1985-1986 Honda ATC250R Motocross Project:

[@beobe99]

I can't believe how well this dude swings around a Trike. Great video, great product reviews, and of course, amazing riding!

[@BLAZEDALLDATIME]

Damn Rob Ray 7th top fighter in hockey quit fighting in hockey and rides 3 wheelers now crazy man this video has helped me finding stuff for my 85 250r build I’m currently doing

[@sebastianbrochu3971]

"Its very affordable or cheap to get into" "You can pick one up for about 1500 bucks" Me: oh how the times have changed

[@ATVonDemand]

You aren't kidding. Sorry it took us so long to see this post.

[@OTAlucard]

I wonder if the prices would ever come down. A decent 250r sold on marketplace for 7200 a few months back

[@ralphwhittaker3766]

I just paid 6700 for a very nice resto mod....dam i feel better...not for paying 5x what i sold my last 5 250rs for but for getting one sweet trike back in my life....nothing in this land is comparable to a good ole atc 250r 85/86...

[@OTAlucard]

@@ralphwhittaker3766 I've tried a ton of machines. Goat is the liquid cooled 250r platform.

[@rmk800assualt7]

i just picked up a 200x for 300 hundred bucks

[@3wheelmilitia838]

This is absolutely the best video yet.. wow.. I'm slowly rebuilding my 350x and following your guys build all the way. I am loving it, Cant thank you guys enough. This makes me want to go find a 250r now.

[@johneggleston2611]

Hi I'm really excited to find out about new racing parts thanks your still on point great work..

[@Community-Action]

250R has much bigger balls!! The 350X was never a racer. Still a good ride just doesn't perform quite as well

[@jammils38]

My first true love was the 86 model 250r. I think I was 21 when I was able to afford one used lol. I rode it a short time before disaster struck and the push rod for the clutch blew out of the crankcase. So I tore it completely down and began a complete rebuild from the ground up. Never got to finish....girlfriend got pregnant and it wasn't long before I had to sell it 😕 but there will be one in my life again. Hopefully an 86' or 87' 200sx . Thanks for sharing the video and story. Beautiful ATC you've built.

[@DUNEATV]

So cool! I have a 85 250r in mint condition. So fun to ride and embarrasses new quads at the dunes! Thanks guys!

[@HondaATC330R]

Great job guys! I love the ATC videos!

[@ithinkipoopt]

For the love of all that is sacred and holy, thank you for calling it a "project" and not a "build". Also for not referring to all your improvements as "mods". A true sign of intelligence. It was the primary reason I kept watching.

[@karlgilbert8255]

god i love trikes.. sold my 125M 6 years ago, & passed up an opportunity to buy a mint liquid cooled 250R ATC for 2k around the same time. didnt think i would need it, owning a 400EX, but im kicking myself now.. good upload.

[@ATVonDemand]

+Karl Gilbert We all have regrets. We dig the 400EX though! There are still Rs out there but people are hording them and prices are going up. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@johnschwartz3861]

Watching any video of the 250R brings back memories, mostly good and there were lots of bad , putting me in ER , one bad ass bike and ride

[@ATVonDemand]

Glad you made it out of the ER I'm glad we could bring back some good memories.

[@chrisbec3313]

Sweet! Just picked up 2 atc200X's! I'm stoked

[@ATVonDemand]

Very exciting! That sounds like a lot of fun.

[@MindOfManZaar]

Would love to see all the vintage stuff done! Tecate (3 & 4), LT250R & 500R, Banshee, Blaster, TRX250R, ETC! So cool looking back.

[@ZacksRides]

Very glad to see these video's being made. I love the info and history. Very well done, thanks!!

[@curioussyndicateband]

It's soooo awesome to see this! Love the passion! They will never die! 2 strokes for life! This makes me so happy! When all the trikes and 2 strokes are rusted and gone.... I'll machine my own. Someone should do this same kinda vid on all the trikes! Especially the 350x and 85, and 86 tecate! And I could only dream of a tiger or cargo a review!!!

[@davidmilligan7196]

love this build trike looks freaking great! you guys definitely need more vintage builds lt 250r, lt500r , trx250r blasters the works!

[@carlracki6395]

Nice trike. I learned to ride on one of these. I was 9 and it was all I had access too. My uncle used it on hunting trips.

[@TailgunnerATC]

Another fantastic video guys. This should hold me over until the 200X stuff comes out!

