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Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 07:47:45 PM
Don't think I ever re-posted the pics from my build process on this site...so here it goes

Started with a basically stock '86 250R:
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/DSC_0018.jpg)

Picked up a Lonestar frame and swinger. Rath monster nerfs, HiPers, GBC X-Rex rubber all the way around
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050048_zpsde8cffe5.jpg)

Then found the frame and chassis I couldn't pass up: '97 Laeger Narrow No-Link
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050069_zpsa8105d5b.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050056_zps9d0e5a77.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 07:53:31 PM
No-Link adjustable swinger, PEP ZPS 8-click big bottle rear shock setup by SF Racing
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050095_zps45a36b7d.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050093_zps69d826e5.jpg)

Roll Design +3 a-arms; with the narrow chassis it turns out to be approximately 48" wide...about the max you want for XC/GNCC riding
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050096_zps07ad61f5.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050115_zpsfbc41b4a.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 07:58:59 PM
One thing I really liked was where the stabilizer is mounted...keeps it out of the elements for longer life
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050117_zps57f4944e.jpg)

450r rear brake setup:
450r caliper(any year will work)
450r brake stay(any year will work) in this case I used a Blingstar rotor guard (not pictured)
450r brake rotor (any year)
450r brake rotor hub(any year)
2 washers in between caliper and brake stay
250r axle nut
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050119_zps0dec4988.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050130_zpsd2e78c5e.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 08:04:04 PM
Getting measurements for front shocks
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050140_zpsec2b9f6c.jpg)

HLS Elite fronts setup by Laz @ GThunder for 220lb B-class XC rider: Excellent shocks for an excellent price
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050187_zps8959caad.jpg)

Rolling chassis complete
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050296_zpsb4634127.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 08:12:49 PM
1st gen PC2000 275 Rotax PV - fresh from Millennium nikasil coating
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050185_zps10a02063.jpg)

Port timings were altered to be more suitable for XC riding, and additional port work was done by Laz @ GThunder. I absolutely love this motor.
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050177_zpsbd522fc1.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050178_zpsb4a82dbd.jpg)

Open heart engine surgery - mounted on Pumashine engine stand
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050107_zps4ff9d0f5.jpg)

Gear aren't to my liking to say the least - hoping somebody comes up with a solution for the 250R community
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/P1050133_zps2eb5a445.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 08:16:07 PM
Assembly begins
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0505132057a_zpsf73dabdb.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123_zpsd69dd49d.jpg)

Homemade pressure tester - PC2000 cylinders have to hold 6psi for 6 minutes...per Duncan PC2000 spec sheet
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123b_zpsf8f9d941.jpg)

If you don't have the Tusk engine assembly tools....get them now and save yourself the hassle and $$$
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0525131749_zpscc8bab9f.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123_zpsd69dd49d.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 16, 2013, 09:34:45 PM
And here is how she sits today
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/20130916_192213_zpsc535a167.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/20130916_192159_zps6ce1bca2.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/20130916_192128_zpsb1c32132.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/20130916_192232_zps78d1a8a5.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: red88r on September 16, 2013, 09:48:29 PM
Very nice man.....how you like the Lakers overall?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: CADWELL on September 16, 2013, 10:48:35 PM
Very nice build!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: jamieg45 on September 16, 2013, 11:44:04 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;12379
Assembly begins
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0505132057a_zpsf73dabdb.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123_zpsd69dd49d.jpg)

Homemade pressure tester - PC2000 cylinders have to hold 6psi for 6 minutes...per Duncan PC2000 spec sheet
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123b_zpsf8f9d941.jpg)

If you don't have the Tusk engine assembly tools....get them now and save yourself the hassle and $$$
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0525131749_zpscc8bab9f.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/0526131123_zpsd69dd49d.jpg)
What is the part # for that crank tool
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: jamieg45 on September 16, 2013, 11:44:49 PM
And the bike looks great man.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: JOHNNY FIVE on September 17, 2013, 12:10:27 AM
Nice work my friend.Shes a bute.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: brewer_brewer on September 17, 2013, 12:30:22 AM
I have lakers myself and I have found that they can look better with a couple "tweaks", if you are interested

drill new holes in the front fender mounts (about 1/2" away from the 90 degree bend) and then bend the top (where the fender mounts) down a bit

It will bring the fenders down closer to the frame and make it not look like the fenders are way up in the clouds, I hated how they looked

Very nice build though!  how do you like the no-link?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 17, 2013, 11:16:43 AM
The Lakers fit very well and the quality of the plastic is great.

