2010/2011 250R Build!!

[CorvetteZ06]

Got my frame today, in amazing condition!! I'm going to try and build an extremely light 88/89 250R ! I have most of the parts, i'm gonna take my time putting this together this fall/winter, here are some pics, sorry its from a cell phone.

So far it will be a ESR 330 PV motor, Burgard +2 A-arms, 400EX spindles/hubs/brakes, oem 89 swing arm, DUrablue X-33 axle with billet hubs, Elka suspension all around, burgard 4130 steering stem. Should make for a very light, fast 250R!!

http://img827.imageshack.us/g/lrdleft.jpg/

[CorvetteZ06]

btw, this LRD frame is like a piece of art, the welds are just beautiful!

[rayman375]

Those frames are really cool. It looks like new, where did you get it from?

[1985ATC250R#155]

How long did it take to unwrap that bad boy:D

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by rayman375
Those frames are really cool. It looks like new, where did you get it from?
i got lucky and got it from 1985atc250R#155, great seller, honest, and a great guy!!

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by 1985ATC250R#155
How long did it take to unwrap that bad boy:D

you were not kidding about good packaging! Holy sh*t!! it took me an hour + to get through the cardboard, foam, tape, and padding!! That bad boy would have made it through a hurricane! :D :D :D

[1985ATC250R#155]

LOL! Awesome, cant wait to see it when your finished.

[Velvet-Casket]

That looks like an aluminum frame. Is that what that is? If it is i thought aluminum was too weak to be quad frames. But on the other hand, i know dirtbikes are built with some sort of aluminum frame. What is it mixed with other metals or something?

[born2ride14]

fox shocks are going to be lighter than elkas , just sayin

[maryland450r]

Very nice!! It should be a super light quad when it's done. Good luck!

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by born2ride14
fox shocks are going to be lighter than elkas , just sayin

very true! too bad I already have brand new Elkas, i may have to sell mine now, lol

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by maryland450r
Very nice!! It should be a super light quad when it's done. Good luck!

Thnk you!

[bmwspecialties]

450r brakes and spindles would be a bit better they have better stopping power. good luck man i look forward to seeing the finished product and the scale reading to!

[red88r]

Nice...I always thought those frames were very trick. Can't wait to see it done....keep us posted.

[hondamancbr03]

Originally posted by CorvetteZ06
Got my frame today, in amazing condition!! I'm going to try and build an extremely light 88/89 250R ! I have most of the parts, i'm gonna take my time putting this together this fall/winter, here are some pics, sorry its from a cell phone.

So far it will be a ESR 330 PV motor, Burgard +2 A-arms, 400EX spindles/hubs/brakes, oem 89 swing arm, DUrablue X-33 axle with billet hubs, Elka suspension all around, burgard 4130 steering stem. Should make for a very light, fast 250R!!

http://img827.imageshack.us/g/lrdleft.jpg/

I have the LRD frame with almost exactly the same parts you are listing, i'm running all Roll Design and Axis shocks.....I'm going to try find a scale to see what weight i'm dealing with. Are you running on the track/trails/sand??? Asking for tire weight reasons....

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by bmwspecialties
450r brakes and spindles would be a bit better they have better stopping power. good luck man i look forward to seeing the finished product and the scale reading to!

thats true, the brakes are a little bigger, but I have been running 400EX brakes and spindles for the past year, and I love the way it handles and its nice and light. I only feel a small difference between the 400EX brakes and OEM 250R front brakes.

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by hondamancbr03
I have the LRD frame with almost exactly the same parts you are listing, i'm running all Roll Design and Axis shocks.....I'm going to try find a scale to see what weight i'm dealing with. Are you running on the track/trails/sand??? Asking for tire weight reasons....

thats wht im figuring out next, i will be riding mostly trails and XC. I have already looked into Hiper wheels, but surprisingly they are no lighter than a aluminum rim, still researching on light but durable tires for the trails.... possibly the oem tires (20x10-9) that the new 4 strokes come with are lighter than say a Holeshot XC?? Gonna look into it.

[born2ride14]

if you want more stopping power with the 400ex setuo then get some yfz calipers they bolt right up

[Higgy87TRX425]

Thats a dam good lookin frame! I bet ur not gonna tell us what u paid for it???? Either way Looks like you've got a fun project. Can't wait for the pics!

