What did you do with your trike(s) today?

[Saul]

Today I put a new champion spark plug in my trike and took it for a ride - trike didn't feel to run as well with the champion, I dunno.

So I kept riding and my silencer fell apart on the trail. I just threw it in a brush. It's ruined anyways. Got the bike home and decided to make a trip 45 minutes outta town to look for more NGK spark plugs and some amsoil 2 stroke mix. (using CRAP mix right now)

Actually found the NGK plugs AND some amsoil mix!! At the same time I picked up an NGK plug cap and a sprin puller. (for exhaust springs)

When I got home I changed the oil in my big red and took it for a quick ride.

That's what I did with my trikes today - how about you?

[Custom200]

I cleaned my carb, puy new fuel lines on it and filled it with gas.

[Saul]

I cleaned my carb, puy new fuel lines on it and filled it with gas.

Haha, speaking of gas - I did the EXACT opposite -I ran mine outta gas just as I got in my driveway - the bike started revving to the MOON - so I revved it hard and popped the clutch to stall it. It wouldn't shut off with the kill switch. Gave me quite the fright. hehe. :TrikesOwn

[Custom200]

Yeah...Ive had bike stick wide open before.. Wrecked and ols artic cat skidoo like that. Pulled it over and the throttle was froze(left outside all night) needless to say struck a tree gong like 65

[y2kane]

just started my 200s for the first time in 2 weeks, need to get new plug for the 125m (I hope that is what is wrong with it) and need to put front wheel bearings for my 185, took the axle apart today need to purchase them. I need to get these running soon though I want to go riding!!

[edog]

Went for a ride, washed it, stared at it for awhile.:lol:

[The Goat]

looked longingly at the shed as I drove by it on the way to work...

[SYKO]

I modded the poly bushings for the trx450 swinger and got it mounted in my 85 250R also tightend down the rear brake calip put the rear sproket on, modded the chain guard to fit the motor/front sproket and mounted it, took a link out of my chain and rotated the rear housing so its at the correst tightness.

Trimmed the rear fender where it meets the heal guards

tightend up a few bolts on my forks

added the short spring back to my forks

gatherd up all the parts I need for it

made a list of parts I need for it

sat in a lawnchair for a few minutes and pictured me roosting away on it

that was my day



edit: keep walking back to it... lol


modified the stock skid plate to work with my nerf bars (had to cut out the skid were the front mounts are, tried to see how far off my 250R skid plate is.... to much... OMF PLATE FOR SALE!

[Saul]

Good times!! :beer


I modded the poly bushings for the trx450 swinger and got it mounted in my 85 250R also tightend down the rear brake calip put the rear sproket on, modded the chain guard to fit the motor/front sproket and mounted it, took a link out of my chain and rotated the rear housing so its at the correst tightness.

Trimmed the rear fender where it meets the heal guards

tightend up a few bolts on my forks

added the short spring back to my forks

gatherd up all the parts I need for it

made a list of parts I need for it

sat in a lawnchair for a few minutes and pictured me roosting away on it

that was my day

[NINJA]

Hmm, what did I do with my trikes today?
Well after my exciting auction with the 200R went to hell, I walked outside the shop looked at it and shook my head, swung my leg over it, started it up, and blasted down the asphalt at about 80 mph with it. Ahh, I feel much better. My 86R I started dissassembling and getting ready to send parts out to the powder coater.

[chris200x]

What did I do with my trike today?

It was beautiful outside today so I rode the wheels off it! :Bounce :w00t:

[Twilight]

Nothing, I sold all my trikes =P

[Saul]

Nothing, I sold all my trikes =P

:confused: seriously?! :eek: :crazy:

Why though? :TrikesOwn

[oldtime3wheeler]

I traded my '86 250sx for my buddies '85 350x. Then I did donuts and wheelies in my yard for about 20min. I love having a manual trike again.

[Saul]

I traded my '86 250sx for my buddies '85 350x. Then I did donuts and wheelies in my yard for about 20min. I love having a manual trike again.

I hear that! When I first got my R it was my first trike with a clutch - lol - I was like HOLY HECK! Came from an 86 350 4X4 Fourtrax and a 85 Big Red - so I was just shocked and stoked!! Fell in love in less then 60 seconds.

Only other bike I owned with a clucth was a 750 Shadow motorcycle when I was 16-18 - a few moons ago. Couldn't imagine not owning atleast one bike with a clutch now.

Anyways - congrats on your new trike friend! :TrikesOwn

[Andrew_250R]

Installed a new Kehien 39mm PWK carb and Vforce reeds.

[gizmo_22]

Changed the oil, cleaned the filter screen thing warmed it up and took a ride on the 185 autox, oh and tried to figure out a hacked wiring harness on my 84 200 bigred

[Twilight]

Been wanting a big red or a 250sx, rare and hard to get in WA.

[Saul]

Installed a new Kehien 39mm PWK carb and Vforce reeds.

On the 81?! How's it run with the bigger carb?!!

[Yamatrike400]

On the 81?! How's it run with the bigger carb?!!

I think he meant the 85. I think youd only need a 39 if you were running the Mugen 360 kit lol.

I didnt work on my trike today, but i worked on the IT490 :banned: :crazy:

[The Goat]

I'm pretty sure that even with the 360 kit...the 39mm would take every last bit of lowend you have and toss it out the window.

[Louis Mielke]

I put some working forks on my 87 bigred. The ones that were on it were locked solid and would not even begin to come apart. I also fixed my bent for ell front rack and rerouted all of the really whacked wiring. The dude that owned this thing before me really did a number on it.

[Dirtcrasher]

I rode the HELL out of mine with all the boys, had a great time!! I'll be paying for it tomorrow :lol:

Last week I gusseted a swingarm, powdercoated it white and popped it back on the chariot I love so much :D

[Kintore]

Got mine FINALLY jetted right, changed the oil and drag raced some cars while in the bean field beside the road. That civic never knew what hit em!

[cybrman]

What I did today....
Stripping down side covers for my 250sx, gonna powder coat them tomorrow, rebuilding it. Already did the jug and head, my brother put new valves and polished the head, new rings and she's as good as new.
But that just wasn't enough, so I decided to tear down the 70 and I took it completely down stripped the frame, sitting right next to me as I type. So now I'm gonna powder coat it tomorrow too and then start working on the rest of the parts as well as the 250sx side covers....\
Having a blast restoring all these bikes, lotta work and coin though!!
Monday it's fishing!!!!

Gotta enjoy it while ya can!!

[atctim]

I moved and arranged all of mine in their new home (new garage addition). They seem so happy sitting in there looking at me :)

[Daddio]

Here is an old airfooler with a 39 pwk and vforce3 reeds and several other things done to it including being finely tuned:naughty: .what that big carb took from the bottom end on the 300 it put back on the topend x2. Not too many people could benefit from it though.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0586.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0586.flv)

1upfront and I went back out to this atv fair again. The first vid was the 300 last week. We took the 250r trail bike out this week. It did pretty well also but not quite as crazy as the 300. Here are some vids from today. Seadoo650 showed up for a few passes. He is on the blue 250r.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0620.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0620.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0617.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0617.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0618.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0618.flv)



He was having fun today. Check this power wheelie run.:crazy:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0606.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0606.flv)

I have more.

[chris200x]

I moved and arranged all of mine in their new home (new garage addition). They seem so happy sitting in there looking at me :)

Lets see some pics Timbo! :TrikesOwn

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Funny you asked, put on a set of Hipers!

[Daddio]

Here are a few more. The 450 dirtbikes and the 800 renegade were pretty fast. A couple of these turned out in slow mo? Don't ask me how.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0604.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0604.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0612.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0612.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0614.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0614.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0610.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0610.flv)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0609.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0609.flv)

Here is a girl on an 800 renegade blasting through the mud pit. She was one of only a few who could make it all the way. She did it about a half a dozen times.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/th_100_0615.jpg (http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e183/lrdunlap/?action=view&current=100_0615.flv)

[Yamada]

Looked at the 225 who is now in the garage, with the rear fender and seat tossed over it, and thinking «Men it's gonna be fun in the snow with this one» just before remembering what it need to be ride worthy.
Brake and cable all around
Brake pedal
Pull start
shift shaft and shifter
non-bent pegs
3 new tires
and the list goes on

[Andrew_250R]

I'm pretty sure that even with the 360 kit...the 39mm would take every last bit of lowend you have and toss it out the window.

as a matter of fact I feel like my top end isn't there. I have plenty of low end.

[Saul]

Thanks for posting all those vids daddio!! You guys have built one sick machine.

[Eric250R]

Pulled mine out and washed them.

[Name Brand]

I used my SX to pull the 110 and a 125m up the hill to a better storage spot next to my new shed. After that I moved 38 bundles of 3-tab shingles for the shed roof. I put four bundles at a time on the SX and ran 19 bundles to each side of the shed from where the pallet was in the driveway.

I really should say shop. It's 16x24 with a 10 foot wall and vaulted ceiling. The main door is 10 wide x 9 high. I'm putting a loft in the back 6 feet of it too. This will be my new trike/truck/crazy project space and gear storage.

I also sat on the 70 and made v'room noises today.