More pics will be coming when I put my SSI graphics kit on.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: rk88r on September 17, 2013, 11:43:35 AM
she's a beaut clark
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 18, 2013, 01:06:07 PM
Quote from: jamieg45;12411
What is the part # for that crank tool

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/-/171/989/-/17166/Tusk-Crank-Puller-Installer-Tool?term=tusk%20crank%20puller
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: jamieg45 on September 18, 2013, 04:49:01 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;12540
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/-/171/989/-/17166/Tusk-Crank-Puller-Installer-Tool?term=tusk%20crank%20puller
Thanks man
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Dezsled on September 20, 2013, 01:28:29 PM
Beautiful work... Black hipers white plastic looks great!

Sano engine stand!!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: mx250r91 on September 20, 2013, 03:19:23 PM
Very nice! I'm curious what are the extended and compressed lengths of your front shocks? 21 or 22" tires? I have a similar chassis I want to build up for XC. Also are you going to run a skid plate to protect the chain guide and sprocket or just a sprocket guard?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 26, 2013, 01:26:56 PM
I'd have to look for the paper I had with compressed/un-compressed lengths.

21'' fronts and 20'' rears.

I need to come up with something to protect the chain guide because the mount already broke. I have a blingstar guard for the rotor but i'd like to get rid of that also. Have to fab up some mounts so I can run 450r skids next year
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on November 06, 2013, 01:05:22 PM
Off-season refresh coming soon. Few little additions and modifications to the chassis, and a LED 350 Sphynx kit with LED pipe and silencer.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: 05450r on November 06, 2013, 01:09:11 PM
Looking forward to seeing the refresh, especially with the Led parts!!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on November 06, 2013, 08:16:52 PM
I have to disassemble the OEM motor I got from Kasey, and send the case halves to Arlen so he can bore them and match up the transfer port ducts. Probably do that this weekend.

Then everything will be sent back to me and i'll assemble the motor myself
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: fx4pitrone on November 07, 2013, 08:58:36 PM
Awesome build thread! Looks amazing!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on January 21, 2014, 01:18:30 PM
Cases, Sphynx, trued/welded/balanced crank, 350G pipe and silencer should be at my doorstep on Friday!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: 05450r on January 21, 2014, 02:11:06 PM
Then we better gets pics Friday! !!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: n1ck n1tro on January 21, 2014, 02:40:12 PM
ahhhh quad porn im drooling right now
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: 1986quadracer on January 21, 2014, 06:31:25 PM
Thanks for sharing info on the pv motor. Nice machine.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on January 24, 2014, 07:31:57 PM
Well look what the 250R gods left on my doorstep today :)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_183243_zps2057fb08.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_183217_zpse91d2cc6.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_184507_zps45ffb8ca.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_184316_zps59ae016f.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on January 24, 2014, 07:33:47 PM
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_183324_zps0e6bd535.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_185118_zps6b97367b.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140124_185309_zps0f71805d.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Pumashine on January 24, 2014, 07:38:10 PM
Wow, bet you are a happy camper now. Sweet pipe and motor!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: 05450r on January 24, 2014, 08:00:08 PM
Hell yeah, that pipe looks badass!! Why would anyone want chrome?!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on January 24, 2014, 08:33:24 PM
Freaking Sick!  I need to follow your lead and drop the dough already.  Is it a PV cylinder?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: red88r on January 24, 2014, 08:44:06 PM
Nice setup man.....looks to be non-powervalve.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on January 24, 2014, 08:50:36 PM
Quote from: red88r;23324
Nice setup man.....looks to be non-powervalve.

