The Next TPC, The Jensenracing Built TPC

[jensenracing77]

i can tell when i build this that Bill has ben around Honda bikes for a long time. when you are around long enough you figure out how the differant manufacturers do things in there own way. the parts that weren't designed by Honda is hard to tell because the parts designed by TPC follow the Honda style. if you did not know any better you would think Honda designed the entire thing. the stock TRX 450 wire harness falls right into place like it was made to be there on a 3 wheeler. at very first it is tricky with not seeing a picture of one but after a little looking it works out awesome. i polished the stainless headpipe. it was one of the few parts on this bike that was used so i wanted to polish it to look better than new. the carburetor was tuff getting installed the first time but now that i know how it goes it isn't so bad. i should be able to ride it by the end of the week. hoping by Wednesday night.

[Dznutts]

Man does that thing look sweet.... ..congrats.

[Bryan Raffa]

nice .. I'm gonna step it up a notch on the old tri-z.. are you going to race this bike this year or next season?,,lol

[brapp]

i want to rid eit so badddddd

[leviblue]

So Flanders thats your new racer...looking good.Soon Bill is gonna have you making them for milk and cookies. You know Eric I allways liked Bills work and it's good seeing someone other than him doing a build. Is he offering a frame package for the home builder yet?? I just might try one instead of sending him my 450 or I'll just give it to you....I make some mean TollHouse Cookies and I'm willing to get you a cow,lol. Good job brother and post some more pics or a video when it's on it's 1st test run

[Thorpe]

Well... It official, I got wood....

[CRAZY70MAN]

i can tell when i build this that Bill has ben around Honda bikes for a long time. when you are around long enough you figure out how the differant manufacturers do things in there own way. the parts that weren't designed by Honda is hard to tell because the parts designed by TPC follow the Honda style. if you did not know any better you would think Honda designed the entire thing. the stock TRX 450 wire harness falls right into place like it was made to be there on a 3 wheeler. at very first it is tricky with not seeing a picture of one but after a little looking it works out awesome. i polished the stainless headpipe. it was one of the few parts on this bike that was used so i wanted to polish it to look better than new. the carburetor was tuff getting installed the first time but now that i know how it goes it isn't so bad. i should be able to ride it by the end of the week. hoping by Wednesday night. Double heel clicker??? Can't wait to see you ride that monster.......very nice!:drool::drool:

[shortbus]

I cant imagine what that thing rides like!!!!

[inv3ctiv3]

Damnit I want one of those so bad....

[atc350xer]

That's sexy right there...

[jensenracing77]

it looks done but i need radiator hoses and a couple little things before i start it and ride it. i will go for a ride soon.

[jensenracing77]

i have to give a Major thanks to Bill and TPC trikes for the opportunity they have give me. also a big thanks to Lonestar racing, they have supported my riding in a huge way since 1996. also 661, East Coast ATV, Risslers Extreme ATV and Tag bars.

[portland250r]

can i see a close up of the welds to the frame?

[84atc200]

Thats so cool :drool:

[Tecate250]

Very nice for a 4 stroke. Soon someone will be mass produceing them.

[thestud25]

I feel like I am cheating on my wife when I look at that!!!!!

[jensenracing77]

Very nice for a 4 stroke. Soon someone will be mass produceing them.

they are in production now.
http://www.tpctrikes.com/

[portland250r]

you guys need to make a banshee trike that would really attract attention.

[inv3ctiv3]

One of the most badass trikes built, can't wait to see some in action pics!

[factoryX]

you guys need to make a banshee trike that would really attract attention.

bah, good luck on that, Bill is a 4 stroke nazi.

[fabiodriven]

you guys need to make a banshee trike that would really attract attention.

That's what I want too.

[ATCeeya]

wow another sick ride i love it.. I WILL own one of these eventually!! Just awesome,,, post more pics when you ride it :)

[wild200x]

bah, good luck on that, Bill is a 4 stroke nazi.

not so fast there! there is a future build that will include a 250 2 stroke base! Bill, is quite excited about doing this one. the 450 is what he felt the market wanted first. he is currently very busy building 450's for now. but wait till you see the future!

[factoryX]

well now, I'll be waiting.

[jensenracing77]

it is done for now. i am going to give it a shakedown today and see if anything comes up that needs attention. later i will swap the front forks and back shock and linkage for some that are set up for me.

[hang&rattle]

I have a man-crush on you. You make my naughty parts tingle. Thanks for the build. Preservation and future of 3-wheelers.

[torker]

Brand "spanking" new, high performance, racing trikes...
How can someone not be in love with one of these ??? I know I am !!!

TORKER.

[fabiodriven]

I have a man-crush on you. You make my naughty parts tingle. Thanks for the build. Preservation and future of 3-wheelers.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[portland250r]

you know what else would be nice,
to make a raptor700 conversion but a banshee conversion would beat all.

[wild200x]

you know what else would be nice,
to make a raptor700 conversion but a banshee conversion would beat all.
you should do that portland! it would be awesome!!

