i own a STOCK '88 250R which i purchased
4 months ago.this machine is in very good condition(working headlight & tailight,stock throttle,exhaust,silencer and all)and i am pleased w/ its performance.this is my first atv in about 6 years,i have been racing honda
cr 250s for the past 7 years.
my question is : is it worh the $$$ to buy
a new 400 or put it into my R ? i plan on racing hare scrambles (JUST FOR FUN)and hard play riding.how do the two machins compare?are parts for the R going to become,if not already, obsolete?
ive heard rumors of the 400's frame cracking,any truth?? i am happy w/ what i have could i be happier?

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I would definatly put the money into the R. It is a better racing bike the the 400ex. The R is probably the best quad ever made.

how?

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- 1996 Kawasaki Mojave, 1998 Kawasaki Mojave, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/B...8090/home.html

put the money in the R :)

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Pete Clyne, 1988 TRX250R http://www.parkrapids.net/pete

Do the R.

RoostKing

If I was in your situation I would modify the 250R. I didn't have one, so I bought a 400EX. I am not disapointed, but I think the lighter weight 250R is the better racing machine.

If I were you I would put the money into the R. I'm not sure if its true but I have heard that the R is quicker lighter more powerful and just all around better for racing and jumping. I have an 88 R And I whip ex's all of the time.

THANKS EVERYONE! I'M GOING TO KEEP MY R,
BUT THOSE 400'S SURE ARE PRETTY!!!