View Full Version : 1986 ATC 250R Resto-Finished Pics!
Mr. Clean
02-12-2007, 01:26 PM
Saturday I started my 1986 250r restoration. I would have more blasted parts if the water valve had not blown out of the bottom of the moisture trap. Cheap china harbour freight tools.
Frame was sandblasted, epoxy primed and painted all done Saturday. I polished one fork tube on Sunday (no pics yet). I will update this thread as I progress.
johnny's X
02-12-2007, 01:32 PM
Looking good, iam doing the same with my 85 350x. keep us updated
rustyhondas
02-12-2007, 01:43 PM
thats what mine looked like about 4 months and 2000 dollars ago.
i did that 2 times in the last 8 years on my same 86 250r.
i used NAPA MSU paint this go around,through a Snap-on gun.
best bike ever made in my book.:beer
200x350xtriz250
02-12-2007, 06:21 PM
lookin' good...keep us posted:Bounce
Aussieduner
02-12-2007, 06:39 PM
Good to see another 250R getting a new lease of life , everyday more and more are getting restored.Keep the pics rolling in.
Aussie
Mr. Clean
02-13-2007, 10:09 AM
Here are some pics of polishing aluminum fork sliders. The first couple show the rough aluminum casting. The next couple shots show the sliders after they were DA sanded with 220, then wet sanded with 600. In the pics you can see the pits or holes left over that need to be sanded further to get the mirror finish (by the mounting bracket and caliper mounting holes). These will require more elbow grease as I do not have a dremel. Last couple pics show what I did on Sunday on the right side slider. This was DA 220, 600 wet, 1000 wet then buffed on a bench grinder with a rouge and then a polish. However I am not done yet with it. If you look by the square plate that helps hold the front axle you will see where the finish is still rough. Lots of work but as someone told me "it is all about the details".
sweet MIKE!! IM going to be starting on my 83 painting it up nice!! and polishing parts on it!! so this is going to be you nice rider??
Mr. Clean
02-13-2007, 10:24 AM
sweet MIKE!! IM going to be starting on my 83 painting it up nice!! and polishing parts on it!! so this is going to be you nice rider??
This will end up the dreaded trailer queen. I wont ride other than to verify mechanically sound. It will sell after build if I can get the right price, as I have more frames and want to build a 500r. It is going to suck not to ride this one, but how much more fun to ride a 500. :naughty:
cyal8er
02-13-2007, 04:08 PM
Looks really nice so far! Can I ask what shade of red you used on the frame? and how does it match up to the factory plastic?
Will be nice when done, keep the pics coming.
Mr. Clean
02-13-2007, 04:23 PM
It is Dodge 2005 red. There are 2 reds for dodge in 2005 one flame red and this one. This was using a brand called Matrix. It is nice to use as the mix is 1:1. As far as paint matching plastics, all my oem plastics are still in wrappers and I have yet to remove them. It matches very well to my 85 plastics which are in great shape.
Sweet man. I'm getting a local shop to sand and powdercoat my frame as soon as i have extra money. I love the forks dude, i'm gonna try that too. I'll let y'all know how it turns out
tripod
02-13-2007, 06:26 PM
The frame came out awsome.Nice work.
Mr. Clean
02-14-2007, 11:29 AM
Sweet man. I'm getting a local shop to sand and powdercoat my frame as soon as i have extra money. I love the forks dude, i'm gonna try that too. I'll let y'all know how it turns out
Polishing is just time consuming and the details are a pain without the right tools. I spent another 3.5 hours last night trying to finish the right side slider. I need to order some of those attachments for the hard to reach areas.
Yea i know what you mean. i spent 3-4 hours last night on just one and i never even got to polishing yet, that was just to even it all up and get the pits and scratches out. maby another 2 hours and i'll have it polished. Let you know how it turns out.
Yea i know what you mean. i spent 3-4 hours last night on just one and i never even got to polishing yet, that was just to even it all up and get the pits and scratches out. maby another 2 hours and i'll have it polished. Let you know how it turns out.
Mr. Clean
08-22-2007, 04:16 PM
I started this resto and then had to prioritize projects and finished the half complete Harley sportster build. I "finished" it last Friday and got back on the 86r. The frame in the first post is one I am going to keep for myself. I bought the one in the pic below last November. I took it on a group ride and it died. It was complete but needed everything. I spent 4.5 hours between Saturday night and Sunday a.m. stripping to the bare frame. NOT a single stripped bolt, even the swingarm bolt came out with minimal effort. I then proceeded to blast prime and paint the swinger. Clear coated it last night. In the second to last pic the farthest frame is the one in the first post of this thread. The middle one is the disassembled one and the closest is one I am going to use for a 500 conversion (an extra). The frame has had some welding by the front motor mounts so is a great candidate. I will continue to update as I go along.
fla 2-stroke
08-23-2007, 11:43 AM
cool mike.looks great so far.you are going to have a garage full of sweet 250's.
