my new POS 85 r I finally tore into... MAN IM MAD

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-23-2006, 10:06 PM

well here it is it needs some tlc but it'll be good to go in a few months im hoping.

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-23-2006, 10:07 PM

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**SYKO** · 09-23-2006, 10:09 PM

damn nice for a pos!

**badasskfx** · 09-23-2006, 10:11 PM

o man the crank case is the killer. gives you a good reason for a tear down. other then that solid base!

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-23-2006, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by sykolincoln

damn nice for a pos!

i just have a good camera. lol It needs rear axle bearings, inner engine case (see the shifter pic) the rear disc is trashed, the airbox has holes drilled all over in it, its missing a carb/ airbox hose and its missing the nut for the swingarm bolt.

Ok so its not all that bad. It just kinda pissed me off that the guy told me it had a minor oil leak around the shifter, needed rear pads and the carb needed cleaned. I get it home, hoping to ride it this weekend and then i really got into it and realized how much work it needs.

**badasskfx** · 09-23-2006, 10:16 PM

you missed the cracked case when you bought it? ive seen guys weld those in the past. only probelm is the tranny goes out shortley after.

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-23-2006, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by badasskfx

you missed the cracked case when you bought it? ive seen guys weld those in the past. only probelm is the tranny goes out shortley after.

yea i was a dumbarse. I won it off of ebay and i was so excited to get an r i just wanted to throw it in the truck and take her home. I totally forgot to check out the "leak" he mentioned until i got it home. The jb weld was holding it a little bit until i bumped it on my tailgate and broke the jb weld. Why does the tranny go out shortly after welding the case? there is one member on here who said he might have a case for my so im just keeping my fingers crossed. I posted a wanted add in the classifieds if anyone has some other parts i need.

Kevin

**ATC-Eric** · 09-24-2006, 04:48 AM

How much was it if you dont mind me asking?

**whyzee** · 09-24-2006, 05:21 AM

I saw that one on ebay. It looked good except for the minor leak around the shifter which needs attention

(I think those were his exact words )
I would be rippin pissed and tell him you want at least $400 back.

That is more than a minor leak which needs attention, that is a disaster. I almost bought that bike!!!! Nice of him to post a close up the the cracked case in the ad instead of calling it a minor leak which needs attention... I would be flippping out!!! Call your credit card company ( I hope you paid with a credit card) Contact the seller, file a paypal dispute ( which is almost useless sometimes and nail this prick to the wall. That is bullshit. Just wait until you try and fix it and you will see what I mean!
You will be better off buying a good running motor and swap them out and keep this one for parts.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much more sanity down the road. The time you waste trying to fix this thing, you will be better off working a saturday at your regular job and use that money for a good running engine. Much less aggravation and you will love your new bike instead of swearing at it and kicking it every month when the same leak develops.

**traxxasx** · 09-24-2006, 05:26 AM

my freind recently bought a 250r that had the same exact crack, well the guy *Edited**Edited* welded it or got it welded, it hlds but since it was cracked and welded it is defformed and the seal doesent sit right so it has a slow leak.

**badasskfx** · 09-24-2006, 06:45 AM

the reason the guys tranny went out was because THE ANGLE OF THE DANGLE WAS NOT PROPORTIONAL TO THE HEAT OF THE MEAT. in other words it was not lined up perfect and the shifting forks either worn or bent from added stress.

**Mosh** · 09-24-2006, 09:43 AM

I would hardly call that a pos.It is a good foundation.I would be ticked off about the cracked case though.That guy should have stated that in the auction.I saw your want ads.Before buying a tank,try wet-sanding that one out.It looks like it will clean up good with Chainsaw's plastic polishing tips.Rip that engine down,get a case and rebuild her.Then you will know what you have in the motor when you are done,instead of taking another chance on a used engine.

**03 ORANGE SHEE** · 09-24-2006, 10:11 AM

kevin, i think is a great start, its 100% complete, just has a few issues like all of our bikes, good find!

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-24-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by ATC-Eric

How much was it if you dont mind me asking?

Heres the ebay link $910
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...BSAA%3AUS%3A11

Kevin

**dizasterzrfun69** · 09-24-2006, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by whyzee

You will be better off buying a good running motor and swap them out and keep this one for parts.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Much more sanity down the road. The time you waste trying to fix this thing, you will be better off working a saturday at your regular job and use that money for a good running engine. Much less aggravation and you will love your new bike instead of swearing at it and kicking it every month when the same leak develops.

Thats what i was thinking. What do good running engines go for? also what other engines will fit?? From the info in some of the ebay auctions i have gathered that the 86-89 trx engines fit also and the later trx engines have a"long rod". So are the later trx engines better than the original 85-86 atc engine and do they fit? thnx

Kevin

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