[SandSlinger]

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

Then I bought a used 310 complete motor and plastic an such.

Then a few other changes

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.

And its current state.

 

[SandSlinger]

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.

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

 

[douglas]

at least show some pics

 

[american opel]

agree.some pics would be awesome.

 

[SandSlinger]

The pics from tinypics didn't show up?

 

[douglas]

no cant see any

 

[atvguy]

Guess I just imagine what he's saying and images pop up....

I don't know I'm looking at a R with blue powder

 

[SandSlinger]

Huh thats really weird. Works great for me.. I guess I have to upload through the forum attachments then? I just copied the links with the image codes.

 

[SandSlinger]

Finally picked up my new short body carb. Super excited quick shipping from Eddie.

 

[2Nubs]

I'm curious of the pros of the short body. Eddie says he prefers that carb over the standard body.

Sharp R and really cool that it's been in your family since new.

 

[SandSlinger]

Thanks nubs!! It says more throttle response. I don't know anyone with this carb, but I think it'll work really well on my mx ported oem cylinder.
I'll have some updates soon!!

 

[2Nubs]

Where is that last pic taken in your original post? I’m guessing NorCal or Pacific NW, but anyways it looks like heaven. Let us know how she runs!

 

[SandSlinger]

Correct on pnw. Outside of Reedsport Oregon. My dad lives/works there. He said he'll let me break in the motor there, even though the old folks living there hehe.

 

[2Nubs]

Haha that's awesome. I gotta get out there one day. Never been quite that far.

 

[SandSlinger]

Test fitting right now. Got a million spacers to try to find right combo before I fully assemble.

 

[SandSlinger]

Finally got the right combo with this carb and led intake!.
I'm going to do this build thread on computer instead of phone. Dunno how to rotate the pics.

 

[2Nubs]

Looking good!

 

[SandSlinger]

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>

 

[2Nubs]

$200 frame!? Man f off. haha I would buy one or three right now at that price.

 

[SandSlinger]

Haha it was one of those scoop it up instantly deals. Been wanting one for years ever since I picked up some oem 88 plastic. You gotta get facebook Myles lota good stuff on there. Lol