[@aaronmosser]

Miss the ATC!

[@lucascady4992]

Love the Fact of keeping the 3's ! # Keep the 5's alive!

[@04tacomaguy1]

love this video miss the badass old hondas. now they dont even make a 450 quad anymore what has happened to the world

[@ATVonDemand]

People are getting soft

[@04tacomaguy1]

i agree. i hope the scene makes a comeback this sport was what i wanted to do with my kids one day

[@lancekippenbrock5307]

04tacomaguy1 are you serious I want to buy a 2018 Honda 450r in like 20 years.

[@04tacomaguy1]

there is no honda 450r unless you mean crf not trx

[@larndelaney7848]

@@04tacomaguy1 yeah the world got "gayafied" and it sucks.Things went gay when they banned trikes.It got even gayer when they announced they were phasing out 2 strokes...it's like EVERYBODY now has a vagina

[@thejdmworkshop9302]

We need a build for the 81-84 air coolers! The older "unloved" 250rs are just as good

[@ATVonDemand]

A friend of the channel and a test writer Jim Nemechek, just picked up a very clean 82. It's undecided whether or not we are going to use it as a project machine. However, we plan on filming a stock test on it at the very least. After all, the air-cooled ATC 250R was the first production high performance ATV.

[@thejdmworkshop9302]

@@ATVonDemand I've got a 82 with some light mods. Axle, pipe, tires, seat ect. It would be awesome to see something stock vs a lightly modded 250r. If I was closer to you guys (im located in south east Pennsylvania) I'd love to provide my old R for a video.

[@michaelteeple8704]

Dont mistake this man has balls and serious skill. Its not easy to roll that throttle across whoops like he is. That bike is dialed and rippin. Makes me want another one im just not sure the missed work from injury will go over too well. Smacking the ground hurts worse now than 30yrs ago im pretty sure.

[@ATVonDemand]

Rob appreciate the kind words. He is a pretty good three-wheeler Rider input in sometime getting his suspension dialed just right. If you decide to go ahead and pull the trigger on picking one up you don't have to ride like a maniac. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Astrothunderkat]

Why not go with the Boyesen rad valve? Gave my R tons more mid and some extra bottom.

[@ATVonDemand]

アストロサンダー we worked with motor Builder CT racing on this project. They recommend the V Force Reed's with their motor builds. When you work with a motor Builder on a project you have to use the products that they recommend work best with their engine kits in order to fairly evaluate the entire package.

[@Astrothunderkat]

Ah, makes sense!

[@Superflow66]

Great video it’s awesome to see people keeping it alive.

[@michael.filipenses4132]

Complete the build in a couple years that I'll suck, just picked one up 4 months ago and almost done with my build touched everything except the motor the bike had very low hrs when purchased bought it from original owner who had it sitting for around 2 decades once it blows going to put a ct310 kit hands down one if the the top 5 for me on the net as far as looks

[@ryanltr666]

Awesome video I love all the 3 wheeler stuff u guys put up.

[@sdihi]

Great job three wheeler lover here :)

[@ez0526]

THE 80S GOOD TIMES

[@ShaunSavage-kl9pd]

I have two 82 atc250rs. Love them. Want a 85 atc250r to put my 96 cr250 engine in.

[@ATVonDemand]

@@ShaunSavage-kl9pd That would be a fun project. You could probably get an aftermarket frame built for that project by HRE

[@TheBansheebadass]

Needs to be a classics Honda trx 250r test

[@ATVonDemand]

Mark Peoples Absolutely. If we continue doing Classics tests, which we plan on doing, the TRX250R is arguably the greatest.

[@TheBansheebadass]

ATVonDemand that would be awesome maybe a banshee sometime too

[@373motomx2]

+Mark Peoples yeass

[@250rtrxjunkie]

That would be sweet👍

[@acadienunlimitedsubliinmx1969]

For a 1982 250r, what lenght of swing arm for trail riding would be best !??

[@jpgonzalez6325]

That guy rides and jumps perfectly

[@ATVonDemand]

Rob will love to hear you say that. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@natedog1619]

Not gonna lie I was not expecting that type of riding ability from that guy. He is definitely a true veteran of the sport. Much respect! I’m about to begin a restoration on my stepdads 86 250R. Sitting here staring at it I can tell it will be a long and tedious project lol

[@byron8920]

Miss my 200s not bad like 250/350 but still hell of a bike to ride on the trail

[@Dman216]

back in the day I owned 86 250r and it was ballsy no doubt.. But after almost killing myself on it quite a few times I traded it in and got a 250sx and rode the bike to its death up into the late 90's

[@liquedfire]

Dam that us a smooth ATC!

