Blue MX 250R It's a runner (06/18/07) PICS

[seadoo650]

After collecting parts for the last six months I finally decided to start my MX project for the TF motocross. I figured I'd get everything out of the boxes and do a rough assembly to see what else is needed. It's going to be a totally different color when its complete but here is a few pics of whats here now. I'll post up progress pics as it goes. Check out the ugly seat.:lol:

The previous owner painted the frame and alot of other small parts so they'll all be blasted and pc'd. The motor is also getting some work done including a long rod kit. Still need new rims, alll new maier plastics and tank, shocks rebuilt, handlebars and other small stuff. I hope it looks as good when it is finished as it does in my head.

[Bryan Raffa]

Cool man! have fun with it..I also got a few upgrades for mine

[jsimonh]

It looks like a fun project...the roller doesn't look like it's in all that bad a shape to me. But I'm sure it will look alot better in the near future:naughty: .

[MyMistress86R]

Hey Rick...The good news is, my vacation for TF week has already been approved...bad news, I'll likely have to borrow my bike back to race against you if I have the desire/nerve. Good luck with your project.

[Derrick Adams]

Hey Rick...The good news is, my vacation for TF week has already been approved...bad news, I'll likely have to borrow my bike back to race against you if I have the desire/nerve. Good luck with your project.


I know for a fact that won't be a problem!:beer

[3leggeddog]

sweet rick.glad to see you gettin around to assembly.you know we got a few more races before t.f. for practice.better get movin on that thing!!

[seadoo650]

I know! Smith Road, Memorial Day weekend. Can't wait. I've got about $500.00-$600.00 burnin' a hole in my pocket for this project. I'll have a needs list in the classifieds.

[seadoo650]

Just purchaed some Douglas red label 8x8 rims for my 8in. turf tamers and one of those stainless bolt kits. I'm gonna cal JLATV to order the plastics cause on their website it has all the shipping weights and rates tooo high.

Here's a concept pic.

[3leggeddog]

hells yeah.you gonna run stock length swinger?i can extend your if you need!

[seadoo650]

hells yeah.you gonna run stock length swinger?i can extend your if you need!

Yeah! I wann go probably pus 2. Hows much?

[seadoo650]

Engine work plans set. Ships out Monday. Be back in a month. That will give me time to get the frame and swinger done. STREEEEETCH it Brandon.:w00t:

I may come in last at TF MX but at least I'll look good doin' it.

[atctim]

Loving the look Rick. Keep us posted on the progress.

[dizasterzrfun69]

do you already have the blue fenders or was that a photoshop? I was going to do my 85R all blue and red but the blue fenders are no longer available through maier :wondering I did get some from breastman off of the boards but they are not "SHOW QUALITY". I might be able to sand them and all of that but im sure it'll take awhile. I have to many projects right now so my blue plastic has to wait :D

Kevin

[dizasterzrfun69]

i did just check jlatvs website and they appear to have them......Maier also "SHOWED" that they had them though. I ordered them and they called me back and said they were discontinued. I wont lie, I'll be very very jealous if you get NEW Blue fenders :D If i would have known about that website i wouldve tried them before i went ahead and got the red fenders :crazy: I'll just have to win one of your "plastic restoration kits" from tf07 :lol:

Kevin

[seadoo650]

the pic is photoshopped. I hope I can still get new blues.

[85ytz250n]

What kind of handlebars are on that thing?

Barry

[seadoo650]

Don't know what brand. I think they're kinda ugly. I'll be replacing them when I can.

[85ytz250n]

I was thinking ithe same thing but now they are looking kinda unique, maybe you should hold onto them. Know who made them?

Barry

[seadoo650]

Update.
Unless a miracle happens and I can find blue pastics, I'll probably go with red. I have one more resource to checkout. Thanks swiney. Motor top end is almost complete. Swinger is stretched and getting ready for pc.

Does anyone have a link to douglas's website? The wife is wiling to get me my front rim for my b-day and I need to find out where she can get it from. Who has the best price? What size?

