Walsh Race Craft 250R build

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This will be a thread for the build of my Walsh 250R. First a little info. I bought this chassis a few years back as a rolling chassis. It was originally a 2001 Walsh 250R chassis that Herrmann Racing did a conversion to run a Blaster engine in it. This was the hot setup for the old 200 air-cooled class at the nationals. The rolling chassis had been sitting at Gabriel Racing over in the New England area for a while so I'm guessing it was built and the kid out grew it quick so there it sat. I bought it with the intent of converting it back to a 250R chassis.

The main modifications to the frame were that all four lower motor mount tabs were removed and a section was removed from the swingarm pivot tube. Originally I thought I would have the repairs done locally, but instead I wisely chose to send the frame and subframe directly to Walsh themselves to be certain the frame was repaired correctly and also to have them verify that everything else was straight and correct on the frame.

This build is going to be kind of plain jane compared to some of the other more "exotic" combinations of parts and colors that pop up on this forum. I'm just a big fan of the clean and simple look. There's something classic about a clean build that looks good time after time. Also, please be patient as this will not be completed overnight. I will add to the thread as I go with pics and info.

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The first pic is actually one that I dug up from when the quad had the Blaster engine conversion done to it. Pretty neat pic. The chassis is a 2001 so I don't think it survived as a 250R chassis for long before someone snatched it up to modify it as you see here.

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This is how I got the quad. It came with the fenders and seat from the first pic, but with different graphics. The tube that sits where the bottom of the engine would be is the new swingarm pivot tube I bought from Walsh. I bought four new lower motor mount tabs from them as well. Glad I decided to leave the chassis work up to them as I know I would have been kicking myself if I hadn't.

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In this pic I just had to remove the stem and this frame was ready to head to Walsh Race Craft for some tlc.

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This is the frame when I got it back from Walsh. They said it was in good overall condition.

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[danhung11]

I'm liking what I see... Hurry up please. :D

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A close up of some of the Walsh handy work.

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[mx91a]

Dang those Blaster engine hybrids! I remember when I started racing 0-230 class on a mostly stock Blaster against Dustin Wimmer lined up with his 400EX/Blaster hybrid... boy that was not fair at all the difference in handling between the two!

Anyway the build looks like it is going to be good I'm a fan of the classic, clean looking R's. Bring that frame back to her original 250R glory!

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Here is the frame to date. As you can see the frame and subframe are a light silver metallic. Nothing crazy but it should come together nice. Got the X-Factor nerf bars on. Still need to throw some bolts in all this stuff but I had to snap a pic! :D

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Got some of the chassis rubber mounts on. They are only black bushings and I already like how the silver frame stands out against them. Lol.

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[throttle_out14]

Build is coming along well. I like the silver, it's a nice change from all the flashy stuff you see out there. Also digging the GTO in the back ground :)

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Hinson brake pedal is on.

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[troybilt]

Going to be awesome bike!! I liked the blaster build before as well. That was a sweet bike.

[Fear250r]

I'm sure you're gonna have a great ride there!! Can't wait to see the end result!!

I can't believe I passed this bike up. Justin asked me to take a look at it so many times and the one time I had a chance, the shop was too busy and all of a sudden, it was sold....at least I know it went to a great owner!!

[norcalduner]

Soooo ..... ya finally got that project rolling. Let me see, you either needed a break from the Lobo or got tired of looking at that beauty sitting at the corner end of the garage lol:D Either way, I'm excited for you dude and definitely tuned in.

[Lasher]

Good the hear you sent it back to Walsh for a check up. I did the same thing when I brought my Walsh 250R.

Looking good so far.

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Originally posted by norcalduner
Soooo ..... ya finally got that project rolling. Let me see, you either needed a break from the Lobo or got tired of looking at that beauty sitting at the corner end of the garage lol:D Either way, I'm excited for you dude and definitely tuned in.

Pretty much! I actually had started on it last year but decided to change a few things so I figured I might as well tear it back down and start fresh again.

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Originally posted by Lasher
Good the hear you sent it back to Walsh for a check up. I did the same thing when I brought my Walsh 250R.

Looking good so far.

Thanks. If I'm not mistaken I believe both of our frames were at Walsh at the same time. They told me it was cool to see two 250R frames sitting on the bench next to eachother. :D

[jst]

Did Walsh redo the motor mounts for the 250R motor?

