new dune edition 3 wheeler [Archive]

KASEY

12-17-2012, 11:14 PM

yep, its time to start on another trike for the invasion, i have acess to a machine shop now,, so i am going to step it up a little, i am building this for my daughter . so keep that in mind it will NOT be raced or moto-x'd , it will have a life of leisure in the dunes . so i won't do much with the motor,, in an effort to make it more comfortable i will be working on the suspension mainly,, i will do a dc conversion and run a battery , that way i can run a set of 12" led light bars so you can see at night,. so far i have taken a bare frame and started adding gussets, and a few new brackets,, i have already built the front suspension and am currently working on the front wheel aand hub, it will also include a speedometer just for fun. led lights in the rear and probably under it too.. here is a sneek peak of the wheel and hub,, oh yeah beadlocks all the way around!!

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pismorat

12-18-2012, 12:13 AM

Looks very intriguing. By the way, when is the Invasion? I finally have a trike that can keep up out there!!

userj8670

12-18-2012, 12:50 AM

Cant wait...love watching your builds!

KASEY

12-18-2012, 01:22 AM

looks very intriguing. By the way, when is the invasion? I finally have a trike that can keep up out there!!

search imperial invasion. On facebook too

KASEY

12-18-2012, 01:31 AM

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oscarmayer

12-18-2012, 10:54 AM

lookin good Kasey

oldskool83

12-18-2012, 11:40 AM

cool idea, I thought of this about a year ago and never went thru with it due to it looking funny in my mind, but I commend you for going thru with it.

KASEY

12-18-2012, 10:54 PM

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KASEY

12-18-2012, 10:55 PM

i took a set of 10 inch quad wheels spun them on the lathe and took them apart, i left both center sections in the wheels to get close to the right width, and its double the strength too,, then i got a set of ltz400 front lonester hubs ,, and sanwiched the wheel between them,, i cut all the disc hub off the one side to make room for the speedo drive , it will be kind of cool to have an odometer (poor mans GPS)

KASEY

12-18-2012, 10:56 PM

BEEN WORKING ON THE FRAME A LITTLE TOO. I HAVE BEEN ADDING A FEW GUSSETS,, I HAVE A COUPLE MORE TO GO .. IT HASN'T RAINED IN 3 MONTHS SO I LEAVE THE FRAME OUT ONE NIGHT,,, IT RAINS!!!! I AM ALMOST READY TO START THE WELDING PROCESS ,, JUST WAITING FOR A SPOOL OF WIRE TO SHOW UP,,,

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TatTooL23

12-18-2012, 11:42 PM

I love that front hub look. So modern. Awesome idea using the two hubs.

jb104

12-19-2012, 12:27 AM

That looks interesting. What kind of forks are those and where did you get the triples? I wish I could finish up mine before March. Good luck

D-dub

12-19-2012, 12:54 AM

Looks wicked Kasey! You must have a good supply of VTX clamps and Aprilia forks!

Kintore

12-19-2012, 11:55 AM

Calvelage04

12-19-2012, 08:32 PM

What forks and triples are you using for this build?

KASEY

12-19-2012, 09:40 PM

the clamps are vtx honda. th forks rs 125 apprillia ,, it takes countless hours of searching for these parts,, thats why i don't sleep!! i have 2 sets, here is the other set,,

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KASEY

12-19-2012, 10:15 PM

You sir, are my number one hero. You build some of the coolest stuff ive ever seen.

Really wish I could make the invasion this year. Just started a new job and got 0 vacation.

Have fun sir and ill be paying attention to this one! you do excellent work!

thanks buddy!!!! i would rock your world if you were to show up at the invasion!! but i understand! so i hope th be at trikefest this year,, so i will see yjou there i hope!!

KASEY

12-22-2012, 04:57 PM

well the vision is starting t o be clear,,, i got the frame almost finished,, stuck a few parts on it to see what it looks like, I LIKE IT SO FAR,,,

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tanks350x

12-22-2012, 11:26 PM

Looks awesome Kasey!

ONEBAD350X

12-23-2012, 12:45 AM

NICE work its gonna be so cool

Marty

12-23-2012, 11:40 AM

Richard wish I had your talent and your eye, your bikes are really nice.

Bryan Raffa

12-23-2012, 01:30 PM

what's the power plant?

dougspcs

12-23-2012, 02:05 PM

I love watching Kasey's build come together..

