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Title: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 09:13:47 AM
Hello everyone I figured I’d share this build from the beginning.I just got my frame back from the powder coater along with my houser stem.Im going for a modified factory look,I have 88 oem plastic ,88 swing arm,88 brakes and I have a cherry 86 motor .Everything else will be aftermarket but following the oem color scheme.I have Paul turner 89 trxrace exhaust as well as a sparks TT pipe.I have a fourwerx carbon hood ,radiator shrouds and a carbon fiber intake and aluminum air box that was one of three prototypes currently made..I ordered a new special edition RTC radiator grill in black anodize..I’ll be running a set of JD performance +2+1 standard travel a arms in silver with axis front shocks and an ohlins rear shock.I will also be sending my seat out to fourwerx to get a new seat cover and possibly foam.There are other bits of bing from NPM,RTC and Sonny Fricia..I will be installing a LSR axle,anti fade and bearing carrie along with ITP C2 rims and havnt settles on tires yet..I will be using oem hardware where applicable..I’ll be running a PRM atv front bumper and skid plate with a Pro armor 450r grab bar in black..
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 09:22:04 AM
The frame was from Oregon so it was very clean and not beat down..
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Post by: croat1 on April 15, 2020, 09:32:44 AM
Very nice...great selection of parts.  Looking forward to seeing it completed.

Joe
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 10:02:12 AM
Thanks Joe,as I pull or receive more parts I’ll update.Im going to take an inventory of whatever Oem hardware I don’t already have and place an order today or tomorrow.I also have an 02 cr ignition I’ll be installing.Im going to run fasst flexx handlebars and either ASV or RTC levers and ODI grips.I have an Oem tool box and tool kit that I’ll be installing as well.Im also thinking of getting another ESR or Hinson quick change clutch cover,I have an ESR for my 86 build.
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Post by: Tbone07 on April 15, 2020, 10:59:55 AM
Very nice! I love that PRM bumper. Wish they still made them.
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 11:12:23 AM
Thank you tbone me too ,I found that one on eBay it was mounted up but never used.now I’m trying to source a nice aluminum chassis skid plate.Ive got an Ac swingarm skid,I thought it was prm..
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: croat1 on April 15, 2020, 11:48:58 AM
Thank you tbone me too ,I found that one on eBay it was mounted up but never used.now I’m trying to source a nice aluminum chassis skid plate.Ive got an Ac swingarm skid,I thought it was prm..

Call Pro Tect for an aluminum chassis skid.  Another option is a P.R.O ballistic poly skid.

Joe
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 12:06:24 PM
Thanks joe I’ll check them out,im looking to stay with an aluminum skid.
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
My aluminum airbox and carbon fiber air intake just arrived from fourwerx it looks pretty sweet...
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 01:35:53 PM
Jason at fourwerx wasn’t sure of the size filter they used on the prototype airbox so I’ll need to figure that out.ill take some measurements and hopefully someone will have some input.he said it was a 4.5 inside diameter but a short length filter is needed.does anyone know of any manufacturers that I can check out that have sizing charts rather than machine specific filters?I haven’t really looked yet..Thanks for any input..
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Post by: desertR on April 15, 2020, 02:59:21 PM
K&N has one
desertR
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 03:15:47 PM
Thank you desert R
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Post by: 2Nubs on April 15, 2020, 05:40:22 PM
Badass Stephen! Going to be a nice one.

That carbon helMet should match this quad pretty well lol
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 05:44:03 PM
Oh yeah.ive used it a couple of times on my cr. It’s super light and looks sick..
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Post by: Action69 on April 15, 2020, 05:44:36 PM
Thank you for the compliments
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Post by: jwraymond6 on April 15, 2020, 10:31:49 PM
Jason at fourwerx wasn’t sure of the size filter they used on the prototype airbox so I’ll need to figure that out.ill take some measurements and hopefully someone will have some input.he said it was a 4.5 inside diameter but a short length filter is needed.does anyone know of any manufacturers that I can check out that have sizing charts rather than machine specific filters?I haven’t really looked yet..Thanks for any input..

