I Finnaly Found A Resto Project!!!!

[250RNUT]

I finally found a 250r to do a resto on. These are really hard to find in upstate NY. I'ts not like california where everyone has one in the garage. It really has been whaled on and doesn't move because of the clutch.but it is all there and deserves to be restored dont you think.Nothing bothers me more than to see one of these complete running trikes parted out on ebay just for the mighty dollar.Just my .02. what do you guys think

[dirtface]

Hey nice resto find. They are really rare in my area of PA too. If you don't mind how much did you have to give for it, I figured I'd ask first?

[250RNUT]

I paid $700.00 for it. its pretty beat up but it is complete nothing serious wrong besides the clutch. I think I did alright for this area.

[dirtface]

$700 seems very reasonable for a complete bike. Just the motors alone go for that on Ebay. Any idea what kind of headpipe that is looks skinny and aftermarket. Even if you would put another $500 into it, you would still only have $1200 in it and you will know what you have. You will pay atleast that anywhere else and not know what you have until you tear into it.

[grundlegrabber]

Looks like a good find. People are paying almost that for beat up rolling chassis. I guess all us PA/NY guys are competing with each other and all the nice R's are getting bought up. A few months ago, I bought a real nice one locally and resold it to make some $$, figuring I'd try to buy a nicer one. I kick myself in the ass now. I've been looking for one ever since and can't find a decent one within 300 miles!

[250RNUT]

I dont know what kind of pipe is on it but if was to guess I would say Dyno-Port from here in NY.It does not have any name on it but looks like his work.

[250RNUT]

I think all the nice ones are out west where there isn't any dirt and the sand just falls off. LOL,BUT THATS THE TRUTH

[dirtface]

I had a '85 a few years ago and like Grundlegrabber I sold it for money. Couldn't find another one up until about a 2years ago picked it up for $1500,It's in nice shape. Then I turned around and picked up another one that was a little ruff, but ran for $500. They are both '86s, and they are going nowhere. Haven't seen any liquid coolers for sale since in this area.

[twgranger]

You found one, i looked and looked and couldn't find nothing for you. Where did you find it?

[250RNUT]

I did the same thing a couple of years ago. Bought one for 550.00 and put a carrier in it and sold it for 1500.00 it was a 85. there is plenty enough other things out there to make a quick dollar on.This one is staying with me for sure

[dirtface]

I don't know about anyone else, but I have been diehard into trikes for about 15 years. And in this area I have only ever seen about eight Tri-zs and two Tecates in this area (Western PA).

[250RNUT]

You found one, i looked and looked and couldn't find nothing for you. Where did you find it?

This is what I did,Since there is so many parts for 250r,s on ebay what I did is put a wanted ad on ebay.Just pretend your selling something and put what your looking for in the title and description.I put my ad under atv parts and accessories and I had people from all over want to sell me a 250r 3 wheeler. I finnaly got a call from a kid in Amsterdam NY and met him 1/2 way. my want ad went all over the world for .60$ what a deal

[Trikeaholic]

Hey nut, Im from Ithaca, and Dynofox is from Cortland too. Lets go riding!

[twgranger]

This is what I did,Since there is so many parts for 250r,s on ebay what I did is put a wanted ad on ebay.Just pretend your selling something and put what your looking for in the title and description.I put my ad under atv parts and accessories and I had people from all over want to sell me a 250r 3 wheeler. I finnaly got a call from a kid in Amsterdam NY and met him 1/2 way. my want ad went all over the world for .60$ what a dealYou can't beat that. Just in my local paper it cost $14 for an ad!!

[250RNUT]

sound good to me,I know Dynofox from the dootalk forum.I think he has a 85 or 6 250r. I have known Ross form hygear for a long time ever since the late eighties motocross days.

[Huffa]

Seems like a kosher deal to me! Nice find!

How about posting some close up shots?

It seems from reading the threads on this post that if I found one in my area (eastern pa) I should quick post it on here. More then likely some one would be interested to scoop it up.

[hrc85250r]

HEY 250RNUT! i live up by massena, when you get that done we should go for a ride in the spring!!!!

[250RNUT]

HEY 250RNUT! i live up by massena, when you get that done we should go for a ride in the spring!!!!

Sound good to me but I dont think it will be done for awhile. It needs alot of time and money thrown at it.but you never know.Rob

[Trikeaholic]

sound good to me,I know Dynofox from the dootalk forum.I think he has a 85 or 6 250r. I have known Ross form hygear for a long time ever since the late eighties motocross days.

Does Ross dog you for riding a trike too?? LOL

[twgranger]

HEY 250RNUT! i live up by massena, when you get that done we should go for a ride in the spring!!!!
What about me?? :cry: I live in watertown.

[250RNUT]

Does Ross dog you for riding a trike too?? LOL
I just bought this thing yesterday.haven't talked to ross in about 2 months

[250RNUT]

What about me?? :cry: I live in watertown.

AWWW Dont cry,Yammies are always welcome too

[triz25o]

did you buy that from an ad you place din the swap sheet>?

[250RNUT]

No,actually posted a want ad on ebay.read this thread from the beginning.

[350x'inNY]

I got my R up past Watertown.... ironically, it was a Cali import from ebay a year or so before I bought it. Has the Cali green ORV sticker on the swinger!

Bruce

[grundlegrabber]

Huffa, I'm in Souderton about an hr south of you. If you ever see a liquid cooler, or anything else for that matter that you're not going to buy let me know! robmanero@comcast.net. Also where do you guys ride in the Watertown area? I go up there once a year and have been wanting to take a bike up there and do some riding... Thanks!

[twgranger]

Huffa, I'm in Souderton about an hr south of you. If you ever see a liquid cooler, or anything else for that matter that you're not going to buy let me know! robmanero@comcast.net. Also where do you guys ride in the Watertown area? I go up there once a year and have been wanting to take a bike up there and do some riding... Thanks!
Where do you go to Tug Hill? I ride in some small sand pits and trails in the black river area.

[250RNUT]

Maybee we can all get together sometime for a trike ride.sound like if we had a ride close to the NY/PA border we'd have a nice turnout.whaddya think

[250RNUT]

sounds good,the next thing is when? where? who?

[350x'inNY]

I'm close to the NY/PA border but over South of Rochester.... I've offered numerous times in the Trikefest/Local Rides forum.

Bruce

[hrc85250r]

wow! all of us new york guys should meet up somewhere in the spring....it would be crazy!!!!

[Dynofox]

wow! all of us new york guys should meet up somewhere in the spring....it would be crazy!!!!

Sounds like a plan! :beer

250RNUT, looks like you got a good deal at $700. Glad you ended up finding one.

[250RNUT]

Hey Dynofox thanks alot, We will definetaly get together sometime.