A true master of his craft.

Carry on good sir..carry on! Just keep the pics coming!!!

KASEY

12-23-2012, 08:27 PM

what's the power plant?

you know its funny . i never mentioned that this is an 85 350x .. and i massaged a complete 85 250r pro-link rear suspension on to it, the stock 250r swingarm is +3 to a stock 350x swingarm, so the added benifiets are extended swinger and more suspension travel ,, so i had to upgrade the front also,, so you see what i have come up with ,, the beadlocks are for looks ,, thought i would do something i have not seen yet again,,,,,, when finished should look pretty stock appearing from a distance,,, it should be way more comfortable to ride also adding dual 12 inch LED headlights ,,,,,

jb104

12-23-2012, 08:38 PM

Looks good I like those rear tires and rims.

KASEY

12-23-2012, 08:47 PM

the tires are for roll a aroud while building,, its going to have a mohawk on the front and sandstars on the rear when it heads to the dunes in a couple of months,,

Keith Salyer

12-24-2012, 12:12 AM

Ok Kasey, please fill me in on this build. What frame are you using and why are you doing the gussits. Is this year model prone to cracking. Looking forward to the buildalong. Merry Christmas

KASEY

12-24-2012, 01:29 AM

Ok Kasey, please fill me in on this build. What frame are you using and why are you doing the gussits. Is this year model prone to cracking. Looking forward to the buildalong. Merry Christmas

ITS AN 85 350X. first year frames did crack more than other years. i am adding 85 250r rear suspension with a +3 swingarm to the stock 350x.. so i added a little frame insurance so it won't broke down on one of our FANTASTIC dune adventures.

tapper190

12-25-2012, 09:31 AM

That looks awesome, nice work! I might have to try this on my '85 when I get around to building it (not the forks, just the pro-link set up, I love it on my 600)
Tapper

Bryan Raffa

12-25-2012, 10:43 AM

you know its funny . i never mentioned that this is an 85 350x .. and i massaged a complete 85 250r pro-link rear suspension on to it, the stock 250r swingarm is +3 to a stock 350x swingarm, so the added benifiets are extended swinger and more suspension travel ,, so i had to upgrade the front also,, so you see what i have come up with ,, the beadlocks are for looks ,, thought i would do something i have not seen yet again,,,,,, when finished should look pretty stock appearing from a distance,,, it should be way more comfortable to ride also adding dual 12 inch LED headlights ,,,,,

thats funny because I was gonna ask why you were welding the down tube...and linkage area....LOL

Keith Salyer

12-25-2012, 12:21 PM

LOL, ok I had just missed the 350 X part. Very cool. loking forward for more. Merry Christmas

dougspcs

12-25-2012, 05:26 PM

LOL, ok I had just missed the 350 X part. Very cool. loking forward for more. Merry Christmas

I don't think we missed that from Kasey's original post..I read it again and I think he forget to meantion it.

KASEY

12-27-2012, 09:03 PM

here are a few other goodies i am going to use on this build,, going to adapt these roll pegs, going to mpount 2 of these LED light bars,, and try to see if i can figure out a place for the stabilizer ..

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KASEY

12-27-2012, 09:05 PM

well i finished all the bottom gussets,, its real nice to have a 70 ton ironworker, it makes punching the holes a breeze i have 3 of them on the shop so i don't even have to keep changing dies.. i am going to address the downtube from advice from a fellow 350x expert,, and then let the paint flow,,, can't wait to get this thing ready for a dune trip,,5565

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JasonB

01-14-2013, 11:56 PM

Beautiful work as always!

KASEY

02-09-2013, 06:15 PM

ok here is a little more progress,, its starting to actually look like something,,,,

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3 Wheel Drive

02-09-2013, 08:52 PM

Looking good KASEY, you really do awesome work!

JasonB

02-09-2013, 09:37 PM

Holy beautiful machine!

bkm

02-09-2013, 09:42 PM

Alright I'm confused. I picked up on the 350 frame right away, but now the 250r decal on the swinger has me stumped. Powerplant???