[3leggeddog]

if your buying a new front rim be sure to go with the 10inch.derrick knows the part number.you will find a way better selection of tires,and way better handling traits from the smaller front tire.

i run a 20x7x10 on my mx-r.you could go with a 21,but i wouldn't go much taller.

[seadoo650]

Will a 10" be ok for trailriding too? This bike will not be strictly mx.

Does anyone have a link to douglas's website? I can't find the damn thing. Or a link to someone's website with douglas 10 and 11 inch .190 front rims.

[Derrick Adams]

Rick, both the 10" and 11" wheels are custom order. 10 to 12 week turn around.

Here's their website... http://www.douglaswheel.com/

You will have to call them and get an order form faxed to you. Then fill it out and fax it back.

Do a search on 10" front wheel and you will find the part number for what you need.

[Mr. Clean]

Here is a thread I started that has all the order information part numbers etc..

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=63214

[seadoo650]

What about this.
http://recreationtires.com/moreinfo/017-02.html

[seadoo650]

Rick, both the 10" and 11" wheels are custom order. 10 to 12 week turn around.

Here's their website... http://www.douglaswheel.com/

You will have to call them and get an order form faxed to you. Then fill it out and fax it back.

Do a search on 10" front wheel and you will find the part number for what you need.

Alot of MX bikes getting built this year! I love it!

Their website sucks. I don't wanna buy a custom front rim. I think I'll just get a oem 350x front and polish it. What about itp?

[seadoo650]

Just order one. $96.00 to my door. This place keeps them in stock on the 11 X 6. WOOHOO
http://recreationtires.com/moreinfo/017-02.html

[Derrick Adams]

Sweet! That's cool that they stock them. I just picked one up on ebay for my bike. Needs a little polishing, but well worth the $40.

[Derrick Adams]

Sweet! That's cool that they stock them. I just picked one up on ebay for my bike. Needs a little polishing, but well worth the $40.

[MyMistress86R]

Plans have changed Rick. My bike will still be MY bike come TF. Build yours up all you want, but practice your blocking skills in the mean time or my little rag will hand it to you...lol. That is, of course, providing you even get ahead of me on the holeshot.

[seadoo650]

Got the rima and tires mounted on and have been polishing up some pieces. :cool: The motor top end should be back and ready for assembly tomorrow or wednesday. It looks like the blue plastics are going to be a go.:w00t: Now I'll need to be getting a blue tank. If the Mosh's read this...I'm gonna need a seat.

Some progress pics and concept pics.:drool:

[dizasterzrfun69]

i'm jealous of the blue for sure :drool:

[3leggeddog]

sweet rick.should look awesome!

[seadoo650]

Just a few pics of one of the fork tubes after about two hours of sanding,rubbing and polishing. :pics: :drool:

[3leggeddog]

nice!!!!looking sweet

[Derrick Adams]

Your bike is really coming together. Can't wait to see it in action.

[Louis Mielke]

Mr. Seadoo just want to drop in and let you know that the candy man stopped by today. We have that blue flavour you wanted in stock now. hehe.

[200x Basket]

that blue looks sweet!!

[Louis Mielke]

should for as much as we ponied up for it.

[Bryan Raffa]

thats one big a** goldfish!!!!

[Louis Mielke]

everybody says that!!! i tease my roommate that my goldfish could eat his hamster. lol!

he's actually not that big, I've see many much bigger. he's only 7 years old. He's been with me through thick and thin.

[Aussieduner]

Thats going to look fantastic Ric im looking forward to seeing it in person,im coming half way round the world again to hang out with you guys.... oh and ive been craving the Taco Bell i have to admit.

Tony

[seadoo650]

:w00t: :w00t: :w00t: Everything is coming together all at once. Still need the Blue Tank. $$$$ Thanks for the update Louis. I'll be callin' soon.