That's what I thought.  For some reason I had PV on the brain.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: dlunn on January 24, 2014, 09:00:39 PM
Very nice Tbone, I want that same setup.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: rk88r on January 24, 2014, 10:18:10 PM
Look sweet I'm envious.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: havinnoj on January 24, 2014, 10:38:29 PM
Nice!! Now get that thing together. Love the look of that pipe raw.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Higgy87trx425 on January 25, 2014, 03:43:56 AM
Very nice!!! Can't wait to see it all together!!
 Thanks higgy
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Pricecheck on January 25, 2014, 10:48:11 AM
Very nice power plant.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 25, 2014, 11:32:19 AM
Sick!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: udontknowme on January 25, 2014, 12:14:59 PM
sweet. i been contemplating the idea of putting a spynx or puma jug on a cr250 cases
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: havinnoj on January 25, 2014, 01:19:20 PM
Quote from: udontknowme;23410
sweet. i been contemplating the idea of putting a spynx or puma jug on a cr250 cases

Arlan did put a 350 Sphynx PV in a CR250 dirt bike recently..
[video=youtube;DsuonfW0q-s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsuonfW0q-s[/video]
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: udontknowme on January 25, 2014, 01:58:55 PM
the video is pretty cool. i wonder what modification is needed on that year of cr250 cases ? really i havent done a ton of research but i was under the impression a puma would bolt directly to the older cr250 cases from the mid 80's. and since them bikes can be found real cheap, thats what i was thinking of using. but hell if that cylinder can also be easily fit to the mid 90'[s cases then maybe that a better idea. the PV is cool but i was thinking nonPV since it would just be a drag racer
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on January 25, 2014, 05:30:50 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;16776
Off-season refresh coming soon. Few little additions and modifications to the chassis, and a LED 350 Sphynx kit with LED pipe and silencer.


What did you do with the PV cylinder?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: ledperformance on January 25, 2014, 10:11:09 PM
The cylinder bolts on, but with a power valve the coil need to be moved for clearance. We also moved the brake reservoir.
Great photo's
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: udontknowme on January 26, 2014, 01:23:00 AM
Quote from: ledperformance;23472
The cylinder bolts on, but with a power valve the coil need to be moved for clearance. We also moved the brake reservoir.
Great photo's



looks like the stud pattern matches up but is there some kind of adaptor plate needed or is the jug just a direct bolt on ?  also the cr250 has water go through the cases. do you machine out water holes in the bottom of the jug ? the water routing was the main reason i thought the cp cylinder wouldnt work on the newer cr250 cases but i never really investigated it much
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on January 26, 2014, 04:19:21 AM
Quote from: bnau267;23436
What did you do with the PV cylinder?

I've still got it. Going to unload it
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: mx250r91 on January 26, 2014, 09:49:31 AM
The CPI/PRO-X cylinders already have the holes in the bottom/front for water, you can see them at 4:35 of the video. I would imagine you would have to block off the water inlet at the rear of the cylinder that is used on a TRX setup.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: ledperformance on January 26, 2014, 11:28:17 AM
We used the water fitting on the back of the cylinder like a trx, although we routed the hose differently. We made a plate with an air bleed where water outlet line would go to the head. No spacer plate was needed as we used the stock 125.3 mm rod. We peaked this engine at a very low rpm (7250 rpm). That is very good power for that rpm and with the restrictive stock air box. Our next project is a 08 YZ 250. We are building for motocross and we will turn it more rpm, probably peak it at 7800 - 8000 rpm.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: atvcrazy on January 26, 2014, 12:32:45 PM
Arlan did you help develop this cylinder for the application or did CP have this in the works already. I ask because the cylinder base stud bolt  pattern on the CR in 97-01 motors is not the same as a TRX and it appears in the video that the cylinder base gasket area marches the CR which is also different than the TRX.  Looks cool
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: udontknowme on January 26, 2014, 12:32:55 PM
ok i understand. you blocked off the water outlet of the head with a plate. water still goes through the case and theres 2 holes already machined in the bottom of the jug. then your using the outlet on the back of the jug. makes sense now. i never knew there was the holes already in the bottom cylinder for water. good info :encouragement:.  ill bet theres a ton of cr250 guys that arent aware of this that would probly be real interested.

