DustinShuler's Laeger before pics

[250Renvy]

It looks like a good platform to start a rebuild on.

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[dustinshuler]

looking for opinions? what color frame/plastic combo should I go with? I was thinking white frame and swingarm with chrome a-arms stem and subframe and new red fullbore plastic and solid black hipers. Also where is the best place to get some stuff re chromed and does cv4 make red hoses for the 250r?

[trx310R#24]

wanna sell the front fenders?


theres a quad in the forum some were with white frame an red plastic ill try to find the pic

[dustinshuler]

I would rather sell the whole set of plastic and I am open to offers on it.

[heelclickinonaR]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c42/heelclicker/my250r02.jpg

Something like this?

[mineralgrey01gt]

personally im not feeling the red plastics on a white frame. Personally I dont like red plastics at all. Why not try something a little different than that?

[dustinshuler]

how about yz blue frame with silver fullbore plastic I had one before and it looked pretty good and had a cutom shuler atv racing graphics kit from graves motorsports .

[rustyATV]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
how about yz blue frame with silver fullbore plastic I had one before and it looked pretty good and had a cutom shuler atv racing graphics kit from graves motorsports .

I was about to say something similar, silver plastic with blue frame, but instead of YZ blue, I was thinking a lighter (sky?) blue metal flake to go along with the silver. To me, flat and metallic colors don't go together.

[brandonpeake]

i like white on white

[trx310R#24]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
I would rather sell the whole set of plastic and I am open to offers on it.

can u pm me a price on the set of plastic then?

[250Renvy]

More pics

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[laeger2fiddyr]

custom axis cans??? thats a pretty nice bike! cant wait to c it finished!!!

[dustinshuler]

not for sure, but I think this one was built before custom axis really got going and if memory serves me right these were fox shocks that wayne from pep redone. It will have newer true axis shocks on it anyway.

[dustinshuler]

the frame is at the powdercoater and I have new fullbore plastic on the way. I have brand new still in box t-pin spindles for it. new hipers w/maxxis tires,new sparks silencer, new nerfs and bumpers, its getting all new bearings and bushings,the frame had no cracks but the swingarm did have one that is being repaired, new cv4 hoses, some new billet parts also,some new chrome stuff, lots of polishing and a new seat cover. It will not be as sharp prob as masters because its not all going to be new but I think it will look pretty good thanks to masterltr450 and 312rs inspiration.

[Master LTR450]

hahaha come on Dustin you have to top us bro!!! But did you figure out were your getting your chrome done at? if not call walsh they have decent prices, or you could always just go to any local chrome shop around you.

[dunatic]

send your chrome here


Bright-Werx (http://www.bright-werx.com)

[dustinshuler]

its coming along pretty good, all the parts are in except the new tires and the sparks silencer, the frame turned out beautiful. and as bad as I hate to say it Im only going to polish the chrome its not really that bad anyway.I think you guys will like it. Especially the internet bully master. lol!!! just kidding master there haters.

[Master LTR450]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
its coming along pretty good, all the parts are in except the new tires and the sparks silencer, the frame turned out beautiful. and as bad as I hate to say it Im only going to polish the chrome its not really that bad anyway.I think you guys will like it. Especially the internet bully master. lol!!! just kidding master there haters.

haha you better chrome it not polish it!!!! :blah: :devil:

i would do the same probably too, it doesnt even look that bad honestly. what color did you end up doing the frame?? send pics to rg0522@gmail.com

[8686]

I can't wait to see it. Keep us updated. Oh and congratulations on your UTV performance.

[Master LTR450]

And so it begins

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[XXX -rider]

I'm not impressed :macho

bad start !!!
... the use of dirty parts & parts with stripped threads makes for a crappy appearing rebuild ..START over ~!

[stuntin andy]

ya i think that green bike in picture 3 would demolish that 250r if u put a white power band in it

[312R1]

Looking good Dustin...Where did you get the radiator hoses from?

