pros and cons vs diff years

[riderssb250x]

come on guys lets get some input what year 250r do you like the best and why?

also if you know your stuff can you explain whats better or worse on the 86 vs the other years! tahnks guys!

[2muchquad]

i like my 86..because thats what i came across.I do like the aluminum swingers on the later models..they are lighter than steel ones.Losing weight is the same as adding hp;)

[custom R]

R's rock no matter what year, build em how you want em, best bike ever hands down

the 88-89's are better out of the box but a little work there all good The 88-89 have a lighter shorter swinger and a diff port setup and a long rod motor

[Honda 250r 001]

the 89 250r had a clutch update, tranny update which really helped a lot, a shorter swinger, lighter frame, and something with the front spindles. But i actually like the 86 frame better. What you can do to get rid of that stock swinger is get a aftermarkey one or get a 450r or 400ex one and bolt it in the R frame.

[riderssb250x]

and the linkage will work the same no mods to make it fit>>

[2muchquad]

i have the 450 swinger on m,ine,i used the 450 linkage

[mcarlson1]

I love my 89, my buddy used to have an 86 and i rode it a few times and it just felt alot different then my 89 and they were set up pretty much the same. I think the aluminum swinger definately made a big improvement over the handling its easier to whip around corners.

Thanks,
Mike

[jcs003]

correct me if im wrong; b have heard the aluminum on the 86 cylinder and cases i a better quality.

[riderssb250x]

thinkin on the swingarm mod...

INFO HUNGRY!

[riderssb250x]

thinkin on the swingarm mod...

INFO HUNGRY!

[Pro1200]

what are you planning on doing with your 250R? race mx, dunes, flattrack, trials, etc?

All depends

[riderssb250x]

like trails some sand dunes and stuff i already have a full mx 440ex with houser arms pep zps port n polish tons of stuff i dont want another mx quad..

[MossboysRacing]

check the stickey at the top of the forum. the 450r swingarm conversion is in there, along with a-lot of other useful information

[deathman53]

Originally posted by jcs003
correct me if im wrong; b have heard the aluminum on the 86 cylinder and cases i a better quality.

yes, the 85 are the thickest engine cases, 86/87 were alittle slimmer and 88/89 were the most slim. 85 and some 86 had some issues with cracking of the cylinder.