When a Cycle World reviewer got a 250 Pioneer to cover for the magazine, he was so impressed that he bought one for himself. He called it “one of the ruggedest bikes made” and one that was “happiest in the boondocks.” This example has been restored, so it’s ready for another 30+ years of getting dirty on trail rides.
The owner of this bike acquired this plated bike a few years ago and “has spent a great deal of time and money getting it back to usable and road worthy condition.” He took apart down to the nut and bolt level, and then ‘restored it one part at a time.’ The engine has been rebuilt, and it’s only had enough miles to put on it to make sure everything works. Otherwise it’s spent time as a display bike.
Highlights of the work include a repainted frame, all new wiring, a NOS speedometer, NOS Betor shocks, restored Akront wheels, re-finished brakes, re-finished exhaust, and lots of new little parts. The seller says there are two problems – the fiberglass gas tank which will get ruined by gas with ethanol if you don’t drain the tank when the bike sits, and the fact that it has a tendency to flood if it sits or a while. He has a technique to solve the issue, but I vote that you avoid the problem in the first place by riding the bike regularly!
Find this Pioneer 250 for sale in Fullerton, California with bidding up to $3,500