250R better than imagined

[Benztek]

Wow, I started riding 3 wheelers years ago on new 1975 atc 90 I got for christmass.I had worked my way up to 4 trikes when last week I purchased a 1985 250r. This thing is insainly fast,yet with a suspension that does not beat me to death.What a machine!

[SYKO]

whooo hoooo another GA BOY!!! bout time!!! welcome aboard gringo!!! 250R's RULE!!!

[BigGreenMachine]

That R looks pretty slick, did you do the work on it?

[Benztek]

Actually I bought it that way. The previous owner said he bought it from someone who posts on this board, that had set it up for the flat track.It did come with a #17 plate and extra rear# 17 fender with blue ATC seat.

[ceaserthethird]

get some close up pictures , Whats on it ?

[edog]

Welcome to the Club!!!!!!!!!!

[350Kris]

Before I bought my 85 R I thought, "What's all the hype about?" Then, I took my first ride...unbelievable even in stock form. Simply one of the best machines ever made -- past, present, and future!

[Benztek]

Here are some pics. I finally got a chance to take them.The trike is a little dirty
because I just spent the day at Durhamtown Plantation.....250R ..wow..I am still trying to keep the front wheel down...or not!!

[Jim mac]

I just got a 86 250R last week, I agree 100% the thing scares the sh!t out of me, call me a woose, but Im thinking of trading down to a 200X. something 4 stroke to putt around with. No offense to 200X owners. I just sold a real nice one in november and kind of kicking myself for getting rid of it. Turned up for sale 2 months later for 500 bucks, when I finally convinced myself to buy it again. it was already sold.

[ChrisD]

ScottZJ built that bike. He posted pics along the way and completed pictures. Do a search and you can find out what he did.

[SYKO]

hey man how was durhamtown on that thing?? I havnt been up there in years! Ive been wanting to go back but ocala always calls my name

[Liquid-Darkness]

Thats a nice 250r there. I had my first 250r waterpumper last year and theres nothing like holding it wide open for a few seconds while going through the gears. They are fast as hell, but I sold it and had to go back to the 350x. Just gas n go with a four stroke. Jimmac I would go for a 350x. Theres no commitment to have it wide open for power and the top ends last years longer the a 2stroke. The power is all in the low rpms. The 350x is just a bigger version of the 200x. I think once you got use to a 200x, then rode a 350x you would like the 350x more.

[Benztek]

hey man how was durhamtown on that thing?? I havnt been up there in years! Ive been wanting to go back but ocala always calls my name
It was great, the drag strip was very cool. I managed to beat a raptor 660 ( he had trouble off the line, and was coming up fast) but a win none the less!! I also like mx track #5. I had to sneak on because I do not have the MX gear yet. Just great fun.

[Benztek]

I just got a 86 250R last week, I agree 100% the thing scares the sh!t out of me, call me a woose, but Im thinking of trading down to a 200X. something 4 stroke to putt around with. No offense to 200X owners. I just sold a real nice one in november and kind of kicking myself for getting rid of it. Turned up for sale 2 months later for 500 bucks, when I finally convinced myself to buy it again. it was already sold.
Well, I am crazy about my 250r & would not ever get rid of i it ...barring some hardship, It doesn't scare me. The scare limiter is connected to your thumb when your riding...lol

[Jim mac]

I guess I should just take it out and ride it, I got the plate for it last week, I go through stuff so fast I always regret it afterwards. Jim

[ScottZJ]

Yeah that is my old 250r I built, flattracker. It had the duro blue tires on it with a number plate and the other seat. Its good to see that the R has gone to yet another good home. Let me know if you have anymore questions about it. The swinger is a +1 and have a +4 dura blue axle on the rear.