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Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on December 20, 2014, 03:07:26 PM

Picked up a Laeger wide cr500 flip top chassis, linkage, PEP ZPS rear shock, PEP ZPS LT fronts, Laeger LT +3 front end and airbox. Also came across some nice Baldwin stuff to go with my graphics and hubs.
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4105_2017-04-18_3535.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4106_2017-04-18_8392.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4107_2017-04-18_2773.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4108_2017-04-18_9060.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4109_2017-04-18_4468.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: beobe99 on December 20, 2014, 04:00:54 PM

Nice! Is the frame already PC'ed or painted? I'm kinda diggin that sandy color!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: PNWrider on December 20, 2014, 05:56:32 PM

Is that a brand new frame? Looks really nice

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: DnB_Racing on December 20, 2014, 07:34:06 PM

Quote from: zcarlson12;47874

Picked up a Laeger wide cr500 flip top chassis, linkage, PEP ZPS rear shock, PEP ZPS LT fronts, Laeger LT +3 front end and airbox. Also came across some nice Baldwin stuff to go with my graphics and hubs.
(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4105_2017-04-18_1290.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4106_2017-04-18_328.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4107_2017-04-18_5914.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4108_2017-04-18_9847.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4109_2017-04-18_6678.jpg)

nice I need to get my build going!!!post plenty of pics,it helps get our minds back on track

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on December 20, 2014, 07:57:31 PM

No PC or paint yet, just freshly sandblasted. Going with black on frame, subframe, swingarm, stem, not sure about a-arms. I'm going to see how they match up with the graphics kit. Not BRAND new frame but pretty close. Thanks for the compliments so far. A lot more to come. Started polishing the nerfs, bumper, grab bar and shrouds tonight.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: red88r on December 20, 2014, 11:05:29 PM

Nice start Zak!  You sell the other one or still got it?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: croat1 on December 21, 2014, 01:24:27 AM

Quote from: red88r;47888

Nice start Zak!  You sell the other one or still got it?

X2  super nice start on parts

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on December 21, 2014, 11:03:19 AM

Man that's a great start right there. Keep us updated

So 2 race bikes for you now?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: rablack21 on December 21, 2014, 01:52:19 PM

Ah. You suck Zak! J/k. Man, that's gonna be awesome! That thing's gonna be a whoops master and big jump destroyer.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on December 21, 2014, 03:38:30 PM

Thanks everyone. No-link is gone but it went to a good home. Hopefully taking everything to powder this week. Lot's of work to do!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on December 23, 2014, 10:34:13 AM

Dropped frame, subframe, swingarm, linkage, motor mounts and steering stem at the powder coater today. Probably not a lot of updates until I get it back unfortunately.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: PNWrider on December 23, 2014, 01:16:35 PM

Wish I could find something like this locally.  Would probably trade both my Rs for a laeger, roll, or Walsh lol

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: havinnoj on December 23, 2014, 01:32:34 PM

Starting off to be a nice build!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on December 23, 2014, 03:27:42 PM

What color are you going with?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on December 23, 2014, 06:16:20 PM

Thanks guys. T-bone, going with black on this one.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 16, 2015, 09:34:42 AM

Not a lot of progress. Still waiting on pc to come back but I've been gathering parts. Swing arm bearing kit, steering stem bearing and seals and a cr500 linkage rebuild kit. Also put a light coat of paint on my radiator to freshen it up. Sending my cylinder out soon as well.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4347_2017-04-18_6265.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 27, 2015, 09:21:46 PM

Finally! TM Designworks also hooked it up and that's the top of the Maul Tech clamp. Going pretty smooth so far except I'm an idiot and forgot the steering stem collar. Hopefully I get that and all of the bearings pressed in the linkage and swingarm tomorrow.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4433_2017-04-18_1331.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4434_2017-04-18_5902.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4435_2017-04-18_6300.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4436_2017-04-18_8795.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4437_2017-04-18_1684.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4438_2017-04-18_3051.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: JesseA420 on January 28, 2015, 07:26:10 AM

starting to come together, shes looking good

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: rablack21 on January 28, 2015, 08:07:26 AM

Happens to the best of us, my friend. lol. A few days ago, I installed my entire clutch setup and then remembered I hadn't put the kicker assembly in yet. Dang it! Back apart it went. Installed the clutch again, then remember I missed a washer. Crap! Back apart it went. 3rd time was a charm. Some days you're on point, other days you are searching for your mind. lol. It's gonna be sweet when you get done though!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 28, 2015, 10:37:01 AM

Lol that's funny Ryan. I completely agree, some days I'm flying through stuff and others I feel like I don't have a brain. Thanks Jesse!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on January 28, 2015, 10:54:40 AM

This is shaping up to be an awesome build Zach. Looking good

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 312R1 on January 28, 2015, 06:02:04 PM

Very nice Zach.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: red88r on January 28, 2015, 09:17:49 PM

