hey i see that you want to sell your atc? the 85' 250r. i am a little intrested in it though i can't buy it now i already bought a 84' a couple days ago but if your still lookin to sell it i will keep you in mind [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Lots of good posts in this thread.
The '83-84' 250Rs are not as fast, that is true.
However they are a little easier to ride being not as tall with a mellower powerband.
I have seen many hotshots get a watercooled 250R and really hurt themselves right away.
So it is important to be honest with yourself about your experiance and skill.
3 wheeler values have leveled out so you can always sell the the '83 later when you skills catch up.

Have fun, be safe.

 

Dittos to beersmurf- its mean enough that it will suprise you once in a while. Ive had my bike since early summer of this past year, i have put about 40 hours of ride time on it, and it will occasionally remind me that it is in fact a 250R- a bike with some serious teeth- especially if you are used to the powerband of the big red. use your head, be careful, but more importantly- have fun

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my dad has a 86 atc250r he liked it so much he bought it new and still has it his is a fast atv it kills my 400ex and i keep up with stock raptors it really flys he was clocked by the cops at a drag race a 97mph so i would get the 85 liquid cooled it the was to go with 2 stroke and besides the 83 looks like ****

 

I would go with an 85 or 86 because of the HP, water cooling and better suspension. I've been looking for one myself lately. I've got two 85 350X's and I'm gonna sell one to my neighbor and try to get an 'R'. But what I would really like is a 86 or 87 Tecate trike. I want one just because they're alot more rarer than the 250R. The $1350 is a pretty good price for an 85 if it's in pretty good working condition and not all trashed.

 

It depends on how much money you have also, wiggle room on the price, You may be able to talk the guy down a little for the aircooled R depending what kind of shape its in. they go for around $600.00 to a $1000.00and are plenty fast for most people. Parts are a little harder to find though. I have 2 of them and I really like the trikes. The 85 on the other hand a is a totally different machine. Parts are easier to find, they have a bunch more power. and they ride better. but its a racer, so you have to know how to ride them. Good luck! oh

compaqkoci I have a 40 inch axle for you R and a set of forks if your interested. I'm up in Gladstone, OR

 

85 all the way!!!!!!

 

Without a doubt get the 85'. It is the liquid cooled motor. Has the chain and sprokets on the right side (83-84 had chain and sproket on the right side). The 85 'R' was a screamer and fun to drive, also very reliable.