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My 87 build.

8.6K views 39 replies 11 participants last post by  SandSlinger  
#1 · (Edited)
Hey guys I'm moving this build over here from the other place.
I'll start out by saying hey my name is Darren and I have had this 250r for about 6 to 7 years. The cool thing is I am the second owner and its been in my family since 1987. My late uncle was the original owner of this 87 and my parents co-signed to help him buy it brand new from the dealership. My dad and my uncle were huge into 250rs back in the day, and they were always racing each other at the dunes seeing who was faster. I happen to acquire this and its been my toy ever since his passing. I've always been a yamaha guy growing up, and now I have kicked that side to the curb and have fallen in love with the 250r.
Ill spare you guys a ton of pics, and just show the gradual transformation and current state.
When I got it
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Then I bought a used 310 complete motor and plastic an such.
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Then a few other changes
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Then it sat for a few years, and the frame started showing its age so I had a pumashine gusset kit installed and powder coated.
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And its current state.
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#2 ·
the original motor is a LRD mx ported cylinder by Arlan. Arlan recently bored the cylinder for me and now it's a brand new motor. I have just added a cr ignition.
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Today I ordered a 38mm short body carb from ESR today. Should be a really fun play motor. I can't wait.. I just need a few more things and this should be put together soon
 
#18 ·
No real updates yet. I managed to get my led silencer assembled, and now waiting on parts off eBay to come in. I found a deal on Facebook for a 88 frame for a future puma 88 duner build. So that $200 should have went to parts for this build lol. I will be updating my build more on Instagram, so if you guys are interested its <b>darrentrx250r</b>
 

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#23 ·
Heck yes progress!!! with school and work it's hard to get garage time. Put off studying a bit and put in work on the 250r.
Got a esr 5 for Christmas from my bro. I'll run that for now till I can clean up my old LRD. Gotta come up with some kind of mount for bottom tab, hmm.
Waiting on a fuel petcock rebuild kit to come in and a esr top engine mount. I need intake gaskets and bolts and jet the carb and she'll be ready to fire.
 

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