Looks like this one will top your other one for sure....very nice!!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 28, 2015, 10:28:21 PM

Thanks guys! More updates tomorrow.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 312R1 on January 28, 2015, 10:58:11 PM

Yeah my vote is chrome Laeger stickers. It will really pop on the black frame.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 29, 2015, 09:01:56 PM

I think I will Steve. Probably on the frame rail the front engine mounts bolt too. Got the lower frame pad on, steering stem all done and clamp. Didn't get over to the machine shop to finish the bearings tonight. Does anyone know what the boss's and one tab are for in the last 3 pics? I'm lost.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4452_2017-04-18_4707.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4453_2017-04-18_337.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4454_2017-04-18_9875.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4455_2017-04-18_447.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4456_2017-04-18_4069.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4457_2017-04-18_1744.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4458_2017-04-18_2243.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 312R1 on January 29, 2015, 09:25:54 PM

Zach you have a XC frame, the first of the last three is for the Oem snorkel as well as the 2nd. The third is for pipe..if running a stock or similair pipe.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on January 29, 2015, 09:32:58 PM

Ahh ok that makes sense, good call Steve. Are there any other differences from the MX version?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 312R1 on January 29, 2015, 10:07:30 PM

Just the extra bungs and tabs is all.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 01, 2015, 09:35:46 PM

Got bored today so I put some stickers on. Bearings will all be done in the next couple days and I have to get a piston ordered for Neil. Also get the wide frame measurement for my CCP mount.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4484_2017-04-18_8775.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4485_2017-04-18_1371.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4486_2017-04-18_6088.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4488_2017-04-18_1247.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4487_2017-04-18_6034.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Higgy87trx425 on February 02, 2015, 06:55:14 PM

Yeah that washer with the boss on it is for mounting the TM designs chain slider to the swingarm. You have to drill a hole in the plastic chain slider and it will screw into the winger itself, its just a little tricky lining up where you drill the hole! Sick build by the way!!!!
 Thanks Higgy

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 02, 2015, 09:08:14 PM

Thanks for clarifying Higgy. When I ordered the slide n guide kit they told me to put the slider on and just rap it with a mallet to make an indent of the boss on the back of the slider and then drill the hole. The one's I was more concerned about were the ones in the last few pictures a couple posts up. I was going through all of my parts like, uhhhhh I don't have anything that goes there lol. Got all of my bearings in. Going to try to get the rear end done tomorrow but it's cold as hell outside so I'll see how long I can survive. Does anyone know the torque specs for the bolts in the cr500 linkage?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 312R1 on February 02, 2015, 11:27:32 PM

The chrome stickers look awesome on the black frame.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Pumashine on February 03, 2015, 08:44:47 AM

Quote from: zcarlson12;49438

Going pretty smooth so far except I'm an idiot and forgot the steering stem collar.

Alot of people don't know how hard it is when the bike is all apart to get all the parts the same color together in one spot. Your lucky if you only left out one piece. Hopefully there was enough powder left over to get that part done. (And all the rest you might have missed) Looks really good. You know were all wishing we could do an aftermarket build.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 03, 2015, 11:05:49 AM

Thanks for the kind words Tony. I'm pretty hard on myself so when I screw up I get frustrated. Good news is that we had the collar in stock at work so I got it and put it in no problem.

I'm really happy I put those stickers on Steve. I think I'm going to put my other two on the swingarm if there is enough room between the carrier hole and the linkage hole.

Just an FYI for people doing a rebuild or resto. RMATV has a ton of the OEM parts in stock for the R. I try to use as much of the OEM bearings and hardware as I can and so far they have all been in stock. As some of you know I'm a manager at the KY location and I'm not trying to sway anyone to buy from us. I just thought it would be helpful in the future.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 03, 2015, 09:17:39 PM

Chain slider, swingarm and axle in. Picking up some misc hardware tomorrow and starting to tighten stuff up. Bad news on my tie rods that came with the aarms. They must have been for a narrow chassis because they are way too short so I'll have to get some made. Another set back but it's starting to look like a R a little more each day.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4494_2017-04-18_3733.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4495_2017-04-18_9494.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4496_2017-04-18_6555.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 04, 2015, 09:09:25 PM

Subrame, flip top piece and chain roller on.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4500_2017-04-18_7325.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4501_2017-04-18_6876.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4502_2017-04-18_685.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4503_2017-04-18_1816.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 10, 2015, 08:52:28 PM

Not much more progress. Bumper and grab bar on. Tie rods and a couple hardware pieces should be here Friday to finish the linkage and start the front end assembly again. Rear end just needs tightened up but it's together. Set one of the nerfs on to see how it will look.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4547_2017-04-18_6992.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4548_2017-04-18_9350.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4549_2017-04-18_2569.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4550_2017-04-18_6797.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: PNWrider on February 11, 2015, 12:18:42 AM

Just noticed no rear motor mount by the swingarm. Is that normal for these frames?

