building my 1st R need advice

[osu_josh]

i just got a 87 frame and propegs today. the frame is already fully gusseted but needs to be powdercosted. are there any major tips anyone has before i start to tackle my winter project. i would be very great full to anyone who has good advice. i hopoe to have one bad R before summer starts. long live the R. thanks josh

[beerock]

if you can afford it start off with a fresh bore , piston and new crank and new seals and bearing everywhere thats a good start. that way you will KNow how many hours the motor has on it. Use only HONDA OEM parts and gaskets. IMHO cometic gaskets suck

ill think of more.

[JDiablo]

first i would buy a motor if you don't have on,and like beerock said,freshen up the motor,while that is going on get some suspension components to at least make it a rolling chassis by april...swinger,axle,bearing carrier,rear shock,a-arms,front shocks,etc good luck

[ZRider400]

did you get the frame off ebay?

[osu_josh]

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[osu_josh]

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[TheFontMaster]

I highly sugest that you find a roller, or a junk R for something under 1500 dollars. I am doing the same thing you are this winter. I have the frame, motor, and most of the front end, and let me tell you I wish that I started with a whole quad.

[2k2-300exnj]

buy a bolt kit off ebay i got the stainless bolt kit like a year ago in all labeled bags helps a lot!!!!!

[osu_josh]

thanks guys for the info its great. keep it coming. what is the best power valve 265 out there or are they all pretty much the same?

[2k2-300exnj]

go esr u cant beat their support and prices arent bad