Author Topic: 88 LT250R A-arms and miscellaneous parts needed please (Read 500 times)

Durby · « **on:** April 11, 2014, 03:53:09 pm »

My husband "Durby" passed away almost 12 weeks ago in an ATV accident. His atv hit a tree and his A-Arms, ball joints (spindle) hit a big tree and rolled causing damage to his steering column and handle bars and are no longer usable, however I am trying to repair his bike to running order. He would not like to see his bike sitting and "rotting" away.. He had just purchased new tires and was out on their "virgin" ride. I do not have a whole lot I can spend, but if anyone has spare parts they are willing to part with for cheap please let me know. thanks~ Brandy

PS I was trying to include a photo but it wont work

Chuckie25 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2014, 04:33:43 pm »

Get us a list of everything that's needed. I should have a good bit of what's needed that I'll donate to you. Just need to know everything that you will need

Durby · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2014, 04:54:56 pm »

Thank you very much. I could not let it go so I had to pay over 700 to get it out of impound. He loved his bike and I have to honor his wishes and memory by keeping it and fixing it up..

Thanks~ Brandy

El Diablo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2014, 08:55:46 pm »

Where are you located? Perhaps someone here is nearby & would be able to lend a hand in the restoration.

Durby · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2014, 09:11:28 pm »

we live in Northern California. I have a guy he was becoming really good friends with here who is willing to do the labor for free. This guy Shaun is the same guy who rebuilt our kids blaster engines recently and didn't charge me a dime for them with what happened to my husband.

it is nice to know there are some really generous and caring people out in the world.

Thanks Brandy

Durby · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2014, 10:53:22 pm »

ok so here is a list of items i am in search of:

Both right side A-Arms
Right Tie rod and all tie rod ends
All Ball Joints
Right Spindle
Right Brake Caliper
Steering Stem and Handlebars

Thanks

Durby's Wife Brandy

FX4Pitrone · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2014, 03:31:01 am »

I will look and see what I can send your way.... So sorry for you loss....

Dezsled · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2014, 06:07:38 am »

When a Quadracer takes a good hit on one side similar to what yours has been through, the frame itself can get bent. Have someone with a good eye check for any bent frame tubes up front by the a arm mounts.

Good luck on your project.

Chuckie25 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2014, 07:58:50 am »

Quote from: Durby on April 12, 2014, 10:53:22 pm

ok so here is a list of items i am in search of:

Both right side A-Arms
Right Tie rod and all tie rod ends
All Ball Joints
Right Spindle
Right Brake Caliper
Steering Stem and Handlebars

Thanks

Durby's Wife Brandy

For sure have the caliper
Pretty sure I've got a spare spindle
Have a tie rod but no ends
May have a good lower right a-arm.

Will get everything together and let you know

Durby · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2014, 10:49:15 am »

Thank you so much Chuckie25.

Also Dezsled-There is a small bend in the frame and they are gonna heat up that area and straighten it back out...They said the name of the process, but I can't remember it.

ken500r · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2014, 12:23:46 pm »

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Durby

Durby · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2014, 11:25:43 pm »

thanks for the condolences and everything.... My husband Michael's life was full of happiness and love and he sure enjoyed riding ATV's and especially his LT250R. There are some videos on youtube that have glimpses of him. If interested in viewing, they are under RIP Mike Owens and they are by Steve Hughes.

Durby · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2014, 03:03:54 pm »

Hey Chuckie25 were you able to find out what you had to spare? I am trying to get his bike done so we can ride it Memorial Weekend if not sooner. I am very grateful that people are willing to help me out. Durby would be so happy

Brandy

El Diablo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2014, 08:57:48 pm »

I believe PCS on here might have a bunch of stuff as well to get your build going. I'd be willing to bet that if someone covered the shipping, you could probably have what he has.

Durby · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2014, 04:12:27 pm »

I would like to thank PCS for sending me most of the parts needed to fix Durby's LT250R. I am in need of a tie rod and tie rod ends, steering stem and handle bars.

There are no words to express our gratitude to PCS..

Thanks

Durby's wife Brandy

El Diablo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2014, 12:26:20 pm »

Pedro is the man!

Rem28ga · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:06:07 am »

I have an extra set of handlebars, tie rods, maybe some ends that you can have. Thanks

Q2W · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2014, 08:36:36 am »

Just saw this thread. I hate to hear that a forum member has passed. So very sorry for your loss.

Please post a pic of the bike when it's repaired.

Durby · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2014, 08:52:02 am »

This is a front view of his bike just days after getting it out of impound. Not a whole lot of damage visible to me anyhow, but i am not a mechanic

Durby · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2014, 09:01:01 am »

Here is another few pics of the damage. I will post ones of the repaired bike after it is done.

Durby · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2014, 09:02:52 am »

Thanks Rem28ga..

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