[mini]

heres my sons but mine will be black frame white plastic

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by XXX -rider
I'm not impressed :macho

bad start !!!
... the use of dirty parts & parts with stripped threads makes for a crappy appearing rebuild ..START over ~!

sorry your not ''impressed'',
bad start????
not real sure what parts your talking about other than the radiator mount and the engine headstay.The rad mount was just on there to hold the rad in place for now since I have chrome ones coming.The headstay in case you dont know is a leager and they came zink plated and its not dirty.As far as the stripped threads on the head stay go,they were stripped when I got it and you cant find a headstay like that anymore and other than helicoil I did not know how else to fix it and its hidden anyway.

Also I stated early in this thread that this was not going to be as great of build as others on the site.

so NO I dont want to START over.

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 312R1
Looking good Dustin...Where did you get the radiator hoses from?
Thanks, 312R for the compliment. I got the rad hoses from CV products in NC.

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by mini
heres my sons but mine will be black frame white plastic
That should be real nice!!!

[trx250rider]

i think its looking great..it makes me want to start my build but im waiting to buy a new cylinder before i stripe it down..

[trx250rider]

where from nc do you live?

[dustinshuler]

thanks, I live about 40 miles west of Asheville .Were do you live?

[trx250rider]

columbia sc

[laeger2fiddyr]

looks good!! hurry up & get it done already so we can c it!!! haha!

[8686]

So far so good...

[Master LTR450]

update

[dustinshuler]

thanks master for putting up the pic, I know I said I had Hipers but they make the bike way to narrow for mx so Im thinking about just powdercoating my douglas beadlocks and putting new tires on if I can sell my Hipers who knows? Also I changed my mind on the plastic and went with one of my original plans so now Im waiting on a seat cover from graves and rear plastic from fullbore.

[312R1]

Dustin, what did you do with the front tires that were on it when you got it. The Riken radials? If you still have them I might be interested in them..depending on there shape.

Bikes looks great!!

-Steve

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 312R1
Dustin, what did you do with the front tires that were on it when you got it. The Riken radials? If you still have them I might be interested in them..depending on there shape.


hey steve they are on a buddys 250r thats in the background of my pic. sorry
Bikes looks great!!

-Steve

[norcalduner]

What color is the frame exactly? It looks really good and different from anything else out there. Almost looks like what Houser uses on its older R stuff when they used to make it.

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by norcalduner
What color is the frame exactly? It looks really good and different from anything else out there. Almost looks like what Houser uses on its older R stuff when they used to make it.

The color is silver hammertone. it is the color that Leager used on his A-arms and swing-arms years ago. yea its different I just wanted it to not be the same as everyone elses.But Ive never seen many 250rs that were ugly.

[8686]

I spy another set of radial front tires. Something else old school?

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 8686
I spy another set of radial front tires. Something else old school?

I think the Riken tires are still the best for MX!

[laeger2fiddyr]

the bike looks really good!!! get some more pics up!!:)

[8686]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
I think the Riken tires are still the best for MX!

These days the pros don't run what they think is the best, they run whatever tire manufacturer pays the most. Maybe the only pro not to have a tire sponsor in 2008, Harold Goodman truly had the opportunity to run whatever tire setup he thought would be the best for the track he was racing at. Anybody notice what he ran in almost every moto?

[312R1]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
I think the Riken tires are still the best for MX!


That makes two of us...JL had the best pattern which is what your Laeger had on it.

-Steve

[mcarlson1]

I love my Radials!!, i had holeshots on and took them off and put the radials back on. I think JL still has them for sale dont they?? Last time i got their catalog(last years) they were in there. Bike looks really good, dont worry about those haters, they are just jealous, i know i am!!

Thanks,
Mike

[dustinshuler]

thanks for the coments. more pics coming soon after hoho brings gifts.lol

[Lynch01ex]

Does DG still make pro peg nerfs for a 250r or did you get them from another quad and made them fit?

[dustinshuler]

those are DG national series nerfs from a 450r with very little modification. sharp eye!

[havinnoj]

Killer bike bro!!

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by havinnoj
Killer bike bro!!

thanks man, I cant wait to finish it in a couple weeks and take it outside for some better pics and seat time.

