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hondarules
03-20-2007, 10:03 PM
im lookin to buy a 250r im new to 2-strokes so i dont really kno much about them but id like to find one with the headlight in the plastic (88-89) i think.. but which motor was the strongest an most reliable an what about the suspension an which parts would be the easiest to find..thanks
Scott-300ex
03-21-2007, 06:16 PM
88-89 Yes.

87-89 motors are all pretty much the same, 86's were different and not as sturdy strong.

Check the frame for cracks and ride it.

Ridin a 2-stroke is a whole lot different then ridin a 4 joke. They SNAP like you wouldn't believe.
trompen542
03-22-2007, 07:22 AM
88-89 were the best 2 years, almost all the after market parts are based off those years. If you need parts call KOQ racing in MI. they can fix you up.
FoxkidR
03-23-2007, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by hondarules
im lookin to buy a 250r im new to 2-strokes so i dont really kno much about them but id like to find one with the headlight in the plastic (88-89) i think.. but which motor was the strongest an most reliable an what about the suspension an which parts would be the easiest to find..thanks

I might sell one of my 250rs that I have. PM me if interested.
Brett250R
03-23-2007, 10:30 PM
my 86 motor is pretty damn reliable;) i believe the only real big difference besides the 87-89's having a long rod is the front motor mounts.

-Brett-
garrettagr
03-23-2007, 10:32 PM
yeah my 86 has not had one problem. The 86 did have 2nd gear problems but that was all i think. And the 89 clutch was superior.
my88r
03-23-2007, 10:36 PM
never had any problems with my 86 motor.
Brett250R
03-23-2007, 10:40 PM
big thing us 86 guys should do is get the 89 clutch update kit for our quads. big improvement in reliablity

-Brett-
my88r
03-23-2007, 10:48 PM
i have that update
Brett250R
03-23-2007, 10:53 PM
garret, ive noticed no problems with my 2nd gear. what was wrong with yours?

-Brett-
Scott-300ex
03-24-2007, 03:25 PM
And the ports in the 86 had no crossing in them to make it stronger, the 87-89 do.
garrettagr
03-24-2007, 06:54 PM
Brett,

I have not had any trouble. But it is one of the things that always pops up when you talk about an 86. I dont personally think that there is but alot of people think so. Sorry for the confusion
crewchief47
03-24-2007, 09:37 PM
Originally posted by Brett250R
big thing us 86 guys should do is get the 89 clutch update kit for our quads. big improvement in reliablity

-Brett-

What was involved in the update???

Edit: Just answered my question with a search
Brett250R
03-25-2007, 12:31 AM
don't have to worry about that webbing with a pro-x cylinder:D

-Brett-:)