200x+250es+klf300=?

[Jason T]

This is a cut and paste from my thread on ClubATC, thought it might be of interest to some of you:)


A few people know about this project already so thought it was time I started a thread on it!
We have never had a road registered trike but my dad has now decided he wants one.
He is convinced that a trike with a solid rear axle is pretty useless on the road so we very nearly bought
a KLT250 which has a lockable diff. The bike wasn't in the condition we expected and it was a bit crude so
in the end we didn't buy it.
Rather than take the easy option he has decided to make a bit of a hybrid so it has all the features he
wants.
Those are full suspension, lockable/un-lockable diff, reverse, electric start and auto clutch.
Currently we have bought an 83' 200x, 1990 ish klf300 and a 1985 250es.
The basic plan is to use the majority of the 250es frame with 200x forks and the klf300 engine and back
axle.
The klf300 has an interesting feature (other than the diff) in that the back axle articulates side to side as
well as up and down, similar to a a landrover axle.
We can't decide if we will keep this feature on the trike or if it will make it strange to ride.
The cutting has already started but I don't have any progress pics yet:(
Here is the 250es we are using, I will update this thread ASAP:)

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/A4D5E927-B3F7-4A83-B84A-9B4F5DC6A416-2019-000000F01450D7CD_zps74ab765b.jpg

[Jason T]

Strip down, frame comparison and cutting:

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/391DB643-8959-44E0-A439-1A632960EB6B-5395-000002A673D6DECD_zps822d3b1b.jpg

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[Jason T]

These are the latest pics, should be rolling before long.....

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/B2CC7FF6-F1BC-457D-A43D-CF887D8838C8-8912-00000457BD950944_zps462ac624.jpg

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[Jason T]

More progress pics! Air box, battery box and exhaust mounted. Rear engine mount completed but the front engine mount is causing some head scratching:/
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/162C2C7D-B1A7-4E87-8CA8-27143AEB5F73-11984-000005D404292FE1_zpsc2335924.jpg

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[ebaccm26]

Very interesting build, looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

[G-Ram]

this is awesome!! more more more!

[wisconsinite]

that's an intersting project. i'm looking forward to finding out how it handles with the kawi rear suspension. we have 2 bayou 250's and they have the same setup, don't slide very good but the ride quality is pretty good.

[Jason T]

Thanks for the comments:)
Few pics from today's progress. I have allready told him the forks are the wrong way around, he thought it looked a bit odd!
Front engine mount sorted as well, it's got to be removable so he can get the engine in and out.

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/6033EED5-7EC9-4750-8E47-7C3E12F9A69D-11984-00000646954CF712_zpsad922925.jpg

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[atc300r]

This is a cool build.Im more of a sport trike guy but this is very interesting.Hope it all works out for you guys.

[Jason T]

Pic with the forks the right way around:)

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/FF90FA74-FDCD-4AD6-817A-F88DB25D43BE-14845-00000773FA543F06_zpse39285eb.jpg

[thestud25]

Looking good. Really interested to find out how the rear suspension rides.

[G-Ram]

Great work with the proportions and getting the plastics to line up. Can't wait to see it all together, could almost mistake it for a factory bike!

[sledcrazyinCT]

Sweet custom!! thanks for the build thread

[Jason T]

Today he has been working on the boot/trunk. Because the frame has changed shape and the exhaust has moved
the original ES one looked a bit small!!

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/E7A186DC-0D93-45D9-B44E-889AD1FE3FD8-17741-000008EB48919FB8_zps54e04255.jpg

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[Jason T]

Small update. Steering stop cut off the 200x frame and welded on the new frame:)

Before
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/E9E416DA-E89B-4168-9F4C-95964A968062-1581-000000BAA3AAC52C_zps1af465f0.jpg

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After
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[TrailerRider]

Not sure if it is me or nto but thing is huge looking. I am loving it. That has to be a case of beer size trunk!

[Jason T]

Latest part of the project is work on the fuel tank.
Our tank was pretty rotten and he wants to extend the tank by a couple of inches to take into account the longer frame.
To do this he has split the tank in two, pics below:

http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/4C731E64-A0F8-4737-8B85-2C5A756BEC97-4519-000002A0C1373E10_zpsdc79960c.jpg

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In the 2nd pic you can see evidence of someone using some kind of tank sealer, which won't help when it comes to welding it back together!

Jason

[TheRealFatShady]

I know this is an old thread but I'm curious how it turned out. Really interested to see how it handled as a three wheeler with that type of rear end.

[Jason T]

Progress was quick at the start of the project but it has slowed down some what now!
He is getting back on with it now and the tank is progressing:) I'll add pics as and when I get them.

Jason

[Jason T]

He has made some progress on the tank. Surprisingly it is turning out to be more work than he expected...
Previous repair:
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/93965DE8-EA59-4627-9AA7-AECB44E0632C-21417-00000CA087A6B8E7_zps004ec140.jpg
Progress:
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/CB2CAD0B-6BDF-4234-8DB1-C432645BCF96-21417-00000CA07FF4FF03_zps099e2fdf.jpg
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Jason

[Jason T]

More progress, with some rust repair pics and the cap dismantled for a rebuild:)
http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii492/honda350xuk/980AF887-B5A2-4BAE-99B2-EE1FA8F0D215-23912-00000E1CCCA0B3F4_zps843d463c.jpg

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[dougspcs]

Just wondering if you did anything about that rust inside the tank before it got closed up?

[Jason T]

It hasn't been closed up yet, just placed together for the pics:)
Once it is finished it will all be shot blasted, welded together and then a coating on the inside to stop it rusting.

Jason

[Eric250R]

Nice job !! Wish I had the skills to pull builds like this off

[6speedthumper]

Just read over this, very very cool! Any update? Guy does great work. That tank is something else!

[King Trikester]

How did it turn out? No updateds for a long time. Wicked fab skills

[Jason T]

Due to one thing and another this project has been pushed to one side. I'll update the thread as soon as he pulls his finger out and makes some progress:)

Jason