[Saul]

I used my SX to pull the 110 and a 125m up the hill to a better storage spot next to my new shed. After that I moved 38 bundles of 3-tab shingles for the shed roof. I put four bundles at a time on the SX and ran 19 bundles to each side of the shed from where the pallet was in the driveway.

I really should say shop. It's 16x24 with a 10 foot wall and vaulted ceiling. The main door is 10 wide x 9 high. I'm putting a loft in the back 6 feet of it too. This will be my new trike/truck/crazy project space and gear storage.

Pics!!


I also sat on the 70 and made v'room noises today.

Video!! LOL

:beer

[atctim]

Lets see some pics Timbo! :TrikesOwn

Soon - but not now - not until it is all done :)

[1upfront]

Thanks for posting all those vids daddio!! You guys have built one sick machine.

The one in these vids is only my 250r trail bike with some drag tires tossed on the back, the 300r dragster is already put away for the winter.

[Gag_Halfront]

Well... Yesterday I celebrated getting my BR running by getting the chains off the tires and blasting it up and down the alley a few times. The KLT got a workout ferrying people back and forth to the neighbor's garage. Big Country ran my 350x down to my house from his garage to hang out and drink a beer so I took it for a little rip around the yard. When we put it away I patted the battle trike lovingly on its little head and promised it a new battery soon.

Today I'm going to go pick up some new stainless hardware to put my BR's plastics and racks back together and maybe get the headlight and wiring back together.

[Dammit!]

I'll be driving to pick up several parts I won on ebay in last second snipes. Got a gas tank for five bucks, front gold wheel for five bucks, a front skid plate for I think 2 dollars, rear hubs for 11 (a little high for me but I needed them, lol) and a set of radiator hoses and the coolant bottle for a few bucks. Local auction so no shipping. :D

[Russell 350X]

I havent seen my trikes since friday night, worked all day yesterday and just got home! I'll go play later lol.

[Saul]

Today I put a new NGK plug cap on and put in a new NGK plug (feels much better then the champion) - went and did the 'plug chop' test - 1st time I've ever did it. My results were what I expected - I look to be pretty good, maybe a small bit rich but atleast I'm not running lean.

So I rode around for a couple hours enjoying the seat I jury rigged onto my frame from my 4x4 350 fourtrax - it's much more comfortable then whatever the guy who owned the R had created on those yammy plastics - ugh. So anyways, I've ditched those plastics and seat and will run this fourtarx seat and no plastics until I can get PROPER 250R plastics and a seatpan.

I get really muddy/dirty/wet without plastics but who cares - thats half the fun.

Oh and when I got home and took a look over at the ole Big Red Chopper I noticed the tank has a NEW gas leak so now it's gotta be drained, stripped, JB Welded and repainted AGAIN/. *groan*

[rdlsz24]

I rode the 185s I just got put back together for the first time. Runs pretty good!

Rob

[Saul]

Learned a couple lessons tonight!

1. Always bring a multi-purpose 'tool' on a ride with you, like a swiss army knife or something because of things like number 2 -

2. Never try and cross deep water with an open element air filter and a leaky carb intake.

LOL! I spent an hour on the beach looking for a makeshift screwdriver to remove my carb to drain out the water after sinking the bike in some deep water trying to cross a water crossing. Finally found a hard piece of plastic - got the carb off and drained it - after a dozen or so kicks she came back to life - had to 'pin'
the throttle for about 15 seconds to keep her running and get good gas going through her. Finally got her running good and BOOTED it for hom - in the dark with NO headlight.

3. Install a headlight if you plan on night driving.

Anyways, got her home - put in a new plug just to be safe, cleaned the air filter, took the carb off and cleaned it and blew it out and fixed my front fender I ripped off on the CRAZY ride home in the dark.

ADVENTURE!!

[POS 250sx]

I proved that Hondas are the best trike around today. Me on my 250x and my cousin on his 200e rode for about 3 hours in the morning, mostly mud, trees and those weeds u cant see over or through, making new trails and getting lost way out in the woods. Then cleaned horse stalls for about an hour and wound up racing my cousin (each of us hauling manure). Then i used a small tine drag (tractor implement) which my sx doesnt kno is behind it, to do some leveling . Then hit the trails for another hour or two. im now thoroughly pooped and will prolly ride again 2morro on account of columbus day which is however, not as good as leif ericsson day.

[threewheelin-feelin]

just finished puting one of my 200s's back together after a engine rebuild and ready to get my 350x frame to the powder coater:drool:

[jims72]

worked on the rear master cylinder of my 200x today,Rode the h3ll out of it yesterday.With no brakes either!:Bounce :oops

[Saul]

Slow day for me - drained the tank on my Big Red to prepare to fix yet another small leak. *sigh*

The looked at my 82 R and though about the thread here about the Mugen 250R - patted her on the gas tank and walked away.

[Saul]

Just to 'test it out' to make sure it worked while waiting for the mounting bracket to arrive, I 'black taped' my headlight onto my 250r, wired it up, kicked it over and hoped for the best. (I had NO idea if the switch for the light still worked or not) Fired the bike up and nervously flipped the switch on and - YES - it worked!!

Shut her down, waited two hours for it to get dark and ran out and took her for a ride - so much fun driving in the dark with a working headlight!!

Being so happy that it worked - I came in the house, got on ebay and bought a silencer, rear brake lever and foot shift lever!

[scooterroo]

i did absolutely nada with mine, i worked all damn day long and im dragging my feet right now cuz i am beat tired!!!!

[Yamada]

Finished my grab bar for my 225 yesterday night. Just have to paint it. I still don't know if I should paint it grey or black.

[Bransharksfan]

I started to zip tie the cracks in the plastics of my 200x and ran out! I need ALOT more zip ties! Then I power washed it!

I also painted the plastics on a 50 quad my brother bought for my niece. She only wanted one if it was PINK. I scuffed up the plastics, laid 2-3 coats of primer, 3 cans of glossy pink and a can of clear. Looks awesome! My 2 brothers and I are stoke on the quad we just hope my niece gets as excited as we are!

[code200k]

did nuffen with the 200k awaiting a blaster engine and or rebuild on the stock
motor

[Eric250R]

Well, I pushed mine around in my building..:lol:

[350xrider911]

let it set tell next time i ride it

[Jonpin]

woke up went outside sat in a chair lit a cig proped my feet on one of the wheels for the 350x projects and thought about how i wish i had time to work on them and get them going. always seems like something gets in the way of it work ,weddings ,haunted house ect......."this was a reinactment of today"same will happen tomarrow.

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2927/pict0481yv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/pict0481yv9.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img381/pict0481yv9.jpg/1/)

[Texas 200x]

Pulled the front brake master cylinder off the 200x. Need a new O-ring to put under the resvoir. Cleaned some grease off the seat, and wished I was riding.

[Yamatrike400]

Saul - Ya like? :naughty: :crazy: :lol:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-18-08_1350.jpg

[russell56443]

I worked on my other Red,putting it back together so I can either sell it for parts or stick it in the shed out of the way?
Took the ignition switch out of the old Red and put it in the new red,adjusted the carb and just sat and listened to her run lol!
Wished the new Red had new tire's on it so I could hit the mud hole's!!!
Searched Craigslist and Online stores for tires for the new Red,cant make up my mind what type/size ect.. to get???
That's about it for me.

[bonkers_200s]

Nothing at all:(

But did wake up with a sore back from riding yesterday

[Saul]

Rode the R' for 2 hours yesterday. Today I won an auction for some rear plastics!!

Gunna check the mail soon and see if some of the other parts I've won have come in. Too bad it's sheeting down rain - no riding today - maybe.

[Texas 200x]

Took some pics of the ROTTEN carb on the new 70. And posted them on the thread. Rode the 200s to my neighbors and fixed his daughters car, then did some crappy wheelies on the way back!

[jonesie5387]

Cleaned out my carb, lost a Spring, took an hour to find. Found out that the new bearings i bought for the rear arent to right size, threw some stuff and called the dealership and gave them a piece of mind

[bigred1]

i've been tinkering around with 200x.... tonight I think i'll put the rear end together.

[250rfan]

NOTHING!!!!,,,,,,,,,as i'm in Africa,,,about 4000mls from my trikes:cry: ,,,,but am not to sad as i have 3ww, and my photo album.

Just sitting listening to the Mighty kings of leon, and admiring :-

ChrisD's awesome 250r flack tracker/ice racer:crazy: and

Moshman355's outstanding tri-z :drool: :drool:

High wheelies guys,,,,,,,,


:beer :beer :beer

[peco250sx]

trying to get an entire 85' 200x front end to fit on my 85' 250sx

[Custom200]

I got a friend down the road to bring up his 225dx so i could get it running for hm. He drove it in the shed 7 years ago and it sat ever since.