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by born2ride14
if you want more stopping power with the 400ex setuo then get some yfz calipers they bolt right up

Thank you for the suggestion, thats exactly what I am going to run!!

[CorvetteZ06]

*Update*

Frame, steering stem, and swing-arm went to the powder-coater today. I went with sort of a different color scheme...

Frame= Gold with metal flake, should look killer.

swing-arm= candy red

Burgard 4130 steering stem=candy red

Ordered: JD Performance +3 long travel a-arms with thier faster caster setup.

In keeping with trying to build a 250R as light as possible, i will be running Fox floats up front, and I am purchasing a pair of quad tech carbon fiber scoops.

I also have one of those old Mair plastic full length skid plates, its really really light, and just enough protection for the type of riding i will do with her. Pics coming soon. :cool:

[turdboy]

Just curious why you are going with plus 3's if you are running XC/woods? Won't you be hella wide?

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by turdboy
Just curious why you are going with plus 3's if you are running XC/woods? Won't you be hella wide?

woops, lol, i meant +2, and i will run 4+1 rim offset :cool:

[89trx250r]

pics pleasee :)

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by 89trx250r
pics pleasee :)

Here ya go.... just picked up everything today, these pictures don't do it justice, you have to see the metallic gold and candy Red in the sunlight, it looks great!!
BTW, i am also building a 250X as my play bike, almost done with her, just waiting on a few parts.

So Far, today i put on the Burgard Racing 4130 stem, pro-taper Fat bars, and all Balls bearing and seals. I also put the east Coast ATV bearing carrier in my swinger... enjoy...

http://img543.imageshack.us/i/trx250r001.jpg/

http://img693.imageshack.us/i/trx250r002.jpg/

http://img580.imageshack.us/i/trx250r003.jpg/

http://img291.imageshack.us/i/trx250r005.jpg/

http://img25.imageshack.us/i/trx250r006.jpg/

http://img823.imageshack.us/i/trx250r007.jpg/

[TLR-Online]

Looks Good. They did a good job on the powder.

[troybilt]

Very nice man! I really like that gold. I wanted to do a gold quad someday... put it on the list I guess... LOL!

BTW, I've got a set of the LRD pegs and nerfs for that frame... just saying.. :p

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by troybilt
Very nice man! I really like that gold. I wanted to do a gold quad someday... put it on the list I guess... LOL!

BTW, I've got a set of the LRD pegs and nerfs for that frame... just saying.. :p

Hey thanks! Yeah, you def. Don't see many gold frames, that's why I like it! I don't recall LRD making pegs and nerfs also? Can you post a pic please? Thank you!

[troybilt]

Originally posted by CorvetteZ06
Hey thanks! Yeah, you def. Don't see many gold frames, that's why I like it! I don't recall LRD making pegs and nerfs also? Can you post a pic please? Thank you!

I didn't either until recently:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/robltc/Project%20Elsinore/DSCN0896.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/robltc/Project%20Elsinore/DSCN0898.jpg

Here just the pegs:

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i260/robltc/Project%20Elsinore/DSCN0792.jpg

[rayman375]

Any updates on your build?

[CorvetteZ06]

Originally posted by rayman375
Any updates on your build?

hey, !! a lil while back, for a quick minute, i toyed with the idea of selling my LRD frame and getting a Roll frame, but then i realized how rare these aluminum frames are, so I'm back on track. I actually decided to get the main frame powdered metallic silver, and leave the sub-frame gold. I am going to do little accents all over the quad in metallic gold, and the a-arms, stem, and swinger are still Candy red. I'll post some pics later!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

[973trx250r87]

i saw the frame on criagslist i was trying to figure out how to come up with the cash to buy it lol thing looks amazing

[rayman375]

I seen it for sale too, someone posted the craigslist link to it on the forum here. It's a nice frame and will be a badass quad once it's built up. Keep building it, and post up some more pics.

[wild250rman]

is this the same frame and is it for sale now? http://newjersey.craigslist.org/rvs/2040706203.html

[KSRRider]

Originally posted by wild250rman
is this the same frame and is it for sale now? http://newjersey.craigslist.org/rvs/2040706203.html

Damn dude that was a good price. I would have jumped all over that too if I saw it! Nice find!!!!

[973trx250r87]

when i saw it one craigslist i almost sold my laegers 310 build i got going on to buy it, it looks that good