Aussie, If ya like the Taco Bell, then I'm gonna have to introduce you to a little thing called Chipotle.:drool: The thing is, once you have it you need more. You'll have to find a contact here to ship it to you like three times a month.:lol:

Should have some updated :pics: :pics: :pics: up soon.

[Louis Mielke]

Heh, I think we all have to agree that Qdoba beats chipotle hands down....of course its pretty much the same thing just no metal for decoration. I can't wait to come up there and help you put this plastic on Rick. Maybe we can get some buritos too. lol! I love the green tabasco sause on buritos!

[seadoo650]

Frame and other parts should be back this tuesday. Gonna work this weekend on polishing up some more parts. (since I did'nt do riding with the otc). Hopefully I'll have everything ready to go for the plastics by the time they get to me. I'm dying to ride. I did'nt think for a while that this bike would come together but it looks like my vision will become a reality.

[Bryan Raffa]

but it looks like my vision will become a reality.

Dont ya Love it when that happens!!!!:naughty: :naughty:

[seadoo650]

Dont ya Love it when that happens!!!!:naughty: :naughty:

It's an awsome feeling. As of now I'm getting edgy waiting on the stuff to get here. I've only got so much stuff here to work on. I just hope I'm not too afraid to ride it and get it dirty after it is finished.

Both fork tubes done.

[seadoo650]

Here is what I mean by quality time. Makes up for not going to the rumble.

[Louis Mielke]

looking sweet!!!! Do you just throw those to a buffer or did you do that by hand?

[seadoo650]

looking sweet!!!! Do you just throw those to a buffer or did you do that by hand?

All by hand. Started with my right angle grinder and a rough coocie then super fine cookie then 400 grit then steel wool and a polishing pad with my own secret compound to shine them up. You're looking at about eight hours worth of work so far. Still gotta do the rear grab bar and side cases and maybe some other small parts.

[gizmo_22]

secrete compound eh.... hmmm whitening toothpaste maybe?

[seadoo650]

secrete compound eh.... hmmm whitening toothpaste maybe?

Blue Away.

Nothing new to report. Damn powder coater still has my friggin fram. (three weeks now) Waiting for the stupid credit card company to send me some convenience checks for the plastics. (I used to get these son's-a-beeches five times a week and now that I need them POOF... GONE) Motor is out getting the bottom end put together. (thanks Mosh) So here comes a nice weekend that I was hoping to get some real progress done on the bike and I'm gonna end up sitting around with my thumb up my butt. (translation....honey-doo list) CRAP I don't even have any new pics to keep edog happy. LOL Anyone need their bike worked on? One more week and I'm gonna get outta practice.

sincerely...hopeless in Ohio. (by the way, that's spelled O.H.I.O) Just kiddin" guys.

[Louis Mielke]

I could use some stuff polished....:rolleyes:

On a good note my rear shock came back from WORKS, its looks really pretty. What really sucks is that I can't put my bike back together until Saturday!!!!!! ARGH!!

[oldsking86]

I could use some stuff polished....:rolleyes:

On a good note my rear shock came back from WORKS, its looks really pretty. What really sucks is that I can't put my bike back together until Saturday!!!!!! ARGH!!

I'm waiting on some parts so I can work on my rear shock as we speak! I feel your pain, but I'm stuck until sunday before I can touch and ride my baby! :lol:

Seedoo those puppies look freagin awesome! It's going to suck when they get dirty tho! I'm still defiently interested in the fenders you got, still have a few sets left??! PM me on that if you can

[seadoo650]

Finally, Finally got my parts back form the powdercoaters today. Looks like I'll be spending some late nights in the garage till Smith Road race. Final assembly has begun.:w00t: Nothing else to report yet. I also polished up the grab bar Brandon made for me.

All pics from here on out will be better quality. Not from my phone. LOL:pics: :pics: :pics:

[3leggeddog]

looks good doggy.that grab bar turned out o.k. huh?when you bend it up learning how to jump nates doubles,i'll just make ya another!!!,lol.get her put together!!

