The Rebuild Has Begun!!

[312R1]

Here are some pic's...I got the frame and a bunch other parts back from powder today.:D

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[312R1]

Here is a pic of what it looked like before I started..:ermm:

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Here is a pic of the other things that I got powder coated. The swingarm, A-arms, steering stem and tie rods are going to be rechromed.




-Steve

[robyone]

Lookin good man...what kind of frame is that?

[312R1]

Originally posted by robyone
Lookin good man...what kind of frame is that?


Thanks bro..It's a Front Line. There not real big..The guy use to race a Leager but it kept cracking so he started making his own...It's one of the best frames that I have seen.


Need opinions...White OEM plastic or Red OEM? The R that I use to race in the 90's was white. So I'm thinking red this time around.:confused:

[250Renvy]

Man you are going to have a lot of money into this thing. Frontline used to have a website, but I don't know what happened to it. They used to list 250R frames with 400ex plastic mounts. I'd be so much cheaper for plastic.

Anyway it'll look awesome when it's done. I'd go with the red plastic. Or All black would look good too.

[312R1]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
Man you are going to have a lot of money into this thing. Frontline used to have a website, but I don't know what happened to it. They used to list 250R frames with 400ex plastic mounts. I'd be so much cheaper for plastic.

Anyway it'll look awesome when it's done. I'd go with the red plastic. Or All black would look good too.


I've talked to Frontline a few times in the past few weeks...He said that there site is still up but I haven't checked yet.

Yeah it's gonna cost a good amount but this one I will NEVER sell. I wish I had never sold my old R...I had about $20,000 in it, but things happened and family needed money. So I told myself that I would get another one...So I seen this one Ebay and thought it was time for another.:D

Hell I'm even selling parts of my track R1 to finish this build....:eek2:

I won't go with anyother plastic...It has to be OEM.:cool:


-Steve

[fast250r]

I did a search for frontline and I cant find a web site for them.

Do you have a link for thier site?

[312R1]

Originally posted by fast250r
I did a search for frontline and I cant find a web site for them.

Do you have a link for thier site?


He told me it and I think i wrote it down somewhere I'll check to see if i can find it...If not I'll call on monday(need to call anyway) and get it.


-Steve

[Eddiesanders250]

looks awesome.... yea u will have lots wrapped into this bike

[ronny]

man that thing looked awesome before you started the rebuild cant wait to see it after

[312R1]

Thanks guy's...I can't wait to see it finished either..:D

[Crashmore 22]

I'm glad to hear you are sticking to OEM plastic. Its more expensive, BUT in my oppinion it looks SOOOOOOOOO much better. ALL aftermarket plastic looks so JUNKY.

[250Renvy]

Did you by anychance find out about the frontline website?

[312R1]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
Did you by anychance find out about the frontline website?


I haven't had a chance to call them...I'll try tomorrow.;)


-Steve

[312R1]

Here are a few update pic's:D

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Here is a pic of my CRG supersport clutch setup that I took from my R1..:cool:

[Creech52]

Looks good. I think AC went a bit overboard with those pro-pegs, but I guess youve got plenty of peg to move around on.

[312R1]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
Did you by anychance find out about the frontline website?


I called them but there website is nolonger up...If you want to contact them there number is 330-503-3453.


-Steve

[312R1]

Here are some update pic's...I recieved my new cases and got the low end together for the most part...Still waiting on balancer and my case covers to get powder coated.

[312R1]

Another pic of the lower half..:D

[atvmxr]

nice! :macho wide air scoops; where'd you get them?

I am a fan of the Duncan front bumper also:D

[312R1]

Here is a pic of the parts that I have recieved on the past few weeks..:D

[atvmxr]

damn dude, you have new everything! :muscle:

I think you should let those clutch plates soak in oil overnight though.........