[@darringoodbrand6603]

Nice would like to see the Tri-z done up like this would love to get a good condition one of these or the Tri-z getting real hard to come by

[@jonbrown240]

Recently picked up an 84 200X, runs great and a blast to ride. Would love to see a 200x build. Any plans on doing one?

[@ronniehaley384]

Do they still actually have a three wheeler race class? Now days they still race these things ? That's awesome ! Is it competitive? Like can u become a super star on one like Jeremy McGrath on the cr 250?

[@04tacomaguy1]

doubtful but i wish i could find out man!

[@shawnmalicek1189]

Was those shots done at the dome in Maysville KY?

[@ATVonDemand]

At Earlywine racing, yes.

[@tylermclartu5676]

Are u guys doing an 86-87 tecate 3 ?im building one from sketch an dont know were to get aftermarket parts like axle ,pipes and things like that

[@ATVonDemand]

+Tyler Mclartu We were going to test a 1986 last year, however our owner cancelled due to issues and we haven't found another one to est. We will keep looking. It's on the list for a stock test, A build might be hard to do.

[@huntersnyder99]

I'll have to check out on those other videos thanks ate on demand

[@stevemack389sm]

250 big red trike love it it was great but hard to turn without flipping or unless u have the extension axle an wide rim's an tire's it was always in the air

[@BillyBoblovesthedirt]

That was awesome

[@bradymoritz]

so, how many parts are still from the original?

[@ATVonDemand]

The engine, frame, brakes, triple clamps, shock and fork revalved, seat pan, air box, intake, some nuts and bolts, brake master cylinders, throttle, and that's about it.

[@bradymoritz]

ATVonDemand time for new brakes. hehe. sounds like only part of the engine remains too!

[@Spudderr]

What all vintage bikes are you gonna review? I'd like to see the tecate 3 and 4 lt250r lt500 tri-z and banshee as well lol

[@ATVonDemand]

We are getting ready to shoot a 200X and 250SX. We are scheduled to shoot a Tecate 3 this June if it pans out. We will work our way through as many old machines as we can as fast as we can.

[@Spudderr]

very nice to see that you guys are just as interested in the old machines just as much if not more than the new ones. i really get tired of seeing the new 450s every time i turn my head there is not enough variety in them to hold my interest lol

[@throwingsparks]

Had a Dura~Blue extended axle on my 250R

[@TheMegawes]

Anyone know where to get a thumb throttle for a 1985 atc 250r? I can't seem to find any and I don't know what is compatible

[@thumbthrottle]

Any throttle is compatible, it's just the 85-86 R throttle is more progressive

[@TheMegawes]

Progressive?

[@ls1_cammeroh]

Btw what happened to the tecate test?

[@rotary1975]

Thatz bad azz 250r man... I actually built a 1986 250r engine with a ESR set up.. it had mid and high ported n polish 310 cylinder jug, swashed dome cylinder head, ESR cdi n stator kit, vforce3, pwk 39mm kenieth carb, CPI mid n high pipe and I dumped it in a 2001 Honda 400ex. It had all around power 1st thru 4th front wheels just want to come up lol... I don't have it no more but I do have a video racing banshee on here. If you search my channel or look up (Honda 250r rotary1975) it comes out.. Subbed n liked it..

[@codybratz4790]

Does anyone know of a brand that made an exhaust pipe for a 1983 atc 250r?

[@ATVonDemand]

Yes, DG Performance still sells complete exhaust systems for your machine.

[@bryanjjones4163]

Wish they was still made them and I did have 83 200x but I don't have it now

[@ATVonDemand]

They're still out there in case you decide to pick one up.

[@adhdandme]

I love the 250r I have one myself but I would like to see the Tecate in a video. If anyone could do a review and a good video it's you guys

[@thundergod6173]

Last time i tried slipping the clutch i shit my pants.

[@hoochipappie75]

The flying ponytail...

[@darrenricks290]

where can that fender kit be located????

[@ATVonDemand]

They are made by Maier. You can order the plastic from them directly maier-mfg.com

[@driftedchicken]

Ever think of doing up an 86 yamaha tri-z?