so the spynx and puma can both be used on the cr250 cases ?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 20, 2014, 11:17:32 AM
Got my motor together for the most part. It's been in the teens for the last couple months but finally some better weather this week.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140319_215636_zpsd184e68e.jpg)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140319_2156280_zpsbb086635.jpg)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140319_220217_zps08701ea3.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140319_220223_zps077c224b.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: rablack21 on March 20, 2014, 11:55:15 AM
That's perrtty! You dropped some serious dough there. That's gonna be a marvelous steed!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Hawaiiysr on March 20, 2014, 11:55:26 AM
Is that a LED pipe also?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 20, 2014, 12:10:18 PM
Quote from: Hawaiiysr;29467
Is that a LED pipe also?

Yes it is
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 20, 2014, 03:08:04 PM
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/P1050186_zps15610f44.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/tbone0785/media/P1050186_zps15610f44.jpg.html)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: supernutt on March 20, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
That pipe looks HUGE in that picture!!!  Thinking about the same engine package so I am definitely watching!!!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Hawaiiysr on March 20, 2014, 10:17:50 PM
Hand cone pipes are beautiful. Cant wait to get me some LED love. I seriously will not reply to any more of your post if you plate that pipe. :black_eyed:
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: kb250r on March 20, 2014, 11:38:37 PM
Looking good,alot to say about led performance...them guys do some nice work..that's an awesome pipe for sure....
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: sameltoe on March 21, 2014, 12:17:54 AM
Boing!!!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 21, 2014, 09:07:16 AM
Quote from: Hawaiiysr;29485
Hand cone pipes are beautiful. Cant wait to get me some LED love. I seriously will not reply to any more of your post if you plate that pipe. :black_eyed:

It is beautiful but it already has some very very minor surface rust and I haven't even used it yet! Some WD-40 will take care of it.

Killer_250R's pipe is chromed and it look sick. I'll see how long I can stand cleaning and oiling it
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: fast350r on March 21, 2014, 10:39:42 AM
super nice motor and pipe man,, cant wait to see more
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 07, 2014, 10:56:22 AM
Got some good work done this weekend. The motor went in without a hitch, and got the LED 350G pipe all mounted up. Initially it was a pain to mount but once I got it adjusted it fits perfectly and is mounted very solid. Unfortunately the bolt hole on the Laeger headstay doesn't line up with the Sphynx head, but i'll need it for my steering stabilizer

I'm able to get about 3.5in of adjustment out of the pipe but i'll need some longer bolts if I want to go that far. I'm not sure how much of a difference the adjustments will make power wise, but it really helped with fitment of the pipe. It's tough fitting that bigger header through a Laeger narrow frame.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140405_1909571_zps24e894aa.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: silverlake250r on April 07, 2014, 11:16:56 AM
Looks awesome!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: DnB_Racing on April 07, 2014, 01:04:10 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;31065
Unfortunately the bolt hole on the Laeger headstay doesn't line up with the Sphynx head, but i'll need it for my steering stabilizer

you might want to check the rest of the mounts..my 363 sphynx lined up to my protrax headstay.. I don't have a no link but I do have a narrow with the head stay with stabilizer mount...it took a few tries to get all the mounts perfect, but I got them all after playing around with it..

it was off like yours at first then I loosened everything and started over,a couple of times before they all fit
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 07, 2014, 04:16:55 PM
Quote from: DnB_Racing;31077
you might want to check the rest of the mounts..my 363 sphynx lined up to my protrax headstay.. I don't have a no link but I do have a narrow with the head stay with stabilizer mount...it took a few tries to get all the mounts perfect, but I got them all after playing around with it..

it was off like yours at first then I loosened everything and started over,a couple of times before they all fit

Ok thanks i'll have to fool with it some more. It's not off by much.

on a side note......where's the build thread for your quad? Lol
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: DnB_Racing on April 07, 2014, 06:51:45 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;31096
Ok thanks i'll have to fool with it some more. It's not off by much.

on a side note......where's the build thread for your quad? Lol

I caught too much crap for using xxx so I decided to keep it too my self..when im done ill show some pics
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on April 12, 2014, 09:40:59 PM
Can't wait to see more...my LED package is due next week!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 14, 2014, 09:04:19 AM
Little progress here....spent most of the weekend building an XC track, wait till you guys see that.