KASEY

02-09-2013, 10:38 PM

85 350x frame. 86 ATC250R REAR SUSPENSION. its still a 350x.. just has a little better suspension,, the swinger is 86 250r the rear shock is 89 trx 250r heavier ohlins spring . the trx swingarm is +3 to stock 350x so i end up with an extended swinger which is way better for the dunes,,

dcreel

02-09-2013, 10:59 PM

You never cease to amaze me.. Very, very nice..

Bryan Raffa

02-10-2013, 09:36 AM

YAMAHONDAMAN Now thats some hot chit! is this your daughters bike?;)

KASEY

02-11-2013, 09:56 PM

no porgress on the trike today... BUT i got tired of flimsy stands and low working areas!!! my old knees and back said FIX IT PLEASE!!! so today i took a couple of spare tool boxes and made a 3 wheeled rolling trike building stand!!! now when i work on something i can put all the parts in drawers and remember where they are!!!! AND NO i don't use the same perameters when building tools as trikes... it will never get painted or tricked out,,,,,

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Red Rider

02-11-2013, 10:11 PM

...NO i don't use the same perameters when building tools as trikes... it will never get painted or tricked out...What a fricken slacker! With a little effort, less than a qt. of that red (which we know you stock by the gallon), and some strategically placed decals, that work stand could be truly a work of art. Right now it's just an eyesore.

The bike is looking great, and so does the eyesore. Keep it up.

RubberSalt

02-11-2013, 11:55 PM

Woot!! 3 wheeled tool box!! what size motor??? will it have any suspension??

oh and nice looking trike or what ever that thing up top is.

You should paint some barbed wire on 1 side of the tool box and a heart tattoo that says mother in it. That way it will be BAD ASS.

LOL

KASEY

02-13-2013, 11:13 PM

today i used a parts 350x to build the new pipe for the nre 350x... i used a stock xr400 head pipe,. bigger diameter than a stock 350x and its stainless steel like the 400ex. it bolted right on without a single issue, so then i added a nice carbon fiber can that i have been saving for just this reason,,,, it fits perfect .. so as soon as i get the motor in the new trike ,, the pipe is already done.. with the exception of cleaning it up and polishing it up.... also i am going to use a master cylinder off a newer yz450,, it has a built in resiviour so i eliminate a few things,, it will bolt on where the stock master goes and hook right up to the pedal.. so far the only thing i see is it has a smaller diameter on the cyilnder,, not sure if that will effect the amount of pedal travel necessary to activate the brakes properly yet or not,,, i guess when i get it all juiced up i will see,,,

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torker

02-14-2013, 12:22 AM

Now THAT'S a can...
Just amazing. Great work Kasey, yet again.

TORKER.

GO OVRIT

02-14-2013, 08:10 PM

I'm using a crf450 m/c for the same reasons, but yours fits a lot nicer. Looking good.

Kintore

02-15-2013, 01:18 PM

If and when I win the lottery, can I hire you to build all my custom stuff? my personal mechanic? AWESOME work Kasey!

tri-Z ripper

02-15-2013, 02:53 PM

amazing what a little elbow grease will do!

KASEY

02-15-2013, 08:44 PM

If and when I win the lottery, can I hire you to build all my custom stuff? my personal mechanic? AWESOME work Kasey!

well ,, you would have to move to phoenix, buy a big transporter and a helicopter for trips to the dunes for testing,,, then YES i could be hired... !!!!! LOL

riverrat

02-15-2013, 10:23 PM

:BounceSo enjoying this build, beautiful so far. I wonder what you would do to build an ice racer?

KASEY

02-23-2013, 10:05 PM

ok while there is a work stopage i thought i would post a few before and after picts,, just to see what all is involved,, first is the prolink setup, you can see a stock 350x frame in the first picture and in the second you can see what was added to make the pro link actually hook to the frame... in the second set of picts you can see how i gusseted the seat and airbox mount,, these are very pron to cracking,,,

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KASEY

02-23-2013, 10:06 PM

WELL I CAN ALMOST HEAR IT RUN!! its getting close should have front wheel back this next week,, i have to get a twist throttle and a few other little things,,,

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KASEY

02-26-2013, 12:36 AM

i used a master cylinder off a YZ450f its almost a bolt on. with a little adjusting it works perfect . now no more messing with a remote resivour ,,, its all in one ,, the piston is just a shade smaller than the stock 350x.. but it works great with a minnimal amount of pedal travel..