[312R1]

I have added a few things to the chasis...CR kill button.;)

[312R1]

Another pic of the frame..:)

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Forgot to add picture..LOL

[312R1]

Last pic for now..:(

[312R1]

Originally posted by atvmxr
nice! :macho wide air scoops; where'd you get them?

I am a fan of the Duncan front bumper also:D



I'm not sure who there from..I bought them from a forum member..;)

I'm a fan of Duncan in general..:cool:

[312R1]

Originally posted by atvmxr
damn dude, you have new everything! :muscle:

I think you should let those clutch plates soak in oil overnight though.........


Yeah when it's finished I will be able to say that it's brandnew for the most part..lol

The clutch plates were in it before the rebuild so it's good.

[312R1]

Got some OEM parts today..:D

[312R1]

Another pic.

[250Renvy]

Originally posted by 312R1
Here are some update pic's...I recieved my new cases and got the low end together for the most part...Still waiting on balancer and my case covers to get powder coated.

When you got those new cases, did you have to get them machined to fit together? My local builder told me since they don't come matched anymore that they have to be machined to match.

[aaronqjones]

I want to see more. Subscribed.

[312R1]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
When you got those new cases, did you have to get them machined to fit together? My local builder told me since they don't come matched anymore that they have to be machined to match.


Nope the fit together great..The ones that I got were machined..:confused:

[312R1]

A few new pic's

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[312R1]

Last pic for now..my new front rims. I should be getting my A-arms back from chrome in the next few days..I also should get my TCS shocks within a week or so. I still have to buy OEM plastic..I desided to go with white..;) I'll be sending my new cylinder off to Duncan here in a week or also.:)


-Steve

[cody_119]

dude its really looking good, i like the color of it alot. cant wait to see it done.

[Scro]

That thing is going to look sick! Good job.

[707trx250r]

If you are sending your cylinder off to be ported, I would talk to Neil( C-Leigh Racing) He knows the most about these motors than anyone i have talked to. His porting is top notch from what i have seen and herd. I wouldn't want any of the big companies porting a cylinder now, since they all went to 4 pokes. Though duncan is probably the best out of them( ie- CT, ESR ,LRD)Neil is always willing to talk with anyone. So I would talk to him before you send out the cylinder.
Later
Adam

[312R1]

Update pic's

The lowend is ready to go..:D

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Other side..:cool:

[312R1]

Got my a-arms back from chrome..:)

[312R1]

and here is my new hubs...I also got Galfer front and rear lines on.:D

I should recieve my TCS shocks and a-arm bushing tomorrow..so I will have it back on the ground.:D

[Scro]

What is the motor coated with? It looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.

[312R1]

Originally posted by Scro
What is the motor coated with? It looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks.


The cases are just painted..There new and I got my powder coater to match it when I had the case covers coated.

[312R1]

I just recieved the shocks...a day early..:D

[CorvetteZ06]

your going to love the TCS ! they are amazing!

[c.carroll]

Where did you get the chrome done at?

[peeping TOM]

its great to see lads spending loads of cash and building great looking 250'r like this one, instead of following the mass and going 4 stroke .

[iamjasyn]

Originally posted by peeping TOM
its great to see lads spending loads of cash and building great looking 250'r like this one, instead of following the mass and going 4 stroke .
Agreed. No fart boxes.

[dober250R]

That clutch cover looks pretty sweeet!!!!:chinese:

[312R1]

Originally posted by c.carroll
Where did you get the chrome done at?


B&B metal finishings in York, Pa (717)764-8941.

Thanks for the compliments guy's..;)

-Steve

[312R1]

Originally posted by dober250R
That clutch cover looks pretty sweeet!!!!:chinese:



LOL...Yeah it turned out really nice...Thanks again!!:D

[banshee84]

damn, that is going to be a sick 250r, very nice. I can't wait to finish my banshee so I can get an R.

[Mean250r]

My buddy has those TCS shocks, i hear good things about them. You will love them.

