Here's the deal. I have a 1988 Honda 250R that I purchased specifically for racing in 1996. It has not been ridden or even started in about 6 years. I like this quad, and where I live now there are several good motocross tracks in the area. I would love to be able to get the bike running again and be able to do some riding and maybe even racing.

My question is this: Is it worth it to put the money into it, and if I do put the money into am I going to be able to get parts? I went to a motorcross race recently, and of course there were almost no 2 strokes racing. Any of you out there still riding a 250R, I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. One thing to take into consideration is that I am a female, and I feel that I can handle this quad well. Even if I got a new quad, I don't know that I could kick start a 4-stroke or throw it around like the 250R. I don't think electronic ignition would work too well for racing.

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More about the quad: There is nothing on this quad that is still stock except for the frame which has been professionally gusseted, and most of the bottom end of the motor. Everything else is after-market. The top end, carb, pipe, silencer, etc. was done by Duncan Racing. I could send the whole motor to them, but I am on the East coast and shipping is outrageous. I don't think there is really anything seriously wrong with it; it has just been sitting for a long time. The last time I rode it, which was on a motocross track it ran fine. Obviously the motor needs checked out, gaskets replaced, etc., and I know there will be a lot of little things that need to be replaced. I am willing to do this as long as I feel comfortable that I will be able to get parts to keep it running. I know that Honda has stopped producing some OEM parts for the motor. Soooooooo.....any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

No... you can't let that go.

I'm telling you, you don't know what you got til it's gone....

That is a REAL thriller quad, and it's something you can't re-live on what they make today.
The 450's they race today are OK, but are still 4 strokes.

I think it will be a very long time before you won't be able to find anything you need parts wise.


I'm guessing some major life event caused it to sit the last 6 years.
If not, shame on you... LOL.

 

This is a classic! Keep it for a project quad, but get something else for an every day beater ride.

 

keep it
and kick some ***

 

blah! your syko if you let that go thats a classic ripper, parts wont be too bad yet to find them...

 

dont even think about selling it. im shur you might be able to fix it.

 

Duster,

You were definately right about the major life event, lol. Also my husand made the mistake of taking me to a motorcross race over the fourth of July weekend. I'll be keeping the 250 R ... I must have had a brief moment of insanity.

 

Great Decision !!! I own a 88 R and I absolutly LOVE IT!!!! I have yet to ride any new 4 stroke that can compare. I have no problem getting parts, I just did a top end rebuild and bought new parts online , now it rips even more then it did before!!