KIcking the can ,on next project !!

[sandpuppi101]

I started with the older rigid frame restros and have worked on a few 350X projects ,but am now at the point where I need some suggestions from the forum,being you!! I am not interested in doing a 2 stroker of anykind ,but more looking at a Thumper!! I have seen the awesome machines that 452X and other board members have built with the 350X chasis ,but I don't want to copy nothing they did ,I want to build something that has'nt been done yet-unique ,tasty but totally custom!! I have talked to a few board members and have some really good ideas but I am just getting some ideas on what you guys would like too see me doo in my next build!Pic is of the last 350X project,,,next one-200x possible but want to go bigger!!!

[SYKO]

trx 450r motor with atc 250 r tanks and shrouds, inverted forks the works

[LonesomeTriZ]

Biuld a Yamaha.

[sandpuppi101]

Sorry Z-But you konw I have to build a Honda !!! No offense- LOL !!!

[sandpuppi101]

As far as the 450,I have discussed it with some board members and think that would be a good idea!! I don't want to copy a awesumly built machine that another person has built ,nor do I want a thrown together piece!! Now do I go with a modified quad frame or a bike or do I stick to a 350X type chasis!! How about trannys?? Battery?? do I need a fan?? Oil coolers?? Looking for as many suggestions as possible!! All serious suggestions and oppinions are greatly appreciated ,in advance!!!

[thefox]

What about the 500x? Putting a XR500 or FT500 engine in a much modded 350x frame.

[SYKO]

I think the 250r chassis would be better, more of a race quad, also you could use the radiators that all already there

[Tyler]

If it's gotta be a Honda. I would suggest useing a modified 86 250R chassis with upside down forks and stuff in a 1000 Interceptor motor. That should make a pretty decent machine with a fairly low CG and loads of torque.

[Mosh]

i think a 87 200x with a new crf 250 dirtbike engine with dual pipes would be cool as heck.it would be a good trike for a novice rider.dont know how it would work,but it looks like you have the ability to make it happen.

[3leggeddog]

i agree with mosh,that would be siick.or,build a 200x with the crf230 motor,i heard they bolt right in.easy to ride,and electric start

[tecate kid]

I was thinking of doing that with one of the 200X's I have, just to bad the motors are still a grand for just the long block! Oh and the bike itselfs freakin' hauls. My buddy has an 05 and its pretty freakin' wild!
tecate kid

[Erics350x]

how bout a cbr-x?

[Derrick Adams]

Tell us more about what you want to do with the bike. That may help with suggestions.

[Tri-ZNate]

I'd go with a CRF450 then convert. Rads and such are already in place, just need to make a swinger.

[sandpuppi101]

Well I looked at a 98 xr 600 the other day and was contimplating that ,but I get to looking it over a bit and see that the frame is actually a resivoir ,I think that could be modded using the existing frame ,changing up misc. brackets and changing the rake on the xr ,to more suit a trike frt end. I really have been looking into the crf 450 motors also,I like those vs chopping a quad 450R,the quad has the battery and that setup looks like it could be a mess.But the 450 is up at the top of the list ,or the xr conversion of some type! Mosh- I do like the idea of the 200x/250 with duals,that is a good idea also!! As far as what I would like too do with the bike,probably some drags mostly`!! I'm getting going on another 350X so I can come and MX down with you Ohio Boys!!So basically I just want to drag it and drink pops and look at it!!!

[Mosh]

if ya want to drag it,then the crf 250 job would be out of the question.unless there would be a 4 stroke class.i think it would be sweet for a all around trail trike,as long as you can get the handling down good.i think if the handling was there,mx could be doable.i kicked that idea around a few months ago,but lack of funds is stopping me from the crf-x conversion.:(

[SYKO]

damn you said "drink pops" lol I havent heard that since I lived in Chicago, lol

[sandpuppi101]

Well I think I found my next big project! I came across a older XR 600,that is all complete and runs ,but needs a topend and some TLC !I think it will be a teadious conversion,but I know where to go with my questions!! I had meant to take some pic's of it but forgot my camera,hopefully I can send some pic's with it sitting in the shop!!Looking forward to this one,I also am in the process of a '83 200x Thumper slighlty modded and a 185S restoration,so I can't complain about being bored!!

[1DEADPRESIDENT]

There is no replacement for displacement!! Speed Freak.... Go for the xr 600 conversion. It sounds nasty....