![]() There’s also a set of Fullbore plastics with old school Nac’s Racing number plates and radiator shrouds. I installed a Duncan Pro Elite steel front bumper. The front shocks are ZPS units, with the adjustable ride height rings and a variable sensing damping system. The suspension is now all Performance Engineered Products (PEP)–front and rear. For flat track I shortened the swingarm for better hookup. ![]() The rear swingarm is a -3 Laeger’s Racing arm. The A-Arms are Lonestar Sport Style +2+1 arms. Myers: I have a large variety of parts used on this quad. What aftermarket components did you invest in, and why? Wiseco: Due to the model’s popularity, there are still a lot of hop-up companies selling parts for the TRX250R. Myers' main goal was to complete the build using the original frame, especially he was able to find this TRX with a pink slip. The blend of OEM/aftermarket components add to the allure of a four-wheeler that, nearly 30 years later, still hasn’t gone out of style. Punched out to 373cc, this isn’t your grandfather’s engine. His 1988 Honda TRX250R might be the crown jewel. The exotic bike connoisseur has a collection of one-of-a-kind machines that would floor any hop-up junkie. However, if your name is Sam Myers, you don’t give up the search. Unfortunately, as years pass it becomes infinitely more difficult to find an operable, clean 250R. Honda ceased production of the TRX250R following the 1989 model year, but the popular two-stroke still remains relevant in many ATV circles to this day. Replete with a space-age liquid-cooled two-stroke engine, close-ratio six-speed transmission and agile frame, The 250R was capable of standing up to the rigors of jump-laden tracks and power-robbing silt beds. They got more than they could have ever wished for in what was simply dubbed the “250R.†Honda unveiled the quad in 1986. Many ATV riders were clamoring for a sleek, nimble handling quad with the extravagances of modern technology. Casting aside the contemporary utilitarian directive, the Honda TRX250R was borne out of necessity. The brand addressed grumblings from ATV enthusiasts looking for something more than a workhorse machine built for farms. They found the answer in the 1984 TRX200 four wheeler, which surpassed Honda’s sales forecasting.įortunately, Honda didn’t rest on their laurels. The Japanese manufacturer needed a sure-fire winner. Over three decades ago, Honda was stuck in a rut after the ill-devised ATC250R three-wheeler resulted in a diabolical nightmare for Honda’s insurance claims department. ![]() The ATV industry is not exempt from that core business principal. There are leaders, and then there are followers. Honda's ATC250R had to be discontinued due to safety, but they still have a following today.
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