[82300R]

i abandoned my 82 250r roller project an decided to add all the stuff to my 300r.:idea: put in the swinger with all new bearings. brand new nasa axle, new rear rims with new goodyear rawhide tires. swapped out the stock pipe with what i believe is an old school d.g. with answer silencer. new rear brake pads. new clamp on uni filter with outer wears. new front and rear maier fenders. new rear sprocket. swaped out the stock rear grab bar with an alluminum one that i picked up awhile back. can't remember the brand. gonna swap out the chin ching front tire with a new goodyear terra tire that i have off the roller. gonna swap out the shifter with a new oem one. got a few other things gonna add on to it. in other words i'm not gonna finish the roller, so all of the goddies is going on the 300r. cause i do not have the room for it anyway. an i want to focus on fixing up the 82 an 86 r's. the 86 don't need much.:w00t:

[edog]

Did some welding on my 250R tank for my GPX build.

[Itrike]

hey dog i hope that tank works for ya I didn't realize it needaed all that. i sold my 250sx and one of the atc70 today. kleened up the 350 i rode this weekend, and did a little to my 250r project. tomarrow I get another 350 so the 250 will have to wait till i play with it some. I work on my wheelers every day , or I abuse them LOL

[Yamatrike400]

I guess no one liked my 250r chopper?

I moved it a few feet to make room.

[Saul]

Haha - just now seeing this! Looks insane. You outta try it out like that just once!!


Saul - Ya like? :naughty: :crazy: :lol:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-18-08_1350.jpg

[Saul]

Sweet Jebus! Wen't for a ride - about 10 minutes into the ride the bike got really loud. I check the pipe and all three bolts holding the exhaust flange to the engine were blown out - gone!

*groan* Always - always something!!

So I get home - don't have any replacement bolts on hand, decide to tackle it tomorrow. Had a look at the 4X4 Fourtrax and decide to try and start it. It won't start now either.

[Saul]

Just so I don't start a new thread - what is the exact size of the bolts I need for my exhaust flange?

[Yamatrike400]

Mocked up the 200x front end on the R!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-22-08_2030.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-22-08_2031.jpg

[smvorndran]

Just finishing up putting an 86 200X front end on my 85 250SX.

smvorndran

[Saul]

Could the original 82 headlight case be used with a 200x front end?!


Mocked up the 200x front end on the R!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-22-08_2030.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r52/squirrellrancher/10-22-08_2031.jpg

[Fox250R]

i rode mine :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7rEsmyaZoY

[atctim]

I washed 2 of them - and happily admired the rest of them - GOD I LOVE THEM!

Actually - I prepped one for trail riding this weekend with my good pals from Ohio and Ontario!

[roger86200x]

I started the R , the X and the S to check the voltages that are put out by them. I found that all 3 put out 12 Volts AC - NOT DC as you would find in a battery or your car.

I was told wrong by a lot of people that they put out DC and that the regulator had a built in rectifier. This is obviously not true. The R, X, and S do not have rectifiers and do not put out DC voltage - this means that if you want to run a cell phone charger or GPS you need a rectifier, battery and a dc regulator to do it right.


It was too cold to ride in my dress shirt and pants so I opted not to. I just started them and listen to them purr. I wish I had more summer since I just got the R done...... what a shame...

I guess it'll be snowboots, bibs, gloves, hat, and a winter jacket now.... so much more time to get ready, lol.... BUT... SNOW DONUTS, Jumps, and DRIFTS!!! Its gonna be a crazy winter fo' sho! lol. Only had the X in the winter.... Im gonna put the taller more aggressive tires on the R for the winter.

[super90]

Well today I repacked the pipe on my 200x, went riding with a bunch of quads on my 450 then came home and rode my 200x some more around the yard trying to get it tuned in better. Then noticed gas was leaking out the float bowl, so I had to rip it apart and put a new one in. Real nice day for riding though

[threewheelin-feelin]

i finished up my 200s motor rebuild today by installing the cdi gaskets and cam seal and rode it for a while...i then preped my other 200s for the motor to be removed for rebuild...and i actully just got done removing my 350x motor from one frame to be swapped to another...fun day:w00t:

[atctim]

I started the R , the X and the S to check the voltages that are put out by them. I found that all 3 put out 12 Volts AC - NOT DC as you would find in a battery or your car.

I was told wrong by a lot of people that they put out DC and that the regulator had a built in rectifier. This is obviously not true. The R, X, and S do not have rectifiers and do not put out DC voltage - this means that if you want to run a cell phone charger or GPS you need a rectifier, battery and a dc regulator to do it right.




that's odd? Do your trikes take AC light bulbs too? Better recheck your thinking here and do a little more research.

[bigred1]

Last night I removed both the 200m engine and the 200x engine.
Put the 200x rear end back together removed a link in the chain.
Today I took off work and am going to attempt putting the 200m into the 200x frame (fingers crossed)

[roger86200x]

that's odd? Do your trikes take AC light bulbs too? Better recheck your thinking here and do a little more research.

LOL, light bulbs run on AC OR DC. It doesnt matter. With the small bulbs its all the same.

Its AC for SURE.

I have a whole thread about this if you want to read... its at the top.

Roger

[edog]

Went riding, Here are a few still photos.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_5861.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_5864.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_5868.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_5870.jpg
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[Saul]

Nice pics!!

So today I tried to find bolts to fit my exhaust flange but I don't have in my shed. So does anyone know the right size of bolt I need?

I lost all three of mine riding last week and wanna get this fixed asap.

[pismorat]

I loaded mine in my newly finished home-built trailer for the first desert trip in a couple of weeks...
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/682504/fullsize/trailer-final8.jpg

[MyMistress86R]

I sold more parts from mine.

[cybrman]

Spent today powder coating the atc70. I took it apart a couple weeks ago and started cleaning it up piece by piece. Finally getting to the point where I can start reassembling it. My son was not too happy, in fact got pretty upset to see it laying in pieces and I assured him repeatedly that it would be OK lol, we can rebuild it ......better.......faster.....stronger.......
Today he was so excited to actually see some of the progress he wrote a lil booklet showing the various stages ...before, in pieces, after, and left the last couple of pages for future progress. Needless to say I ate it up.
Anyway here are some pictures.
http://www.cybrman.com/pictures/20081026/default1.htm

[njeffery]

I got my new fork seals in and sand blasted the bottom fork tubes and put them back together and repainted them. Also repacked the ball bearing/bearings in the steering stem. Also put on new fork boots. I ordered a ITP front ribbed sand tire as well.:naughty:

[toocheaptosmoke]

Today I did some last minute tuning and tweaking before a "big" ride next week. Included in the tweaking was WELDING the shift lever to the shifter shaft!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :crazy: :banned: But, I had a good excuse, seriously... :lol:

[Saul]

Included in the tweaking was WELDING the shift lever to the shifter shaft!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :crazy: :banned: But, I had a good excuse, seriously... :lol:

Was it stripped?

[toocheaptosmoke]

Was it stripped?

Ya, partially, had too much play in it and the bolt wouldn't clamp it down enough. The previous owner had an 81 - 82 R engine in the thing and instead of getting the correct, shorter shifter shaft, he literally cut a notch in the frame to fit it. :eek: That meant that I had to remove the engine every time I wanted to remover the shifter shaft, so this time I just said screw it. :beer

[Saul]

Ya, partially, had too much play in it and the bolt wouldn't clamp it down enough. The previous owner had an 81 - 82 R engine in the thing and instead of getting the correct, shorter shifter shaft, he literally cut a notch in the frame to fit it. :eek: That meant that I had to remove the engine every time I wanted to remover the shifter shaft, so this time I just said screw it. :beer

Jebus. Well, glad you got it 'fixed' !

Personally, didn't do much with my trikes today - started to prep the big red tank for another patch job and re-paint. Looked at my R and swore the fact I can't get any flange bolt's locally. Then told both trikes 'sorry' as I kicked over the 350 4x4 and wen't for a ride.

I did pick up a couple nice utility carts today! One is a woods cart (to carry cut logs out from the country) the other is a nice 'dump' cart - good for carrying gravel or sand and you can easily 'dump' the stuff from her.

30 bucks!!

[ChrisD]

I took out the SX to give my daughter and some friends a "hayride" around the house yesterday....please don't mind the gay clothes...it was a birthday party.

http://home.comcast.net/~atc330rrider/2008/hayride.jpg

[chris200x]

I took out the SX to give my daughter and some friends a "hayride" around the house yesterday....please don't mind the gay clothes...it was a birthday party.

:rolleyes: :wondering

Nice SX tho! :naughty:

[Saul]

So today my headlight mount arrived. Geez - looked pretty straight forward to install and mount but it just doesnt seem to fit right. I dunno. Hard to explain really.

AND - I got a funny feeling the holes where my flange bolts are to go into the engine are stripped. At least the very top hole is more then likely stripped.

I had some bolts kicking around that seemed to be of the right size but they would not go 'tight' at all and they just fell right out of the top hole!!

And I can't freaking find 3 6x18mm bolts anywhere around these freaking boondocks!!!


*sigh* You guys don't know how lucky you all are to have parts places near you.

[edog]

Did some welding and grinding on my gas tank for the GPX. Should have it done soon.

[ChrisD]

Nice SX tho!

$680 with a plow. It was rolled once before I bought it, but it is a low hour bike. I don't think that I have driven it in dirt since I bought it. I only use it for a plow bike on the ice. Other than that it sits in the garage. I prefer to ride my 85R.