Try Garrett at fuel customs I’m sure he has different types of filters
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on April 21, 2020, 09:49:38 AM
I got some more parts in.Durablue axle nuts,RTC radiator fins,,Duncan racing repack kit and chrome down turn end cap,NPM black throttle cover and 2 bolt silencer hanger.The regular single hole exhaust hangers and black brake resivour are currently out of stock.I should be picking up some parts from the vapor blaster tomorrow.I had him cleaning up front and rear durablue hubs,PT trx race pipe and silencer.When I got the PT pipe it had a raw finish with visible weld burns but had a light coat of surface rust and the silencer was quite dull.I mocked up the from a arms until I get the new. Bushings and bearings from JD performance,also mounted up the rear shock and linkage.Today I’ll clean up the swingarm and mount it up,I think I’ll order my bearing carrier as well so I can get the rest of the rear together.I still need to order flexx bars,tires,bunch of Oem hardware and few grommets.hand controls,anti vibe bar mounts,steering stem mount and a bunch of other random stuff.There are a few fourwerx bits I’d like to buy as well once they replenish their inventory.
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Post by: Action69 on April 21, 2020, 08:53:25 PM
I just ordered my fourwerx hood and I’m picking up my parts from vapor blasting.they look great in the pictures
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Post by: The norm on April 21, 2020, 08:59:42 PM
Those parts cleaned up nice!
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Post by: Action69 on April 21, 2020, 09:41:51 PM
They did .Loren you should build a vapor blast cabinet.theres videos on YouTube on how to make one..
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Post by: The norm on April 21, 2020, 09:46:07 PM
I will look into it
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Post by: broken1 on April 21, 2020, 11:33:41 PM
Parts look great! I'll have to look into building one as well. Maybe turn my small blast cabinet into one if it's possible.
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Post by: evaneyeball on April 22, 2020, 12:11:19 AM
Those parts look awesome
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Post by: Action69 on April 23, 2020, 12:54:54 PM
I just received some bits from Sonny Fricia.Billet shock resivour mounts and a set of gas tank mounts.
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Post by: The norm on April 23, 2020, 12:56:31 PM
Sweeeet!
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Post by: Action69 on April 23, 2020, 06:48:29 PM
👍
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Post by: broken1 on April 24, 2020, 04:58:43 PM
I have this same blasting cabinet so for anyone else with a HF cabinet that wants to turn it into a vapor blasting cabinet here you go: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vz81iO-RWY4
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Post by: Action69 on April 24, 2020, 05:13:29 PM
Nice Kevin ..
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Post by: Action69 on April 29, 2020, 06:52:50 PM
I’ve been mocking up parts as they come in,I’m trying to make one order for the oem hardware I just havnt spent the time to go over the machine and parts diagrams to see what I’m missing.
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on May 01, 2020, 09:52:29 AM
I received the Delron bushings I ordered from eBay being JD performance never got back to me about the replacement set up they sell,I was interested  In trying out their set up which used a bearing in between the two bushings.i finally got someone on the phone after multiple calls and two emails,when they did got back to me a few weeks ago they were out of the shop and were supposed to follow up with me to place the order,unfortunately that didn’t happenLast night I started to install the bushings but they were such a snug fit I put some dish soap on them and had to proceed with hammer ring each one in what a PIA,do you guys think a clamp or vice would work?its tough to get enough force on the inside bushings.I got one arm done last night but I’m hoping to find and easier way.Any input would be appreciated..
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: The norm on May 01, 2020, 10:17:07 AM
I machined a set of bushings for my arms and I made the od .001 oversized so they were snug. I had a horrible time getting them in! After fighting and fighting I said to myself, self why not use my bench vise. So that's what I did.  The vise will keep the bushings relatively straight and apply even pressure.
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on May 01, 2020, 10:38:57 AM
Ok thanks Loren I’ll try that ..the material seems real tough I was hitting it with a ball peen hammer and no visible damage.
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Post by: Action69 on June 03, 2020, 09:23:54 AM
Some parts are trickling in,I received my walsh over flow bottle and yesterday my special edition black rtc radiator louvers arrived
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Post by: 2ndmoto on June 03, 2020, 09:40:43 PM
Those look really good
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Post by: Action69 on June 22, 2020, 08:55:40 AM
I received my lsr billet bearing carrier and steering stem mount .i also ordered a ccp stabilizer when they were reduced to $169.99 the other day.
Title: Re: 1988 Trx resto/mod build
Post by: Action69 on October 15, 2021, 10:29:28 PM
It’s been awhile but I’ve started assembling and made some progress.I have a bunch of oem hardware I recently received so I’ll start getting more of this build together..