[Derrick Adams]

Must be nice. I put in an order for one months ago for the Z. With measurements and everything. Still haven't seen it.

Bike is looking really good Rick. 4 weeks till Smith Road!!!!

[Mosh]

Looks good Rick.I want to have the Bottom end done this week.Next week is Wells!!Is that a 3 legg swinger???

[seadoo650]

Is that a 3 legg swinger???

Sure is. Call me when the motor is ready. I might make a special trip up.

[Mosh]

Man you ahd tons powdercoated!


I am special.lol.Hide the chairs!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[BigGreenMachine]

WOW!! Is that all like chrome powdercoat?? Looks nuts!! Going to be a sweet build up man, very eager to see its progress.

[seadoo650]

WOW!! Is that all like chrome powdercoat?? Looks nuts!! Going to be a sweet build up man, very eager to see its progress.

It's a very very bright silver. Should look good with all the chrome and polished parts.

[seadoo650]

Just a few porgress pics during assembly.

[BigGreenMachine]

OH YEAH!! That looks sweet all clean and shiney!

[Bryan Raffa]

lookin great Rick! are you gonna rember that it was built to race and be pushed to the limit when it's alltogether and shiny?:lol: :naughty:

[seadoo650]

lookin great Rick! are you gonna rember that it was built to race and be pushed to the limit when it's alltogether and shiny?:lol: :naughty:

No trailer queens here. This bike will be rode harder than any of my other bikes. If I got it this way once, I can do it again.

[MyMistress86R]

Ok Rick...only two comments here...

1) Gawd, couldn't you have at least SHARPENED those pegs before sending them out to get all pretty? LMAO

2) I am SOOOOO going to enjoy having to look over my shoulder to see all that bling on the track from the seat of my rag.

LOL Just kidding Bro...that looks fantastic and I'm more than jealous. You just MIGHT be creating something that looks better around your place then the Mrs. *ducking to avoid being punched in the face by girlsride2*

heeheehee

[seadoo650]

Ok Rick...only two comments here...

1) Gawd, couldn't you have at least SHARPENED those pegs before sending them out to get all pretty? LMAO

2) I am SOOOOO going to enjoy having to look over my shoulder to see all that bling on the track from the seat of my rag.

LOL Just kidding Bro...that looks fantastic and I'm more than jealous. You just MIGHT be creating something that looks better around your place then the Mrs. *ducking to avoid being punched in the face by girlsride2*

heeheehee

1) No problem with the pegs you just gotta know how to ride.

2) HAHAHAHAHAHA

Last year was the wifes bike this year it's time for mine.

[TimSr]

This bike will be rode harder than any of my other bikes.

That aint saying much!:lol:

[seadoo650]

That aint saying much!:lol:

Pipe down grandpa or I'll sick the wife on ya at the track LOL.:crazy:

[SpeedBump]

Pipe down grandpa or I'll sick the wife on ya at the track LOL.:crazy:
Now THAT'S funny! :lol:

[Bryan Raffa]

Im not sayin nothing :lol: :lol:

[Kintore]

LOL looking really good Rick, cant wait to see it done!

[seadoo650]

Well Louis came through and the plastics are in.:drool: I spent most of the day getting the roller together. Some things will still be replaced and I have to get my Blue tank yet. Now I just need the motor.:w00t:

Here are some pics of her as of now.:pics: :pics: :pics: :drool:

[seadoo650]

One more. Need my seat too.

[Louis Mielke]

DARNNNN!!!!! Where can I get a set of those plastics Rick?
That looks so freakin sweet! I bet there's only a limited quantity availible right?!?

[chris200x]

WoW!!! I love that color. Is that the dark blue maier shows on there website?

That is one helluva nice project you got there seadoo!!!

[Louis Mielke]

Yes that is #6 navy/yamaha blue. We have 5 sets left between the two of us.

[350Xhilaration]

Looks good Rick.

You keeping the red tank or going to get a blue one somehow?