[Saul]

Found some bolts locally - closest match - 6x20mm - geez.

So I used them anyways with washers and they tighjten up good - except the top hole which is stripped and will probably have to be tapped I guess.

Anyways - got her fired up and took a lil ride and the bolts didn't come loose hopefully they will hold up.

Still waiting on a big ole box of parts to arrive too.

[carscomefirst]

Ordered a parts motor for my 84 125m today. hope the jug is good. $53 shipped

[Saul]

Today I took the Fourtrax seat off my 250R, put it back on the Fourtrax. Strapped the seat from my Big red on to the 250R and jumped on to 'test it out' - got outta my driveway - not even realizing I didn't have my helmet on - and saw a cop car - he followed me back into my driveway and gave me a lil bit of *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited* about no helmet and crossing a public road.

Oh well.

[Gearheadtom]

I replaced the gas cap seal on my 200m because it would leak if I drove of a rough area. Then I started it up and took it for a 5 minute drive around my yard over rough areas to check for leaks.

[POS 250sx]

Reading this thread I conclude none of us ride our trikes enough. Im dying to dunk my SX in a giant pit of mud and I don't know why, hitting 5th wouldnt be bad either. I rode for a few mins today, cleaned a few horse stalls, rerouted my throttle cable, then did some donuts. :beer

[Saul]

Got a new camcorder today so I figured I outta test it out and see how my trike looks on video. LOL!

NOTHING special here - just some basic riding around my yard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A-t6i8-F6Q

[Russell 350X]

Fired up all my running machines, rode around the yard, and packed them back in the garage. Thats the most I've done to my trikes in 2 weeks:(

[bmxpsyco04]

in the past 24 hours i have torn down the top end on my honda 185s twice. So uhhh...i have pushed my 3 wheeler like 5ft and pulled the engine, reinstalled, and pulled it again. Don't worry thought i'll be having fun in no time

[Yamatrike400]

Saul, your running a muffler right? It sounds like its running rich.

[Saul]

Saul, your running a muffler right? It sounds like its running rich.

Running a muffler but no silencer.

I did lower my needle clip and I think I have it one notch too low.

So, would running no silence add to the bike running rich?

[Yamatrike400]

Not really, it would make it run more lean, but i was just wondering because usually when you don't have a muffler it will 'sound' like its running rich in a video. id put a silencer on, you can burn it up easily without one, and you are losing some performance.

[Saul]

Not really, it would make it run more lean, but i was just wondering because usually when you don't have a muffler it will 'sound' like its running rich in a video. id put a silencer on, you can burn it up easily without one, and you are losing some performance.

What do you mean by burning it up without a silencer?

I have one coming from ebay as we speak though!!

[edog]

Spent a little time with my GPX trike before it went by by.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h196/edog_02/100_5915.jpg

[Yamatrike400]

You can melt the piston easier if its not jetted for just a pipe.

[Trouble]

Broke the damn pull rope well trying to start it! :'(

[Saul]

Raised the needle clip today on the R. Bike feels like it's running much better down low now. Did quite a bit of riding today.

[Russell 350X]

Went to the local track yesterday and rode for a couple hours, trike still sitting in the back of the truck.

[Jonpin]

rode up and down the street to make sure everything was ok for a ride this sunday.

[Saul]

Changed the Tranny oil on the 250R today - it was kinda milky and pretty black. 1st time I've changed it since I've owned her and probably the first time it's been changed in years!!

Here she is up on the 'lift' - lol
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/7beae4fd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/8ea3e776.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/0bb7c0eb.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/9391ae8d.jpg

While I was farting around I decided to re-route the throttle cable on some advice I got here that it was too close/ resting on the cyclinder head which was gonna cause me trouble soon.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/0395287d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/aea4d06e.jpg

Started her up and let her warm up for a few minutes and clicked through the gears out my driveway and back and she felt good and it 'seemed' like the clutch and gears were engaging more solid. Meh, coulda been in my mind.

Group shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/e11e3afb.jpg

[AngusJustice]

Took my wife and girl out on the 250R daughter was holding the chain lube can with a death grip and wasn't scared of the sound shes only 18 months old just missed the rain by 10 15 min I love riding in the mud with the 250R so thats what i did with my trike today!

[Saul]

Took my wife and girl out on the 250R daughter was holding the chain lube can with a death grip and wasn't scared of the sound shes only 18 months old just missed the rain by 10 15 min I love riding in the mud with the 250R so thats what i did with my trike today!

Sounds like you had fun!! That's what matters most!! :w00t:

[motoman110]

Finally got my R frame back from powder coat! And it is about damn time. Ive been cleaning everything and piecing it back together most of the afternoon. Hopefully it will be all done by the end of the weekend. Just a few odds and ends that need to be touched up yet.

[YTZ Money Pit]

i put the top end back together on the '84 R, started it for the first time, and took it for a quick spin. no brakes so it was a little scary :twisted:

[Saul]

Been holding off on running/riding the 250R because I have no silencer on the bike. So I decided to get at the quad (86 350 honda 4x4) - it needed a new battery so I went and picked up an exide super crank select. Got it home and filled it up with acid and haveit on charge out there now.

But SO want(ed) to ride the R. Came in the house to have dinner and heard a knock on the door - postman!!

EBAY PARTS!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/65c2f03f.jpg

My 250R silencer, rear brake pedal and shift lever!! (My old shift lever is/was a welded hybrid from a big red - ugh)

So after lunch I'm gunna head out in the shed and install the 350's battery, stick a new plug in her and then install the silencer and shift lever on the R and give her a whirl. (I don't have brakes on the R - I just bought the rear pedal for when I buy a brake setup in the near future.)

[bonkers_200s]

Took her down the road, onto the tracks and popped out into the park down the road a bit and took this.........

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8967/p01394ar7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/p01394ar7.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img230/p01394ar7.jpg/1/)

[oldtime3wheeler]

Working the night shift this week. I went out pulled the front rim hub off the 350x to replace the bearings. Got the old trashed ones out. Just have to repack and replace with new ones. Installed the new grabbar(new to me). Trying to get a hold of my buddy to go fab up my swing arm skidplate brackets. No answer, so will have to wait another day or 2. Sometimes seem to take forever to get things back together.

[Jonpin]

Well yesterday actualy but went ridin with cyberman and a friend whos not a member of 3ww all went good till the end cyber man got to pull out a 07 4x4 quad with a 250sx "smile" refer to pic , my 85 250es severed me well the whole day as it always does although cyber man came up with a bit of trouble at the end it basicly worked the whole time just need asistance to leave but all and all it was great time and it had been to long since i been able to go ride .


http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8135/pict0502ei8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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[Saul]

Cool pics jonpin!! Very nice of you to 'rescue' that stranded quad with the trike.

Good ole trike - one less thing to worry about. hehe

So - went out to the shed and installed the new battery for the Honda 350 4x4 - slapped a plug in and it fired up great. Ran the bike for about 25 minutes and it backfired when letting off the throttle and then started to sputter and died. It started back up and ran pretty good all the way home and idled fairly good in the driveway. Still don't trust her enough to go on a long trip. After riding a while she just get's 'boggy' then sputters and die's - strange.

So I got to work on the 250R - *groan* the exhaust tip was NOT a s'lip on' but was the exact same size as the expansion chamber!! Oh boy - drove all over town looking for a length of steel pipe to make a 'sleeve' to connect the two - finally found a piece and it worked great!! Bike sounds better now, actually idles better and felt a lil more tourqey (is that a word?!)

I also put the new shift lever on and it feels much better then the frankenstein home made shift lever I had on her before hand.

The exhaust tip is a sankei brand by the way - anyone heard of them before?

[jonesie5387]

flipped mine 6 times down a hill because my rear brake cable snapped and didnt put a scratch on it!! how the f&^%$ does that happen???? it was kinda fun though

[tecat-z]

Believe Sankei was the oem manufacturer for Honda atv exhausts. Or at least back in the day. They made both 2 and 4 stroke exhaust systems.

[1upfront]

Believe Sankei was the oem manufacturer for Honda atv exhausts. Or at least back in the day. They made both 2 and 4 stroke exhaust systems.

Your right Ed and they still make some of the honda car exhaust systems today. They probly even still make the stock motorcycle and atv exhaust systems too.

[Saul]

Believe Sankei was the oem manufacturer for Honda atv exhausts. Or at least back in the day. They made both 2 and 4 stroke exhaust systems.

Thanks!

This silencer is VERY different then the one that came with the bike - thats for sure!! I like the look of this one much, much more.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/150af2c1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/4dfb8bf7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/6e556c75.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/ec234bf9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/fae8f888.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/64f108cf.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/e41a8aaa.jpg

Hey Edog - look at all that Krylon Fusion!!!! :beer :w00t:

:TrikesOwn

[carscomefirst]

sent payment for fender for 87, (Thanks Syko)
Received shipping confirmation on parts engine for 84,
nothing on 85

[Yamatrike400]

I have a feeling that silencer was not for a first gen R. But w/e if it works good run it. BTW, your R looks awesome

[Louis Mielke]

Try flipping that silencer over. Loosen the mount if you need to. The tip needs to be pointed up.

