Marque Remarks => Honda => Topic started by: 2minutetim on June 28, 2013, 05:01:05 am
Title: XR 350 build
Post by: 2minutetim on June 28, 2013, 05:01:05 am
Guys, can you help me?
I'm embarking on a project bike to race in the new year in the Heaven 250+ 4 Stroke class.
I found an abandoned but complete '83 XR350 in a famers shed in Dubbo that was just screaming out to be brought back to life.
It's a roughie but it's all there.
Just wondering if you can assist with some details that may assist me.
I want to 'CR' it up a bit so 'original' is gone!
Was the XR 350 based on a 500 frame or a 250 version? Or are they all the same anyway? What paint code / colour is the mid 80's CR Red frame colour? Will the frame take 84 CR 250 forks & triple clamp to give me a disc brake? Are the header pipes and exhaust the same (as they look the same) size diameter / length as an XR250? I'm looking at running an '86 Staintune system off the shelf. They look like they were the same for quite a few years. Do the CR plastics of the day (83-86) fit with a little persuasion? Is any year better than another?
Thanks guys that will get me started
I'll start a little build thread to keep those who are interested up on my progress.
I couldn't help myself with the XR, those guys / girls in the 4 stroke class look like they are having too much fun. I did try and go euro after some coaxing from our mate Husaberg Pete but couldn't come up with a likely project base (my KTM 504 is a money pit!!) that was going to be able to get me racing on my shoestring budget.
Thanks guys, stay tuned, thanks for your assistance ;)
Tim 909
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: Husabergpete on July 01, 2013, 10:20:57 pm
Tim,
Sorry you couldn't find a Euro solution for the 4 stroking class racing aspirations. Get in touch with Dan from Heaven. He is racing both CR's and XR's.
Pete
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 80-85 husky on July 02, 2013, 06:38:23 pm
The 350's were the standout XR's in 83 - 84 but class limits confused people and they all went 500. it was a neat bike to ride with greata power and a good mix btw 250 and 500 sizes.
from 86 the rfvc heads went so not sure what the deal with pipes is.
an exhaust man would whip you up a nice custom set pretty quick.
there arnt that many 350's round so keep it as close as possible.
CR front end should drop in but check with an expert as its not often im right and im probably wrong again
A 500 Husky 4t in that pre single shock era were a storm trooper compared to the XR's but they are hard to find for realistic prices
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: matcho mick on July 02, 2013, 06:44:31 pm
young Shane Weiss rides XR350 in heavens 4 stroke class too,17" rears a bitch from memory??, :P
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: Hardo on July 02, 2013, 07:33:15 pm
Pretty sure the 83 CR125 Forks and Triples bolt straight in which will give you the Disc front.
Bruce Mansell from HEAVEN NSW club also races a sweet XR250 'MX'ed' up. From memory he also said he fitted a 1983 CR125 swingarm too with a few mods.
He will also be able to steer you in the right direction.
Also - Get yourself an XR100 (around 1990-1992ish model) fuel tank and it will be a lot slimmer.
:)
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: Hardo on July 02, 2013, 07:43:06 pm
Hey again Tim ...
I am also building an XR (250) for HEAVEN 4 Stroke class... and I agree they look to be having loads of fun !! ;D
The original red paint code is R119 I think... You can get it here....
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: VMX247 on July 05, 2013, 04:47:15 pm
Nice 86 on the front cover of VMX MAGAZINE this month. subscriptions up for grabs ;D
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 2minutetim on July 06, 2013, 07:47:41 am
Thanks guys, you guys are always worth asking for info before us mere mortals jump in too deep.
Thanks Hardo, I'll come and chat at Buledelah, I thought you would have gone KLX / KX4t?
Regards Tim #909
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 2minutetim on August 02, 2013, 11:20:09 pm
Guys looking to paint an old XR plastic fuel tank. Any ideas on what paint to us? I do want it to stick and look the better side of reasonable. Any ideas?
Thanks
Tim #909
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 03, 2013, 12:15:26 am
sand it back in ever increasing wet and dry# then polish the pooh out of it
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 2minutetim on August 03, 2013, 09:09:34 am
Thanks John,
done that on one tank but now I want a CR red one rather than an XR orange one.
Anybody had any success with paint?
Tim #909
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 80-85 husky on August 04, 2013, 01:09:26 am
unfortunately the tanks breathe petrol so paint can be an issue.
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: 2minutetim on August 04, 2013, 08:07:44 am
Agreed, that's why I was hoping someone had some success with a certain paint over another.
Tim
Title: Re: XR 350 build
Post by: Boyracer on August 16, 2013, 09:52:19 am
The idea of painting plastic tanks irks me, the paint will always scratch and chip, polish it with a foam buff pad and jiff, takes a thin layer off.