Edit: I looked a little harder and found it, just the lower one

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 11, 2015, 09:52:58 AM

Ya it's there PNW. I've noticed a lot of the Laeger frames do not have the crossbar mount in between the vertical frame tubes that goes through the back of the cases. I'm not sure why though.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on February 12, 2015, 10:10:00 PM

Graphics on.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4573_2017-04-18_7196.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: jamieg45 on February 16, 2015, 02:32:50 AM

Looking good Zak

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on March 02, 2015, 04:47:21 PM

Thanks Jamie. Not too much progress lately. Still waiting on some things to come in before I can go further so I've been polishing and painting. Painted the spindles and front m/c. Polished my hubs and got the front end together minus shocks and lines. Still need to polish my nerfs, throttle cover and front m/c cap. Cylinder should be back from Neil soon so after that motor goes in.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4690_2017-04-18_6971.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4691_2017-04-18_9435.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4692_2017-04-18_5305.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on March 14, 2015, 07:13:49 PM

Got the motor in today and a few misc things. Some of you guys might recognize the old school swingarm decal.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4781_2017-04-18_7782.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4782_2017-04-18_1877.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4783_2017-04-18_4212.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: 4WHLr on March 14, 2015, 09:06:34 PM

The R is lookin' real good!!

I'm not saying that I did, or did not have a sticker that resembled that on the back of the Chevelle I drove to high school!!! LOL
:band:

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: red88r on March 15, 2015, 12:00:34 AM

Lookin' good Zak! Looks like not too much left to do.....

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on March 15, 2015, 12:47:25 PM

Lol nice 4Whlr. I've had a few of those stickers for a long time and decided to finally use one. Growing up in Cleveland I listened to WMMS every day. Yes sir Jeremy. Shocks should be back next week and then the seat. After that the only thing left are the brake lines.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: rablack21 on March 16, 2015, 08:14:23 AM

Looking sexy, Zak. You sure you're still gonna race that thing? LOL

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: JesseA420 on March 16, 2015, 08:16:47 AM

shes really coming together, looking great!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on March 16, 2015, 09:12:38 AM

Thanks Ryan and Jesse! O I'm going to ride the piss out of this thing Ryan. Break in is going to be torture before I get to really open it up.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: rablack21 on March 16, 2015, 11:34:41 AM

Quote from: zcarlson12;51668

Thanks Ryan and Jesse! O I'm going to ride the piss out of this thing Ryan. Break in is going to be torture before I get to really open it up.

I expect thorough race reports and videos!

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on March 16, 2015, 07:27:51 PM

Haha 10 4. I got anxious today so here's a teaser.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_4799_2017-04-18_2638.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: rablack21 on March 17, 2015, 08:30:33 AM

She's pertty. Red Fullbores were always my favorite look.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on April 23, 2015, 09:01:15 AM

Got my seat back from Graves and installed! New 89 foam and seat cover.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5177_2017-04-18_2174.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on April 23, 2015, 09:17:22 AM

Man that thing looks nice. Does Baldwin still make those graphic kits?

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: oldschoolr on April 23, 2015, 09:22:50 AM

Looking good man

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on April 23, 2015, 10:04:56 AM

Thanks T-bone and Doug! I'm not sure if he still makes them but I know he has a couple left.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on May 03, 2015, 03:13:02 PM

Shocks came back so I put those on, new Baldwin hub caps, shrouds and torqued everything down. Gotta get to the machine shop this week to make a skidplate, CCP mount for the wide frame, drill holes for nerf bolts and drill and re-tap one of the rear brake reservoir holes.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5267_2017-04-18_326.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5268_2017-04-18_8629.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5269_2017-04-18_8172.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5270_2017-04-18_6374.jpg)(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5271_2017-04-18_6586.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on June 10, 2015, 01:02:27 PM

Finished. Raced it this past weekend at Daniel Boone with the SE Quads series. I'll do a thread for that later.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5507_2017-04-18_2812.jpg)

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: red88r on June 11, 2015, 11:12:51 PM

Very sharp Zak!! I somehow the missed the other pics you put up a month ago......

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on June 12, 2015, 09:21:02 AM

Quote from: zcarlson12;55089

Finished. Raced it this past weekend at Daniel Boone with the SE Quads series. I'll do a thread for that later.

(http://forums.trx250r.org/vbulletin_imports/103_5507_2017-04-18_6067.jpg)

Finished product looks awesome man. Great job

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: wildhare on June 12, 2015, 11:07:55 AM

looks great! cant wait to hear about the racing action

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on June 19, 2015, 09:19:37 AM

Thanks guys! It is a freakin blast to ride. Well worth the time and effort to build it.

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: Tbone07 on June 19, 2015, 09:42:52 AM

GoPro videos? Come on now Zack

Title: 2015 Season Build
Post by: zcarlson12 on June 19, 2015, 11:02:20 AM

Just posted one sir!