[Saul]

Try flipping that silencer over. Loosen the mount if you need to. The tip needs to be pointed up.

Why does it need to be pointing up?

This 'Mugen ATC' has a pipe pointing down and nobody mentioned it in that thread?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/mugen/ac8eb3ca.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/mugen/a7c2de14.jpg

But if there is a legitimate reason why I shouldn't run the silencer in that position let me know and I'll see how I can go about changing/fixing it!

Thanks.

[Saul]

I have a feeling that silencer was not for a first gen R. But w/e if it works good run it. BTW, your R looks awesome

Thanks pal!!

I've scored some other stuff for her - just waiting on the parts to arrive! New front fender - rear fenders - seat - tank - etc etc

[Russell 350X]

Got the 350X out and played in the little bit of snow we got today. If there was more snow down I woulda got some video out in the hay field, but theres not enough snow yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et4ptMNTczM

[Jonpin]

Saul are your swing arm bearings shot or is your frame tweaked that bike must go sideways down the road ,id be affraid of the chain popping off ,especialy if its anything like the 350x where it pops off and blows a hole in the block. "NOT" trying to put the bike down at all just trying to save you some trouble and if its the frame i saw someone giving a 250r frame away on the atv classifieds if i remember right.

[Saul]

Saul are your swing arm bearings shot or is your frame tweaked that bike must go sideways down the road

Swingarm bearings are bad. The frame could be a lil tweaked - it's ancient!! It rides straight though. :lol:

[BLUE72CAMARO]

Gave the freebie 185s a paint job to make it more hunting/sneeking friendly!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/BLUE72CAMARO/Misc/100_1811.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/BLUE72CAMARO/Misc/100_1812.jpg

Finally got the rear brakes and the headlight working over the weekend to! Only thing left to fix is the recoil spring is fubar! got a whopping $130 in it right now!

[Saul]

So far today it's been all wrenching on my quad. Man alive - fuel problems!!

Looks like the bike can't get gas through the pump to the carb - probably a blockage somewhere behind the fuel pump because the fuel pump itself is working.

[brapp]

i had sex with the girlfriend on the back of the 250sx today woo hoo!!!!!!

[Saul]

So - is there a real reason why I shouldn't have my silencer pointing down the way it is? Anyone?

[gravelyman]

LOL@brapp I have cracked my old lady a few times on the back of my 350x. sorry merge he has that bike now. well today i got my front end put on my project you can see the progress here


www.photobucket.com/gravelyman

[miller110trike]

nice trike got an advice for rebuilder in over his head?

[gravelyman]

just do it right the first time even if it cost a little bit more money you will thank yourself in the long run

[Saul]

My rear fenders arrived today!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/25a9a840.jpg

So - are these OEM or Maier?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/ee2e6714.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/b750bcc5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/e4abe1fa.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/f9cd0367.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/9b5e363a.jpg

While out in the shed I decided to take some group shots (lol) and a few pics around to shed to show ya what I'm working with out there in the jungle!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/3b5f5054.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/2831a733.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/008b7c2d.jpg

My messy workbench
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/8ea2767a.jpg

To the right side of that is my wood stove
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/cdc075b5.jpg

Across from the stove is my chair and couch setup
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/e069fcde.jpg

In this pic you can see the compresser, ash tray, clymer manuals and beer holder (other wise known as a coffee table) the entertainment center is also visible in this pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/4e0467bf.jpg

Behind the entertainment center is the second entrance to the shed
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/0311aac5.jpg

This is outside and shows my woods cart.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/shed/3f1f099d.jpg

I forgot to snap a pic of my weightlifting bench and fridge. Doh!!

[88 Turbo Coupe]

YOu got a nice collection going!

[cybrman]

Went down to Melbourne and rode with Jonpin on Sunday. Had a good time! It's only been 20+ years since I've ridden. 250sx lasted a lot longer than I expected!

Monday and Tuesday tore the head apart on my 250sx.
Timing jumped and the piston met both valves for a bender.
Got new timing chain on order but I did manage to straighten the valves out and with the addition of an old 10mm socket my tensioner actually puts enough tension on the timing chain! Runs quieter than it ever has.

Here are some pics from Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday.
http://www.cybrman.com/pictures/11112008/default1.htm

[Threes company]

Used my 125m to haul some new doors I built last night from my shop out to the barn. The 125 has hauling duties until I get around to fixing the Big Red. :TrikesOwn
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp171/tugboatrog/STEVESEBAYPICS222.jpg
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp171/tugboatrog/STEVESEBAYPICS223.jpg

[Saul]

YOu got a nice collection going!

Thanks man!!

[Saul]

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showpost.php?p=673315&postcount=148

someone have a look at this and tell me if the rear fenders are Maier or OEM?

Thanks.

[NewfieBish]

well today i put a new in-line fuel filter on the 250R, new fuel line, and bought new hose clamps to go on the airbox. i also had an led tailight picked up from princess auto which i stuck onto the frame usin some clear zipties (redneck yet modern?). it seems like even though you have nothing to really do with the bike, theres always little things to poke at haha

[aldochina]

Cut some lumba!! didnt use the red to haul anything yet.Just got it together and dont have the racks done, or my trailer ready so just rode to the site one hand chainsaw weilding!! how much tourque these reds have anyway:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Saul]

So - I'm cooking breakfast and a knock comes on the door. The postman!

He has a couple boxes for me - what could it be?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/c73db667.jpg

I think this logo gives it away - trike parts!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/62110bca.jpg

Here they are.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/1323f6d1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/9a9c805c.jpg

A front fender and a seat pan and foam(needs to be covered) and an intake!! WOOT!!

Off to the shed I go.

[bonkers_200s]

Used my 125m to haul some new doors I built last night from my shop out to the barn. The 125 has hauling duties until I get around to fixing the Big Red. :TrikesOwn
http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp171/tugboatrog/STEVESEBAYPICS223.jpg




I ARE TRIKE DOG!

[SYKO]

I kicked a front wheel hub for my 85 R across the carport today...thats all I did.

[edog]

Stripped my 350X apart.

[cajun66]

Rode my 200 around to relieve stress.

[seddon]

made a new grab bar and put it on i am liking it

[Gearheadtom]

Today I took my 200m and ran over a brush pile in my yard several times. It is much smaller now, the brush pile not my trike. No bundle of sticks defeats my trike!

[Saul]

It is much smaller now, the brush pile not my trike. No bundle of sticks defeats my trike!

LOL!

Today I put the intake boot on the trike and cleaned up the rear fenders a bit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/7c30bb21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/ac807275.jpg

[cajun66]

I started out working in the yard cleaning up the last tree from Hurricane Gustav:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/ATC/2008_1115Image0001.jpg

Ended up acting like a kid on a 3wheeler:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/ATC/2008_1115Image0002.jpg

[cajun66]

I also tightened the chain and brakes on the 200.

[cajun66]

Also broke the pull rope on the 185S and installed the Hondaline trailer hitch I found in my pile on the 200.
Today was busy.

[cybrman]

Yesterday I finally "finished up" (as much as I'm going to right now) the restore of Zach's atc70.
Bought this about 8 months ago and the kids have had a blast riding around the backyard. Then it began running like crap and because I was so wrapped up in the other bikes they lost interest and it sat for some weeks.
2 weeks ago I decided that I would tear her down and redo it.
Ended up powder coating everything but the bars. Bought a new carb from DRATV for $50 and cleaned up the head and honed the cylinder. Was going to buy a new seat cover but Zach kept insisting he wanted a blue seat. I kept explaining that we wanted the nice stock black seat but he wasn't having any of it. Finally went to JoAnne Fabrics (in disguise) and picked up some marine vinyl and voila Blue Seat. Runs like new and he just loves it. Only thing I need is the kill switch and right now the choke works just as well.
Check out the pictures in my signature.....
Here is a quick video from last night around the backyard....its dark but you can hear her purr quite nicely.
http://www.cybrman.com/atc70.mpg

[Saul]

Yesterday I finally "finished up" (as much as I'm going to right now) the restore of Zach's atc70.
Bought this about 8 months ago and the kids have had a blast riding around the backyard. Then it began running like crap and because I was so wrapped up in the other bikes they lost interest and it sat for some weeks.
2 weeks ago I decided that I would tear her down and redo it.
Ended up powder coating everything but the bars. Bought a new carb from DRATV for $50 and cleaned up the head and honed the cylinder. Was going to buy a new seat cover but Zach kept insisting he wanted a blue seat. I kept explaining that we wanted the nice stock black seat but he wasn't having any of it. Finally went to JoAnne Fabrics (in disguise) and picked up some marine vinyl and voila Blue Seat. Runs like new and he just loves it. Only thing I need is the kill switch and right now the choke works just as well.
Check out the pictures in my signature.....
Here is a quick video from last night around the backyard....its dark but you can hear her purr quite nicely.
http://www.cybrman.com/atc70.mpg

Great stuff man. Nice to see people starting them out young too!! Hat's off to you.

I just got in from riding - what a mess. Been raining last few days so the trails are just slop.

I'll post a pic soon to show my other project for today!

