Nicholson 500X

[Mr. Clean]

New Project made its way home today.

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[Xowner]

Now you and Mymint can be buddies!!!! :crazy:


Nice to know its home and safe! Looks clean too!

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

Ooooo does it have that new trike smell lol that's gonna be a torque monster.

[JasonB]

Dang dude that thing is awesome! Did you build it, and is the "project" Finished? It looks mean, I like it!


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Ok does it run? How does it handle? Man I have to many questions. You can't post a beast of a trike like this and not post details about it:naughty:

[fabiodriven]

Where do all these 500X's keep coming from?! :wondering

[RapidRick]

The only one that's really new to the flock is vealmonkey's. That one is unique to the ones that I know about. This one I think was 3Razors from the Phoenix area.

[Bryan Raffa]

Sweet!! ride report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nau ghty:

[Mr. Clean]

ride report!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:nau ghty:

Rides like it looks!! RAW BRUTE POWER!!! So after sitting for about 3 years, I put some race gas in it and after about 10 kicks I rode it around the neighborhood. It basically has two speeds..off idle and Wide F Open. :D The ergonomics are like a drag bike, but it turns on a dime.


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[dcreel]

Awesome...

[Thorpe]

That thing screams BADA$$!!!

[Mr. Clean]

A few more-------> :pics:

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[bonkveinhead]

The only one that's really new to the flock is vealmonkey's. That one is unique to the ones that I know about. This one I think was 3Razors from the Phoenix area.I bought mine after the one Veal purchased. I must say that i do like how the other 500x's have 200x front ends on them, mine has forks and tripples from a first generation 250r, it does have a 200x rim with an adapter to fit a 185? hub.

[RapidRick]

Yep, I guess I forgot about yours. I just bought most of the parts for a wide front end, if you wanted to swap I could have traded you a whole 200X front end for what you have.

[Mr. Clean]

This one I think was 3Razors from the Phoenix area.

Yes it was!!

[bonkveinhead]

I do have a couple of 200x front ends already,thanks anyways, to be honest, i really do not know what i want to do with the bike i have to many. Veal was interested but the cost of shipping killed that deal.

[Vealmonkey]

It pains my heart to be reminded. Just not financially doable with trying to get a shed built and all. The history and uniqueness of these machnes is so over the top. The best part is, Mr. Nicholson is still alive and well. And there is new information popping up all over the place. It amazes me how much is not known about machines. The whys and the whos and such. OC250r was the first person who really was able to bring a ton of information together in one place on one of the mythical builders of such machinery. It would be nice to be able to bring such info together for the rest of the small builders, and I mean no offense to anyone with the word "small", so please don't be offended. The ingenuity and craftsmanship of these parts and frames and kits is just so cool. From bits like bolt-on swingarm kits to almost complete trikes to complete competition machines. I like mechanical things, and alot of engineering on these machines is just mind blowing.

[Bryan Raffa]

[QUOTE=Mr. Clean;1076390]Rides like it looks!! RAW BRUTE POWER!!! So after sitting for about 3 years, I put some race gas in it and after about 10 kicks I rode it around the neighborhood. It basically has two speeds..off idle and Wide F Open. :D The ergonomics are like a drag bike, but it turns on a dime.

YAMAHONDAMAN you gotta get some vid... :drool:

[Mr. Clean]

to be honest, i really do not know what i want to do with the bike i have to many.

palmsprings, California? If you have still have the Nicholson in 2012 I will hit you up!!!

[userj8670]

we need some video :)

[Mr. Clean]

we need some video :)


you gotta get some vid...


How about a vid, with sound please?


:lol: You guys are killin me!!! So I just figured out how to clear the stuff from my borrowed Go_Pro HD. Give me a bit and video will be provided.

The Bassani is very quiet, this things actually sounds more like a lawn mower than a Big Bore!! :D

[Mr. Clean]

Here is your video....kinda boring but you asked for it. Carb/cable is very hard to pull and it does not want to idle...its been sitting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOGiZcjdAjU

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

your right that does sound like a lawnmower lol

[RapidRick]

Here is your video....kinda boring but you asked for it. Carb/cable is very hard to pull and it does not want to idle...its been sitting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOGiZcjdAjU

I kind of noticed that the idle was high. After a carb cleaning you should see a bit more motion in the front tire. :D

[dcreel]

Mike, I like the Nicholson, but I'm in love with your neighborhood and the park.. Awesome...

[hoosierlogger]

I wish my lawnmower sounded like that. Looks like alot of fun.

[RapidRick]

The Bassani is very quiet,

That Bassani actually twists the exhaust flow and actually disturbs the surface of the sand about 5 feet in back of the trike

:lol::lol::lol:

[Mr. Clean]

That Bassani actually twists the exhaust flow and actually disturbs the surface of the sand about 5 feet in back of the trike

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

This Bassani is in such good shape I am sure the "twist" is in full effect.


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[Mr. Clean]

Mike, I like the Nicholson, but I'm in love with your neighborhood and the park.. Awesome...

Houses in my neighborhood are 100K, newly built in 2005 for 250K. However, that means you are now my neighbor!!!

