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.

 

i would fix the bike to ride . it is worth it . that is a nice looking 250r i miss my 88 . i use to race in the winter series and some of the gncc. if you tale it down , mic your piston and cylender . you can order a new piston ,rings and top end gasket set from weisco . get the pistong you need befpre you get it bored . good luck with it . if you eve want to sell it i would like first shot at buying it

 

I'd keep it. There a nice machine, I love mine. I never had a hard time finding part for them. I like the 250r way better than the new 450's. Its worth saving.

 

I love my 250R. Altho, I can tell you that a 4 stroke is much much easier to race than a 2 stroke. I've raced both.
The 2 stroke you have to shift countless times. The 4 stroke pulls a long time in every gear. Little to no clutch fanning on the 4 strokes also.
I feel that your motor will not need anything other than a carb cleaning to get it going. Maybe some other things but I see no reason to bore/change gaskets unless there is something wrong.
There are still plenty of parts available.
Where you at on the east coast?

 

id say run it.

its nice being unique with a 2 stroke, and although its easier to race a 4 poke, if u can do good on the 2-stroke, why change? my lt250r eats 450's and craptors all the time, and the honda handles better than the zuki anyways. so you could have a real good setup if u wanna get into it.

good luck

 

keep it......its ba when you see older quad kick the new quads *** lol...... i run a 97 Honda 300ex fourtax.. its funny when i beat the new quads... because most of the time old school is better

 

You have a sweet 250R and IMO you should fix it up and race it. The 250R will be much cheaper to rebuild than 450's down the road. I would love to race but unfortunately I don't have the funds to convert my Blaster into an all out race machine. If I had the choice right now to get your 250R for free or a used 450R for free I would probably take your 250R. Have fun!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: LT80

I love my 250R. Altho, I can tell you that a 4 stroke is much much easier to race than a 2 stroke. I've raced both.

The 2 stroke you have to shift countless times. The 4 stroke pulls a long time in every gear. Little to no clutch fanning on the 4 strokes also.

I feel that your motor will not need anything other than a carb cleaning to get it going. Maybe some other things but I see no reason to bore/change gaskets unless there is something wrong.

There are still plenty of parts available.

Where you at on the east coast?</end quote></div>

I agree with lt80 in every way.
I understand ur liking the lighter 250 over the 4 stoke machines.
Im a rather small small guy 150lbs I preffer my 250 over any machine ive road. It has sum draw backs, lil more maintance, alot more shifting, bit its worth it to me. even though manufactors & aftermarket is backin the 4 stroke,there is still alot avlable for the 250 still.
Ild say you got it, go race it.

-Josh

 

believe me man all the mods you can ever put in it just add to the value and the appeal of the machine, you would have to be crayze to get rid of a 250r they are rare and have a hell of a following, i myself have already invested over 8,000 in my two 250rs

 

very nice R. for casual racing, id def keep that R especially cause its so nice. honestly, if you were goin to get really serious tho, a 450 would be the way to go in my opinion. but for what you are doing and how nice of a machine you already have, id say keep that 2stroke