Author Topic: New aftermarket Frame in the works! (Read 15566 times)

Allison#51 · « **on:** January 31, 2014, 11:18:38 PM »

Anyone else seen this new six 5 designs frame?! It looks bad to the bone.

It's a TRX 450r style chassis that uses LTR geometry and Jake said its designed to fit any motor and be perfectly balanced. I'm scared to see the price tag but I'm glad to see something new. Maybe someday...

1986quadracer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:42:26 PM »

I thought the TRX geometry was superior to any other?

05450r · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:48:32 PM »

Six5 has nailed it on everything so far, this will be no exception. Even though Walsh is at the for front of this already, it is still cool! To answer 1986s' question, the Ltr geometry is said to be the best, there are several companies making 450r arms using Ltr geo with Ltr spindles, hubs, rotor as well as Ltr geo stems. Walsh also makes hybrid frames (crf) to use this style setup. Also has rear end options of 450r link style or Savior (basically crf450 link). Lsr has their own style spindles(Ltr geo) that uses trx hubs and brakes with High Missalign tie rods for Trx design stems. Although its a cheaper solution, its said to not handle as well, but still better than 450r

aberegg05 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2014, 11:55:07 PM »

That frame is sick. I'd love to have one.

jcs003 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2014, 09:33:35 AM »

great looking chassis. $4,000 with swinger?

john

bnau267 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2014, 12:40:07 PM »

Quote from: jcs003;24281

great looking chassis. $4,000 with swinger?

john

I'm thinking more like Walsh/Laeger pricing based on price of existing arms and swinger. It should be worth it. 6k with stem?

Tbone07 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2014, 05:57:44 PM »

Quote from: 1986quadracer;24250

I thought the TRX geometry was superior to any other?

It is....but the OEM LTR frame was based off a Walsh 250R frame I believe. The heart and soul of the 250R geometry is still there

1986quadracer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2014, 06:11:50 PM »

Excellent info and a true work of art!

Allison#51 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:47:48 PM »

Here's some more pictures in case someone doesn't have Facebook

Allison#51 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:50:14 PM »

They are also building a cr 500 hybrid right now using a 450R chassis

05450r · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:16:32 PM »

Now that cr500 in a 450r is what interests me!

bnau267 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:19:18 PM »

That stem setup on the CRF frame is awesome. Bet the only thing left of the trx frame will be the six5 motor mounts. Joking aside, it would be fantastic if someone could crack the code and figure out how to run a KTM250/300 motor in a quad frame. Similar to the ROLL DESIGN kx250 effort but available for the public.

Allison#51 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:45:50 PM »

Quote from: 05450r;24563

Now that cr500 in a 450r is what interests me!

Here's Jakes response to a question about how it will handle the vibes and another about if he would sell a kit to build one.
"The entire engine is mounted thru polyurethane bushings in attempt to limit the vibrations as much as possible. We will see. And David, we will sell kits if people are in the market for them." This one really interests me as well! I think this would be an awesome hybrid that I could actually afford to build and eventually I could run his a arms, swingarm, and stem since he's using the 450 frame. I think we're going to be forced to look into options like this as 250r parts start getting more scarce.

bnau267 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:57:45 PM »

It will be interesting to see how they find room for the pipe and radiator in there. I'm pumped that we got someone out there with fresh ideas and a willingness to work with the customer.

Dezsled · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:05:59 PM »

Wow..... Nice to see developement going on