Yamahondaman
08-24-2007, 02:42 PM
DANG i need to GIT the Stainless 250-R stuff going again !!
Mr. Clean
08-24-2007, 03:46 PM
DANG i need to GIT the Stainless 250-R stuff going again !!
I am ready when you are. :naughty: BLING-BLING
dreadhed
08-24-2007, 04:29 PM
Looks like it's coming along nice.
Mr. Clean
09-13-2007, 03:42 PM
I sandblasted the frame and then applied some epoxy primer. The first picture sucks but that is a bare steel frame. The next couple are of the primed frame.
This weekend the red goes on. I will then re-install the swingarm and start on the little parts.
:pics: :pics: :pics:
Mr. Clean
09-19-2007, 02:29 PM
Applied the red/clear last night.
:pics: :pics: :pics:
mmmmmmm.....yummy! I'll be knocking on your door come the first weekend in OCT dude!
Mr. Clean
09-19-2007, 04:30 PM
mmmmmmm.....yummy! I'll be knocking on your door come the first weekend in OCT dude!
Sweeet!! I will have everything ready for ya.
Yamahondaman
09-19-2007, 04:36 PM
Sweeet!! I will have everything ready for ya.
in the Heart Shaped Tub ?
in the Heart Shaped Tub ?
man thats not the first of it! theres the pink velour padded room, the round spinning bed and the gigantic martini glass! to!
:D
Mr. Clean
09-20-2007, 09:05 AM
man thats not the first of it! theres the pink velour padded room, the round spinning bed and the gigantic martini glass! to!
:D
:naughty:
Yous guys are nuts....
I should edit it to say "I will have your 250R parts ready......."
:lol:
Billy Golightly
09-20-2007, 09:16 AM
Lookin good Mike!
Mr. Clean
04-27-2009, 05:42 PM
Frame and Swingarm
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/0307.jpg
New bearings.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/0309.jpg
This is how it left Florida
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/0342.jpg
How it arrived in Arizona
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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0528-1.jpg
These were taken a few weeks ago.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0840.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0838.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0841.jpg
Whats in the bags???
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0916.jpg
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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0920.jpg
Prepped and painted the grab bar, handlebars, silencer, case saver, and some other misc items. Polished the axle, installed the OEM plastics and mint seat.
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0921.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_0919.jpg
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scottp597
06-25-2009, 07:01 PM
I love this restore project
MyMistress86R
06-25-2009, 08:31 PM
Why don't restore projects ever show evidence of running? These bikes ARE meant to run, right?
Mr. Clean
06-26-2009, 01:43 PM
Why don't restore projects ever show evidence of running? These bikes ARE meant to run, right?
I will see if it runs this weekend. Dont you mean evidence of being ridden? It is not being ridden yet......Cause its lacking a fuel valve, fuel line, spark plug wiring harness, the right side threads on the axle need to be re tap'd..dont want the wheel and tire to fall off :) , new throttle cable, primary fluid, bleed the rear brakes, foot pegs need to be painted, cutch cable adjusted, air filter and finally..............Glamis dune season does not start until Halloween. :( This gives me plenty of time to get it right.
Updated :pics:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1251.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1275.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1253.jpg
dcreel
06-26-2009, 01:46 PM
It looks great. Its starting to look showroom fresh.
rdlsz24
06-26-2009, 01:50 PM
She's a beaut
Rob
as always looks great man! btw I thought you sold the 57?
bigpimpin
07-12-2009, 10:59 AM
real nice build!
