86' 250R Project

86250R · Mar 20, 2009

I just picked up my R project from powdercoat today! My theme is going to be a modern stock-looking 250R. Basically, it's my take on what a 2009 Honda 250R might look like. I have a bunch of little things that I still need to pick up, like front hub bearings, swingarm bearings, swingarm bolt, etc. It's coming along pretty nicely, and the icing on the cake will be a new set of red Laker Custom plastics w/ 250R decals. Please let me know what you think.

horath2008 · Mar 20, 2009

Looks like your off to a great start. Be sure to keep us updated as the build takes shape.

Sweet chrome spindles! They match the chrome uppers nicely! Great job!

Michael88R · Mar 20, 2009

Looks good. I like the silver that you chose. Looks like OEM honda silver.

86250R · Mar 20, 2009

Looks like your off to a great start. Be sure to keep us updated as the build takes shape.

Sweet chrome spindles! They match the chrome uppers nicely! Great job!

Thanks again for the spindles, they do look really cool in chrome. I will continually definitely update this thread as I go.

Looks good. I like the silver that you chose. Looks like OEM honda silver.

That's exactly the look I was going for, thanks! The powdercoater told me that they clear-coated everything too, and it think it brings out a really nice shine (it's more evident in person). Did I mention that I only paid $200 for the whole job?

Michael88R · Apr 7, 2009

That's exactly the look I was going for, thanks! The powdercoater told me that they clear-coated everything too, and it think it brings out a really nice shine (it's more evident in person). Did I mention that I only paid $200 for the whole job?
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That clear coat helps it hold up to the sand blasting too. You would think powdercoat would be tough, but riding in the sand can dull it out quickly, especially if you follow closely behind people with paddles.

Ood · Apr 8, 2009

I think this thing is going to be spectacular. I'll be watching this one.

I've been debating doing something like this with mine. Mine is pretty clean and nearly all original. I want to mod it like crazy, but at the same time, I'd hate to molest a really good example of a nice original R. I'm torn.

I almost wish it would've been more of a beater when I bought it, then this wouldn't be so hard.

86250R · Apr 8, 2009

Thanks for the compliments guys. The project was put on hold for a little while because my wife & I are in the process of buying a new house. In addition, I've been recovering from a second shoulder surgery

and it feels like the doctor got it right this time

. I should be ready to ride after May 1st. Anyway, the project is back under way and hopefully I can take advantage of the special pricing from BVC Racing.

250Mar · Apr 9, 2009

Sweet build man. Good luck with it. Hopefully I can work my ass off this summer to get some extra money to redo mine

89_trx250r · May 6, 2009

any more updates man???

86250R · May 7, 2009

I've been slacking a little bit, but I've also had to put the project on hold for a short time. My wife & I are building a new home and we needed to save up a little bit of extra cash. I will get back on track this Friday!

86250R · Nov 1, 2009

After a few months of slacking, I've made a little progress on my R. I just ordered a set of red Laker plastics, and a bunch of the little items needed to get this thing back together. I will probably be selling the stock plastics once the new ones come in, and I now have a spare Duncan chrome bumper. The spare is not in perfect condition, it has a few small dings. I'll post them up in the for sale section soon.

Powdercoated hubs (front & rear), -1 swingarm, new chrome axle:

Engine in a crate:

Boxes of parts:

TLR-Online · Nov 1, 2009

Looking Good!

Project250r.com · Nov 2, 2009

awesome, keep the pics coming!

VelvetLinedCasket · Nov 2, 2009

this sucks...this means we are gonna be competing for quad of the month with each other.....I really want to win but there are so many nice R's being built...nice progress man...its inspiring to be able to look at other peoples progress and different parts and theme/look they go with....looks great....

86250R · Nov 6, 2009

My new Laker plastics just came in last night (see below). I'm planning on adding a set of stock 250R tank graphics, and I'm still trying to figure out what kind of graphic to put on the hood to make it stand out. Then, I think I'm going with a carbon fiber tank cover and carbon fiber radiator shrouds to tie everything together.

86250R · Nov 29, 2009

Here's another update on my project (see below). I got a bunch of parts coming in from Bill and I should be finishing up soon.

mxdoug · Dec 4, 2009

INSPIRATIONAL!

2R's · Dec 4, 2009

lookin good , ya missed a good chance to gusset the frame before PC-ing it tho

86250R · Dec 4, 2009

lookin good , ya missed a good chance to gusset the frame before PC-ing it tho

Yeah, that would have been a nice little touch. I'm not too worried about it though, I've never had any frame problems with any of my wheelers. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've jumped the hell out of my YFZ with no issues. We'll see how it holds up.

Evolrider · Dec 4, 2009

Yeah, that would have been a nice little touch. I'm not too worried about it though, I've never had any frame problems with any of my wheelers. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've jumped the hell out of my YFZ with no issues. We'll see how it holds up.

Do you still have that spare Duncan Bumper?

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