[peco250sx]

i just finished all the upgrades on my 250sx (200x front end, wheel, brakes, forks, clamps and all) just need to fill the lines with fluid and im done.

[Saul]

Went to go for a ride today - but the bike wouldn't start. Made a couple 'efforts' but just wouldn't start.

So I pull the plug - it's wet. No spark. Slap a new plug, test for spark and it's there. Luckily enough - as I'm putting the plug in a van arrives. PARTS GUY!

Had the bike started I woulda missed him and it woulda been a couple days before he showed up with my parts again. Funny stuff.

Anyways - more three wheeler parts today? he says 'I sure hope so' - I say.

He stays in the shed with me as I open the box - looks at my trikes and quad and admires the shed but really is impressed with the little 250R. Told me his brother had one just like back in '83 I think the year was' he said. 'Bought it brand new - it was just too fast for him and he let it sit for 10 years then sold it for 500 bucks'

OMFG.

Told me the bike didn't have ONE scratch on it and also had some custom stuff ordered from Honda - I'm guessing hondaline gear. He said it was ordered with all the bells and whistles. Guy wanted a Big Red for hunting but bought an R instead - wtf right? Anyways - no luck in finding out where it went.

Enough chit-chat I thought to myself - I wanted to see what the trike gods had delivered to me today - open the box and voila!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/b9cd8a5a.jpg

20 seconds later I'm draining my old tank and pop this baby on!

*warning - lot's o' pics!*
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/3892e674.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/d5255a6a.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/ff48b898.jpg

With rear fenders -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/c48f25f0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/5c74e9bd.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/f3a39842.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/0e6232dc.jpg

It might not look like much to you guys - some of you have some very clean fancy trikes. But this is my daily rider - my fun trike. The only 250R in my town.

And she has come a lon way, IMHO, from the lil 50 dollar trike I brought home that first day!

Day 1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/76c2cad7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/8ad6cfa4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/ec3c8eaa.jpg

I know I post alot and stick alot of pictures in here and ask alot of noob questions but I'm just addicted to trikes now and it's fun to have a thread like this to show what you've done and how your project(s) are coming along.

Thanks for looking. Feedback welcome!

[Saul]

Today I figured I would try to recover my 82 seat myself since I can't find anyone locally to do it.

While out there I decided to move the needle clip up and lean her out and see if it helps with plug fouling.

Anyways -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/PB090702.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/PB090704.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/PB090694.jpg

No, it didn't come out perfect. But it will serve the purpose and now I can finally ride with rear fenders! Yay.

[edog]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/250R/PB090694.jpg


Note to saul....restock Krylon.:p :banned:

Got my 350X handel bars in. Sand blasted them and painted them. Fork seals for the front forks came in as well. Progressive spring should be in next week.

[Saul]

Hahaha - this struck me so funny!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bailey/motivator8868316.jpg

[edog]

Hahaha - this struck me so funny!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bailey/motivator8868316.jpg

Thats frikin great!!!!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

Should be oil. Still funny chit!

[fabiodriven]

Had to come home from work in the middle of the day as I remembered the last time I skrewed with the 500 I put straight water in the radiators. Today was the first day below freezing here. Doh!Dammit

[Dammit!]

Just been buying parts lately. Scored an entire 200x front end on ebay from a local seller tonight for fifteen bucks. A good 250r rear axle for fifteen bucks and a couple one dollar parts. Picked up progressive front and rear R springs recently too. Got lots of goodies to put on the R if I ever find time. Just for the R I have a set of non-broken OEM rear fenders, +2 westcoast, billet dual row carrier, prm skid plate, progressive fork and rear shock springs (gonna send out a rear shock to get rebuilt to go with the new spring), probably more but that's all I can think of right this second.

Then of course I have that ground up 200x build going on.

[Saul]

Went for a ride today and my chain popped off. I was going kinda slow at the time, thankfully.

I put it back on - not sure why it came off but I'm gunna guess it's because my swingarm is a lil to the right and needs new bearings.

[Jonpin]

Went for a ride today and my chain popped off. I was going kinda slow at the time, thankfully.

I put it back on - not sure why it came off but I'm gunna guess it's because my swingarm is a lil to the right and needs new bearings.

Told ya man i wouldnt ride that bike like that spend ya 30$ and get it done right my 350x's axle was ruined from bad barings because the bearing race was sliding on the axle instead of the bearings and it wore groves into it and the axle was a waste, new bearings still wobbles around .

[Saul]

Told ya man i wouldnt ride that bike like that spend ya 30$ and get it done right my 350x's axle was ruined from bad barings because the bearing race was sliding on the axle instead of the bearings and it wore groves into it and the axle was a waste, new bearings still wobbles around .

So what exactly am I looking at to fix this?

[88 Turbo Coupe]

There are bearing kits on ebay. Bikerchic has resonable prices. Bought a R Vesra gasket set form her. Once you get the swinger off either press out or hammer out the bearings using a large socket. Press in the bearings or tap them in very easily using the same socket. Take note where the original bearings are before you remove them. Might want to replace the swinger bolt bearings too. Thats enough info to get you in trouble. lol

[Saul]

There are bearing kits on ebay. Bikerchic has resonable prices. Bought a R Vesra gasket set form her. Once you get the swinger off either press out or hammer out the bearings using a large socket. Press in the bearings or tap them in very easily using the same socket. Take note where the original bearings are before you remove them. Might want to replace the swinger bolt bearings too. Thats enough info to get you in trouble. lol

Oh geez. Now I AM in for it huh?

I have an extra swingarm I was planning on having extended - the bearings look really good in it. I may just use that one now as a stocker. But I may probably wait now until I buy the new axel, hubs, rims and tires before I start to tackle this job.

Seem's like it's gunna be a big project - hopefully I can tackle this and do it myself.

[88 Turbo Coupe]

If you have access to a press is the way to go. If not find out how much it would cost to have it done. Go to a mechanics or machine shop. It will take them less than 10 minutes to do (unless they want to rip you off) and possiblly save you mucho headaches if you do it yourself!

[Gearheadtom]

I took my tike out today hunting and got stuck. I crossed a alrge water hole the fist time with little trouble, except I broke through the ice near the edge. The rear tires spun on the ice, I was close to ground so I agev my trike a bit of gas and pulled it a bit and if came out fine. Crossing the water hole on the way back was the problem. I drove where I broke through the ice before hoping I would brake the remaining ice in my way, no such luck. I stopped and spun, and my trike is a Honda 200e, so no reverse. Somebody then drove through the water around me and broke most of the ice, still no luck. He had rubber boots on so I jumped to land and pulled my trike to land. I jumped on and gave it a lot gas to get through the broken ice, I made it. I stopped and hollered thank-you then drove off.

[Saul]

I took my tike out today hunting and got stuck. I crossed a alrge water hole the fist time with little trouble, except I broke through the ice near the edge. The rear tires spun on the ice, I was close to ground so I agev my trike a bit of gas and pulled it a bit and if came out fine. Crossing the water hole on the way back was the problem. I drove where I broke through the ice before hoping I would brake the remaining ice in my way, no such luck. I stopped and spun, and my trike is a Honda 200e, so no reverse. Somebody then drove through the water around me and broke most of the ice, still no luck. He had rubber boots on so I jumped to land and pulled my trike to land. I jumped on and gave it a lot gas to get through the broken ice, I made it. I stopped and hollered thank-you then drove off.

That's half the fun of riding though - no?

[sbjones73]

moved it so i can put an engine in a truck!!!! it has been going around my garage since it siezed. gotta do some side jobs to pay for the parts to get it running again!!!!!! which will happen after this engine is done in 1991 chevy truck!

[cr480r]

today I worked on my tecate for a lil bit.. started fabbin up a custom sub-frame to replace my tacoed stock one... The fenders are history now as is the stock seat... So she will be fenderless with a modified dirtbike seat for awhile..

[oldtime3wheeler]

Havent touched mine in 3 weeks. Been sick and out of work for the last week. The weather service is calling for a chance of snow for next week. I got to get out and get the plow on the big red very soon.

[keister]

I loaded them. Now, I'm gonna ride them!!

[ThomNY]

this is a good one... i been working on this 250sx ive had for a few years stting. finally get it back together in working condition and i go to start it and i kick it till my foot is throbbing....pull the plug no spark.., great.. so i sit there for about 15 minutes smoke a cigg and just being pist about the tecate being the way it is and now this.after 15 mins i think......killswitch??? LOL sure enough


i heard about guys doing this hahaha

[Saul]

this is a good one... i been working on this 250sx ive had for a few years stting. finally get it back together in working condition and i go to start it and i kick it till my foot is throbbing....pull the plug no spark.., great.. so i sit there for about 15 minutes smoke a cigg and just being pist about the tecate being the way it is and now this.after 15 mins i think......killswitch??? LOL sure enough


i heard about guys doing this hahaha

ROFL! Man - this happens to EVERYONE at some time in their riding life!! I'd have loved to see the look on your face when you looked and the killswitch was off. Hehe.

So hows the bike running? Did you take it for a ride?

[2hundredx]

i put an xr200r carb on my trike, and then drove it around for a couple hours. definatly an upgrade for my x.......and it idles now too.

