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General => Projects => Topic started by: dem3500 on December 27, 2014, 07:16:03 PM
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hey guys! one of your members here suggested that i bring my build over here. so here i am! it appears this is where all the cool kids hang out anyway lol. before i start i want to get something straight......i am not affiliated with any company and will not try to sell anyone anything. now with that said, i do do all my own PC work, and i LOVE to show off my work! so not that i got that off my chest lets begin...........................i got an itch to start XC racing. dont ask me why, but i did lol and a banshee wasnt going to cut it!
this is what i started with. not running right, $1700. couldnt pass it up!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_180848424_zpsd55722ae.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_180848424_zpsd55722ae.jpg.html)
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it had some goodies to say the least!!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_220107680_HDR_zps67b84435.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_220107680_HDR_zps67b84435.jpg.html)(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215940199_zpsad5bb070.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215940199_zpsad5bb070.jpg.html)
I forgot about the brand new CBR radiator(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215739194_zpsc8d11a01.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215739194_zpsc8d11a01.jpg.html)(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215843444_zpse789abc9.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_2158434%3Cbr%20/%3E44_zpse789abc9.jpg.html)(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215933598_HDR_zps19908d2d.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141011_215933598_HDR_zps19908d2d.jpg.html)
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After I got it I noticed it had a pump gas dome. I bought a race gas dome for it and installed it. It didnt seem to have near the power i thought a race gas 110 should have. I did a comp test and I was right haha! Only 100psi. Yes that would do it! I got the engine bored, 2 sizes over and spent a small fortune on the ESR piston and was back in action. The guy that did the bore said it looked like it had been run for a long time worn out and that was probably why the cyl was beat up so much and needed to go 2 sizes over. Who knows lol. Its back running right, that's l I really care about
I picked up a set of stage 3's
And a set of 4-1 reinforced front wheels.
That in itself was a pretty bad ordeal and I kind of lost my ass in that deal. I waited over a month before I messed with the front wheels and found out they were NOT 4-1's like I was told! Oh well. You win some and you loose some. In the end I decided to keep and run the shocks. They need redone so I will send them out some time in the next few weeks.
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The weekend after I got the engine together I went riding with my two girls (14 and 10). I went off a small jump and my throttle stuck.....wide open! Yea that didn't end well! And the worst part about it was that nobody saw it! Haha. I think the quad might have done a back flip! Ha I hit the ground pretty hard.
I drove it back to then parking lot with a nice headache and only 3 turning wheels haha(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141109_133243245_zps3ttvvpjl.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141109_133243245_zps3ttvvpjl.jpg.html)
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So I had plenty of bent and broke stuff but that's the name of the game so I decided to upgrade the spindles and brakes. I got a set of 450r spindles, brakes, and LSR billet hubs. I also broke the rear grab bar off and bent the front bumper. I rewelded the front bumper where it cracked from pulling it back straight. I also rewelded the grab bar but decided to go a different route. My garbage mad buddy found this grab bar in the trash. It didn't fit so I cut it all apart and rewelded it to fit. Yes....I weld a lot of stuff! I enjoy welding haha. I find every excuse I can to weld something. I also finally decided on a color. I did not want a red frame and I didn't really want to strip the red anodizing on all the nice ESR parts. I finally decided on goldtastic from prismatic powders. I do all my own powder coating. Same with the welding, I PC just about everything I can get my hands on! Haha.(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_202758682_zpsnetsbr5c.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_202758682_zpsnetsbr5c.jpg.html)
This is a better pic of the gold. Synthetic light sucks for a lot of cors especially metallics.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141219_160312319_HDR_zpsxr9nt2xp.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141219_160312319_HDR_zpsxr9nt2xp.jpg.html)
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The frame is going to be gold with a clear coat, same as the bumper and grab bar. The nerfs, wheels, and upper arms are going to be black with a gold pearl clear coat. I donr have anything sprayed with the black yet.
I think I'm pretty much cought up to this week at least.
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and here is where the real fun begins!
