82R restore....Any suggestions?..(Updated pics-Page 2)

[playboy]

I am picking up this 82 250r tomorrow (500 bucks, Whoooo-Hoooooo).

This will be my first attemt at a complete restore/mod and was just wanting to get any suggestions.

Where should I start?

Where do you guys get all tho's "shiney" parts. Motor parts, etc.?


I am going to order black plastics from meier. Are they pretty good?


Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks,
~Jason~

[Teeksoffroad]

Find some good red OEM plastic on eBay. You won't find new but keep looking and something real good will show up. Keep it stock appearing on the recond if you want it to be worth anything when your done

[russell56443]

Im trying to get all the original parts to do a restore,already have a paint shop lined up for next winter.
I havnt seen much for the 81/82 R when it comes to (Shiney)stuff,seems the water cooled R's get all the cool stuff lol???
Maier has been around forever and makes great plastic stuff,I was thinking about the white fenders for mine but think I will stick with red?
Theres a lot of things you can do to improve the 82,newer forks,swing arm ect.. but I want mine pretty much stock but a little more width in the rear and maybe a extended swing arm if I can find one and a Hi Flite seat would be great??
Good luck and cant wait to see what you do with your R!!!

[playboy]

The guy said he just put new plastics on it. I just thought black would look cool with silver and chrome decals.

[playboy]

Yea, It's already extended and has wheel spacers but it apears the motor has been painted black.

I was thinking about haveing the fram and motor sandblasted and haveing the frame powder coated.

[Teeksoffroad]

81/82's are my favorite. Had an 81 from 1982-1993. I bought this 82 last year.

[playboy]

I guess restore isn't really the right word for me. I guess it's more like mod. i want to make it a one of a kind. I will be changing the look some. Color, decals, etc.

Yeah the 82 is cool. Honestly I really wanted a water pumper but for 500 I couldn't pass it up. Plus it looks pretty mean extended.

Thats a sweet looking r teeks. See the motor is red. It's black on mine. I don't like the motor being painted. I would leave it if it was the original red tho.

[russell56443]

You might have a 83 or so motor in there,there black?

[playboy]

Hmmm, I asked him and he said it was all original.

Maybe the whole bike is an 83. Is there anyway to tell from the pics?

I'll make sure I check it out tomorrow.

[russell56443]

I have been working on her and have gotten this far,here is what she looked like when I got the R and then now.
Notice the custom seat cover :lol:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/russell56443/Picture060.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/russell56443/Picture261.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/russell56443/Picture260.jpg

[playboy]

Lookin good........

..................Nice seat cover :D

[playboy]

Hey rus, Where did you find the headlight assembly?

[the great gazoo]

aren't the 1st gen. r headlights the same as 1st gen. 200X's?

[playboy]

Hmmmm, good question...........Anybody?

[Billy Bob]

moshman can hook you up with a hi flite, I got one ordered for my 82. Just gotta send out my pan to them.

[rt_linn]

Thats a great bike, i have never seen an 81-82 R with that stance, it looks great that way. I think the tires and extnded swinger that its got make it look awesome. That trike makes me want to have an 81 or 82. Nice find.

[playboy]

Yea, billy, I'm talking with moshman now about a new seat. but I'm wanting to go in the other direction.....Thin.

Thank rt.

[russell56443]

Ebay,I paid $55.00 with shipping for the whole headlight assembly,I wish I could have found a better one but this one was in my price range lol!!
I got the guard for $12.00 + shipping and it was new so I think did OK on it!!
Ebay is the only place I have found most my stuff??

[russell56443]

Oh My God,that is AWESOME,I just saw the pic's,That stance on your R is so cool!!!!
I want a Hi Flite seat too,I just have to get a good pan!!@!!@!!
Anyway,I dont know about the 200 headlight being the same either??
I was just happy to have lights lol!!

[mnsstuff]

Hey, The 200x headlights are alot smaller than the 81-82 R's and wont work....Meier only made red and white plastics for the 81-82 so no black unless you wanna paint it:( .... It is an 81-82 the 83's were changed alot and looked alot differnt.....If it has drum brakes on the back it is an 81 if it has disc brakes on the back it is an 82 ..... Looks like a pretty decent ride for $500.00 though, I have an 81 with a few mods and I like it, It could use a little more travel in the suspension and the rear end needs to be atleast 2-4 inches wider but its still a fun bike.....Good luck with it man, I wanna see it when you get done :beer .....Here is a pic of mine.....

[playboy]

Yea that sux about the black plastics. I really wanted black. I guess I was thinking it was an 83. What do you guys think white would look like?

Hey rus, Is that headlight assembly metal or plastic?

[playboy]

The kid that works for me is going to pick it up now......I'm so excited and I have no patience at all. It'll prolly take him all day to make the trip there and back.

But atleast its friday and I'll have the entire weekend to put it thru it's paces.
I'll let you guys know how that goes.

[playboy]

Well it finally got here saturday night.

It has been bored and this thing is scary fast.

I can cut biskits on this thing untill it runs out of gas. And even with the extended swing arm I have no trouble geting it in the air.

This is my first two stroke and I gotta say, I'm adicted.
The DG exhaust sounds great.

This is deffinitly the best deal I've ever came across.
Not to shabby for 5 bills.

Ohh yea, I got the front brake fixed too. Rideing this beast without any brakes is not an option.

I'll have some ride video tomorrow. PM me if you wanna see and I'll get you the link.

[rt_linn]

that is such a kewl 82, i want it, lol. I will check out the vid once you get it posted.

[playboy]

Well I can't post it cuz..eeeeerrrrrrrr, uhhhhhhhhhhh............No helmets.

But pm me and I'll send you the link.

[rt_linn]

no helmets, are you serious. are u not supposed to post links on here if you are not wearing a helmet. if so i better unpost my vids, lol.

[playboy]

Yeah I got in trouble............Bad Jason.

Got my thread deleted for haveing a link with a vid of us muddin without helmets.

But I guess rules are rules.

[Jaredkov]

Looks good man........let me know when u get some people together again to go riding.......ill bring my 85 R

[playboy]

No dout bro. It will be pretty soon. I'll shoot you over a vid tomorrow.

Do you have a mud bug too?
One of the places where we go offer both mud pits and sand, jumps, etc.

[Jaredkov]

No, i dont have one that i use for mudding. Just the 85 R and 300ex for right now.


Send me over the video so i can take a look at it.

[playboy]

Well I finally got the video edited and uploaded. I will be sending the link to tho's of you that asked me for it. If anyone else wants to check it out just send me a PM.

This is my first real try at editing video so you guys let me know how I did.


Now, back to the subject at hand...........................

[playboy]

Where would be the best place for me to find a rear brake assembly for this 82 R?

[SYKO]

man I like that 82! they look good with an extended swinger!! nice grab man!

[playboy]

Thanks, I'll send ya the ride vid.


Is it proper for me to call it a 300r? It had .50 wiseco pistons installed.

[super90]

I never really like the older 250r looks but that thing is pretty awesome!

[playboy]

Yea, it's scary fast.

I really never wanted an 81-82 type r.

But when I saw this one, and the price tag, I had to get it.

I'm really glad I did.

[SYKO]

wicked sick awesome vid man!! some skid lids are always good, but whatever! and the song... SPOT ON homie!!

[playboy]

Thanks bro.

Rate it if you get a chance.