Author Topic: Mandos Desert R (Read 3712 times)

mandom250r · « **on:** July 07, 2015, 11:00:47 PM »

Got my desert chassis yesterday so im starting this because now i only need small parts to complete this build. Got this OEM replacement chassis for $200 shipped so i couldnt say no. Its the matching chassis to my rear shock and swingarm. Was told this was a desert racer built to race the baja 1000 but one of the riders got hurt so it never got used. It sat for a long time and only saw a couple dune trips and the powdercoat shows. Was going to do a blue powdercoat but this red is real nice so it stays. This will have the blue 87 style colors.

Not sure what this bottom gusset/mount is for

modified mount for no-link shock

came with skid plate

mandom250r · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2015, 11:07:00 PM »

Im guessing this is for an extra chain roller

more gussets

Swingarm is 19 1/2 eye to eye and shock is 19 1/4 eye to eye

Top view

Bottom view

mandom250r · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2015, 11:09:07 PM »

This thing is heavy already

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2015, 03:37:54 AM »

Nice. I like what I'm seeing.

dem3500 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2015, 01:11:25 PM »

thats sweet! what airbox and rubber boot are you using?

mandom250r · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2015, 01:18:35 PM »

Thanks guys im really excited about this one also. I want to see how far i can go on a full tank. Dem3500 the airbox is all custom with i think is a xr600 boot, not sure what year.

dem3500 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2015, 01:24:33 PM »

Ok cool. I was just wondering. Thanks

ytman · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2015, 06:33:51 PM »

Looks like fun. Maybe the angle across the front is a damper mount?

beobe99 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2015, 07:39:07 PM »

I agree that the front gusset / mount was probably for a steering stabilizer.

Awesome mods to the frame, build looks like its going to be a good one! Love the tail light set up as well.