Quick makeover of a 250SeXy

[ditchmud]

Bought my wife this '85 ATC250SX for Valentines day. It wasn't in bad shape to begin with, but I decided to give I a little makeover anyways.
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I've been collecting odds and ends for it and now it's time to make it over. I started with new wheels and rubber for the rear.
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Stay tuned!!!

[Motorgidd]

Love those rear tires and wheels... Great Valentines Day gift by the way.

[userj8670]

Love those rims

[ditchmud]

Got the hardware switched to the new plastic. Still need to swap the mudflaps over but had to soak the nuts in PB Blaster. Ordering a new front tire in a day or so. Also gonna get some new grips and fork boots. I told myself that I wasn't gonna go overboard and turn it into a full rebuild but damn I see something not right I can't help but want to fix it! Lord help me keep this simple!

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[Marksman]

Got the hardware switched to the new plastic. Still need to swap the mudflaps over but had to soak the nuts in PB Blaster. Ordering a new front tire in a day or so. Also gonna get some new grips and fork boots. I told myself that I wasn't gonna go overboard and turn it into a full rebuild but damn I see something not right I can't help but want to fix it! Lord help me keep this simple!

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Good luck with that last remark.

I think that once you're bitten by the trike restoration bug... you can never get rid of the itch!!!

[DickyDanger]

looking good! maybe when you have some down time you could try and straighten out the foot peg a bit. just a suggestion

[ditchmud]

looking good! maybe when you have some down time you could try and straighten out the foot peg a bit. just a suggestion

Haha got one in the stash of parts for it. Wish I had a nice chrome exhaust! Lol

[Keepah Rolln]

Looking good..

[6speedthumper]

I think it needs a 350x front end with a nicely polished rim to better match those rears!

[M.Pargiello]

That's awesome, If only I could get my wife to be excited over building a trike :)

I'd be happy if she was willing to just ride again

[wide'n'low]

Haha got one in the stash of parts for it. Wish I had a nice chrome exhaust! Lol

Well, it just so happens I'm going to try my hand at reproducing some Toomey/FMF style muffler/silencers. I've got a ton of 2 3/4 inch stainless pipe. Just haven't decided if the endcaps will attach on the sides or ends....

[Flyingw]

I'd be interested in seeing one like that.

[ditchmud]

Well, it just so happens I'm going to try my hand at reproducing some Toomey/FMF style muffler/silencers. I've got a ton of 2 3/4 inch stainless pipe. Just haven't decided if the endcaps will attach on the sides or ends....

Would love something like that on there! Keep me posted!

[C Kerley]

Did you paint those fenders green?

[ditchmud]

Did you paint those fenders green?

No, they were part of a special order from Maier plastics. You have to order at least ten to get a special color. This is a set from one of those orders.

[ditchmud]

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A little sneak peak at the Tank. It's gonna really shine in the sunlight!

[ditchmud]

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Starting to finish it up! Waiting on the tank and headlight from the painter!

[M.Pargiello]

I like the silver and green, I'm sure it is even better in person

YAY non-factory colors:)

[ditchmud]

Still waiting on some decals and looking for a new exhaust but it's close to completion.

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[dirtwheels]

It's looking good. The green is different. You should paint the gas cap as well as those rusted splash guard screws on your new rear fender.

[ditchmud]

It's looking good. The green is different. You should paint the gas cap as well as those rusted splash guard screws on your new rear fender.

Trust me I see all the flaws and things that I should do. I was trying to freshen it up a bit without doing a complete tear down and rebuild. It's hard to draw a line with this but I had to stop somewhere or it would be scattered all over waiting to be built instead of bombing through the trails in Michigan last weekend. I will eventually finish the detail items but for now it's together and being ridden.

[aldochina]

looks good man! I know exactly what you mean. I have too many running machines in boxes because of that fact. exhaust and foot pegs would be perfect though! Hope she enjoys