I bought a set of Rath 450r nerfs with heel guards. These things are made real well. I was surprised about the quality. Very nice for sure. They took a little more work than I expected to get fitted but was all good in the end. dont mind the crappy white PC. that will all be taken care of!(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234114262_HDR_zpsd78btbpg.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_%3Cbr%20/%3EJust%20placed%20to%20see%20how%20they%20will%20fit.%20Nothing%20is%20holding%20them%20on%20at%20the%20moment%3Cbr%20/%3E[URL=http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234114262_HDR_zpsd78btbpg.jpg.html)
I cut off the existing peg mount
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_232155722_HDR_zpsvtlcshqj.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_232155722_HDR_zpsvtlcshqj.jpg.html)
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1" od tube is what would fit in the nerfs. I ended up grabbing some 3/4" black pipe from the hardware store. It was a little bit bigger than 1" but some time with the flapper wheel I got it down so it would fit the nerfs. Getting it to fit through the frame was a little bit harder. There's a reinforcing sleeve inside on both side. (im sure most of you all know this already lol....im new! leave me alone haha) All I did was spend some time with the die grinder so I could slide the pipe through. Not difficult but took a bit of time to finish.
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A pic of the sleeve on the left side. The right side sleeve was a little bit deeper.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_232230695_zpsi29kodux.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_232230695_zpsi29kodux.jpg.html)
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BAM! and there it is!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_130015819_HDR_zpsf2l9l6jx.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_130015819_HDR_zpsf2l9l6jx.jpg.html)
Got the front mount in as well
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_182907584_zpswdcnahze.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_182907584_zpswdcnahze.jpg.html)
All done aside from final welding.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_182855751_zpsxrinsdgy.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_182855751_zpsxrinsdgy.jpg.html)
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dont mind my cluttered garage. its not normally like that! too many projects not enough time or space! hahaha
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and to carry on with the heel guards.............
They lined up close, but not quite lol
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234129955_HDR_zps08mavpxb.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234129955_HDR_zps08mavpxb.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234120142_HDR_zps2smo5v1m.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141217_234120142_HDR_zps2smo5v1m.jpg.html)
Trimmed off the resivour bracket
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_192741990_HDR_zps3jcn85pg.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_192741990_HDR_zps3jcn85pg.jpg.html)
I cut off the original mounting tab and drilled a hole big enough to fit over one of the mounts for the rear master cylinder
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_192721500_HDR_zpsarqtrlmm.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_192721500_HDR_zpsarqtrlmm.jpg.html)
Got it tacked together
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_203538190_HDR_zpsknbi0ffs.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141218_203538190_HDR_zpsknbi0ffs.jpg.html)
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I made lots of progress today. I finished tearing down the the bare frame despite the frozen swing arm bolt. A bit of heat and some patients did the job. I was about to cut it until I saw the price of a new one lol. I took a half hour and got it out in one piece.
While I was waiting for the swingarm to cool back down I did some repairing and beefing up of the upper motor mount. It was almost cracked all the way around on one end. I didn't like the small welds holding the tabs on so I added some of my own.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_145736298_HDR_zpsfrrrzsto.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_145736298_HDR_zpsfrrrzsto.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_150242217_HDR_zps8v32f44d.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_150242217_HDR_zps8v32f44d.jpg.html)
I wanted the tab to be welded all the way around also
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_152919061_HDR_zpsqbxnxqod.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_152919061_HDR_zpsqbxnxqod.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_153049964_zpsrw3t5jaj.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_153049964_zpsrw3t5jaj.jpg.html)
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I wanted to get all the welding I could done. I can't get my frame to the sand blaster till next week.
I wanted to beef up where the heel guards attache to the rear sub. I didnt want to pinch the hollow tube with a bolt so I took some 1/2" solid round bar and drilled a small center hole through and welded it through the frame. That should work for some beefy mounts!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_182335742_zpsvpjpzjd8.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_182335742_zpsvpjpzjd8.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_182348506_zpsyei8maks.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_182348506_zpsyei8maks.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_184053287_HDR_zpskzdfoxie.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_184053287_HDR_zpskzdfoxie.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_192950025_zps1yoauz41.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_192950025_zps1yoauz41.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_185750594_zpskrp1jyub.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_185750594_zpskrp1jyub.jpg.html)
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got the nerf pegs finished welded
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_185741410_HDR_zpsfwckcgmb.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141226_185741410_HDR_zpsfwckcgmb.jpg.html)
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got started on the gusset kit. and i slowly started running into crack after crack after crack haha yea yea yea normal R stuff lol
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i got the clutch cover off to strip for pc. and i got a nice surprise! theres a billet basket!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141227_161143603_zpswviksn07.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141227_161143603_zpswviksn07.jpg.html)
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should i be worried about the wear on the kick start gear? i have almost zero experience with the R
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141227_160925261_zpsbmhrhmvc.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141227_160925261_zpsbmhrhmvc.jpg.html)
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should i be worried about the wear on the kick start gear?