Got all my parts in from UPP. They look very high quality and i'm quite impressed

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1522401_zpsf17cbb40.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1746581_zpse2edca1f.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1747291_zpsa79e0e4a.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: havinnoj on April 14, 2014, 10:20:38 AM
That case saver is a beast!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Pumashine on April 14, 2014, 11:11:13 AM
Quote from: havinnoj;31467
That case saver is a beast!
Sure looks sweet. Are they available for 14 tooth sprockets?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: rablack21 on April 14, 2014, 11:28:56 AM
Quote from: Tbone07;31458
Little progress here....spent most of the weekend building an XC track, wait till you guys see that.

Got all my parts in from UPP. They look very high quality and i'm quite impressed

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1522401_zpsf17cbb40.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1746581_zpse2edca1f.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140413_1747291_zpsa79e0e4a.jpg)

Holy Freakin Crap!!! That's a freaking case saver! Good lord, I didn't realize that made such a monster. lol!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Hawaiiysr on April 14, 2014, 11:37:20 AM
I didn't even know upp made poly case savers for the R. How much did it set you back?

All the intake manifolds I have for my 38/39 carbs are from upp. All were good except for the last one I bought. The hole for the carb was a little off set. So one side was really thin. And the rubber had small holes in it like air was in the rubber while it set.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 14, 2014, 11:59:16 AM
Quote from: havinnoj;31467
That case saver is a beast!

It's a monster lol. I think it will be perfect and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. I think a lot of cases could have been saved if they had this to protect them. Those little aluminum savers don't do squat

I think the case saver was $59.95, it's on UPP's site if you need to check it out
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: TLR-Online on April 19, 2014, 09:31:21 AM
Do you have a pic of the case saver with the stator cover mounted (from the front)? Will the shifter fit on there ok?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Higgy87trx425 on April 19, 2014, 06:01:58 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;31065
Got some good work done this weekend. The motor went in without a hitch, and got the LED 350G pipe all mounted up. Initially it was a pain to mount but once I got it adjusted it fits perfectly and is mounted very solid. Unfortunately the bolt hole on the Laeger headstay doesn't line up with the Sphynx head, but i'll need it for my steering stabilizer

I'm able to get about 3.5in of adjustment out of the pipe but i'll need some longer bolts if I want to go that far. I'm not sure how much of a difference the adjustments will make power wise, but it really helped with fitment of the pipe. It's tough fitting that bigger header through a Laeger narrow frame.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140405_1909571_zps24e894aa.jpg)

Thats a sexy lookin pipe!!! I'm a little worried about how mine is going to mount up!! I'm liking the build!!
 Thanks Higgy
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on April 19, 2014, 06:19:02 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;31479
It's a monster lol. I think it will be perfect and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. I think a lot of cases could have been saved if they had this to protect them. Those little aluminum savers don't do squat

I think the case saver was $59.95, it's on UPP's site if you need to check it out


I'm hook-line-sinker on those case savers too.  I love mine.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 20, 2014, 03:47:24 PM
Quote from: TLR-Online;31853
Do you have a pic of the case saver with the stator cover mounted (from the front)? Will the shifter fit on there ok?

I do not have a pic of it mounted with the stator cover yet. I'll have one soon. After looking at it closely it looks like it will fit fine

The shifter will definitely fit
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 22, 2014, 12:20:00 PM
Quote from: TLR-Online;31853
Do you have a pic of the case saver with the stator cover mounted (from the front)? Will the shifter fit on there ok?

I got the stator cover on there yesterday and it fit pretty well. It rubs the case saver slightly, but went on pretty well.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 22, 2014, 12:22:43 PM
So I mounted up my rear shock to check clearance with my pipe and my worst fear was confirmed....the stinger hits the shock pretty badly.

