Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:10 pm Post subject: my new Gforce hubs
i got my gforce hubs before christmas and finally got around to fitting them ..was going riding then at last minute decided to quickly fit them for a great day out the dunes... wrong old hubs slipped off quiet easy with one needing friendly tap with mallet
new hubs slipped straight on
then it turned to "profanity removed" the studs on the hubs are different to the originals on 82' bigger and finer thread than what i had , tryed few hardwares and mechanic but they had nothing... anyone got any ideas?.. i think that they are the same as an 83-84' but i dont have any spare
i sat the tyres on anyway just to have a look
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new(right wheel slipped off as i took pic)
right wheel slipped off
and i got some new bars for chrissy [/img]
then just as i was putting the bike away the front wheel was completely flat and came off the rim
hope its sorted for australia day _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:46 pm Post subject:
nice, they are shmick looking hubs _________________ Yamaha '07 Raptor 700r SE
Honda 1989 TRX 250r
Honda 1985 "70" 125cc
Honda 2012 "70" 200x
Got some nuts and some tubes... hopefully good to go _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:06 pm Post subject:
richie_supercharged wrote:
Got some nuts and some tubes... hopefully good to go
they flat tapered nuts? you don't want them to have the teeth around the tapered part. if you do you need a washer behind them other wise the teeth bite into the wheel and give you a false tightening... _________________ Yamaha '07 Raptor 700r SE
Honda 1989 TRX 250r
Honda 1985 "70" 125cc
Honda 2012 "70" 200x
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject:
I think you'll need 4X110 pattern wheels. The early 250Rs were differant. _________________
they flat tapered nuts? you don't wan have the teeth around the tapered pa you need a washer behind them othe teeth bite into the wheel and give you tightening
They are flat _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
I think you'll need 4X110 pattern wheels. The early 250Rs were differant.
Yeah the original rims don't fit so until I get a set I'm using timmy250r's spare rims nd tyres (ones in pics)
but the paddles are fairly worn down ...
So I'm on the look out for some rims and tyres second hand _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:17 am Post subject:
Richie,
You don't often see series 1 250R's floating about anymore. tip of the hat in your direction.
Be careful with her. Judgine by the the flat tyres, at this point it sounds as if she needs some TLC of the reliability nature, as apposed to the TLC in the performance stakes. _________________ State governments give us REC rego + area to ride ATVs legaly! State Status: VIC-No (Nazi's) QLD-Yes(no place to ride tho) NT-? NSW-Yes, Stockton. TAS-Yes, Areas for ATVs + ATV rego, Go Tazzie . WA-Yes, 2 top places within 1hr of Perth. ACT-? SA-No
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Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:05 am Post subject:
Dont put at tube in that front tyre!!!!!
steel wheels just rust away if you do because the water gets in and doesnt get out.
Buy a new O ring for the wheel and pull it apart, give it a good clean and sand the rust off the inside and give it a fresh coat of paint, even if its only the inside. You will thank me in 5 years lol.
be careful with her. Judgine by the the flat tyres, at this point it sounds as if she needs some TLC of the reliability nature, as apposed to the TLC in the performance stakes
Shes one of the most reliable bikes I've had starts with couple of kicks even when left alone for months and doesn't miss a beat
As soon as I find a nice 83-84 250r she will be retiring and I'm sourcing parts for full resto for its 30th bday
Stripping the bike and painting the frame after australia day ride too _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
The tubes are just a back up cause I'm pretty keen to ride australia day and if it doesn't stay up I'm throwing a tube in it
The rims are original and have bends and dents and going tubeless doesn't really last long the tubes don't even last long so il have plenty of opportunities to keep an eye on the rims _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Yeah lot less tread on the backs but it will be handy .was thinking of fitting some newer forks to fit the thinner tyre but I think the bike would lose its character, the balloons are classic _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:19 am Post subject:
richie_supercharged wrote:
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You have two spare fronts now lol...
Yeah lot less tread on the backs but it will be handy .was thinking of fitting some newer forks to fit the thinner tyre but I think the bike would lose its character, the balloons are classic
Agreed, got to love the classic OLD school look. don't mess with it too much. _________________ State governments give us REC rego + area to ride ATVs legaly! State Status: VIC-No (Nazi's) QLD-Yes(no place to ride tho) NT-? NSW-Yes, Stockton. TAS-Yes, Areas for ATVs + ATV rego, Go Tazzie . WA-Yes, 2 top places within 1hr of Perth. ACT-? SA-No
Agreed, got to love the classic OLD school look. don't mess with it too much.
yeah im trying not to.
i wanted the hubs to get the width for stability and to fit different size rims , i changed the bars because i think there more comfortable to ride with... il be repainting the frame and getting new maier plastics this year...keeping it red and gold _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:
its good to see someone is keeping one of the first real performance trikes alive.I love the early r's remind me of a 90 on steroids lol.Ive got heaps of photos of dads one when he bought it brand new back in 82.That and his odyssey are two things he kicks himself for ever selling.
Hope you make it to aus day mate, would love to see it in person. _________________ 1984 ATC 300R, 1986 TRX 500R,1984 ATC 200X, ATC 70 WITH CUSTOM LAYDOWN 250R ENGINE, 125CC CUSTOM THUMPSTER TRIKE
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:48 pm Post subject:
Well I'll give you one thing, It idles better than my 87 T3.
I think bars and spacers are both worthy additions. Easily removed and improves on the overall riding experience.
Not that its any of my business, but it was good to hear your not thinking of molesting it. Obviously you appreciated what you've got there.
The older these things get the more people appreciated them for what they are. Which is great. _________________ State governments give us REC rego + area to ride ATVs legaly! State Status: VIC-No (Nazi's) QLD-Yes(no place to ride tho) NT-? NSW-Yes, Stockton. TAS-Yes, Areas for ATVs + ATV rego, Go Tazzie . WA-Yes, 2 top places within 1hr of Perth. ACT-? SA-No
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:01 am Post subject: Re: update
richie_supercharged wrote:
front tyre cut
My front is full of them cuts like that both on the ground surface and the side wall... Still stays up tubeless...
I think I may have put some of that stuff in the tyre at one point, the puncture repairer from an aerosol can...
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:46 am Post subject: front tyre
yeah il have to check that stuff out, cause thats the only prob with the tyre _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject:
i may have one of those tires at my brothers mate give me the specs an ill check it out because i know i have two very similar one used to go flat an one is in good nick havent looked at em for some time though. _________________ 1984 ATC 300R, 1986 TRX 500R,1984 ATC 200X, ATC 70 WITH CUSTOM LAYDOWN 250R ENGINE, 125CC CUSTOM THUMPSTER TRIKE
i may have one of those tires at my brothers mate give me the specs an ill check it out
the paddles(whats left of them) or the knobblys _________________ If in Doubt.. Flat out
84 ATC 250r (290kit)
82 ATC 250r
77 ATC 90
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: Axle spacers
Just a tip with the axle spacers, DO NOT JUMP IT, I used to bend a rear axle every couple of rides back in the day with spacers on, the axles don't handle the extra load that well.
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old hubs slipped off quiet easy with one needing friendly tap with mallet
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