[@jessearends4785]

This was better than porn! Awesome build!

[@SDKwarrior]

maybe

[@chrislerma1873]

Jesse Arends lol

[@motorhead394]

Who makes the number plate you guys are running

[@thumbthrottle]

maier

[@jaredgrodske2003]

How much did the build cost?

[@coryroy7431]

did you do this to the the same one as in the review? or is it a different one because i wouldn't have touched that one.

[@ATVonDemand]

Sorry to disappoint but we did indeed use our stock test machine for the project. It wasn't a showroom piece but being in good condition meant that we wouldn't have to replace every little part to have good reliability. We even used the stock crank, although we wouldn't recommend building a race motor with a 30 year old crank. Your thinking is why we worked so hard to modify the stock components rather than cobble something together using parts off some newer sport quad. If this machine were ever sold, it is still an ATV250R, not something that was hacked up to add parts that weren't designed to fit. We too appreciate those remaining perfect stockers.

[@williamcoolhat5438]

Do you think it's worth to take a 1983 250r and make it a race capatable one?

[@ATVonDemand]

If it is in good shape to start with, sure. It's not quite as fast or good handling as the 85-26 ATC250R, but today's riders aren't quite as fast as they were back in the day. Sorry, its true. That being said, we'd bet you could build a pretty competitive vintage racer out of one, especially of you already own one in good shape.

[@mo2cros]

That's cuz the fast riders all graduated to two wheels

[@huntersnyder5133]

Wyatt Williams

[@mikegoss5111]

Looks like earlywines indoor track in Kentucky

[@jonjonbailey502]

did anoyone see that yamaha trike? whos is that and what is it??

[@huntersnyder5133]

do you think it will be fun to put around on a atc 70

[@ATVonDemand]

Sure, especially if you can talk a friend into getting another one then you have a race.

[@huntersnyder5133]

ATVonDemand ok thanks I'm thinking about getting one and I'll talk my friend James into getting one

[@ATVonDemand]

Hunter Snyder Send us a video link of the race!

[@huntersnyder5133]

I will when I do it

[@Bee-fr7zk]

Wish I had one

[@Bernard3rd]

Great video. Please do the High compression/race gas version and do a shootout of 250R vs 350X!

[@ATVonDemand]

We are one step ahead of you. with our ATC's engine. Shootout? Interesting.

[@Spudderr]

And of course the trx250r

[@250rtrxjunkie]

Check my page out I have a few trx's somewhere👍

[@JonasGodwin]

you gon win

[@markunit72]

Hp rating after tune up?

[@ATVonDemand]

markunit72 Horsepower on this project was in the low to mid 40s. We did a part 2 on this machine where we had CT set the motor up for race gas, with more extensive porting, a carb update, and new long rod crank. HOrsepower is now in the 50HP range. See that video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4m8kHmQgMupZ7s

[@ls1_cammeroh]

Soon as I get my track built I'll post/show what a tri z can do.

[@codyfinley5593]

Please do man lol. I am doing a frame up build and good video would help. Not a how too just a good video.

[@Bernard3rd]

Can't wait for Part 2 to come out! Any idea on when will this be posted?

[@ATVonDemand]

July

[@Bernard3rd]

ATVonDemand 2015?

[@ATVonDemand]

Bernard3rd Part 2 was shot. We just need to get back with Rob Ray to shoot an interview and we will get this done. I believe you will see it before 2015. Part 2 of the build will be featured in an article in Dirt Wheels Magazine, so we may try and time the video release around the same time as the magazine release.

[@zachblum8276]

Make one for the 200x

[@goodboyringo9716]

There is no way you can find these for 1500.00 You'll be lucky to even find one for sale.

[@huntersnyder99]

do u guy always make projects like this

[@ATVonDemand]

always? No. but we do try and squeeze them in from time to time we have two other three-wheeler project videos with one more on the way this summer. we also have a couple of modern-day ATV projects in the works.

[@rdmanone]

That chick could ride!

[@ATVonDemand]

LOL, well the ponytail was cut off so he transition into being a man. Although, we're pretty sure he's still self-identifies as an 80s rocker headbanger.

[@tylermclartu5676]

Are you guys going to do a video of the Kawasaki tecate or yamaha tri z

[@kennethdeerconnieconnie5163]

Who ever got one we ride

[@wheelindylan6138]

i need this

[@OneCleans13]

I thought there were laws created to ban 3 wheelers?