[laeger2fiddyr]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
thanks for the coments. more pics coming soon after hoho brings gifts.lol




well tell that fat sob to hurry up!!! i want more pics!!! haha!

[laeger2fiddyr]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
those are DG national series nerfs from a 450r with very little modification. sharp eye!


what all did u have to do to make them fit?

[TJ Bradley]

Thats Sweet. Before i got my 450 i wanted an R so bad i couldn't stand it. But o well. Thats nice man, when you get it out to put some seat time on it you should holler at me, 506-3762. And i'd like to know more about the PC place in waynesville.

[protrax]

Nice Laeger ! Do you still have the red fenders for sale? Pm me a price

[Lynch01ex]

Dustin PM box is full

[dustinshuler]

pm box clear!

[Lynch01ex]

PM sent

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[brandonpeake]

im looking for several R parts and it looks like u got a good bike to build off of, when u start replacing with aftermarket or beter aftermerket I am interested in the parts you replace

[Flyin_250r]

Dustin,

Man, quad looks sick. Nice job. And those parts polished up look almost new again as well. Well done

[312R1]

Looks great bro!!!

Do you have any interest in trading your stem for mine thats a +1?

-Steve

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 312R1
Looks great bro!!!

Do you have any interest in trading your stem for mine thats a +1?

-Steve

thanks man!!!
I sure do have interest in the stem trade as I am 6'5. The only thing is even though my spindles are new my stem bushings do have a little slack.

let me know what u think

[312R1]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
thanks man!!!
I sure do have interest in the stem trade as I am 6'5. The only thing is even though my spindles are new my stem bushings do have a little slack.

let me know what u think


What condition is your chrome in? I just had mine chromed and rebuilt by Leager last spring.

[dustinshuler]

Still waiting on rear plastic, graves seat cover and rear brake line from galfer.Still have some more polishing to do. No one has shown any interest in my Hipers so Im still up in the air about using them, it will just be a little narrow. So maybee if anyone has some plus 4 leager arms to trade that might be an option. Lastly I am in need of a clear gas tank. I just dont like having the red with a chrome fullbore cover.Which will be for sale if I get a clear one. The tank is great not faded or scuffed by a cover because I just now put the cover on.

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 312R1
What condition is your chrome in? I just had mine chromed and rebuilt by Leager last spring.

The chrome is a 9 out of 10. maybee when I take the plastic and tank off to do some more polishing I can take some pics of it. Just under the stem clamp there are a couple small dents I think its where someone had a stabalizer mounted or it has been straghtend there, but it appears to be very straght.

[dustinshuler]

anyone have a clear tank?

[Master LTR450]

dustin dont know what your looking to spend but check out wes from stoneconcepts on ebay. also i bet if you email him and offer a little less he will take it

[Flyin_250r]

Dustin,

A guy just listed a tank in the hybrid section. Brand new Clark clear gas tank for $150. Thought you might be interested.

[brandonpeake]

would u post a list of of the parts used for the project the suspension motor shocks etc

[Flyin_250r]

another full laeger added to Dustins collection........

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[8686]

Hey! Stop hoggin all the Laegers! :D

[Sandsjbyz22]

Thats a nice collection Dustin. There is no sweeter sound on this earth than a Sparks PV engine screaming down the track.

[C41Xracer]

YOU NEED TO TRADE ME SUB FRAMES

[laeger2fiddyr]

NICE!!!!! more pics, start a new thread on this one!!!!!!!!!!!

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by Sandsjbyz22
Thats a nice collection Dustin. There is no sweeter sound on this earth than a Sparks PV engine screaming down the track.

I agree about the sparks set up. I built this bike about a year ago and sold it if you look back on the for sale threads. The guy I sold it to is getting in to sxs racing and I traded him some elka rhino shocks and some other stuff back for it. When I bought the bike from a friend in KY I knew it was one of Jerimiah Jones old Leagers and the cylinder was fresh and piston in box I called Sparks to order O-rings for the head and Scott at Sparks told me there were only like 3 of the 330 pv's ever made. Im glad to have it back.

