Quad accessory minimus for racing

[Scott West]

Question O' experienced quad racers.
What minimum accessories would you suggest to someone wanting to race quads for the first time other than a teather switch and nerf bars? Im looking for bare minimums here. It is based on a stock 86 TRX250R.. If these two items will get me by for now, please just say so.
Looking to try some quad racing and have a good line on one.. Your help/advice would be greatly honored...

[Amanda Fronckowiak]

Scott,
The answer is yes, you can get by with just those things, but for me, bark busters are a must!! Stock tires are also one of the first things to go on my Quad, stockers tend to "roll" when you corner. Hope you have a good time!!
Amanda.

Scott,
I have noticed you have been trying to get a quad to race for some time. Welcome. If you are running a 250r, gather up all of the spare parts you can find. My opinion is, they are that by which all sport quads are compared to. They are awesome. I have yet to find anything better. I have a "couple" of them. Unfortunately, they are aged and like to be cared for more than a spoiled teenage princess. If you need some advice on them, look me up at the races and I would be glad to fill you in on them. I am not racing one at the moment, but my son is. Good luck and be safe.
Roy J

[Scott West]

Amanda,, thanks, yes the stock tires are a boot for new tread good idea and I forgot to mention the manicure savers as well.

Roy, thanks for the info also... If you are at Mayo Saturday, I will try and find you. I will be there Sat morning, probably working it as well. I race Vet A #310 CR250. Stop me and say hey if you see me.

You should probably trade me one of those 250Rs for my bike.

I have a good lead on a stock one (86) for 1800.00. It looks pretty well cared for. I know I have to buy a teather, nerfs for it. It does have holeshots on it, so tread is good. Oh yeh, the manicure guards too. Has a FMF piple.... Is that a good deal for a stock ride?

Scott,
If it is the 250r I am thinking about, it seems like a good deal. The guy seemed to do alot of work to it. I was even considering taking a look at it, just too far away for me. I'll keep an eye out for you. I'll be there Friday with a Black Chevy dually, Wanderer trailer, a white YFZ and a silver/red 250r, both with #97 plates.
Roy J

[Scott West]

Roy, sorry I didnt get to look you up at the race this weekend. Saturday found me out on the course working, and racing on Sunday. I was pretty sore after the race. Too many run ins with trees. I have never hit so many trees in one race!
The trail was tighter than some enduros I have ridden in the past. Wished we would have stuck to Saturdays trail with just a few changes instead of the major changes. I am still looking at this quad..... It is in Savannah Ga.. Is this the quad you think Im refering to? Guy named Percy is selling it.

[David Bailey]

You could also ask Chucky Piper Sr. about 250r. He is still racing them and a top competetor. I'm sure he could help you with any questions you have. #176AA

David #27AA