[atc007]

AWesome,,thanx for taking all the time it takes to share! I personally would have liked to seen more of those 2 R's and the 5 build... lol,,Thanx for sharing!!!

[RapidRick]

Well Mike, I finally bagged the big Sudco replacement carb and put a stock XR carb back on and fabricated a bracket for the pull cable to attach to. Going to order a K&N tomorrow and change the push/pull throttle to a twist type, and finish up the rear brakes and bleed it. I'm getting closer :D

[Vealmonkey]

So Rick, that means you'll have a video soon?

[RapidRick]

You'll not find a gopro on my helmet just a camcorder in my hand. :lol:

[Vealmonkey]

I can relate to that.

[Bretmd94]

Very cool, Clean. I love those 500's

[Mr. Clean]

Awesome Rick!!! I really look forward to having these two Nicholsons covered in Imperial Sand in the near future. Post up some pics!!!

[RapidRick]

Did you get your shock rebuilt yet?

[Mr. Clean]

Did you get your shock rebuilt yet?

I have not yet had it rebuilt. It is #1 goal for 2012. Does Fox still rebuild shocks?

[RapidRick]

Don't know. The guy that redid one of mine took several days just to find the parts. Had to source them from different vendors. Not cheap to do.

[Xowner]

I have not yet had it rebuilt. It is #1 goal for 2012. Does Fox still rebuild shocks?

Get ahold of HondaHarry he knows !!!!!

[Mr. Clean]

A little update to this build.

Got the fox shock rebuilt about a year ago or so. Seat cover from Cosmic Quads, it came with the 200x project I bought from Dammit.

Ordered some lo pro fenders from Mickey Dunlap, Maier 250r front fender and thanks to Meat-Box got the white Aussieduner number plate.

It is currently getting a new exhaust system and some much needed welding on the frame. I have a Mig welder but the frame is chromoly so it is in the hands of a capable builder/fabricator who has a TIG welder.

Installed a set of 86 200x hubs and Ohtsu 301's. I have a custom xowner 10 inch rim with TRX250r M/R 101 and 86 200x front hub to swap for the stock 200x setup and installed a good working set of rear brakes.

[yaegerb]

Thats plain sick Mike. I was wondering why you bought another set of low pros.....sneaky my friend :)

[Ol Deuce]

Mike your Nick is Hot!!:cool:

[Joseph Farrow]

Bike Looks Awesome. I can see it tearing up the track now!

It is currently getting a new exhaust system

What are your plans on the new pipe set up?

[userj8670]

Have not been on in a while but god that's a nice bike! I am curious how far you will get with a 200x tank and that big block of a motor though :)

[Mr. Clean]

Bike Looks Awesome. I can see it tearing up the track now!

It is currently getting a new exhaust system

What are your plans on the new pipe set up?

Thanks Joseph!! I just saw this. Kenny Roberts built an exhaust for it. He basically told me the quicker two get into one pipe the better it performs, so I let him go to town with it. It is getting ceramic coated.

I also have made some progress, just need to get past the Nationals (3/19) and get back to builds.

[Mr. Clean]

Here are the latest updates. I tore it down and had some welding done on the frame. While the expert was at work I cooked up some Carne Asada....yummy.

Yes I only cook with lump charcoal and like to throw wood chunks in the mix....no gas and no briquettes for me.

Down to the frame and sent off some parts to be chromed. I had the frame blasted and need to paint it. So little to do and so much time.

[knappyfeet]

That's the exact same brand of charcoal I use.........nothing's better.

And it dosen't leave that much behind

[Mr. Clean]

Updated upside down pictures of the Nick.
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[Joseph Farrow]

Looks Awesome Mr Clean! Jud and I are going to get on ours soon. Still on the Project list side.

[bkm]

My chiropractor said thanks for posting those pictures.

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[Mr. Clean]

Some before pics:crazy:

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[wild200x]

Nice work. looks finished. yes?? Been a while! Good to see ya! Hope you have been well.

[Mr. Clean]

Nice work. looks finished. yes?? Been a while! Good to see ya! Hope you have been well.

Been good, been a VERY LONG TIME. Paint the tank and a few odds and ends and it will be finished.

[BOB MARLIN]

Geeze Mike. Been a while.

[Dreef302]

Thats alot of work but is looking like its paying off.

[wild200x]

Looks like there is a place for a cup holder in front of the tank. lol, still watching.

[KASEY]

geez BOB its been a while!!

[Mr. Clean]

Nicholson is done.

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[yaegerb]

Nicholson is done.

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Looks awesome Mike!

[jasong_10]

Great work, that looks awesome.

[wild200x]

Wow Mike!!!! more pics please!

[Joseph Farrow]

Nicholson is done.

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I want to Ride it!
I like the 83X black seat.

[ATC King]

How does it like to be ridden aggressively?

Is it more hanging off the side, more of using the power to steer it, a combination of both, or something all together different?

The wheelbase and geometry make it look like it'd take some getting used to up until that AhHa! moment when it all comes together.

[3Razors]

Incredible job Mike! I knew it went to the perfect person to bring it back to it's former glory. Have a smile on my face all day thinking about how it turned out!