[@J-Rod7]

There is but u can buy them and sell them and own them..they can't be mass produced and made new anymore...honda was banned for making a sport machine over a certain cc until 1999 and them boom the 400ex comes out and everybody starts riding again

[@OneCleans13]

oh ok cool

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

250R..... nuff said.. #makeatcsgreatagain

[@reneerothwell8972]

Love trikes!!! Have since I was a kid. Had a Ducati 2 stroke 350 that was pure NASTINESS!! They made them illegal because of a few asshole who didn't know how to lean....smh

[@wilhansantana1613]

Como faço para adquirir um kit desse para colocar na minha moto eu tenho uma Husqvarna 410 cilindradas

[@katskratchkustumz]

Hard to listen to the narrator, 1/2 of his sentences he ended them emphasizing the last words last syllable sounding like a "questionnn?"

[@summertop511]

That guy can ride! Lol

[@jasonlamphere7410]

they're their thumb a thumb throttle and a twisty throttle a twisty Sorento is no more better than the thermal throttle I always had a tryst and thanks you're doing bye

[@agoose2511]

I'll never understand the appeal of 3-wheelers.

[@Community-Action]

Experienced riders know why!!

[@agoose2511]

And why is that?

[@Levisnteeshirt1]

i used to smoke cr -yz 250s on a track we had till the whoop section , these bikes are the most fun you can have , I've owned everything , these are the most fun ,,

[@Levisnteeshirt1]

+Levisnteeshirt1 they used to make a tire , super turf racer,, much easier to sling one around a turn than the ones on this bike

[@youtubeusername5137]

A Goose just ride one and youll find out

[@onawahu6115]

this shit is amazing

[@huntersnyder99]

that's cool

[@ISEEORBS]

I want this 3 wheeler. Hit me up.

[@ATVonDemand]

I wish we could sell it to you but we love it too much.

[@TheSnowWolf1000]

Omg yea

[@stockholmboyz627]

Cr500 swap it

[@ATVonDemand]

Tempting, but we would be more likely to do a 350cc power valve cylinder allowing us to maintain the use of the counterbalancer. A CR500 motor would eventually crack this 30 year old frame to bits. Love that motor though!

[@cobyhunt6543]

I have a 1986 kxt250 it haves Willie bars. It will smoke that Yamaha it.

[@ralphwhittaker3766]

Update for the 1500 dollar price...lol 8000 now...lol

[@ATVonDemand]

No kidding!

[@ls1_cammeroh]

Come test my TRI Z

[@danielparret3623]

There’s a 1986 250r by my house that’s sitting in someone’s yard I’ve tried to ask if I can buy it but nobody’s ever home I’m at the point we’re i leave a 50$ bill at there door and just take it it’s been sitting for so long it makes me sad

[@04tacomaguy1]

whereat ill go one night and steal it you can help ;)

[@gdavies198]

Christmas dinner

[@nicksarap7826]

The music is very annoying and distracting.

[@ATVonDemand]

Sorry about that

[@huntersnyder99]

try that to a Kawasaki

[@frankieon10spliffsofweed52]

Three wheelers are banned now i think for being too dangerous to ride.

[@frankieon10spliffsofweed52]

Banned from sale from 1988 thanks google.

[@ATVonDemand]

+Frankieon10spliffsofweed They are not banned to ride, or sell used. Manufacturers cannot sell new units anymore. What was dangerous were the people riding them that assumed because they didn't tip over just sitting there that that made them easy to ride.

[@frankieon10spliffsofweed52]

Yeah you're right. Some people are just a danger to themselves and others. You see people who have never even seen a bike,atv,three wheeler ect ect just jump on and think nothing bad is going to happen it's crazy. If you get hurt or killed while riding off roads it's almost always you're own fault.

[@frankieon10spliffsofweed52]

Plus the rarity of theses bikes only make it more cool to have one.And you're video confirms that it's awesome,thank you

[@ATVonDemand]

+Frankieon10spliffsofweed Thank you very much! Right you are on people taking themselves out. Almost every time we've crashed is was our own doing. Ride hard, crash hard.

[@jtime4566]

Really? That a the rear tire you picked? Ahahahahaha

[@ATVonDemand]

What would you have chosen?