What does it seem to be rubbing on?
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What does it seem to be rubbing on?
it looks like the back side of the clutch gear. my guess is its only rubbing when the kicker is being used. ill tear it apart tomorrow and get a closer look.
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Mine shows those same rubs marks too. I don't think it's anything to worry about as long as all bearing are tight on the clutch basket.
Looks like you've got a very good start to an XC build. Awesome fab skills too!
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Mine shows those same rubs marks too. I don't think it's anything to worry about as long as all bearing are tight on the clutch basket.
Looks like you've got a very good start to an XC build. Awesome fab skills too!
Kind of what I was thinking. It looks like its lightly rubbing. If it were rubbing while the engine was running there would probably be a lot more damage. & thanks lol!
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Mine shows those same rubs marks too. I don't think it's anything to worry about as long as all bearing are tight on the clutch basket.
Yeah, they pretty much all have those marks. Just could not tell if that was a sliver of aluminum in the pic or just a silver scratch. Really like how you reinforced the frame for the heel bucket mount.
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Yeah, they pretty much all have those marks. Just could not tell if that was a sliver of aluminum in the pic or just a silver scratch. Really like how you reinforced the frame for the heel bucket mount.
OK yea its just a light rub mark.
Thanks for the complments!
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Definitely like your style with fab'ing / altering! Keep the photos coming!
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Fab work is pretty much done. I've been working on PC on the clutch and stator covers. I'll have a pic or two in another hr or so....I hope haha
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Ok! These guys took me the better part of the day to do. The gold inlay is the same gold that I'm doing my frame. Its kind of hard to see the gold pearl clear but its there. Next time the sun decides to come out I'll try to get a better pic. The clutch cover is still baking but as soon as its out I'll snap a couple of pics.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_181904084_zpsmf9ag13a.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_181904084_zpsmf9ag13a.jpg.html)
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(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_182038748_zpsyyqehgcd.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_182038748_zpsyyqehgcd.jpg.html)
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Here it is!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_194741904_HDR_zpsetaojvrc.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141228_194741904_HDR_zpsetaojvrc.jpg.html)
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Your powdering your own frame? How big of an oven do you have? Lol im starting to think you dont just do this as a hobby. Those covers look real nice
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Your powdering your own frame? How big of an oven do you have? Lol im starting to think you dont just do this as a hobby. Those covers look real nice
Yes. I would say very professional looking. They look so bad azz I am sure everyone will be impressed. I doubt you will be wrecking your bike anytime soon after spending countless hours on attention to detail.
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Very nice! Like seeing all the welding being done to save these frames.
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Your powdering your own frame? How big of an oven do you have? Lol im starting to think you dont just do this as a hobby. Those covers look real nice
Haha yea its mostly a hobby. I do a paid job here and there but that's about it. Nothing that I can quit my day job for. My oven is a little over 5' wide. Me and 2 buddy's built it. I PC everything i can get my hands on! Haha!!
And thanks! The covers took me hrs to finish but are worth it in the end.
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Yes. I would say very professional looking. They look so bad azz I am sure everyone will be impressed. I doubt you will be wrecking your bike anytime soon after spending countless hours on attention to detail.
Thanks! And most likely I will wreck it! Haha I wreck everything! Haha after the first ding or scratch it just gets easier haha. But yea I'll try to make it last a little while before I smash it! Hopefully the nerfs take most of the beating in the woods, and the skid plates which I still need to buy. There on "the list"!
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i love the color combo with the gold pearl clear, im tuned in to see what the finished product looks like :)
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I got a few goodies in today. All new steering bearings,seals, and bushing. My steal of a deal cr ignition. Man that flywheel is smaller than I thought! I'm definitely going to need a weight.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_103308484_zpsfnj6vuth.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_103308484_zpsfnj6vuth.jpg.html)
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Whenever your ready! I love to weld!
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The sun decided to come out for a bit so I got a couple pics of the clutch cover in the sun.