[Saul]

i put an xr200r carb on my trike, and then drove it around for a couple hours. definatly an upgrade for my x.......and it idles now too.

what size carb did you have before compared to now?

[Yamada]

Dismounted the worn 20 inches tires from the 225 rims yesterday and put my zipper on the rim. It took me 1 hour to dismounted the tires ( let just say that a farm tractor is very useful to break the bead loose) and 5 min to put the zipper on the rims with my bare hand.

[chrisand4]

Adjusted the valves on the 200x (really easy:D ) still can't get it to run right..

Chops up badly at WOT but it fine at low/idle...

Does the pilot screw have an o-ring with it, I thought I read that somewhere and I don't remember having one when i cleaned it out last time:wondering

Oh well..i'm getting a carb kit anyway,hopefully that will fix it.

[chris200x]

SInce it was way below freezing this weekend I decided to do some routine maintenance on my 350X. Also added a neet little rear rack I got from Timbo and a brand new baffle for the silencer,, changed oil,, tightened and locited some nuts and bolts etc... Still gotta change out the gaskets on the valve covers and get my sons quad up to par.. I just have no motivation. lol

She'll be already to go for the coming long holiday weekend. WooT!

[Threes company]

so i sit there for about 15 minutes smoke a cigg and just being pist about the tecate being the way it is and now this.after 15 mins i think......killswitch??? LOL sure enough. i heard about guys doing this hahaha

Man, we've all been there on that one :confused: ... at least you didn't go pulling everything apart before you remembered the switch. ;)

[mustangmachanic]

picked up a rough free 1985 200s then started the 70 wich will not shift

[Gearheadtom]

I didn't anything today yet, I might take a drive around the yard later on. We got about 2-3 inches of snow yesterday, so I pulled my brother and his friends around the yard on a sled, and spun a few circles with my 200m.

[Saul]

I gotta say - hat's off to all you tuners who can make these old strokes run and run good.

I just went out and pulled the carb - took it apart and cleaned it all up. Noticed the slow/pilot jet was clogged (held it up to the light and couldn't see through it) - I was so happy! This MUST be why my trike won't idle. Right?

Nope. Cleaned it all out - could see through it just fine. Reinstalled the carb and fired the bike up - no idle. Stay on the throttle just a 'lil' and it idles great.

Freaking idle screw and air screw don't do anything.

I just don't know anymore.

[cajun66]

I pulled the carb off the 200 for a rebuild. Changed the oil in both with an experimental tailor made motor oil. I've gone hi-tech.

[2hundredx]

what size carb did you have before compared to now?

I had the stock 24 mm carb on it and replaced it with the xr200r stock carb which is 26 mm. doesnt sound like much but it sure is an upgrade.

[aldochina]

I did some riding!!:w00t:

[Nick_R_23]

I gotta say - hat's off to all you tuners who can make these old strokes run and run good.

I just went out and pulled the carb - took it apart and cleaned it all up. Noticed the slow/pilot jet was clogged (held it up to the light and couldn't see through it) - I was so happy! This MUST be why my trike won't idle. Right?

Nope. Cleaned it all out - could see through it just fine. Reinstalled the carb and fired the bike up - no idle. Stay on the throttle just a 'lil' and it idles great.

Freaking idle screw and air screw don't do anything.

I just don't know anymore.

Raise (or drop? I cant remember) the clip a notch on your needle and then try adjusting the screws.

-Nick :TrikesOwn

[Saul]

Raise (or drop? I cant remember) the clip a notch on your needle and then try adjusting the screws.

-Nick :TrikesOwn

Thanks. It's running a bit better with the needle in the middle position.

Didn't do much today - but needed more Amsoil and had to travel out of town to pick up the new Guns N Roses album - so - I bought a couple things.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/stuff/PB160701.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/stuff/PB160702.jpg

As you can see, my dog just LOVES the smell of Amsoil.

Amsoil - the 2-stroke mix recommended by 4 out of 5 German Shepherds!

[Saul]

Went out to the shed to play with my new toys.

Finally checked the air pressure in all my bike's tires. They were all off!

Installed new fuel lines and the FLUX CAPACITOR!!!11one!! - umm, I mean inline fuel filter on the R. Gapped all my spark plugs and then checked compression on my R.

140lbs of compression.

[YTZ Money Pit]

i started to sand blast the parts for the 250r i'm building

[FireboyTwister]

Little teeth on my tensioner bracket for my 90 were stripped off. Had to get it welded together. Good thing I can adjust the tensioner with the sprocket side. Going to go put it on today, been sitting on the floorboards of my truck for the past week.

[redryder]

Got the 185 and the 200x out of the garage. Took a little ride up and down the alley.:beer

[Gag_Halfront]

I took my new T3 out to the offroad park. It lasted about 20 minutes then Itrike towed me back to the trailer to get my ol' reliable 350x for the rest of the day.

Thanks, Itrike!

[Saul]

I took my new T3 out to the offroad park. It lasted about 20 minutes then Itrike towed me back to the trailer to get my ol' reliable 350x for the rest of the day.

Thanks, Itrike!

What went wrong with the T3? :confused:

[Saul]

Pulled my carb today and took it apart and cleaned it real good with carb cleaner. Cleaned the jet's good and was able to see through them clearly and everything. Put it back on - still won't idle. Meh - I dunno why this bike won't idle?!

Tested my compression again with the air filter off - 140lbs of compression. I figure this is 'ok'

But for the love of god, I had the bike started and warmed it up a lil before pulling the plug for the compression test - the plug was soaking wet!! I must be either super rich at idle or oil is getting up from the base?!

I gotta drain my tranny oil soon and see if it's low - would probably be a good sign that it is getting up into the head I guess.

But the bike doesn't smoke 'heavily' - it smokes a bit but not like people say it would if tranny oil was getting up into the head from a bad crank case seal or whatever.

[tri-Z ripper]

i pullled all of mine out of my old basement and placed them in the new garage at my new apartment! so nice not to have to take the wheels off to get them in and out! i used the 350X to tow all the non running trikes up to the truck to get loaded! then ripped it in the sand pit one more time! now that i have the room time to get going on the Z and the 200X!!

[Russell 350X]

Used the 125M to get to one of my fav hunting spots, thats the most I've done with a trike in 2 weeks!

[Gag_Halfront]

What went wrong with the T3? :confused:

Not much. I got it home, cleaned the carb, put a new plug in and she was ready to go again.

[Saul]

Not much. I got it home, cleaned the carb, put a new plug in and she was ready to go again.

Geez - too bad you didn't carry an extra plug with you I guess?

I'm sure ya still had a blast regardless. :beer

[oldtime3wheeler]

Put the plow on my Big Red

[sandrion]

me and chrisand4 went to the atv park down the road and had a grand old time on the quads... no trikes today since chris's needs carb rebuilt and mine is just mine lol... so im on my trx300 him on his timberwolf messin with some mud holes i get stuck... the big side-by-sides have dug out mini lakes of mud. and we mess with it trying very hard to get it out for 2 HOURS! then when we had almost given up help arrives in the form of a family of three on trikes.. the man on a well used 250sx the wife and kid on 70's. well the man says hey need help? we try to tow it out his strap breaks so we end up lifting up my tank of a 300 up onto the middle part of the hole and we basically back it out. after that thank yous insue and they ride off. we go and ride on trails that look like nobody has ridden on them in a long time and on one we come across a gravestone. from 1862 or 1869 i cant remember but i waas thoroughly scared. i leave my lights on so thank god for kick starters. we ride all day and on the way back i see one more mud hole i want to try out.... you can guess wht happened well chris drags me out while i work the throttle and then we head back up the trail... see two guys on a trx 250 and a think a trx 500 4x4 this guy is wheelying all over the place and jumping hills lol daredevil... we go back to the trucks and load up and go to the house thats wht we done today and if we could have taken trikes we would have!!!!!!!

[cajun66]

Today I welded a tongue extension onto my wagon so it would clear my rack and ammo cans. Then took my fabrication inspectors for a shake down run. I got thumbs up all around.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/DSCF2556.jpg

[gravelyman]

I started the break in on my bike.


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[oscarmayer]

well i finally fixed the 200e pulling to the right issue. and so me and my son went toodlin around the neighborhood. well we past 1 house at this streen near me and later went past it again the 5 kid were waving to us so we waved back and then the dad came out fo the garage. He waved to me and said hi. Asked if I lived around there. I said yea 2 streets over. He then looked really strange and asked
"can you keep a secrete?"
I was lthought awww crap he's probebly a cop about to yell at me for me and my son taking a 4mph ride around the neighborhood w/o any gear.
so i said "yea no problems. "
He said " since you live around here I'll tell ya our little ride area, if you go up about 3 driveways and then go off the right at the end you'll see a path we have and use to ride around in the back area. the land between the homes and the freeway us undeveloped and so that's where they ride. there's about 4-5 achers of property to ride on. we went there me and my son sitting cross legged on the front of the seat holding the handlebars had a blast! we toodled through the are and the oldest kid cane to join us and showed us around. it was nice. guys said to ride there anytime ya want and if we are around, we'll join ya. I was like cool. I'm going to help him fix one of his busted qaud frames and tune another that is running really rich.

