keep it or part it out????

[250r morphidite]

hey guys i bought this the other day not sure if i got the shaft or what it looks as if it was an 86 250r but it has an 02 yz250 motor in it it needs lots of love should i build it or part it out tell me what u think paid 500.00

[250r morphidite]

no front brakes rotors or calipers, engine runs really good 180 lbs on compression test so it must be beefed up minus 2 swingarm all lonestarred out plus 2 front and rear esr pipe modded to fit 400ex subframe came w/ all plastics and seat dont know that much about these but always wanted one please help!!!!!!

[pimpt250r]

the only reason I would part it out would be if its stolen ,that looks real nice for 500 the little bit of tlc it needs is well worth it

I would keep it

[250r morphidite]

not stloen but has been flat tracked for a no of years cant seem to find the last time it was reg in cali anyone know how much to get a frame that i can reg no vin tag was removed when it was powdercoated

[pimpt250r]

no the vin tag was removed when they put that EX subframe on it ,

buy a frame with a tag on it and weld it to yours

[250r morphidite]

thanks for the info, anyone have a valid tag i can put on this????

[1promodfan]

Dude I would definatly keep it. You have something to work with. You part it out, and you have nothing. Just my 2 cents worth.

[250Renvy]

The biggest question should be does it run? Is it rideable?

If it runs and is rideable I'd say keep it and build it up, or just use it as is.

If it's not built that great and it vibrates like crazy, then for $500 I'd say buy a 250R frame and motor and change everything over and voila you have a 250R.

If you don't care and are just looking to make a few bucks, you might be able to make decent money on it.

[250r morphidite]

ok but how much do i have to fork over for a frame 1.2.300+?????
it actually runs pretty well and wheelies for days lots of power but lots of vibration fun though

[g9901920]

keep that setup it looks fine to me ..
throw the parts that it needs on there and your good..

[thegreenone]

Originally posted by g9901920
keep that setup it looks fine to me ..
throw the parts that it needs on there and your good..
I am with g99..., on this one put it together and let it eat, and if it has other proplems get all the parts to gether and then fix em, For me it is hard to stay motivateded on something if you can't ride it to.

[250r morphidite]

got it running well but needs longer swingarm cant keep looking at the sky

[heelclickinonaR]

Looks good! :)

[trx310R#24]

damn good buy!

[All250R]

Originally posted by 250r morphidite
got it running well but needs longer swingarm cant keep looking at the sky
That's a good idea if you're doing straight line stuff a lot. Otherwise, if you lengthen it much it's going to change the handling considerably. The 88/89 is about -1" from what you have already (assuming your swinger is stock).

These motorcycle engines are pretty much built for max performance within the riding and maintenance parameters the factory thinks the market wants in an MX bike - unlike ATV's typically which are released with more conservative power numbers. So that engine probably pulls close to or around 50hp stock with their pipe. You may just have to get used to having nice power at your disposal. :)

On the other hand vibration is hard on frames. If your hands and feet get irritated, you may want at some point down the road to build a stock TRX motor with a counterbalancer.

[86 Quad R]

i've been down this road b 4. those engines will rip on a track whether its straight line, trails or mx but aint worth a dayum when ya put a load such as in sand and the vibration is intolerable even when rubber cushioned. nun the less they are fun as hell but gets old at times. especially when spoiled by a trx engine.

[eddie pettengil]

let me know if you want to sell the swingarm (if its a 86-87 style).

[nfgjeeppuppy]

Dude I race Caruthers and i think i know that bike whats the kids name you bought it from it ripped out at the track!!!

[250r morphidite]

hey everybody thank you for all your help i have managed to make the choice to keep it and find a stock engine and frame to put all these parts on anybody need a minus 2 swingarm i am looking for a stocker for an 86 this is a lonestar -2 arm let me know thanks and yes this was at caruthers some time ago and has some nice trophies to go with it still need front calipers that will fit on it if anyone has any ideas as to what fits and what doesnt please i can use all your knowledge this is a LOW budget build now have 750 into whole bike enjoy!