This R is so sweet lookin, Not to many people rebuilding them any more. I really like it and that frame looks sweet!

[400exMO]

More pics!! you bike's gonna look sweet.

[RICKY BOBBY]

I have a nice set o yz blue fullbore plastic and quad tech seat cover, wanted to know if you wanted to trade up.

[312R1]

Originally posted by RICKY BOBBY
I have a nice set o yz blue fullbore plastic and quad tech seat cover, wanted to know if you wanted to trade up.


No thanks...I'm going OEM white.

[Rich250RRacer]

Originally posted by 250Renvy
Did you by anychance find out about the frontline website?

If I remember correctly, Frontline is owned by a guy named Mike Nicholson, who lives about tem minutes from me. I've bought a few used parts from him. I didn't think he was still building chassis'.

[CRich[814]]

312R1--your not moto814 from from PT are you? if you have no idea what im talking about just ignore me haha.

[RICKY BOBBY]

LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO SELL THE RED PLASTIC

[312R1]

Update pic's :D

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Last pic for now...I'm still waiting for my a-arm bushings...That why everything isn't bolted up..just on there to see what it looks like.:p

[312R1]

Well she is getting there..:devil:

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Last one for now.:p

[CorvetteZ06]

just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :cool:

[Mean250r]

sick bike man, gotta love those old school turf tamers :D

Those pegs on the nerfs are hugeeee. i like em

[ChvyCruzen]

NICE!!! Where did you get that air box and how much did it set you back?

[312R1]

Originally posted by ChvyCruzen
NICE!!! Where did you get that air box and how much did it set you back?


I got it off of ebay...I'm thinking it was under $175. I forgot the name of the company, but there out of Canada. For the price you can't beat it.;)


Thanks for the compliments guy's..:D

[ChvyCruzen]

I have a hard time finding those on ebay. I've found one on rockymountainatv.com and it was about $175. Did you get a cover too? The one on RockyMtATV you can buy a cover (for extra $$), like an pre-filter cover over K&N's.

Turning out real nice, I hope to do a complete R rebuild next winter. I'm saving up for it!

[312R1]

Originally posted by ChvyCruzen
I have a hard time finding those on ebay. I've found one on rockymountainatv.com and it was about $175. Did you get a cover too? The one on RockyMtATV you can buy a cover (for extra $$), like an pre-filter cover over K&N's.

Turning out real nice, I hope to do a complete R rebuild next winter. I'm saving up for it!



Here is a link for the one i bought off of ebay...I was off on price there only $139.00..;)

Thanks!

The link din't work so here is the item number.

190033241035

[ChvyCruzen]

Thanks for the auction number. That looks like a nice airbox.

[312R1]

Originally posted by ChvyCruzen
Thanks for the auction number. That looks like a nice airbox.



Your welcome...Yeah it is..I couldn't believe how nice it was when I got it...For the price you can't beat it.;)

[ChvyCruzen]

Yeah definitely

Thanks again :D

[korniev]

WWOOOWW this R is basically brand new! At least it looks like!
Please make sure you post the pics when u r done!!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
WWOOOWW this R is basically brand new! At least it looks like!
Please make sure you post the pics when u r done!!!



Yeah it pretty much is new..:D

[skyhighatv]

be carefull with that air box especialy if you ride mx. after my rebuild -same air box-smashed bad on the first trip to the track. needles to say i went back to the stocker. they do look good though?

[ChvyCruzen]

How did you smash up your airbox?

[312R1]

Originally posted by skyhighatv
be carefull with that air box especialy if you ride mx. after my rebuild -same air box-smashed bad on the first trip to the track. needles to say i went back to the stocker. they do look good though?


Hmm...I guess I will see the first time on the track.;)

[Creech52]

Im going to assume the swinger came up far enough for things to get crushed. Ive heard about the chain hitting them and stuff and few people got theirs changed or bought one with the angle in the chain side on the bottom.