My buddy @ HMF has my swingarm to weld rotor guard mounts, so when I get a roller i'll get it in there and he can use the pipe bender to make it fit perfectly. I'm lucky to have HMF about 5 minutes from my work
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 08, 2014, 10:58:32 AM
Here's the LED 350G after my buddy @ HMF modified it for me. Really should have told Arlan what frame I had, i'll take the blame for that.

Also fabbed me up a beefy stainless rotor guard
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/Laeger%20No-Link%20Frame/download_20140507_144636_zps92caad79.jpeg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/Laeger%20No-Link%20Frame/download_20140507_144647_zps21d74c5d.jpeg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/download_20140506_131926_zpsea1a4ac2.jpeg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: ryanowarrior on May 08, 2014, 04:03:05 PM
But still wouldn't have been able to make the bend would he since he doesn't have a frame to go by? I want another one of these pipes but that's my only downfall
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 08, 2014, 05:07:14 PM
He might have one to go off of, i'm not sure. I neglected to even mention it to him or ask him
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: havinnoj on May 08, 2014, 05:47:28 PM
Good to see some updates!  When is this thing going to be all buttoned up?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on May 09, 2014, 09:55:49 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;33530
He might have one to go off of, i'm not sure. I neglected to even mention it to him or ask him

I may be in the same boat with the shock and headstay....LOL.  Can't wait!  Didn't even think about that.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on May 19, 2014, 12:52:36 AM
Quote from: TLR-Online;31853
Do you have a pic of the case saver with the stator cover mounted (from the front)? Will the shifter fit on there ok?

[MENTION=483]Tbone07[/MENTION] hope you don't mind.  This is my beat to hell 86 engine but this is what the UPP saver looks like mounted.  And yes I know my chain has seen better days but who cares when you have one of these bad boys installed.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Bnau267/Aren%20xc%20build/photo_zps55795534.jpg) (http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/Bnau267/media/Aren%20xc%20build/photo_zps55795534.jpg.html)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 19, 2014, 01:33:40 PM
Quote from: bnau267;33603
I may be in the same boat with the shock and headstay....LOL.  Can't wait!  Didn't even think about that.

But my Sparks MX pipe fits perfectly....

Quote from: bnau267;34329
@Tbone07 (http://trx250r.org/member.php?u=483) hope you don't mind.  This is my beat to hell 86 engine but this is what the UPP saver looks like mounted.  And yes I know my chain has seen better days but who cares when you have one of these bad boys installed.

Don't mind at all. Those UPP case savers are the bee's knees, a very good investment
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: TLR-Online on May 19, 2014, 04:36:25 PM
I actually ordered one awhile ago. Very nice... really snug fit. Only problem, I had to swap out the 10mm bolts heads for 8mm bolt heads. I couldn't fit my socket inside the holes.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 26, 2014, 10:36:45 PM
Looks like my project is gonna take a little longer now

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140526_143344_zps44dad027.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: fx4pitrone on May 26, 2014, 10:41:05 PM
WTF!!! How'd that happen!!??
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: red88r on May 26, 2014, 10:47:14 PM
Too much power!  J/k  Sorry man that really sucks for sure.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: DnB_Racing on May 26, 2014, 10:56:48 PM
Quote from: Tbone07;34978
Looks like my project is gonna take a little longer now

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140526_143344_zps44dad027.jpg)
was your swingarm hitting the motor??or is it just cause the way its broke that makes it look like that?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: christph on May 26, 2014, 11:18:39 PM
Yikes, sorry to see that!  I've been following your build because I'll be getting a Sphynx this summer.  I'm also curious as to how it happened.  The force to do that must have been incredible.  I'm assuming it involved the chain somehow?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 27, 2014, 11:56:38 AM
Quote from: christph;34987
Yikes, sorry to see that!  I've been following your build because I'll be getting a Sphynx this summer.  I'm also curious as to how it happened.  The force to do that must have been incredible.  I'm assuming it involved the chain somehow?

