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Shandad
03-25-2011, 11:15 AM
I don't have access to the build page so I'll post it here, maybe the powers that be can put it in it's place. Either way it's a top notch build, for me anyway.

I bought this trike for $500 in real rough shape, to be a parts bike and then I needed a new project... Enter: The Phoenix Project, the ultimate duner, named the Phoenix because when it's done it will have risen from the ashes and what the hell it sounds kind of menacing too. I'm not looking to be the fastest, I just wanted something with a mild port geared more towards mid range for nice smooth over all power and very reliable. As for looks, well I wanted it to be an eye catcher. So here it is in the beginning stages, I started the build in August of '09 and there are a few more things I'd like to do to it before I declare it's finished.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4352/p00060.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/p00060.jpg/)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/3964/3worightframe.jpg
Shandad
03-25-2011, 12:21 PM
I went with a black, polish, chrome and a splash of blue color scheme. I had all the black parts pc'd and the rest either polished or chromed.

The motor is a stock cylinder bored out to 68.5 that I ported and polished. I'm running a 39mm PWK and ESR head pipe and stinger with air box elim kit.
ezmoney1979
03-25-2011, 12:31 PM
Looks great! Those calipers turned out sweet. They look good with the contrast against the polished forks.
Shandad
03-25-2011, 12:32 PM
I went with a +4 Westcoast swinger so I can adjust the ride hieght and a 2+2 axle for stability. Had to have the Westcoast dipped in chrome!

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/3963/dscn2510p.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/dscn2510p.jpg/)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/8866/dscn3008.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/dscn3008.jpg/)
Shandad
03-25-2011, 12:38 PM
When all was said and done this is what she looks like today.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8655/dscn2304r.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/dscn2304r.jpg/)

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/6285/dscn2303.jpg (http://img845.imageshack.us/i/dscn2303.jpg/)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6444/dscn2300a.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/dscn2300a.jpg/)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2866/dscn2307l.jpg (http://img811.imageshack.us/i/dscn2307l.jpg/)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8370/dscn2310.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/dscn2310.jpg/)

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9247/dscn2311x.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/dscn2311x.jpg/)

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7513/dscn2308r.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/dscn2308r.jpg/)
bigred44
03-25-2011, 12:57 PM
DANG! Thats a totally different machine. Great Job!
200XMichigan
03-25-2011, 01:06 PM
That is gorgeous! Definitely a great build. Where did you have it polished? Looks great. Its builds like these that makes me have the patients to do my Tri-Z up right. There is a nagging voice in the back of my head that just wants to hear the Tri-Z run and ride it. But then I see this and it makes me want to wait to do it up right. That thing is a work of art.
Kfx-xc-racer88
03-25-2011, 01:10 PM
Stunning!!!!!!
C Kerley
03-25-2011, 01:18 PM
What's the story on the black headlight...is that painted plastic?
cattle-dog
03-25-2011, 01:22 PM
one of the nicest 250r`s i have ever seen excellent job!!!
thestud25
03-25-2011, 01:44 PM
1 nomination here for Top Tier Build.
k00leo
03-25-2011, 02:15 PM
wow what an amazing bike.
hang&rattle
03-25-2011, 02:51 PM
Man, you and ezmoney and your patience and attention to detail makes me sick. Makes me happy to look at, but p!$$es me off I don't have that ability. I tip my hat to you, even though it makes me jealous. May the force be with you young Skywalker (the pictures are like the landspeeder shots...I need some sunny weather, losin' it)
Shandad
03-25-2011, 03:06 PM
What's the story on the black headlight...is that painted plastic?

I bought it in late '09 from a guy who was manufacturing them in Australia who no longer has access to make any more and it's not painted, glad I got it when I did. It's made of fiberglass
Shandad
03-25-2011, 03:09 PM
That is gorgeous! Definitely a great build. Where did you have it polished? Looks great. Its builds like these that makes me have the patients to do my Tri-Z up right. There is a nagging voice in the back of my head that just wants to hear the Tri-Z run and ride it. But then I see this and it makes me want to wait to do it up right. That thing is a work of art.

I can't tell you how much I felt the same way, just get it running already, but once you start putting on parts and it starts to take shape, it won't allow you to cut corners.
Shandad
03-25-2011, 03:13 PM
Thanks for all the kind words, I really love my trike and treat it with the utmost care, but believe me it gets ridden, after all it is my "daily driver". I love it when you pull up to someone in the dunes who know and love these machines as much as I do and see their reaction, it makes all those hours of toilling away in the garage worth it!
clvantress
03-25-2011, 04:43 PM
I agree fully......mine is in the powder coat and polish stage. Congrats on the nice trike.


Casey
200XMichigan
03-25-2011, 05:26 PM
I can't tell you how much I felt the same way, just get it running already, but once you start putting on parts and it starts to take shape, it won't allow you to cut corners.

I started in on the Tri-Z thinking I would get it running and have a good rider, but after I look at it and see machines like this it makes me realize its worth the wait. And I have an almost new YT175 that is the back up trike.

Did you polish the engine and brake parts yourself?
KASEY
03-25-2011, 07:48 PM
very nice!!! details details details!!! most people just don't,,,
Mondexbrute
03-25-2011, 08:09 PM
unreal, absolutly beautiful!
Bryan Raffa
03-25-2011, 08:10 PM
Dude I'm a yamaha guy through and through,,, but if I had a HONDA it would look just like that.. ..and PS I need to come back to So.Cal.. for that drink.... haha what are the chances of me finding your HD gopro in the middle the the dunes still filiming!!!! you got to post that up! Glad to meet you and that one sweet bike.. chrome westcoast is the way to GO!
ironchop
03-25-2011, 08:11 PM
that`s badass
Bryan Raffa
03-25-2011, 08:18 PM
your face when you pulled up to me and curtis ,, telling us that you kicked your gopro off ... LOL I should have filmed me pulling it out of my pocket!!! LOL
Shandad
03-25-2011, 08:50 PM
your face when you pulled up to me and curtis ,, telling us that you kicked your gopro off ... LOL I should have filmed me pulling it out of my pocket!!! LOL

No freakin doubt that would have been classic! I'm waiting for Doug to send that footage to me. I had him dump my files on his lap top so I could film some more, thanks to you!
OZQUAD44
03-25-2011, 10:48 PM
I love the doubled up foot pegs. I assume that you welded another standard peg onto the back face of the original pegs.

That swingarm is also a work of art. Got to love the chrome finish, and new west coast sticker.
Shandad
03-26-2011, 12:52 AM
I love the doubled up foot pegs. I assume that you welded another standard peg onto the back face of the original pegs.

That swingarm is also a work of art. Got to love the chrome finish, and new west coast sticker.

Yeah i used another set of pegs and did just that works great and gives a nice wide plat form for all that dancing when we ride