Mr. Clean
09-15-2009, 12:32 PM
I Installed OEM fork boots, re-polished the fork sliders, refinished the thumber, fuel valve, upper brake line guide, and clutch perch/handle, brake handle. I put some gas in the tank kicked it about 5-6 times and it came to life.... I put it in first and went on a long ride to the end of the driveway :lol: Since these pics I have installed a mint tank (thanks Dammit) carb overflow lines, engine breather lines, refinished clutch cover bolts and remaining hardware, and adjusted the parking brake/clutch cable....so the Trailer Queen is done! :D Time to move on to another project :beer
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1531.jpg
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1536.jpg
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STONEY67
09-15-2009, 02:09 PM
thats freakin sweet dude... I was just thinking about ripping my 85 down to the frame so I can clean it up nice... but then I thought about getting another beer and forgot about the 250R lol.. seriously though... nice job mang!!
ovhonda1
09-15-2009, 04:54 PM
That thing is beautiful! That is some of the best work that I have seen. Lots of bank in your restoration but well worth the cost and time in my opinion.
factoryX
09-15-2009, 05:00 PM
okay are you going to ride it then or is it going to be in the garage for the rest of its life like the crated 250r?
torker
09-15-2009, 05:10 PM
:drool: :drool: :drool:
Every time I see stuff like this I'm more convinced that my "done" bikes SUCK!!!!
Enjoy your bike man. Congratulations on a great Job!!! shens
TORKER.
aldochina
09-16-2009, 12:33 AM
very nice, looks amazingly new, lol. Wish they were all restored this way!! but hey whatever resources allow. Gives me inspiration to start my 86 350, gonna try my hand at some painting, so I might ask you a few ?s about technic when the time comes if ya dont mind, as it looks like you know whats up!! Have fun on the next one!!
harryredtrike
09-16-2009, 12:54 AM
very very nice,AAA plus resto.cheers.ill send mine to you and let you work your majic
Mr. Clean
09-16-2009, 12:02 PM
gonna try my hand at some painting, so I might ask you a few ?s about technic when the time comes if ya dont mind, as it looks like you know whats up!!
No problem, I am always willing to share tips techniques etc...
Thanks for the compliments everyone, and yes this one will be a trailer queen, or garage ornament. :lol:
very nice job mike as always! HIGH WHEELIES!
MonroeMike
09-16-2009, 08:26 PM
Amazing job on that.
Rocketblt
10-27-2009, 10:20 AM
hey I was wondering what did you use for the swingarm and how durable is it? Is that powdercaot or paint. Whatever it is it looks much glossier and smoother then OEM. Was going to anodize mine back to its gold color, too much effort. Plating bolt is already enough for me hehe. I would love some tips and pointers. My restoration project hasnt gotten off the ground for 2 years. Stipped a spare frame.. painted it . didnt like it. powdercoated it myself and baked it with a heating lamp. the smooth areas came out beautiful, but there are rough spots where the powder didnt fully cure. so maybe ill sand and paint over the powder coat. spent $$$ urethane on a paint match for the engine cases. Turned out a little darker then the original finish :(. Oh.. brused fork legs?.. I hear a flap wheel will give it a uniform finish.
ATV4life1
10-27-2009, 10:51 AM
ChevyHarley,
Very nice restoration. Amazing attention to detail.
I want to buy it.:naughty:
Mr. Clean
11-01-2009, 11:25 AM
hey I was wondering what did you use for the swingarm and how durable is it? Is that powdercaot or paint. Whatever it is it looks much glossier and smoother then OEM. Was going to anodize mine back to its gold color, too much effort. Plating bolt is already enough for me hehe. I would love some tips and pointers. My restoration project hasnt gotten off the ground for 2 years. Stipped a spare frame.. painted it . didnt like it. powdercoated it myself and baked it with a heating lamp. the smooth areas came out beautiful, but there are rough spots where the powder didnt fully cure. so maybe ill sand and paint over the powder coat. spent $$$ urethane on a paint match for the engine cases. Turned out a little darker then the original finish :(. Oh.. brused fork legs?.. I hear a flap wheel will give it a uniform finish.
It is paint, urethane BC/CC probably the clear and the prep work that makes it look so shiny and smooth? :wondering
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1699.jpg
With this dinosaur:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk179/miked1957_photo/DSC_1664.jpg
Not sure on durability as this one is a trailer queen. :lol: However I have used the same paint on rocker covers, primary cover and other ATV/ Harley engine parts with great durability.
Powder is the preferred choice on this board from what I read, I dont do powder as I dont have an oven and I am set up to paint. If I had the room and some extra dough I would look into powder. I polished the forks, but yes they were more brushed from the factory. I sand them with 220 and up.....finishing with 1500 or 2000 and then polish them up. One could follow up with a semi gloss clear or powder to get the correct OEM finish. All I can think of for now!!!
very nice job mike as always! HIGH WHEELIES!
Thanks Bro, hope all is going well!!!
Thanks Bro, hope all is going well!!!
its ok I guess I looked into some jobs out there but nothing has panned out for me, iff you got any pull with some insurance companies out there that need an experienced appraiser tell them about me!:beer
miss you guys tell Tonya hola for me!
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