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  1. 03-26-2006, 09:37 AM #1
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    XL 500 convert finally started.

    Well I got going on the 500 project. I scrounged up an old broken up 350X frame & did a little choppin. The top of the frame Is all 350X. That means I can run all the X plastic & gas tank. Man that made my job alot easier. The front tube between the exhaust pipe from the bike frame fit rite Inside the 350X frame tube, like It was meant to be. I just need to weld the two frames together In the area where the X frames love to break. I think I will cut the tube off the top part of the frame & make a beefy triangle gussot to fasten It all together. Here are a few I figured I would share. She don't look all to swell yet, but It will get better. I hope
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  2. 03-26-2006, 10:01 AM #2
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    I see big time carb clearance issues in your near future. That thing is going to be a massive looking motor in a 3-wheeler! You sure you want to do all that work just to ride behind me on the flat-track? LOL

    I bet that bike will be wicked fun for trail riding. Better make two swingarms, that way if you don't like flat tracking it, we can go climb some hills!!!
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  3. 03-26-2006, 10:30 AM #3
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    Derrick the carb will clear with lost of room. The problem will be the exhaust, I need to shorten It up alot.

    If I don't like It on the flat track I will find something to use It for. It would be an animal In the trails. As for the swinger, wait till you see what I have In mind. It will be a special flat track swinger. It will be made to eat big purple apes on 2 strokes that are way behind .

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  4. 03-26-2006, 11:54 AM #4
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    now thats a tight fit!!
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    the XL500 is a NICE motor...tall gearing for higher speeds but PLENTY-O-THUMP....

    YOUR a FREAKING MANIAC sweet project... can't wait to see it finished

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    I see big time carb clearance issues in your near future.
    maybe he can turbo it?
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  6. 03-26-2006, 08:28 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by mymint87
    the XL500 is a NICE motor...tall gearing for higher speeds but PLENTY-O-THUMP....

    YOUR a FREAKING MANIAC sweet project... can't wait to see it finished



    maybe he can turbo it?
    Rad project....

    I wouldn't flat track it, ride the trails. When do you think you are going to be done?
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  7. 03-26-2006, 08:59 PM #7
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    toyota200x, I built the swingarm today. I hope to have It done In a few weeks. Here are the latest pic's.
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  8. 03-26-2006, 09:11 PM #8
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    AWESOME!!!!!!

    i love it,can't wait to ride it!!
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  9. 03-27-2006, 07:06 AM #9
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    Dude....that has SAND written all over it. I've always wished my 350 was a 500. That is beautiful. Looks like yer makin quick progress. Keep us updated.
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  10. 03-27-2006, 10:07 AM #10
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    Cool swing arm, I have never seen one like it.
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  11. 03-27-2006, 11:50 AM #11
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    Looks good Jason. Your in for alot of work though. I just traded my old one I had started this weekend...Good bye 500X
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  12. 03-27-2006, 01:21 PM #12
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    Yep, Here it is....

    Yeah, resting behind the house, I got it off the trailer last night and decided that was a good enough place for it. There is much work to be done and after I looked it over more this morning, Trikefest isnt happening for this one.
    I am going to use the project 350's parts (I started on it about a month ago) to Re-start on this one. Are you using the Reed-Valve head?
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    I got a better look at your pictures, you have the later model engine.
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    I am glad to see that thing wne to a good home. i was wondering if you were ever going to do any thing else with it. How many members here have one of thos conversions now?

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  15. 03-27-2006, 08:57 PM #15
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    Billy, what kind of problems were you having with finishing It? Everything seems to be working out ok except the exhaust will be a little work. I had this old bike( 82 XL500) just sitting here with no fenders or side panels & the wrong tank. So I figured It would be cheaper to build this then buy a 350X. So here we go. The swingarm Is a custom michigan hillbilly design. It was real easy to build. I used 2 hole saws to cut the tubing round at the ends. Much less grinding . I wish I had some good 86 350X plastic.

    83 ATC 60-R Cr60 converted with Zinger parts.
    83 ATC 70.
    83 Tri zinger
    ATC 85-R Cr85 engine on shortened 86-R frame.
    ATC450AF
    86 310-R Drag racer
    440 snowmobile powered custom built.
    87 Cr 500 Converted to Drag racer
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