Nope the chain didn't have anything to do with it. I'll post some pics when I get it apart tonight
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 29, 2014, 11:07:10 PM
Found this sitting in the bottom of the cases.....

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140529_222046_zps31f46665.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on May 29, 2014, 11:15:27 PM
Ouch!  What was that?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on May 29, 2014, 11:21:31 PM
It's one of the two bolts for the kick-start mechanism.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: christph on May 30, 2014, 02:15:42 AM
I'll be sure to use red Loctite the next time I have the engine apart.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on June 09, 2014, 01:35:04 PM
Picked up the NOS OEM cases from Steve. It might be a sin to bore these out but that's exactly what i'm gonna do.

While i'm at it i'm picking up a new Baldwin transmission. She should be bulletproof now
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/LED%20350%20Sphynx/20140607_165524_zps38e9204a.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: T8R6X on June 09, 2014, 03:16:44 PM
Nice!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: bnau267 on June 09, 2014, 07:04:20 PM
Now you're in business!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: red88r on June 10, 2014, 12:48:42 AM
You lucky sob!  I would have loved them for my 87 build but I have too much other stuff I NEED first.  Can't wait till you get this back together and give a full ride report.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on June 11, 2014, 10:14:38 AM
Quote from: red88r;36192
You lucky sob!  I would have loved them for my 87 build but I have too much other stuff I NEED first.  Can't wait till you get this back together and give a full ride report.

Neither can I. I was watching the TRX250R tribute video on YouTube and it got the blood flowing lol
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on August 06, 2014, 09:22:19 AM
Got some good seat time in this weekend. She ran very well for not touching the carb at all. Once I get the bottom end cleaned up she should be perfect

Smoked all the 450's I rode with lol

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/Snapshot17-27-20149-20PM_zpsd367f073.png)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/wheelie_zps3e6ffa12.png)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/Snapshot37-27-20149-23PM_zps61062c9b.png)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on August 06, 2014, 09:25:50 AM
Here's some pics of the engine re-assembly

Brand new never used complete 88-89 transmission and brand new never used Baldwin gears
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140722_222122_zpsb7b9eac1.jpg)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140722_222118_zps59c45cf0.jpg)
UPP Case Saver
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140723_011038_zps58647f34.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on August 06, 2014, 09:30:50 AM
Here's how I bored the cases for the bigger 350. 5-axis agie charmilles CNC machine. pretty awesome watching this thing work
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140722_073259_zpseb3148ae.jpg)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140727_150428_zps7f75b556.jpg)

Waging war with the 4-strokes at my property in Ohio
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140727_150414_zps1cc8c5d9.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: JesseA420 on August 06, 2014, 09:54:50 AM
Quote from: Tbone07;40439
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/20140722_073259_zpseb3148ae.jpg)

what are you doing to that bearing race there?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on August 06, 2014, 11:22:06 AM
Quote from: JesseA420;40440
what are you doing to that bearing race there?

That red laser at the end of the tool goes and touches all 4 corners of the crank seal race, which finds exact dead center.

Then that CNC table rotates, pivots up and does the exact same thing for the case bore opening. I believe this finds the X and Y axis.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: JesseA420 on August 06, 2014, 11:28:55 AM
nice, alot more precise than my dial indicator on my 3 axis fryer LOL
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: havinnoj on August 06, 2014, 01:30:49 PM
A lot of drool on these last few pics [MENTION=483]Tbone07[/MENTION]!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: rsss396 on August 06, 2014, 05:42:22 PM
That CNC mill is almost as nice as your bike haha. Great job on your build!
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: red88r on August 06, 2014, 07:09:43 PM
Love all the pics!  Especially the one when you are on one wheel!!  I love doing that....
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 10, 2014, 02:24:05 PM
Quote from: rsss396;40455
That CNC mill is almost as nice as your bike haha. Great job on your build!

Haha thanks! I'm lucky that my uncle owns a huge plastic injection mold shop. He can do pretty much anything. I really wish I knew more about it though.