[ESrider]

The aluminum airbox on mine is a CFM and is clearanced on the chain side, back and the filter is set at an angle . Here is a pic from their website.


http://i9.tinypic.com/3zvvdkk.jpg

[312R1]

I called CFM and they said my airbox should be fine because I'm running the stock linkage setup...I thought that was cool of them to not bull**** me into buying there product.:D

[greenmeanie]

WOW alot of $$$$$$ in that.

Nice

[312R1]

Originally posted by greenmeanie
WOW alot of $$$$$$ in that.

Nice


Thanks, yeah I have a buck or two in it..lol

[ESrider]

Good! They (cfm) are usually pretty straight forward. I didn't think about the linkage, I'm running a CR500 set-up.

[312R1]

I got my new rear OEM plastic..:D

[312R1]

Here is the view that the 4 pokes will be seing..:p

[ct350trx]

any updates?

[korniev]

Holly @#$% this is a bad *** R man! Please post more pics!

[312R1]

No updates as of yet...I'm waiting for my front plastic..I have a few new parts that are ready to be installed but I'm out of town.:(

Thanks for the compliments.;)

[banshee84]

damn that is sick

[JDiablo]

I need motivation for my project,so I need more pictures!!!

[312R1]

I took a few pic's..The only things that I have added are DR number plate back grounds, Hinson brake pedal and DR case saver.

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Pic #2

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[312R1]

Last one...I'll post more when I get my front plastic...The only thing I have left to do or get is my cylinder ported, new head, pipe & silencer and carb..Then she will be finished!

[korniev]

I was waiting for a project like that for ages! Finally someone made a practiacly new R!!! Nice man, no words.....

[my88r]

how much do got in that thing its sweet though .

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
I was waiting for a project like that for ages! Finally someone made a practiacly new R!!! Nice man, no words.....


Thanks bro.:)

[312R1]

Originally posted by my88r
how much do got in that thing its sweet though .


Well I paid $4,000 for it..I would guess and say around $7,000 or so..:ermm: Not really sure...I have all the reciepts so I could find out but I don't really want to..lol

[coryatver]

That is an awesome build good job man I love it.

[JoE4554]

do you have the axle extended as much as u can? cuz its a bit narrower than the front

[korniev]

I would love to see that thing with a brand new white Maier race cut front with some WalshRC graphics for example! Or some other grphix made of like 2, maximum 3 colors!!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by JoE4554
do you have the axle extended as much as u can? cuz its a bit narrower than the front


Yeah...It's just the pic's..The rear is just as wide as the front.

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
I would love to see that thing with a brand new white Maier race cut front with some WalshRC graphics for example! Or some other grphix made of like 2, maximum 3 colors!!!



It's getting new OEM white race cut...with no graphics...I'm going old school with just a Duncan racing sticker right below the tank..I don't really care for any of the graphic's..;)

[korniev]

Can OEM plastic really be race cut?

If so, than definitely it is the best way to go????!!!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
Can OEM plastic really be race cut?

If so, than definitely it is the best way to go????!!!!


Yes and here is a pic of the cut that I'm getting...Duncan Racing is cutting them for me..:p

[CorvetteZ06]

NICE R man, i love it, I did not know that Duncan will cut the plastics for ya?! what do they charge for that? thats cool. If you dont mind me askin, whats the estimated cost on this build? and also, what are you doing to the cylinder? porting, etc..

[NJD]

Dude that 250R is sick looking, nice job, can't wait to seee the finished product.

[korniev]

But what is the idea all about? Why would anyone want to buy a stock plastic and have some company cut it? Why not just buy a race cut aftermarket front

[my88r]

you can cut off a little or alot it when you a have full fender to work with

[lee37vernon]

and oem is lots better than aftermarket in first place also .

[312R1]

Originally posted by CorvetteZ06
NICE R man, i love it, I did not know that Duncan will cut the plastics for ya?! what do they charge for that? thats cool. If you dont mind me askin, whats the estimated cost on this build? and also, what are you doing to the cylinder? porting, etc..