[mcarlson1]

You are a VERY lucky man!!!!!!! If i had those bikes in my garage i would never leave!! I would just stay in there admiring and taking something off and putting it back on just so i could work on it!!!! lol

Thanks,
Mike

[matt250r21]

Originally posted by dustinshuler
I agree about the sparks set up. I built this bike about a year ago and sold it if you look back on the for sale threads. The guy I sold it to is getting in to sxs racing and I traded him some elka rhino shocks and some other stuff back for it. When I bought the bike from a friend in KY I knew it was one of Jerimiah Jones old Leagers and the cylinder was fresh and piston in box I called Sparks to order O-rings for the head and Scott at Sparks told me there were only like 3 of the 330 pv's ever made. Im glad to have it back. Man, I thought the Sparks 265 PV's were rare!

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by matt250r21
Man, I thought the Sparks 265 PV's were rare!

I guess were just real lucky. Hey, is that a lonestar no link tt bike.Lets see pics.

[matt250r21]

That is Zac Willets bike. I bought the Sparks engine, pipe, carb and intake from him. And yeah it RIPS.

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by matt250r21
That is Zac Willets bike. I bought the Sparks engine, pipe, carb and intake from him. And yeah it RIPS.

Thats cool, Zac is one of my good friends. If you get anything from him you can bet its going to be nice.Do you live near him?

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[dustinshuler]

thanks Craig for putting up the pics. Ill try to get it outside this weekend in the sun and take a whole bunch more.

[laeger2fiddyr]

god that is f---ing sweet!!! makes me want to get my laeger started!!!!!!

[312R1]

Looks awesome bro!!

[XXX -rider]

ahh,..a real man's machine ???... no goofy heel guards ;)

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[2-330s]

who did the porting on your motor? how big is it?

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by 2-330s
who did the porting on your motor? how big is it?

This particular cylinder is a 330 that was ported by Roger Iwerks of Pro Works racing. I know its not a big name port job but in the NC area he was the sh*t for a long time and this thing really hauls. I do have a Curtis Sparks 330 PV which I am told by Curtis is very rare.Since the build turned out so well (in my opinion) I may put the motor and big radiator on it just so it would be as awesome as possible.

[2-330s]

i tried to have him do my 380 pv but he told me he didn't want to do 2-strokes any more they take to long and there isn't enough demand for them. that sucks i have a non pv 330 of his that i can out run most of the best built 4-strokes with even the 488,502.525,575 big bore and stroker motors it would have been nice to have him build a bigger motor. i flattrac and power IS half the battle

[leager-n-ky]

Hey Dustin, I was just looking at your original front shocks, I have a set just like them, They were made by Mike Hallock, he use to work for Fox Shocks, Then he helped Custom Axis get going, now I think he is at ARS-FX. Mine were one of two pairs made for Greg Stuart. When Wayne (PEP) redone yours, Did he say anything about the valving of the shocks to you?????

[dustinshuler]

Originally posted by leager-n-ky
Hey Dustin, I was just looking at your original front shocks, I have a set just like them, They were made by Mike Hallock, he use to work for Fox Shocks, Then he helped Custom Axis get going, now I think he is at ARS-FX. Mine were one of two pairs made for Greg Stuart. When Wayne (PEP) redone yours, Did he say anything about the valving of the shocks to you?????

Hey man, My shocks were made for Charlie Shepard also from Cali by Mike when he was at Fox. Ken Cornwell from Rocky Ridge Racing got it from him and had them redone by Wayne and then sold it to my friend in NC in 96 so I dont really know much about the valving but they are pretty awesome though. I had a real nice pair of axis is why I changed them out.How long have you had that leager of yours? Did you used to race the nationals? Where in ky are you?

[leager-n-ky]

I bought my Laeger from a friend in 1997, He and my brother ran the nationals for a while, I am in Falmouth, Ky about 45 min south of Cincinnati, Oh.

[dustinshuler]

heres the pics of the dg 450r nerfs on the 250r.