Quote from: red88r;40457
Love all the pics!  Especially the one when you are on one wheel!!  I love doing that....

I wish I could say that it was planned lol
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Grande huevos on September 10, 2014, 07:45:52 PM
if you dont mind me asking how much does a new tranny cost? how strong is it compared to an old oem one or a set of yukons?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on September 10, 2014, 09:51:57 PM
Quote from: Grande huevos;42568
if you dont mind me asking how much does a new tranny cost? how strong is it compared to an old oem one or a set of yukons?

It cost quite a bit, more than i care to admit. But the Baldwin gears aren't made anymore. I'd imagine these are pretty much the same design as Yukons. I can't remember where Mark Baldwin had these made.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Pricecheck on September 11, 2014, 03:14:02 AM
Like all others, damn it's big! (#that's what she said)


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Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on November 05, 2014, 08:58:04 AM
Little off-season update....

Got a good ride in with the LED 350 at Hatfield McCoy. Through the last few times of riding her I learned of some minor improvements/additions I need to make. So in the offseason i'll be adding:

1. IMS 4.0 gal tank
2. Precision Bar Clamps or Flexx Bars
3. Maier or Fullbore full fender plastic
4. Gripper seat cover
5. New air-box setup
6. Maybe switch to CR500 link rear
7. Complete tear down and clean up

I'll post pictures as all this stuff takes place
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on November 05, 2014, 09:32:31 AM
I wanted to get [MENTION=80]killer_250r[/MENTION] to post a pic of his Roll airbox setup. Not necessarily the intake tract, but the airbox
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: etccb on November 05, 2014, 10:30:29 AM
Quote from: Tbone07;45486
Little off-season update....

Got a good ride in with the LED 350 at Hatfield McCoy. Through the last few times of riding her I learned of some minor improvements/additions I need to make. So in the offseason i'll be adding:

1. IMS 4.0 gal tank
2. Precision Bar Clamps or Flexx Bars
3. Maier or Fullbore full fender plastic
4. Gripper seat cover
5. New air-box setup
6. Maybe switch to CR500 link rear
7. Complete tear down and clean up

I'll post pictures as all this stuff takes place

All good sounding plans. I loved my factory effex cover. Very grippy and just a clean solid black.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 31, 2015, 10:07:46 AM
Got some goodies starting to roll in for this season. Should be getting my new Fourwerx hump seat and foam soon too

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/fourwerx_hood1_zpsicmlbiqz.jpg)
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/TRX250R/20150317_084538_zpswssekb5j.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 31, 2015, 10:09:14 AM
PS - Does anybody know what this mounting hole is for?
(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t457/tbone0785/Laeger%20No-Link%20Frame/IMG_20150308_181037_zpsgg124npi.jpg)
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Burns363R on March 31, 2015, 10:23:58 AM
on the 89 intakes, they had an expansion bottle that slid into the intake on the side and mounted there.
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on March 31, 2015, 10:26:36 AM
Quote from: Burns363R;52435
on the 89 intakes, they had an expansion bottle that slid into the intake on the side and mounted there.

Ahh ok. Thanks for the info
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: 4WHLr on March 31, 2015, 10:48:41 AM
Sharp looking hood tbone !
 Is there any metallic in that blue?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: ryanowarrior on April 01, 2015, 12:06:00 AM
Heard u made a trip over to six5....how'd that go? Any parts bein made for your R?
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 01, 2015, 10:11:39 AM
Quote from: 4WHLr;52439
Sharp looking hood tbone !
 Is there any metallic in that blue?

Ya there's a good amount of metallic in it. I'll take pics out in the sun and it'll show it better.

Quote from: ryanowarrior;52483
Heard u made a trip over to six5....how'd that go? Any parts bein made for your R?

It went awesome. Guy is an artist with a welder.

He's more than willing to make a-arms and swingarms for the R. I believe he said minimum of five to make a run? I'm not 100% sure but Joe and I will get a definitive answer when we pick our stuff up
Title: LED 350 Sphynx XC Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 06, 2015, 09:46:55 AM
Check out his site and look at the 450R a-arms. They would be that same design