[seadoo650]

Looks good Rick.

You keeping the red tank or going to get a blue one somehow?

Yea, I just ordered a custom navy blue tank from Clarke today. Should be here in two weeks. Unfortunatly not in time for Smith Road race. As of right now I'm not sure if the bike will be ready by then. I can run with the red tank if everything else falls into place by then. But I will have it ready for TF for sure.

[atctim]

WOW!!! Looks great rick. Love the color.

[IrvSLedman]

:drool: wow Rick, I never really thought that a blue R would be anything great, but damn! that thing looks great.. you should set your lady up with some blue plastics on her X...lol matchingggg.

[Louis Mielke]

that would cost quite a bit as we ordered these fenders custom.

[seadoo650]

:drool: wow Rick, I never really thought that a blue R would be anything great, but damn! that thing looks great.. you should set your lady up with some blue plastics on her X...lol matchingggg.

OMG please delete this before the wife sees it. LOL

[Aussieduner]

OMG please delete this before the wife sees it. LOL

Thats gonna cost ya Rick you wont have anything left for Taco Bell !

[girlsride2]

Taco Bell won't keep him warm at night....LMAO!!!!

Wait.....or will it????? All those gas fumes under blankets would be enough to keep an eskimo warm:lol: :crazy:

[seadoo650]

Just a few more pics of her. I've been in the garage all night. I just recaived my rear shock and front brake setup from rpm_atv. Both these setups look like brand new. And the price......shoot, ya can't beat it, I don't care who you are. I know some are upset about poeple parting nice bikes on the bay but I know the stuff I pruchased went to a good home and for a good cause.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150115649733&rd=1&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150115651973&rd=1&rd=1

Now more pics. :pics: :pics: :pics:

[Dammit!]

What's the plan for the seat?

[seadoo650]

What's the plan for the seat?

Well, we all know who is doing it. I'll just say that for now. It flows with the color scheme.

[Dammit!]

It flows with the color scheme.

So it's gonna be... blue? :lol:

I always look forward to seeing what they're going to do next. I'm sure it'll be sweet.

[seadoo650]

So it's gonna be... blue? :lol:

I always look forward to seeing what they're going to do next. I'm sure it'll be sweet.

Not Blue.:naughty:

[Louis Mielke]

I know what color. Trust me its all works together. Looks awsome Rick. I want a rip on that come TF.

[seadoo650]

I just received a few pics of the seat but Trying to work out some bugs so I can post a pic.

[atctim]

Not Blue.:naughty:

Silver or Grey???? I love this bike. Soooooooooooo can I get dibs for whan you sell it?:lol:

[seadoo650]

Silver or Grey???? I love this bike. Soooooooooooo can I get dibs for whan you sell it?:lol:

Silver/blue. Sorry Tim. I'm prolly like you. Once I build a bike I will never sell it. This one and the racerX are here forever.

[Louis Mielke]

I've got to see that thing on the roller!!!!!!

[max]

Damn boy. Ive watched you come a far way in this sport. You are definately one of the more prominent people on this site. I will be the first to admit that I am jealous of your bike. Blue is my fav color. You stole it you...budy!!!! All your hard work will definately be worth the wait, worth the ride. Dont stop....get it get it:)

Hope to see you guys next weekiend. O yeah SB is most likely coming out.:naughty:

[350Xhilaration]

Looking good!!

I'll get to see it in person on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday...:w00t:

Another trip out to Columbus for work.

[Bryan Raffa]

L@@KIN G@@D!!! Seadoo... Im likeing that!

[3leggeddog]

HOT CHIT DUDE.it's looking very nice.it will look even nicer 6' in the air over a haspin double..............YEAH,YEAH

[seadoo650]

Thanks for the props guys. It will really look sweet when I get the blue tank on it. I'll post up some pics tonight with the seat on it.

[seadoo650]

Just a few pics of the roller with the seat on it. Man I need that tank.

Mosh's (as always) did an awsome job. (by Mosh's I mean Tammy).

