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stocktires
11-19-2004, 11:04 PM
I'm 18 and don't have tons of money, but still do alright. I built my R myself, from the ground up. It's an awesome quad and in awesome shape. I'm running a stock frame (gusseted), works shocks on the front and an Ohlins rear. The usual MX stuff, axle, swingarm, +2 a-arms, anti-vibe stem, Roll pegs. My motor isn't the fastest around, but it's ok. I'm running a cool head, fmf exhaust, hinson basket, and cr intake.
I'm just getting back on my quad after being out from an injury. My problem is, I feel my R won't be able to keep up with me after a few months. I could tear down the motor and make it a nice ported 265 with a bigger carb etc. Then I'd look for a nice aftermarket frame with maybe a no link or cr500 link and some pep, elka, or tcs shocks and a long travel front end. All of this costing much more money! I don't really care about having the newest quad out. I just want a quad that's clean, will compete with anything out there, and not give me problems for a decent price. What is everyones take on my situation? Put more money into the R, or sell it and update to a 4-stroke with about $7500 to spend after selling the R?

Pappy
11-19-2004, 11:11 PM
if you sell that R i will hunt you down and beat on you:eek:


you know my feelings man.....you built it and will hate yourself if you ever let it go.

stocktires
11-19-2004, 11:24 PM
Originally posted by Pappy
if you sell that R i will hunt you down and beat on you:eek:


you know my feelings man.....you built it and will hate yourself if you ever let it go.

I know paps, I knew you'd say that. It's just all coming down to racing now and keeping a competitive bike. If I was sure I could make my R the way I wanted it without spending a tons and then It actually being worth something in the end, I'd do it no doubt.
But my R is my everything, and always has been. I feel closer to it than anything in the world.

JTRtrx250r
11-20-2004, 05:49 AM
keep It!!;) :cool: :macho

wish mine was 1/2 as nice as yours dude, you already own it, now start saving towards a 4stroke to build, easier said than done...but look at what you did when you were only 16...you busted your *** and look what you have to show for it

good luck bro!

beak7707
11-20-2004, 01:33 PM
Keep it! I race xc and I beat many 450's every race, its not bike its rider. I do now own a 450r, but I'm going to keep my 250r for a couple reasons. 1 I know the quad, if i were to sell it and want another one someday you never know whats been done to it or how long it will last. I trust mine and know what has been done to it. Also I feel mine is very clean still has original stickers on frame, frame hasnt been broke or welded. On top of that I love riding the 250r I still think its the most fun to ride out of all the quads. I did exactly what JTRtrx250r said got my 250r rode it loved it, saved up bought a 450R. Cant beat it both R's!!! I think pappy is right youll be kicking yourself after you let it go. Also you probably wouldnt be able to get what you want and deserve out of it.

ZRider400
11-20-2004, 09:05 PM
keep the R. dont do what i did and get rid of it for a 450r.

sure i love the 450r alot but miss the old R:(

thats why i plan on building a nother one :devil:

so that i can have both.:)

stocktires
11-20-2004, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by ZRider400
keep the R. dont do what i did and get rid of it for a 450r.

sure i love the 450r alot but miss the old R:(

thats why i plan on building a nother one :devil:

so that i can have both.:)

Which one do you think is better for MX?
I want to ride a 450R badly

methyman
11-21-2004, 12:37 AM
I bought a 400ex in 2002 and started MXing it. Wider a-arms, axle, suspension etc. That same year I came accross a 86 Trx250r of my friends for $2500, which I bought. I rode it stock suspension on the Mx track and I was in heaven. The R jumped so much smoother and landed like it was ment to do MX racing. Long story short I got rid of the 400ex and kept the R and have riden a 450r, prediator, z400 and nothing feels like the 250r to me. I also own a 04 YFZ 450 and its a trail bike. I will never get rid of my R. It will be passed down to my son. I drag race my R now by the way and still love riding it much more than any other bike.

Later

Matthew


Heres a pic of the R (http://www.everything2stroke.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=318&stc=1)

LT250Racer609
11-21-2004, 09:16 AM
simple as this...

i had a new 450R...

traded it for the 250R in my signature:D whats that tell ya:blah:

ZRider400
11-21-2004, 03:58 PM
Originally posted by stocktires
Which one do you think is better for MX?
I want to ride a 450R badly

they both kick *** for mx. in stock form the 450r isnt great for mx........well a 250r wouldnt be either. most are highly modded.

modded vs modded the 250r is lighter and jumps better. but the 450 is easier to ride and can make near 50hp with a few mods.

elchankoblanko
11-22-2004, 07:12 PM
I think the 250Rs were pushed aside for the new 4 strokes. I still think the Rs are just as compeditive as the 450s

TheFontMaster
11-22-2004, 07:45 PM
I'm building a 250r. I'm setting it up for MX. I'd say keep your 250r. Get a powervalve motor to give yourself better power.

JDiablo
11-22-2004, 07:51 PM
i say stay with the R bro,i still want a R if i could have bought one i would have,that is either going to be my next quad a built 330 powervalve...walsh/pep suspension:eek2: either that or a CRF 450,or the YFZ 450

TCSMotorsports
11-24-2004, 06:25 PM
I have to agree with everybody keep your R. I have ridden a 450r and it was really nice but nothing feels like the 250R does. I have also built mine from the ground up and was thinking of selling it to buy a 450R and boy am I glad my wife talked me out of it, I know I would be regreting it big time. So i say keep the R.

Sean

sdxp787
11-26-2004, 09:46 PM
Definetely keep the 250R. You can always get a 450 and try it out and then decide. But don't get rid of the 250. It is hard to find a nice one anymore. I have two 86's right now. I am really wanting a 450 but haven't had the opportunity to ride one yet. I'm going this weekend to ride a few of my buddy's 450's to see if I like them. I'll decide then what I do. But, even if I do decide to buy a 450, I'll keep both the 250's. The 250R has that "sitting in" feeling about it. No other quad has made me feel that way. The 250R will never be non-competitive.

12-02-2004, 10:24 AM
you guys are making me feel sick to my stomach!!
i had an '86 250R for 13 years (age 14 to 27). I loved that d*mn thing!! But, it eventually got to the point where it needed major money invested. So, i sold it for $2k to a cousin of mine. Saved another $1k. And bought a 450R. I really like the new quad. But, all of these guys are right. Nothing beats the feeling of the 250R. After the newness of the 450 wears off, you'll wish you still had the 250.

I race XC and do a lot of hill climbing. The 250R cannot be beat when it comes to hill climbing. There is nothing even close.

After reading all these posts, i'm considering building a 250 from the ground up. It would be sweet.

ZRider400
12-03-2004, 04:26 AM
Originally posted by force


After reading all these posts, i'm considering building a 250 from the ground up. It would be sweet.

haha...same here:o

i miss my old one too:(

JTRtrx250r
12-03-2004, 07:49 AM
Originally posted by ZRider400
haha...same here:o

i miss my old one too:( I bet dude, yours was pretty pimpin' too!:macho

Didnt you already get a smokin deal on another and got rid of it too already? or am I trippin...:confused: :p

trx310
12-26-2004, 05:38 PM
The R is a legend, it stuck around longer than any other bike will ever dream of. I still race the ported 250r's that my dad bought off the floor in '86(for him) and '88 (for mom) My '88 has over 1000 hours on the bottom end, and I am still debating on if i should tear it down (if it's not broke don't fix it) if you take care of that R, it will take care of you for a long long time. I will never consider owning anything but.