How are those 81-82 honda 250R's?

[soon2becomeaowner]

Just wondering because im most likely going to get one. i can afford them. Can you give some spec, how are they compared to other trikes and quads, post a picture if you got some. basically give me 411 on the 81, 82 250r. thanks

[hondaATCman]

The '81 and '82 250r is pretty much the same bike. I think the only major differenece between them is the 81 has rear drum brakes and front disc while the 82 has disc all around. I'm currently restoring a 1981 R. You can go to the picture section on the 3WW main site to look at several different member's bikes. There are also a lot of parts that are interchangable from the air cooled models (years 1981-84)

[Trikeaholic]

I like 'em. dont listen to the frankenstiens on here. Keep the fat front tire, they are cool. check the 83-84 models, they handle a bit more responsively. I wont use the word "better" because its all a matter of opinion. The prices of the free airs seem to have jumped in the last few months, but there are deals out there still.

[Mobular]

A good lil trike. I got mine on a trade. Haven't had to do a thing to it, but do have a complete N.O.S. DG exhaust waiting to go on. Might trim the head a bit too, we'll see.

http://www3.telus.net/trishl/todd/ringer1.jpg

[nitekrawler]

My kids love their's too! They both have a '82

[Wickedfinger]

My '82R was the my most beloved ATV ever and I'm with 'holic ... don't trick it out - the early R's should be "restored" not modded.

[Kilborg]

They aren't bad bikes. I had an 82 briefly (but it was wrecked by a girl I was dating and consequently unloaded). They are kind of cool bikes. Keep it stock, though. Putting too much money into these bikes to perform well you will soon realize is a greivous error. If you want performance, go for the 85+ liquid (or the tri-z or tecate-3). For just a simple sport bike, its not bad though. If you got a good deal lined up on one, pick it up.

[nitekrawler]

As you can see, my kids have a DG pipe/silencer added. Nice little mod without changing the style.

[mudduck14843]

i love mine

[compaqkoci]

i have a 81'R and i am going to sell it soon...it need some work and i am going to help mod it with my friend who is going to buy it. :D not much so don't freak out!
+4 swinger
new carb
new reeds
and maybe look at getting a better front end this one bites! :rolleyes:

or do you think i should sell it to someone else and tell my buddy to get a liquid? ;)

[mudduck14843]

keep it leave the front end the way it is and run the he!! out of it!!!!

mine is ugly but i have about 1000 into it. the only thing that isn't original is the h bars,rear rims/tires,dg exhaust,rings,stator coil,all bearings,brakes.