87 Frame up Build

[BULLET99Z28]

Well, here's another build thread. I bought this 87 frame about 2 years ago and slowly started gathering parts for it. I've always wanted a 250r, and after selling my 400ex a couple years ago and wanting to build a toy from scratch, I decided to build the baddest quad of all time! Enjoy

Frame-1987, I added the Puma gusset kit and fixed all the factory welds. I spent about a week on the frame alone, eliminating unwanted brackets, and smoothing the factory welds. I think it looks alot cleaner. I did all the frame work, blast and powder/powder clear coat. Some pics of the frame coming along, repair and fitting up the propeg nerfs. Its real nice to work at 150,00 sq ft fab facility for doing work like this!

Suspension- Laeger's +2 front, 05 450r from the spindles out. Rear-89 swingarm, 05 450r brake setup, Ohlins shock

Motor- This came out of the 86 bike I bought for parts. It has a ported 85 cylinder,hot rods crank, and is currently at 69mm. 38mm airstryker from a 99 CR250

Lonestar- +2 stem, 450r antifade rotor/hub

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Got a repair plate from puma, cut out the old dented and rusty plate

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Tacked up n ready to weld!
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Puma kit and nerf bars fitted/welded!

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Lil frame, BIG frame- thats a 40 ft rock crusher trailer I was building at work last month, lots of fun!

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All powdered and cleared!
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I did everything-hubs,calipers,headstay,stem clamp, brackets,spindles,swingarm- all black!
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Radiator all prettied up. I used a black epoxy paint from Ace, looks good. Probably get an AFCO later on

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Lonestar Billet carrier and antifade(still needs powder) and 38mm Airstryker carb!

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New stem bearing/seals and delrin stem bushing. Also put a bearing/sleeve kit in the swingarm as well- might as well be all new!

[BULLET99Z28]

Here's a few more pics. just been mocking things up, putting on what I can while I wait for parts. I still need to put the calipers back together, get tie-rod ends,bars,cables,brake lines and a rear axle. We do all of our own paint and powder coat at work, so that was free. I blasted all the small parts at my uncles shop using a fine silica media, and the frame was 50 bucks for the clean up blast. I used aircraft stripper to strip off all the old powder. All in all , the frame was in Really good shape. I replaced the 2 lower motor mounts with Puma's beefier pieces, and the previous owner addd the rear lower mounts.

So far I have done everything on the bike, welding, repair, powder and clear. I just need to have my Cylinder measured(piston is brand new) just to be safe. Then I'll put the top-end back on and get the motor in(after a fresh coat of paint ofcourse).

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Starting to come together!

The only thing that sucks about this build, is that I'm doing it the living room. I'm getting ready to renovate my house, and the garage is full of drywall, carpet, etc,etc. Oh well, kinda fun though!

[leager-n-ky]

Looking Good, Keep the pic's coming..

[bigE28]

awesome looking quad!! keep the updates coming!!

[sand_blaster]

Nice build so far

[BULLET99Z28]

Hey guys, got an update on the quad. Im getting anxious because its so close. I got her rollin around on some old crappy wheels/tires for now.

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Check the chrome OEM fender mounts/ 450r master n lever

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CT 310-ported, Radvalve, 38mm Airstryker, Hinson basket, 89 clutch upgrade. Got an ol H49 FMF Fatty-might use it for now, it cleaned up pretty good after i took the pics

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450r rear setup brake and antifade setup, fits up great. Lonestar axle and an 89 swingarm

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complete 05 450r setup,galfer's


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Lonestar +2 stem. I think I'm going to go with the Tag XT-1 bars-1 1/8 with a crossbar, they look pretty sick.

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Hinson w 89 Clutch upgrade and new inner hub

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JRD Billet throttle, love it!

I need to order my piston and get the 1st bore done.
Still need chain/sprockets, cables, brake lines, fenders, new Beadlocks n Razors, and send the shocks out for revalve/re-spring.

[honda400ex2003]

very sick!!!!!

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[J250r]

Nice job so far! Keep the updates coming

[slamdak8782]

Great looking build good attention to detail

[88250RGuy]

love this thread! sweet 250r

[stever250r]

Great looking work...Loving it

[Higgy87TRX425]

I like the customization of the frame and ur attention to detail. I'd love to see it fininshed. And I know that Joel Janssen Racing has AFCO's for a cheap deal, because i bought one. If you can find a brand new radiator for 300.00 ur gettin a Great deal!!! Just a thought? Nice bike though!!