[TatTooL23]

the banshee would have to be far above stock to "beat all"

a 250r would beat a banshee all day long and the TPC atc 450's will beat a 250r.

[portland250r]

you should do that portland! it would be awesome!!

i would like to do it more than anything but right now i dont got extra money to do it im paying off a trike then trying to get some other ones.
i will do something like that in the future.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

anybody know how much $$$ for a TPC trike??

also, anyone ever hear of a Service Honda TRX250r?? http://www.servicehonda.com/service.html i wonder if the 250 pinger mentioned to be in the works will resemble this in any way?!! :naughty: GAWD id LOVE a 2001 CR250 powered TRX or ATC!

[jensenracing77]

anybody know how much $$$ for a TPC trike??

fastfreddy44 built his for around $7500. there are many options you can have and also a matter of how much you have to pay for the TRX450ER to begin with. the TPC is not like going to the Honda shop and buying a one model fits all 3 wheeler with no options. the aftermarket world is limitless for the TRX and CRF so it can be built with anything you want. if you want one from a new TRX then you have the cost of a new quad to begin with. you can sell the parts you don't need after you are done. if you find a great deal on a uses quad then that helps on the build cost. the only thing is, the stock swingarm is not long enough so you have to have an aftermarket swingarm. Lone Star makes a great product but you could go with most any brand of aftermarket swingarms.

[audioworks04]

Built looks great. Some how all of use 450 guys need to get together and do a ride day and compare our machines and see what we like about the others. Banshee trike has been built, but it is hard due to the pipe set up and not worth the hassle. Also I know personally that my atc450 will kill most banshees that arent all out drag bike in a drag race and murder them on trails and tracks.

[David komatina]

I just did a bunch of reserch on a build for myself i havnt heard back from TPC trikes yet on a price on the frame but i did get the lists of things u need from the crf and the trx and added it all up today all stock oem parts from ebay and i came up with 1,961 for everything except the motor,front hub and frame if the price on the frame is good i will be building one this winter im stoked!

[jensenracing77]

yes, if you take a little time to find the parts and donor bike then it really would not be that much money. the price of a 2006 TRX450ER has gone down. i see them for $2500 from time to time. i restored a 350X for my cousin and had enough in it that another $1000 and he would have had a TPC.

Bill is very busy building new bikes but keep trying, you will get hold of him. i am not sure but i think he is in the middle of 3 at the same time.

[ailll1]

any vids comin up?

[jensenracing77]

i have got 4 hours on it so far. the first hour was easy going and stopping and going to check everything out. after a couple little adjustments and another hour i started to ride some trails. this bike is awesome. it done great with no troubles at all. i went up a couple big hills and even jumped the top some. i am looking forward to getting the PEP shock and DC6 link from Lone Star and the front forks set up for me. i plan to hit some big jumps after that. we will see if i can back up my old pictures with new ones. don't hold your breath though, i am getting to old,lol

[jensenracing77]

i have now raced with 3 differant swingarms. the stock, a plus 1-1/2 and a plus 2. the stock swingarm is to short for the TPC. it is very hard to keep the front end down with the stock swingarm. i then raced with Bills plus 2 Walsh. the plus 2 was very nice for MX. the front end never came up until i wanted it to, it was a great fit for MX. this past weekend i raced with the plus 1-1/2 lonestar swingarm with stock 450 shock and linkage. i thought the stock shock would completely suck but it was much better than i thought. it took much bigger jumps than i thought it would. the less weight of the 3 wheeler balanced out the extra leverage ratio of the longer swingarm. if someone was to build one on a budget, the stock 450R shock will work good for the plus 1-1/2 swingarm. for me, i love the plus 1-1/2 swingarm the best for all around riding and hill climbing but for someone real serious in MX, i think the plus 2 would be best. many people will want the plus 2 for all around riding and hill climbing but i like the feel of the 1-1/2. the 1-1/2 makes it feel like a 350X to me. if i was to build one for keeps i would build it with the plus 1-1/2 swingarm. i feel that anything longer than plus 2 would be to long for all around riding.

[atc350xer]

Well I saw you jumping it this past weekend (heel clickers and all) and it seemed to handle the landing very well. Nice riding, by the way!

[MrPretty]

If you ever decide that you don't want this thing anymore, I've got a real nice place in my garage. It should fit just right. :cool:

[jensenracing77]

If you ever decide that you don't want this thing anymore, I've got a real nice place in my garage. It should fit just right. :cool:

lol, it is not mine to sell. it is the property of TPC trikes and i have to give it back when i am done.

[jensenracing77]

can i see a close up of the welds to the frame?

i forgot about this. here are a couple for you.

[jensenracing77]

i set my freestyle ramp up yesterday. it is around 40 foot to start with. i should be hitting it soon.

[tri-Z ripper]

DROOOOOOOOLLLLLL and man crush comment way to funny! I am already in the works saving for an R55 and a TPC it may take a year or two but i will have them! It has been written in the stars!