[Bryan Raffa]

what background you going with for the number plates on the fenders? silver?

[seadoo650]

what background you going with for the number plates on the fenders? silver?

Silver backplate with blue outline and blue numbers. The shroud decals will be all silver with blue outline also. Blue numberplate with silver mesh hopefully.

[Kintore]

Damn Rick, that thing is looking mighty awesome! Well Done!

[250rulzes]

Wow,

Nice work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[mlong]

any updates?

[seadoo650]

Yes. I have a few updates. Keep in mind I'm biting my tongue when typing this. :mad:

First off. I'm not happy at all with the tank. I ordered one from Clarke and the color is way off. Me and the lady on the phone went on and on looking at colors on their website to make sure it was a match. Well it is'nt. Also the fit compared to the stock tank is *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited*. So I will be very hesitant to order from them again.

Second off the plactics from maier mostly fit well, except for the tank shrouds. They look like a five year old trimmed them. They fit about as good as the tank. (all five sets) I'll do my best to trim them straight and make them work.

Anyways I'm feeling a little discouraged at the moment.

On a good note the bottom end of the motor I believe is coming together so it should go in this weekend. Hopefully be able to run it at Smith road.

Here are a few pics. The plastics are Yamaha navy blue. According to Clarke the tank is also.:crazy:

[Huffa]

Anyways I'm feeling a little discouraged at the moment.



DON'T !!

It looks great man, pretty much one of a kind. I really like it !!

Nice job!! :beer

[Louis Mielke]

I'm on the phone with Rick right now. After some deliberation we've come to the conclusion that Clarke's REFLEX blue is actually the match we're looking for.

Sadly Rick was the poor guinea pig learning the mistake the hard way. That's ok, only a minor set back.

[oldsking86]

Maybe you could go with a silver tank or even white and change the frame to white.

Other then that it is nice!

[Louis Mielke]

I'm pretty sure he's ordering another tank. I'm gonna take this one and find another use for it. We're out to make it match!

[3leggeddog]

hey rick,i deffinitly think a white tank,white shrouds,and white/blue/silver seat would pimp aswell.it really does not look that bad though.if you get a better match great,if not don't sweat it.remember this is a mx bike,mine only look good till i get 1-2 races under em,so enjoy it,she looks rad dude

[Bryan Raffa]

remember this is a mx bike,mine only look good till i get 1-2 races under em,so enjoy it,she looks rad dude

dont tell him that! he'll never race it :lol:

[Mosh]

Bummer on the tank.I need a cylinder and clutch cover:naughty: .Motor is together:w00t:
MAybe a tank cover is in order

[johnny's X]

Thats a sweet trike everything looks nice, hope you get the tank figured out.

[seadoo650]

Got the motor in and fired it up this weekend. Needs a few minor things (waterpump gasket, rejettted) but it runs. Thanks millions to Rob (Moshman) for helping me with this. Worked on it Sunday for about 12 hours. Tried to get it done for Smith Raod race. Also a big thanks to Mark (garageboy) for his help and parts. Anything you guys need just ask.

On a positive note, the darker blue tank is growing on me. I may keep it for now and buy another later.

[70ATC90]

Awsome man! And don't sweat the tank, I actually kinda like how it looks.

[seadoo650]

Got the moter back together today after a minor teardown for some loose bolts. Still doing a little tuning but she's running pretty good. Drug her out of the dirty garage for some purdy pics. Still need the sticker kit. (it's on the way), handle bars, and fork seals done but it will be ready for trikefest.:w00t: I took the time while it was apart to paint and touch up the motor a bit too.

Hope to get a little seat time on it tomorrow with Derrick at Nate's.

Also if anyone is looking for some custom decals I am getting mine from the Evbay store under the name of atomicquads. Talked to him on the phone and he's a real nice guy. Check it out.

Now for some pics.