[jbltz450]

sweet!! before it was converted to a a blaster it belonged to my buddy Todd Cox from Mississippi.....glad to see it back as an "R"

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Originally posted by jst
Did Walsh redo the motor mounts for the 250R motor?

Yes, I sent the frame back to Walsh to have them check it over and make it a 250R frame again. I wanted to make sure it was done right.

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Originally posted by jbltz450
sweet!! before it was converted to a a blaster it belonged to my buddy Todd Cox from Mississippi.....glad to see it back as an "R"

Nice!

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Got the Walsh adjustable upper shock mounts on.

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Sorry for the small pics. Not sure what happened there.

[quadcrazy02]

Nice build!! Looking good man

[atv fan 28]

Looks good!!

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Originally posted by jbltz450
sweet!! before it was converted to a a blaster it belonged to my buddy Todd Cox from Mississippi.....glad to see it back as an "R"

Chris I was thinking I seen this bike somewhere, whatever happened to that Walsh R u had, I want to buy it now!!! Lol

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Engine and radiator are in. Working on getting larger pics.

http://i47.tinypic.com/21jn986.jpg

[Mony25]

Better get moving if your going to have it ready for Red Bud lol,

[hontrx265r]

Looks great! nice to see you take her back to the roots. I just helped a friend bring his laeger back from the darkside as you guys refer to it. It was a hybrid last in the hands of jrspawn that wound up around the corner from me. We got a hold of it cut everything out and sent it back to the man. .Its a running 330R now I'm sure you'll be as happy as he.. Can't wait to here your true ROLL vs Walsh Ride report.

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Thanks, guys. Sent my swingarm to Walsh to have them repair it, so it's coming along!

[jamieg45]

What plastic are you gonna run on the Walsh and what front bracket do you have on the frame for the plastic do you have. Also what stem are you running, I have a stock length stem and want a +2+1 chrome one. And the holder for my front plastic is not for my fullbore either need to get that also, I think the one I have is for the meijer plastic let me know just need some help identifing some of the parts on my walsh. Thanks and its looking good.

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Originally posted by jamieg45
What plastic are you gonna run on the Walsh and what front bracket do you have on the frame for the plastic do you have. Also what stem are you running, I have a stock length stem and want a +2+1 chrome one. And the holder for my front plastic is not for my fullbore either need to get that also, I think the one I have is for the meijer plastic let me know just need some help identifing some of the parts on my walsh. Thanks and its looking good.

This quad will probably get new white Fullbore fenders. The quad had Fullbore's on it when I got it, and it has the Walsh style front fender mount bracket. I believe my stem is stock length as well.

[jamieg45]

Could you send me a pic of the front walsh plastic holder please. And how does the top shock adjusters need to be set. I sent you my cell # just give me a call please.

[Lasher]

To set the shock towers, remove all the shocks from the chassis and lower the quad onto 2x4s. Make sure you air pressure is correct in all tires.

Now set the shock tower to the compressed length of your shocks (get measurement from shock builder).

I did notice that the towers themselves are not set to the same height. The eye to eye measurement of the holes is the same but the amount of threads showing are not the same. I guess this is due to slight difference in each side when building the frame.

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Got some front end parts on.

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[danhung11]

Nice Busch cans Tim... :D

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Thanks, Dan! A little more progress.

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[sameltoe]

Love the floater in the background!

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Got the carb installed. Running a 39 PWK.

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[dustinshuler]

Your killing me Tim. Get this thing done! Lol. Just kidding. Looks awesome and I love the silver

[scossey]

Hi Tim, I had a question about what you did with the exhaust that was on the Blaster motor. Do you still have it?

[jerorski]

I have a LRD pipe and silencer on a 86 trx250r chassis with a LRD 240cc national blaster motor, runs like a champ.

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I never had the Blaster engine in it.

Working on setting the shocks up right now then they are off to be serviced.

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Progress. Slow, but it is progress. Lol.

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Getting there.

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[Flyin_250r]

Man I love this build. I've always wanted a Walsh. Want to sell it? Lol

[sand_blaster]

Very nice build Walsh 250r stuff is super nice. Thanks for posting this build on here!

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[norcalduner]

Thanks for making me feel bad for having recently sold mine lol

[sand_blaster]

Freaking awsome I love it

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[Flyin_250r]

Always loved this build! Finish it! Lol

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[Mony25]

Love how she looks. Simple and clean. Btw love your 70 wish mine was that clean. How you like those tires and wheels on it?