They charge $35 to cut them...I'm sending my new OEM cylinder to Loren Duncan tomorrow. I'm guessing I have about $7,000 in it give or take.

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
But what is the idea all about? Why would anyone want to buy a stock plastic and have some company cut it? Why not just buy a race cut aftermarket front


OEM plastic looks a hell of alot better..plus it fits.;)

rare to see a 250r with front fenders anymore :rolleyes:

[Mean250r]

Originally posted by Honda86
rare to see a 250r with front fenders anymore :rolleyes:

yeh cuz they look more badass cut :D

sweet build man. cant wait to see it done

[esr250r86]

Sick R. Nice job.:)

[54warrior]

Nice Job. One badazzz R there.

[312R1]

Thanks guy's!!:D

[mikeB]

Damn dude.. thats one niceee 250r you got there.. bet that set you back.. Good luck with it.. im lookin to buy a R myself, but im not gonna do nothin like what your doin..

What model Nerfs are those AC _____?

[250Renvy]

It'll still look good, but I hate seeing people buy brand new OEM plastic and cut it. It seems like such a waste especially since race cut doesn't make that much difference with fitment. There will be a day SOON - like no more than 1-2 years when OEM plastic will no longer be available and it'll be hard to find UNCUT plastic anywhere with no breaks or spiderwebbing.

IF you end up with 8 grand into it, that's not too bad for an complete aftermarket (like new) 250R, you could pay that for a used one.

[PEPwalshZ440]

that is the cleanest 250r that's not a hybrid, that i've ever seen

[ct350trx]

any updates?

[312R1]

Thanks for the comments guy's.:)

As of right now there aren't really any updates other then I got a new LoneStar axle..I hope to have it complete within the next couple of weeks..:D

[korniev]

Any new pics of this build man?? I would love to see what you got!!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
Any new pics of this build man?? I would love to see what you got!!!


Not yet...I will some new pic's next weekend, my front plastic is on it's way to me plus a few other things.:D

[korniev]

Oh my man! Your build is insane. Which engine does it have? is it like 1980th engine totally rebuild. I was thinking about which engine to use cause I really feel like building a 2 stroke but do not feel like using an old engine!!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
Oh my man! Your build is insane. Which engine does it have? is it like 1980th engine totally rebuild. I was thinking about which engine to use cause I really feel like building a 2 stroke but do not feel like using an old engine!!!


The engine is based off of an 89...has pretty much new everything...Cases, bearing, gears, crank and cylinder. The cylinder is at Duncan getting ported, I talked to Loren Duncan on thursday and he said it should be finished up in another week or so.

The power plant is a Paul Turner National midrange, Paul Turner race pipe, fat boy 2 silencer, pyramid reed cage and Keihin carb.

I know for a fact it will be fast as hell...It's the same engine build as what I use to race with.:D

[korniev]

So do you think I could buy a 250R engine with NEW everything in it:)??? How much do you think it could be?

[400exMO]

man I've been waiting forever to see the finished result of this bike. U built a 250 just about the exact way I would, I love you bike.

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
So do you think I could buy a 250R engine with NEW everything in it:)??? How much do you think it could be?


You can't buy a new engine, but you can build one...I would say it would cost anywhere from $2,000-8,000 depending on what you wanted.

[312R1]

Originally posted by 400exMO
man I've been waiting forever to see the finished result of this bike. U built a 250 just about the exact way I would, I love you bike.


Thanks...:D

[korniev]

Seriously I would install a graphic kit on your quad. A kit that has very few red and a lot of black and white colors!!
If you ever wanna sell this quad man.....just tell me the price:)))

[312R1]

Originally posted by korniev
Seriously I would install a graphic kit on your quad. A kit that has very few red and a lot of black and white colors!!
If you ever wanna sell this quad man.....just tell me the price:)))


If I was to sell it the price would be above $10,000..;)

[312R1]

Some update pic's..:D

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[ChvyCruzen]

Looking nice man. Whats that thing sitting down on your nerfs? Got some kind of tube attached to it.

