First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
i just traded my sweet 84 200X for a 1982 ATC 250R and would like to hear some pros/cons about it.. its pretty much stock with nothing aftermarked except the DG boost bottle.. i am thinking of doing some restoration work on it , is it worth it???
would like to know your opinions..
thank you.
A.
Power User
4 Wheels? Huh?
I love my 82Rs.... you can find some sweet aftermarket products for them! As wierd as it sounds, you got to be a better rider IMO to run the 1st gen R, than my 350X. It's like running a 110 on crack.
Its ironic you got a DG boost on yours. Been looking for one for my 300R. I got an old Pro-Tec aluminum intake with the boost bottle line on it. They say a blaster bottle is about the same size, but can't bare to put a yammie part on a Honda!
Another site that just started up might interest you. www.s.com It has a forums and such too.
Anyhow.... I'm sure you'll enjoy the R. Welcome to the boards and post up some pics!
Bruce
'85 ATC350X - "Showgirl" '86 OEM plastics/Fork boots, Rear Axle/Rotor/Hubs, Hondaline Fender stabalizer/extender, Speedo/Tach, Tank cover.
'86 ATC350X - 'Go-Go Girl'
'82 ATC250R - 'California Girl' - Progressive springs F and R, Hondaline HL Guard, Fairing and Speedometer.
'82 ATC250R -'Snow Bunny' Ice Racer, Very Clean, Hondaline Fairing, custom FT tire, will put in the 300R motor
'70 US90 'Ol'Girl" - Aquarius Blue... all original seat and tires. Resto project in the future
'85 ATC250ES-'Workin' Girl' CMP Footguard, Hondaline Mudflaps, Speedo, HL Lens, Block Heater, Work Light, Foot Peg Covers and Cooler Rack
'85 ATC70 - All Original
'84 Yamaha 225DX - Durablue +3" axle, DR motor, New Plastics, Foot, Hand and HL Guards.
'85 Yamahauler - Gun Rack & 'Nerf Bars'
'85 Yamahauler - Nearly together and restored
'83 Suzuki ALT125 - Pieces
'89 Suzuki LT-4WD - Token Golf Cart
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
i dint know that boost bottles were used in these things, i used to race 1/8 scale RC buggies and boost bottles did wonders on low RPM torque on .21 engines but is there any diference in running these on these larger 2 stroke engines?? i was surprised to see one in the trike, reminded me of my racing days LOL!!
i am doing some work on the 250R rihgt now but will post pics as soon as its complete..
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Jsut finishing up restoring my 82R. I love that trike.Originally Posted by 3wheelerlouie
i dint know that boost bottles were used in these things, i used to race 1/8 scale RC buggies and boost bottles did wonders on low RPM torque on .21 engines but is there any diference in running these on these larger 2 stroke engines?? i was surprised to see one in the trike, reminded me of my racing days LOL!!
i am doing some work on the 250R rihgt now but will post pics as soon as its complete..
It's a celebration bitches!!!
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
would like to see some pics of it before you restore it!!!
84 kxt250 tecate3
87 kxf250 tecate4
88 yfm100 yamaha champ
85 200x high compression screamer
Dam'n your bike must be fast! You were haulin ass when i passed you on my KAWASAKI
Power User
Roostin Away
Congrats on getting a first Generation
As Bruce said, you'll find alot of information and like-minded
Umm - just a few quick tips if you are not going for a factory restore - aftermarket pipe and a 34mm carb will add GOBS of usable power. When I slapped a Bassani, Boyesoen Reeds, 34mm PJ & an open element airfilter to my 82 it was like a night and day difference!
Also, adding 300ex or 400ex hubs will net you a few inches of width out back for more stability.
Up front, if you ever wanna ditch the super wide knobby tire you can easily bolt on a 200x front end. (200x rear axles also work out back with the stock 82 swingarm - I'm running one now)
Anyways - hope to see you and your trike over at
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
Well, got me 2 more 250R's .. i traded my last 200X for them.. they are a bit rought but i think it was definetly worth the trade.. the guy gave me 2 83 R's with fuel tanks,rear ends,front ends,one with tires and wheels, both engines still on the trikes with the top end removed but included, and he even gave me an extra complete 1st. gen engine ,a couple of extra jugs ,extra heads,and more..
i wonder if it was worth the trade????? one is complete just needs a new top-end, the other one is just the frame with engine ,handlebars,fuel tank , complete front and rear end ,..,no seat , no plastics ,no tires or ignition coil..
was it woth trading for a 200X with extras???
oh and he also gave me some extra reeds, a mikuni carb , 2 OEM exhaust systems, and a few odds and ends..
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
hey would you be willing to sell a thumb throttle off one of your bikes I just got a 82. That is bored and is ported and polished with a aftermarket carb and just can't get used to the twist throttle. Do you have any pics of the first bike?
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
wana trade ?? i was thinking of getting a twist throttle for my 82..
will post pics this weekend ..
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
ya that could work I am assuming you need the cable from mine?
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
PM me if thats what you whant to do
My Bikes:
85 350x 400ex carb powroll cam and piston
85 250r pretty much stock
85 250sx stock
82 250r bored, keihn carb, port and polished
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
Man, I would love to have an air cooled R. I'm on the lookout for a good running project. www.Airfoolers.com is a very cool site by the way.
T
85 250R
86 Tecate
84 Tecate
8? Tiger (sold)
3 1970 Sperry Rand Tricarts (sold)
85 250sx
83 Trimoto 175 (sold)
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Hey thanks!
Doing our best over there to provide every bit of information possible we can for fellow
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