2002 atc80r build

[johnny's X]

Been kicking this around for about 2 years. Well last night I finally got started on it. I am using majority of the 80 frame. Rear swinger and front forks are 85 200X. I cut the swinger to fit the rear motor mounts. A friend of mine is going to turn me brass bushing for a snug fit. I am not sure what i will use for rear sub frame and fender. I still have plenty of work to do. Today the project is the rake and trail. Lots of mathematics and figuring to go into this. The ride height is going to be set at 9". This is for my 8yr old son so i want it to handle great. Suggestions and comments are much welcome.

[johnny's X]

Well didnt get a chance to cut it up today. Just played around with what rear fenders I want to use. Looking for something that I can blend into the tank. Not really to worried about the seat. I can build a seat pan and the local amish will cover it with a custom seat cover. Guy does awesome work and its half the price of others.

[Mr350x]

Pretty cool! I love hybrid trikes, after im done with my 500 conversion i am going to so a cr125 trike.. Can't wait to see it finished.. Great start!!

[Rigaman]

I am very impressed. That is going to be sweet. Ive never heard someone talk about trail on a three wheeler. Its hard to judge though, because on 2 wheels trail is very important for leaning into turns on street bikes. What are you using for trail?

[johnny's X]

I definitely want to keep the trail positive so the bike will want to stay straight. I have rake in the tripples so it will be a lot of moving and measuring. I dont want the bike to wobble him off the seat if he lets go of the handle bars. So all in all I will keep trail positive and adjust rake in the neck. Plumb bob,lazer and tape measure and a marker to mark the concrete will be getting lots of use before the final welds.

[Xowner]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z119/Xowner350x/utf-8BUmVzYW1wbGVkXzIwMTItMTEtMDRfMTktMTgtNTRfNzQyLmpw Zw.jpg

[Super350]

just pure awesome

[just ben]

Makes me wanna dig out my RM conversion and actually finish it. Keep in mind when setting up the front end the rear needs to be basically done. The reason being is: to get the rake and trail properly set up you need the weight of the rider on the bike to compress the suspension to where it will be while riding. If possible I woud modify the x swingarm to work with the cr suspension link ect.

[Mr350x]

I don't know if your set on those R rear fenders but I think some new trx90 rear fenders would look awesome in that bike..

[johnny's X]

No the R fenders are not going on it. Way to big. My neighbor is bringing his 90 fenders down tonight. Ben I will have the rear complete before I even start with the front. I might get a 19 flat track tire to run on the front. I would have to give it my 10" wheel. Not sure if I want to do that.

[Rigaman]

That is so cool.

[atc300r]

Cool build. Whats th HP of the cr 80. Just curious. Iv heard around 30-32 ?. Give or take.

[rdlsz24]

The 80/85s are pretty quick. I don't know about 30hp, though. That is more 125R territory. I would guess they have around 20

Rob

[G-Ram]

This is just awesome! I've got an 87 cr80 that I've dreamed of converting to a 3 wheeler since I got it. My girlfriend is much too small (100 pounds tops) to handle even an aircooled R, but this would be much more manageable.. I might just have to get my butt in gear now! Keep up the good work!

[midsouthtrikes]

Love your idea, hmm I have several 80's sitting around.... Can't wait to see it finished!

[johnny's X]

Stock they make 20hp. This motor will stay stock until something happens.

[Mr350x]

Yea i thought those would be a bit to big also.. i think it will look just right with some 90 fenders on it.. post pics when you try them out

[johnny's X]

Well I installed the 200X swinger. Spent about 2 hours getting it to fit and line up. Not paying attention to no way to tighten the chain. Any sugguestions on this? Would really like to keep this swingarm.

[Dirtcrasher]

Adjustable idler chain roller in an ob-longed hole.

Pivoted spring pulled roller on a shaft with a shoulder.

Cake :D

[ChrisD]

This is for my 8yr old son so i want it to handle great.

Now now....don't lie...You are looking to sneak it into the mini class at Ice Fest and take everyone down. lol. Just kidding. Looks cool. Good Luck on the build.

how about one of these or something like it:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/chain-tensioner-for-110cc-ATV-free-shipping/620772000.html

[johnny's X]

Mini class? Hell i plan on running with the big boys. I will wave as I pass you haha

[ChrisD]

I am sure you will. I hear there are lots of big motors this year.

[johnny's X]

For sure. You have jon's trishee and my 370. Should be fun.

[ChrisD]

sorry to side track the thread. You also have Raffa's 490, riverrat's got a 370. I heard there is a 350 somewhere out there too. I give up. If you look at my avatar, I plan on coming with a modified 250SX snow plow. The motor is top secret. lol

The races should be good. You guys will need a big track!

Keep the pics coming on the ATC80R! Looks like it should be a fun bike.

[johnny's X]

I agree another 100 yards for the straights hahaha

[johnny's X]

And what does " you guys" mean. You better be bringing the bigbore to run with us.

[G-Ram]

any updates??

[volfan537240]

This is a sweet build. I'd like to do something like this for my girls one day.

[johnny's X]

Got back to work on the 80. Built the rear shock mount and built bigger foot pegs. Today the rake gets cut and turing my bushing for the swinger. Still in need of some rear fenders so I can built the sub frame.

[johnny's X]

Got back on the 80 last night. Got the rear sub built and tacked up. Changed the front end from a leading axle to trailing. Helped out on the rake of the front end. Now i am on the hunt for a newer style trx90 seat. I am going to combine the 90 seat with the cr seat to make one mold into tank and fenders.

[trizilla]

you probably posted this already but how are you adjusting the chain?

[johnny's X]

Cutting the swinger and using the rear section off of either a 350x or a 250r

[johnny's X]

My goal is to use only Honda parts.

[big specht]

It looks like the rake is going to be why off when you are sitting on the bike

[johnny's X]

The rake wont change much at all. Its being built for an 8 year old. He wont move the rear at all.

[johnny's X]

Well looks like I have to order a seat from sevice honda just to take a knife to it. SUCKS

[oldtime3wheeler]

Do you need just the seat foam?

[johnny's X]

I need the pan

[C.J]

Any update to this? It's been a few months, i know but im wanting to build something similar. actually wanting to build 4 somethings similar LOL And talking with my chassis guy for us to put together bolt on conversion kits. I had a different idea for the swinger/rear end setup though that would keep an aluminum swinger.

[G-Ram]

What ever happened with this? Still never did anything with my prospective atc80 project :(

[Ol Deuce]

Your 80 is going to be way cool !!!

[just ben]

I seen it today I don't think it's getting finished.

[Ol Deuce]

I seen it today I don't think it's getting finished.

Oh No!!!! Wow maybe soon!!

[wildbill]

Started a atc85r build from a cr85 04 model

[wildbill]

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