New bars: Tag T2's=$90
Ignition switch: get rid of it you don't need it
Grab bar: Graydon=$35
Stock brake lever: $15
Brakes, who needs brakes!
Fenders:Fullbores=$500 or go cheap and get Maier shinies=$250

Now you've got a quad that will run rings around those Craptors!!

 

You have to be kidding, $1250 for an 88! I believe there are laws against things like this, you would be robbing him. An 88 is the most desirable year, $2500 is what you would expect to paid for a broken down clunker. $1250 is pocket change, hell I would buy it, site unseen!

 

I bought a 1989 TRX 250R 6 mo ago for $800.00........Wish i could do that more often! late,zubbeyboy

 

Why is 88 the most desirable year?

 

I believe a lot of people think the 88 is most desirable because it has the chassis mods (a-arms, swing arm), has the new location for the headlight (front cowl) and is the only all "red" model.

 

First year with aluminum swingarm, first year the geometry was changed with swingarm being 1" shorter and 1" forward on a-arms. These changes some would say enhanced it's riding characteristics. It's also the only year with the red plastic. Light was integrated into the plastic as well, not that I particularly liked that idea. I also believe in '88 they went to a thicker foam in the seat, more comfortable ride!

 

The most noticable differences that briansgi mentioned really come down to personal preference. The -1 inch aluminum swing arm places the weight a little further back for better traction and easier wheelies but by the same token the longer 86/87 swinger let's you launch a little harder without the front end coming up. The truth is that the differences are minimal, they are all great.

 

What is the differences between the 88 and the 89 year? If any.

 

Very little, an 88 is all red, the 89 is all white and the graphics are different.