[Bryan Raffa]

hey rick was just thinkin that if you got a sticker kit with that dark blue and the light blue it might tie it in alot better! Or some dark blue number backgrounds!

looks great!!:D

[1upfront]

Hey Rick man that thing looks awesome great work, I can't wait to see it with those new decals:drool: :drool: :drool:

[Louis Mielke]

Looking sick Rick! I can't wait. got so much to do. Gona get to see everyone in just a short week. So much to do!

[Derrick Adams]

I can tell you guys that it looks even better in person. Really cool build Rick.

[Kintore]

That is one hot 250r!

[seadoo650]

Update. Just got the flatslide carb on and it's not flooding anymore. I'll probably have to put a lerger jet in now. It acts like it wants more fuel. Thanks for the advice on the carb Rob. Should have done this in the first place. Still waiting on decals. Still gotta replace the handlebars and put in fork seals. Cutting it close like last year.

[Darius1502]

Got the moter back together today after a minor teardown for some loose bolts. Still doing a little tuning but she's running pretty good. Drug her out of the dirty garage for some purdy pics. Still need the sticker kit. (it's on the way), handle bars, and fork seals done but it will be ready for trikefest.:w00t: I took the time while it was apart to paint and touch up the motor a bit too.

Hope to get a little seat time on it tomorrow with Derrick at Nate's.

Also if anyone is looking for some custom decals I am getting mine from the Evbay store under the name of atomicquads. Talked to him on the phone and he's a real nice guy. Check it out.

Now for some pics.


Wow thats hot! Awesome!

Can I make a few comments? First...get a tank cover made that matches the plastic. That should help things.

Also what about the factory blue fork boots? Might be interesting because of the different colors of the blue. Maybe when you get the decals made...use some of the fork boot color blue in them.

Lastly, see about painting the engine the dark silver like the '86 250rs. That would be really a nice touch and would go with the seat.

That is the prettiest R i have ever seen. As a kid I would go into the Honda dealers in '82 and '83...and those blue ATC's drove me crazy!

They were breath taking like your R is now!

[seadoo650]

Thanks for the comments. I'll look into getting a matching tank later when funds are available. I'm not too interested in the factory fork boots. I've never really liked them (or the prices right now). I like the looks of the smaller forkskinz. On the motor. There is alot more in store for it. Chrome and polish.

[ATC-Eric]

Wow man, great job! Love the color scheme. :drool:

[ChrisD]

....mmm...does that mean someone else owning it.....? I see the listing on ebay.

[Daddio]

Well I think if you were to actually read the description of the item you might be surprised.

[dizasterzrfun69]

Well I think if you were to actually read the description of the item you might be surprised.


:lol: :lol: that auction is for some blue fenders ChrisD, not the whole bike.

[seadoo650]

....mmm...does that mean someone else owning it.....? I see the listing on ebay.

Read the description. The picture of the bike is to show how the fenders look on it. The bike is mine and not sor sale.

Just got the new fork seals in and the carb tuned better. Runs good. Having trouble with idle.

Still hav'nt got the decals yet.:mad: I've called and left email. Might have to get red with this guy.

[Mosh]

What pilot jet is in the carb you got Rick? You runnin the carb I told you to Run?
And I got your new bars here.Cr High bends.They will fit.Chrome!

[seadoo650]

What pilot jet is in the carb you got Rick? You runnin the carb I told you to Run?
And I got your new bars here.Cr High bends.They will fit.Chrome!

It's got a 145 main and a 42 slow jet. Pret much the stock setup for an 86 R. The 85 calls for a 52 slow jet so I might need one of those for idle. I got a 86 250r carb off ebay for $50.00 last week. Looks like new. Works great. All those CR carbs were going too high for my broke arse. Cool on the bars. I'll put them on Tues. night.

[seadoo650]

We'll just got the decals in the nick of time. All done except the new bars which will go on at TF. The parts that look white are actually silver. (damn camera) I took the idea for my numbers from speedbump except I used my wife and I's anniversary.

Looks pretty good. HMMMM. What's next????