 220049 220050 220051 220052 220053

Congrats, looks awesome!

[90guy]

That looks great! Have you had it out for a ride yet?

I just found some new cases for mine, so they will get powder coated and then I can start on the engine rebuild.

Yes I have rode it. It definitely needs different gearing for the little tires lol. I didn't change it. Other than that it pulls hard!

[Dirtweed]

Yes I have rode it. It definitely needs different gearing for the little tires lol. I didn't change it. Other than that it pulls hard!

I bet! I'm going to put the Cheetah 20" tires on mine with black rims.
Hoping that will be OK with the gearing as I think they are still shorter
than the original tires.

[90guy]

Well its been a while since this thread has been updated. I ended up selling the machine about a year and a half ago due to finical issues. Erectordale ended up finding it cruising around his town and got a hold of the guy who had bought it. Well little to say I now have it back in my possesion. And it has been ridden hard and put away wet. I now have to check everything over and get it ready the upcoming race season!

[Ol Deuce]

It's good that "R" came bach home !!!!!! Ol Deuce

[90guy]

Little update on the old machine since I got it back. Slowly going through the machine and getting it race ready. Just need rear hubs and a teather and we are in business.
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