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_121130171_zpscais25gr.jpg)[/URL[URL=http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_121110464_zpsdcwvopkf.jpg.html](http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_121110464_zpsdcwvopkf.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_121130171_zpscais25gr.jpg.html)
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If all goes according to plan I'll have my frame pc'd tonight.
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Well no go on the PC tonight. After sand blasting I found way too many cracks. Been grinding and welding for the last few hrs. Almost out of argon lol. I hope Airgas is open tomorrow haha
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I'm starting to panic! Haha I'm almost done!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_211527966_zpshbhfbvbm.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_211527966_zpshbhfbvbm.jpg.html)
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I had 4" of weld left and I ran out of gas! Crap!
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You think its probably too late to go with an aftermarket frame after all those welds and custom mounts?
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You think its probably too late to go with an aftermarket frame after all those welds and custom mounts?
Haha yea I would if I could afford one! I just kept seeing brackets not fully welded and crappy welds that I ground out. I like welding so I just kept going and going and going haha!
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Just SOME of the cracks! Haha
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_155601301_zpslnwvyuyd.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_155601301_zpslnwvyuyd.jpg.html)
All along the left side of that vertical weld is also cracked
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_152130079_zpsamawhm0k.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_152130079_zpsamawhm0k.jpg.html)
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Weld weld weld
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_155606260_HDR_zpsfbrnb4n5.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_155606260_HDR_zpsfbrnb4n5.jpg.html)(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_180018450_zpsasrr6gqu.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_180018450_zpsasrr6gqu.jpg.html)
I added 1 or 2 extra welds here and there haha
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_202320746_zpsxwl52kls.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141229_202320746_zpsxwl52kls.jpg.html)
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Fresh out of the oven!
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163126424_HDR_zpsc9bxlequ.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163126424_HDR_zpsc9bxlequ.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163130412_zpsg8t78dau.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163130412_zpsg8t78dau.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163156327_zpssjcu4gd8.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163156327_zpssjcu4gd8.jpg.html)
(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163201570_zpssjsfnoxe.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20141231_163201570_zpssjsfnoxe.jpg.html)
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I need to get you guys up to speed!
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Tonights accomplishments(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/dem3500/TRX250R/IMG_20150108_194515791_HDR_zpsto5yfh0u.jpg) (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/dem3500/media/TRX250R/IMG_20150108_194515791_HDR_zpsto5yfh0u.jpg.html)
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And I know what I'm doing this weekend! A solid day of powder coating!
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Looks like you know what your doing, very nice! Great fab and PC skills. The gold inlays on the ignition and clutch cover are pretty sweet.
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Looks like you know what your doing, very nice! Great fab and PC skills. The gold inlays on the ignition and clutch cover are pretty sweet.
Thanks! I really wish you guys could see the powder for what it really looks like. Damn floresent light sucks! The side covers took me most of the day to do. The inlays were a pain in the rest end! But, out of the struggle came a new process that is super quick to do and the results are about as good as can be! So of course now that I can do the inlays I want to do more and none of my buddies have any projects going on lol. Heck if anybody has any broken covers off any engine just so I can play with let me know. I'll pay for shipping. I'd like to have more stuff to hang on my garage wall.
The Nerf bars were a lot more work that I had anticipated. Oh well, live and learn although I am pretty damn happy with the finished product!
Oh! And I'm glad you think I know what I'm doing! I'm getting pretty good at APLEARING that way!! Haha bit really though, thanks for the compliments!
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Everything looks so good, that Gold frame speaks to me!!!! And yes, you look like you know what your doing!
I do have an issue though, it's those plastics.. Can you powder coat them white? :D
If not, and you plan to keep, I've had success with wet sanding and using one of those headlight lens cleaner kits with the sponge drill bit thing..
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Yea the plastics are kinda ugly. I want some fill fender fronts so I may end up buying some. I'm not too sure. They get scratched up om the side from my boots so that would be an waste of time to try to fix. The other areas I will try to fix with some went sanding and polish. I have some novus so I'll give that a try first.
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got a few more things done over the weekend.
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i also found out that i wasnt paying attention when i bought my DWT beadlock rear wheels. there 8". not 9" like i need. i also spent way too much money to have them stripped so i could match the color. ill probably end up spraying them black again and try to sell them. oh well, you win some and you loose some!
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Looking sweet dem3500.