iv restored a 86 250r its a site to see almost everything org frame paint is almost perfact and org sticker's wondering how much it would be worth

 

nice job!!..up here its worth prolly 1700-1900..but in socal i hear they're gettin more money for um..collectors items or sumthing..over 2grand..good luck

 

I've seen original bikes going for about $2000 in great shape. I would think that a restoration would go for a little less.

I restored an 86 to look like a race bike and have about $6000 in the bike including all new plastics, swingarm, bearings, etc, etc,etc. I know that even in this shape, that the motor is worth the most...probably $2500 to a TRX racer, but that is it.

Sad, if I broke this bike into parts, I could get more for it, but wait a couple more years. It'll gain some value. 4 Years ago I bought an 85 (great running condition) and this 86 in rough shape for $700 (for both). In 4 years, I can get $1500 for the 85, based on approximate Ebay selling prices and more for the 86. I'll ride them and wait.....until I die....they are priceless to me. You can't replace these bikes. Keep yours and use it for a conversation piece. If you are a true ATV fan, this was a critical part of history!! The only motorcycle to be BANNED!!!! 15 years later and people are still scared of them! AND you have the Granddaddy of all...the infamous 1986 ATC250R. The bike that was the predescessor to the greatest, most raced bike, even today...the TRX250R...11 years after production ceased!!! Keep it for the fun of it.

 

hay im restoreing an 86 250r as well right now i have the engine apart with a bent shift fork and bad stator i hope thats all im haveing the frame sand blasted for free by one of my dads frineds and repainted which is is a part owener of a paint place he does all kinda of stuff also hunting down a set of gold rims for the raer
GO BIG OR GO HOME!!

 

Monica, let me know if you need any parts, I have an 86 ATC parts bike in good shape. Good luck on the restore.
ERIC