So looks liek i have a palce 2 blocks away we can go riding through the woods. not really any straights for getting up and going, but lots of riding through woods and around trees and stuff. we had fun! I'm going to get my helmet on and glvoes next time and go out there w/o the kid so i can really ride the area and see how it does.

[Saul]

That is real cool Oscarmayer! Geez - the world needs more people like that guy!

So what kinda quads does he own?

[oscarmayer]

bombarter, bmx and some other brands. yea it was pretty cool! he's interested in doing doing a restore on an old trike too now. he rememebrs them from when hew as younger too and wants to get one, so who knows, maybe i'll restore one for him one day. ;)

I'm fighting like hell to try to save every trike i can.

[Saul]

I'm fighting like hell to try to save every trike i can.

Exactly bro.

I caught a lot of crap on here over my Big Red Chopper - but it was on it's way to the junkyard with busted front forks - I figured I'd take it and save it and have some fun and do something different while I was at it.

Good for you man - save the three wheels and kill the 4! :beer

[oscarmayer]

haha hell yeaaaaaas!

I'm going tomarrow after work to look at those 2 big reds a 250ex and a 250es if I rememebr correctly. both need top ends and plastics,a nd other stuff, but drivelines are in perfect shape and so they just need restoring like my 200e i have now.

if they are what I'm thinking, they are 86/87 big reds which make them somewhat valueable. i'll be trading him a laptop, and a wireless setup for it in exchange for the parts and trikes. ;) Barter system works awesome!!!!

[Saul]

haha hell yeaaaaaas!

I'm going tomarrow after work to look at those 2 big reds a 250ex and a 250es if I rememebr correctly. both need top ends and plastics,a nd other stuff, but drivelines are in perfect shape and so they just need restoring like my 200e i have now.

if they are what I'm thinking, they are 86/87 big reds which make them somewhat valueable. i'll be trading him a laptop, and a wireless setup for it in exchange for the parts and trikes. ;) Barter system works awesome!!!!

Nice. Save those trikes!!

The big reds are super workhorses - you just can't go wrong with a Big Red. I was out in the shed the other nite and I have my big red and 250r lined up back to back - the big red looks like a monster with the lifted front end and big duro tires on 9's compared to the lil R. hehe

[oscarmayer]

haha i bet!

[Saul]

haha i bet!

Looks like the Big Red Chopper is gunna run over the lil R!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bigredchopper/PB220703.jpg

Pulled the tank on the Big Red today to JBWeld a small leak. Should be able to repaint tomorrow.

Also - was looking around at the R to see why the spark wasn't as strong as it used to be - found a wire going from the coil to the cdi looked rough - it was only hanging onto the spade connector by a couple strands - pulled out the connector but it's all broken. Gotta hunt down another this evening and re-install and see if I get better spark.

[atctim]

Ripped apart my 86 R clutch to find out what the "clutch noise" I was hearing was. Found my bottom end must have been hungry as it ate a 2" chunk out of one of the fiber/aluminum clutch plate. Now I have to flush my bottom end.

Also - I worked on my Top Secret project some:)

[Saul]

Well I'll be damned! Got a new spade connecter - cleaned up the wire a bit and voila! Much better spark!

Didn't get to 'run' the bike but in the shed the throttle responce felt much more crisp and instant. Jedi mind tricks maybe? Who knows?

[oscarmayer]

hahahaaha

sweet!!

dude those front forks! eeeeeek!
i woudl take about 8-10 inches off and then see how she sits. i bet it would sit a lot better that way. right now, it looks scarry and unstable.

[Saul]

hahahaaha

sweet!!

dude those front forks! eeeeeek!
i woudl take about 8-10 inches off and then see how she sits. i bet it would sit a lot better that way. right now, it looks scarry and unstable.

She aint as bad as she looks. I climb hills with her, put her through HELLA mud and bog, ride some very rough trails - she turns great and is way more stable then she looks.

Honestly - you would be surprised at how well she rides.

Plus - with the added heigh/ground clearance - I think she's gunna be a fun snow trike!!

[leevarnado]

the girl(200e) and i(84 200x) ,suited up and rode for about an hour on some gravel roads.

[cajun66]

Pulled the jetski out for it's monthly winter hot run.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g260/cajun66/DSCF2568.jpg

[mgenest]

Beat the crap out of this thing today. Not really just rode it like it should be ridden...

[Saul]

Finally got the Big Red Chopper's gas tank repaired! Topped it up and took it too the trails.

LOL - been awhile since I've had her out on the trails and in the mud! What a beast to ride - so much different then the R - you just have to ride so different. But in the mud - OH MY GOD - between the lift and the Duro's out back this thing is a swamper beast! LOL - got her on her side once when I hit a really DEEP part of the bog with my right rear tire - almost up to my thigh - pushed her back up and nailed the throttle and wheelied right out.

So much fun. Hopefully should be fun in the winter when I want a small change from the R (which is going under the knife for some mods and fixes really soon)

Fun day! Just lit the stove out in the shed - once the shed warms up I might clean the chooper off - maybe not though - may feel like some more muddin tomorrow!

[sittinguy]

I got out the 350X showgirl for the first time in 2 YEARS! Time flies, Ran great, I rode it a couple times over a week and yesterday I dried out the tank really good and blew out the carb, and back on the stand. for a long sleep. The longer I have it the more I wonder (what have I done). here is pic rite before I put it away.

[Saul]

I got out the 350X showgirl for the first time in 2 YEARS! Time flies, Ran great, I rode it a couple times over a week and yesterday I dried out the tank really good and blew out the carb, and back on the stand. for a long sleep. The longer I have it the more I wonder (what have I done). here is pic rite before I put it away.

Wow - looks really cherry.

Nice man.

[Saul]

Just got a big box of stuff.

A bassani pipe in mint condition, new front sprocket, K&N filter and a 'outerwear' for it.

Guess I'll be out in the shed the rest of today!

[Yamada]

Powerslided the big red in the snow today!!!

[Saul]

well holy crap!

I took the old sprocket off and replaced it with one in better condition - it wasn't new but compared to what I took off? No wonder the chain came off a couple times and the bike didn't feel as poweful as it should have.

I gotta show you guys some comparisons pics once they are uploaded.

I also put on another set of handlebars, greased the chain, put on the K&N filter and outerwear and got the stock exhaust off and ready for the Bassani (that's freshly painted now)

Tomorrow will be a big day! Finally get to test ride!!

[Yamatrike400]

Tell me how that bassani performs saul!

[Saul]

Tell me how that bassani performs saul!

Should have a ride report tomorrow for sure! I'll let ya know.

btw - pm me real quick - I got a forum URL for you.

heres some pics of the poor worn out sprocket - I'm surprised the trike even moved!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300695.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300696.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300697.jpg

Pretty scary looking at the difference between both sprockets huh?

Here is the bassani!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300698.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300699.jpg

And here are the handlebars.

old
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300700.jpg

No bars -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300702.jpg

New bars -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300705.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/SaulAce/bassani/PB300706.jpg

[YTZ Money Pit]

i went and took all my trikes apart for a winter rebuild, then moved it all to my basement so my porsche will fit in the garage. my roomates are gonna kill me when i have a entire trike in my bedroom next week:twisted:

[Saul]

i went and took all my trikes apart for a winter rebuild, then moved it all to my basement so my porsche will fit in the garage. my roomates are gonna kill me when i have a entire trike in my bedroom next week:twisted:

I got your email bro! Will upload your profile tomorrow.

[Yamatrike400]

Ride report?! What kinda bars are those?

[Saul]

Ride report?! What kinda bars are those?

The bars were given to me by a buddy - I have no idea of what make they are - but they are a really good height for my riding.

Ride report - well - it didn't go well because we have been DROWNED with rain the last 5 days straight. But I got her out yesterday and my buddy followed behind on my 350 Fourtrax.

Anyways - every freaking puddle of water I hit bogged my bike out horribly. I *think* water was splashing up around my coil and wires and killing the engine. I guess.

But the pipe felt strong - I just have to make some carb adjustments and really get it all dialed in. I've ordered a few main jet's to test and get it right - will have them in a few days.

Tomorrow I'm gunna have a look at the coil and exposed wires and try to find some way to seal them off from water. Suggestions?

[88 Turbo Coupe]

Clean terminals well, apply dielectric gease to them. Seal the terminals in clear silicone.

[Saul]

Clean terminals well, apply dielectric gease to them. Seal the terminals in clear silicone.

good advice, thanks.

[oldtime3wheeler]

I finally found the valves I needed to fix my fork caps on my 350x. Used a valve kit from a mx bike rim. So far they are holding air, no change. Got my rear skidplate on fixed up. Now just need to fab up the mounts and Im ready to go.

[Brad200X]

Experimented with wet sanding the T-3 rear fender. It came out surprisingly good, other than some scratches from using too coarse of a grit. Its amazing what a little elbow grease will do.( the fenders are pink from sun damage, BTW) Also, I took the X out in the mud for the first time today. It was hysterically fun! I was amazed at how dirty the X got, and how clean I was!