[312R1]

Last one for now!

[ChvyCruzen]

Duh-oh ... looks like the rear brake:p

[312R1]

Originally posted by ChvyCruzen
Duh-oh ... looks like the rear brake:p


LOL...Yeah I'm waiting on my Galfer rotors.;)

[korniev]

All I can say is : HOLY ****!!!!

[312R1]

The build is FINISHED!!!!

[312R1]

Last pic for now..I will take some more pic's tomorrow in the sun:D

[RichM1983]

Wow thats an incredible machine you built. Good work.

[312R1]

New pic's..They didn't turn out as good as I hoped...It was just to bright outside..:eek:

[312R1]

Pic's

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Last one!

[CRich[814]]

sick. have you ridden it yet?

[Mean250r]

bro that r is sick! I love how it has a old school look to it. no fancy graphics just a duncan racing sticker. I love it!

[312R1]

Originally posted by CRich[814]
sick. have you ridden it yet?


Yeah..I broke it in to today...She RIPS!!!:devil: I'm hitting the track next weekend..:D

[312R1]

Originally posted by Mean250r
bro that r is sick! I love how it has a old school look to it. no fancy graphics just a duncan racing sticker. I love it!


Thanks bro! Yeah I don't really care for the graphic's they have today...plus that is pretty much what my last R looked like 12 years ago..so I wanted this to look pretty much just like.

[Mxjunkie]

Hand's down my fav 250r, old school style with the top of technogly.. Plus who can't love a nice mx 250r! How hard was it to find all the parts? My boss has a 86 roller I could buy and I am wondering if it would be a good thing to pick up as something to build in a couple years. :macho

I am curious to ask what was the cost of the build?? after everything was said and done?? Very nice R BTW

[stocktires]

That is a seriously sick build!

[312R1]

Originally posted by Mxjunkie
Hand's down my fav 250r, old school style with the top of technogly.. Plus who can't love a nice mx 250r! How hard was it to find all the parts? My boss has a 86 roller I could buy and I am wondering if it would be a good thing to pick up as something to build in a couple years. :macho


I bought everything that I needed new so it was easy.:devil:

[312R1]

Originally posted by Honda86
I am curious to ask what was the cost of the build?? after everything was said and done?? Very nice R BTW


With buying it and then building it the way I wanted it I have about $12,000 in it. I could have done it cheaper but I didn't cut any corners..:D

[korniev]

This R is definitely in top 3 sickes Rs on the riders.......

[my88r]

Originally posted by 312R1
With buying it and then building it the way I wanted it I have about $12,000 in it. I could have done it cheaper but I didn't cut any corners..:D

12,000 isnt that bad with all new parts

[312R1]

I'm bumping this..to give you guys some inspiration for more rebuild threads...We all love seeing these types of threads.


-Steve

[jcs003]

AWESOME!!!

[badquad]

Hey I was just wondering, did you do a rebuild of that sweet pink barbie sitting stroller you had in some of your pics?

Just joking, I know what you mean on the rebuild,, I am just finishing mine after 4 years.

Post some rebuild pics.

[ridered250R]

Thanks for the inspiration, I have an 87 build right now and I guess i should try and post some pics too. Should be fully done in time for spring.

[slugo10]

That is to pretty to ride. It would be hard for me to take that to the dirt!!

[312R1]

Originally posted by ridered250R
Thanks for the inspiration, I have an 87 build right now and I guess i should try and post some pics too. Should be fully done in time for spring.


Yeah bro..start a thread and post up the pic's!!

[312R1]

bump

[RichM1983]

Even though this was finished in 2007 I remembered the project as soon as a saw the pics. Awesome build. How bout some current shots of the bike?