cabowabo
11-30-2005, 07:28 PM
I have a very nice 1986 honda 250r that I bought 6 months ago and really like how it has been redone by former owner. It is clean and freshly powdercoated red on frame, white plastic, douglas red label rims, etc.
I however, do not enjoy the forward kicking on this thing or the fumes from the 2 stroke gas/ oil mix. I just ride for fun, but like to blast away when i can and go fast. I am considering either selling this thing and just getting an electric start 4 stroke, or keeping it cause it looks so nice and doing an engine swap. I dont really want to have to crate this thing up and ship it. My engine is in great shape freshly rebuilt by former owner and looks very clean. I have been watching ones that are not as nice sell on e-bay pretty regular. I would sell mine to help finance new engine purchase.
If anyone would be so nice as to give advice on which honda engines would fit in this frame, 400ex, 300ex, etc. without major modifications. I heard from one source that the 400ex motor may be a little tall for the 250r frame. I would rather have something with still good power in the 250r. I am handy at fabricating, but never did this kind of swap on an atv. I am a harley rider who just got back into the dirt thing after a long break. I feel confident i could handle it, but you guys really know your stuff on these 250r's , so If anyone out there has seen a swapped engine, please feel free to e-mail me any information you may be willing to share..the pro's and con's. Located in Maryland here.
Thanks again for the help!
I however, do not enjoy the forward kicking on this thing or the fumes from the 2 stroke gas/ oil mix. I just ride for fun, but like to blast away when i can and go fast. I am considering either selling this thing and just getting an electric start 4 stroke, or keeping it cause it looks so nice and doing an engine swap. I dont really want to have to crate this thing up and ship it. My engine is in great shape freshly rebuilt by former owner and looks very clean. I have been watching ones that are not as nice sell on e-bay pretty regular. I would sell mine to help finance new engine purchase.
If anyone would be so nice as to give advice on which honda engines would fit in this frame, 400ex, 300ex, etc. without major modifications. I heard from one source that the 400ex motor may be a little tall for the 250r frame. I would rather have something with still good power in the 250r. I am handy at fabricating, but never did this kind of swap on an atv. I am a harley rider who just got back into the dirt thing after a long break. I feel confident i could handle it, but you guys really know your stuff on these 250r's , so If anyone out there has seen a swapped engine, please feel free to e-mail me any information you may be willing to share..the pro's and con's. Located in Maryland here.
Thanks again for the help!