Current 350x project this winter, inspired by ATV on demand.

[sunfire704]

My current project 350x for this winter. So far it's stripped down and the frame and swingarm and other parts have been blasted and are ready to be powdercoated. For those of you famillar with ATV on demand this build will be very similar.

[86tri-zrider]

Pretty cool, really like seeing people restore these old machines no matter the brand, where did you come by the trike originally? Is it one you had or one you picked up for the build?

[sunfire704]

I found this trike on craigslist about 4 hours from my location. Well worth the drive.224276
The trike will look very close to this.

[Jmoozy27]

Do you plan on reinforcing the frame? You can buy a gusset kit from you or just make one. If you look on the pic that was posted by the rear of the frame you can see what I'm talking about. They are well worth it on any old frame. Especially the 350x frame.

[sunfire704]

Yeah i already have the gusset kit Ready to be installed. Then I will powder coat.

[sunfire704]

I'm also building the motor (top end) and clutch. Should be around 40hp or high 30's

[quy90jeep]

Hate to be off topic, but I have heard in the past about the 350x frames not feeling so rigid. So gussets must be desired.

Any known weak points on early 200x frames? I have a roller I'm going to start re-conditioning

[sunfire704]

I'm not sure on the 200x, but yeah I'm installing a gusset kit to beef the frame up.

[Jmoozy27]

Any known weak points on early 200x frames? I have a roller I'm going to start re-conditioning

There is weak points on all atc frames, 83-85 200x has many. 86-87 frame is much better to start with. If you can find one, use it. There is still a few weak points but after gusseting it's solid as hell. Most 83-85 200x parts swap over with little mods.
The 83-85 motor isn't bolt on but there are other options. Just be creative.:naughty:

[barnett468]

Hate to be off topic, but I have heard in the past about the 350x frames not feeling so rigid. So gussets must be desired.

Any known weak points on early 200x frames? I have a roller I'm going to start re-conditioning

In general, gussets are usually better than mo gussets, however, if you don't plan to jump your bike or subject it to other high stresses, the gussets are usually unnecessary unless you bought your bike used and a previous owner beat the crap out of it, in which case a crack or complete break will be more likely even under light abuse.


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[sunfire704]

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More progress on the build

[Jmoozy27]

Looks good and clean. Did you blast it yourself?

[sunfire704]

Yep. Let the painting begin.

[sunfire704]

Some updates on my 350x build. Gusset kit installed
And powder coated.
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[sunfire704]

The other frame you see is my friend hatc200x1's 81 250r that he also is essentially building right next to my 350x

[BOB MARLIN]

Place you rear master cyl. in position and check to see if you can bolt up the break line. The gusset is usually in the way.

[sunfire704]

It is in the way a little yes but I'll make it work.

[sunfire704]

More progress 224758

[sunfire704]

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Swingarm & axle installed.

[sunfire704]

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Triple clamps installed with bars

[sunfire704]

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Front end is on suspension is upgraded with progressive fork springs and race tech gold valve emulators. Just need the rear shock to make it a roller226099
I also got bead locks and scorpion tires. The motor is being built now.

[Hutch08]

Lookin' good so far!

[vanvranken]

Looks awesome!excellent job.

[bad to the bone]

Update on this? Im planning on doing this too if I get my 350x running.

[nsampson]

this is gonna be a sweet ride. good for you! i had a hard time building mine back to stock, i wanted to replicate the atv on demand bike. im glad i went with stock though. my next one will be pretty tough though. good luck with the rest of the progress

[bad to the bone]

Any updates on this 350x?

[Ranvier]

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Front end is on suspension is upgraded with progressive fork springs and race tech gold valve emulators. Just need the rear shock to make it a roller226099
I also got bead locks and scorpion tires. The motor is being built now.
You finish this build?
Bump.

[sunfire704]

Yeah I kind of forgot about this site. I was new to it when I first starting building this. It has been completed for some time now I'll add a few pictures.

[sunfire704]

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Here's a picture

[sunfire704]

I added a harkabusic racing header now with a 400ex hmf silencer

[Ranvier]

I added a harkabusic racing header now with a 400ex hmf silencer

Do you like the header? Fantastic build.
Did you buy from harkabusic or used? Thanks.

[Aulbaugh]

Nice work sunfire704! I like the 400ex hmf silencer on it.

[sunfire704]

Do you like the header? Fantastic build.
Did you buy from harkabusic or used? Thanks.

I love the way the header looks it's polished very smooth to the touch and fits good. It's a new header that hadn't been ran before I got it. The guy who does this work is Sam harkabusic super cool dude.

[Shawn Powell]

I love the way the header looks it's polished very smooth to the touch and fits good. It's a new header that hadn't been ran before I got it. The guy who does this work is Sam harkabusic super cool dude.

How did you get a hold of him? I've sent him half a dozen emails trying to get one for my X any suggestions?


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[Ranvier]

How did you get a hold of him? I've sent him half a dozen emails trying to get one for my X any suggestions?


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I'm right there wih you shawn. I would like one too and havent been able to reach him.

[sunfire704]

I'm right there wih you shawn. I would like one too and havent been able to reach him.

Sam harkabusic's phone number is 724-980-9475

[Shawn Powell]

Sam harkabusic's phone number is 724-980-9475

Thanks for that. Did you use a 400ex slip on after the fact? What did you coat your triple trees and lower forks with? Looks nice.


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[sunfire704]

Thanks for that. Did you use a 400ex slip on after the fact? What did you coat your triple trees and lower forks with? Looks nice.


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It's a 400ex slip on that sam harkabusic also modified for me to fit my machine. He has this header on his 350x so all he has to do is take his muffler off and make which ever one you give him fit. I liked the hmf style and looks and it sounds good. He basically does custom fabrication. His work looks amazing it litterally fits and looks factory. The powder coat I used on the forks and tripples is "misty lava" from prismatic powders.

[Shawn Powell]

Last question (maybe) how do you like the taller seat foam from high flight? Doesn't make you feel your up above the tank ? Or just too high in general?


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[bmills92]

Looking great. Did you fab the gussets or buy from someone else? Thanks...I am trying to decide on a brand/supplier for gussets.

[sunfire704]

I like the desert foam more honestly. It gives it a more modern feel. More comfortable as well. Its probably not as ideal for racing but I just trail ride.

[sunfire704]

I bought the gusset kit from tpc trikes.