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aldochina

02-26-2013, 01:50 AM

Top notch for sure! Gotta be one of the trickest 350 builds i have seen! love it! Great work Kasey!

volfan537240

02-26-2013, 04:42 AM

Simply amazing

manbearpig

02-26-2013, 10:01 AM

Really sweet build. Can't wait to see this bike in person. Pictures look awesome!!!

whipit

02-26-2013, 01:42 PM

that motor cradle shot stock vs reenforced is very eye opening. what a totally under engeneered stock setup! weak

KASEY

03-05-2013, 11:10 PM

ok its setting on the floor finally!!! all i have left is a quick once over,, throw the tank and fenders on and ride it!!! man i hope it will start... its not been fired up in 18 years,,,, here is a peek,,,,,

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bkm

03-05-2013, 11:19 PM

Looks sick man. I love the front beadlock wheel.

Bryan Raffa

03-05-2013, 11:27 PM

you got this week to finnish,,, get the front brakes on it! ...the plastic is the easy part!!

KASEY

03-05-2013, 11:43 PM

bryan look a little closer please!!

aldochina

03-06-2013, 01:42 AM

nasty for sure!! what are you running for plastic? Forgive me if i missed it. Also, I know the front brake cable routing will be fine in the sand, but looks alittle vulnerable no? no other way you could have done it?

KASEY

03-06-2013, 09:37 AM

the brake line is a temp ,, fittings didn't come in.. and i have no time .. and the clamps are not on it yet either,, stock OEM 85 plastic,,

beadle

03-06-2013, 03:59 PM

you are simply AMAZING sir great job

KASEY

03-06-2013, 10:29 PM

well it runs!!! and MAN does it sound great!!! can't wait to blast the sand this weekend!!!!

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Keith Salyer

03-06-2013, 10:31 PM

Super nice build . I probably just missed it but what is the reason you chose leading axle design for the front wheel. Just curious.

Worden18

03-07-2013, 12:46 AM

Wow that is totally badass! Nice! Have fun with it

mooseknuckle

03-07-2013, 01:00 AM

:drool: friggin saweeet!

Shorty

04-16-2013, 09:54 PM

Very clean cut, very simple build. The way I like em.

Also what bike was that front rim made for? Or whats the offset and bolt pattern?

Shorty:D

KASEY

04-16-2013, 10:23 PM

Shorty

04-16-2013, 10:29 PM

the front wheel is 2 outside halves of a set of quad wheels ... cut apart,, turned on a lathe to narrow them up a little then a set of lonestar quad hubs turned inside out cut on a lathe to fit the face of the wheel halves and sandwhiched together,,, with a disc from a 82 250r and a pit bike 4 piston caliper,,, got that? LOL!!

Haha, a little more work then I'm willing to do as of now. but when I get my lathe and mill set up, I'll have a couple ideas to give a whirl. Thanks!.

90guy

04-16-2013, 10:51 PM

WOW! Very impressive love this thing! Very nice work on that front wheel set up! Not only that but the whole thing is very nice!

jsmay

04-17-2013, 11:30 AM

Awesome!! You ever build a 200x all tricked out? I love seeing you build threads.

ridecaity

02-07-2014, 12:04 AM

Thats a work of Art and very creative.Keep it up man.LOOKS AWESOME!!!!!

TrailerRider

02-07-2014, 02:50 PM

Any video of it in the dunes?

ONEBAD350X

02-07-2014, 03:26 PM

nice work man!!! we need more pictures :)

Stephon_xr500

11-16-2014, 06:02 PM

204619

204620

No more life of leisure for this trike

R.J.M.

11-17-2014, 12:46 AM

204619

204620

no more life of leisure for this trike

holy cow is that even the same trike lol??

Stephon_xr500

11-17-2014, 08:40 AM

Yes R.J.M. that is the same trike now owned by David Ham, with ManBearpig sliding it into second place in Gila Bend AZ over the weekend.

manbearpig

11-17-2014, 09:05 AM

So much fun!

Jwheeler

11-17-2014, 09:53 AM

Looking good Paul .:cool:

R.J.M.

11-21-2014, 01:00 PM

Yes R.J.M. that is the same trike now owned by David Ham, with ManBearpig sliding it into second place in Gila Bend AZ over the weekend.

just reread what I posted and it seemed a offensive. hope you didn't take it like that, I wasn't meaning it in that way at all. it is by far one sweet trike.