Frank's is GONE!

[Bigbore]

I was deciding on what to do around the shop to clean it up, make some room and what to do about some of my other projects (that are in various stages of completion).

So....... I decided to let the Frank's quad go:( :( :( It's going to a good home. I was going to sell it to the highest bidder but decided to work out a deal with someone that I knew would appreciate it for what it was and wouldn't trash it.

Now, I'll use some of the money to finish up the Franks 3 wheeler (full restore) and finsih a few of the other 3-wheeled projects.:w00t:

Anyway, here are some better photos of it running and parked. I though I had better run it again before I sold it. It's only the second time I've ridden it! It flat RUNS!

I know it not a 3 wheeler but it History!

[Bigbore]

Here are some more....



OH! Do you like the pond and waterfall? Only took 4 years! The pond is 8' deep and 125' wide and 110' long. The waterfall is 65' long and drops 8'.

My wife said to finish the landscaping or she was going on strike!:naughty:

[225DX DUDE]

Nice piece of history right there!! How much you let it go for?

[Bigbore]

Not enough. But enough to make it fair.

[HondaHarry]

glad to hear it went to a good home. I thought the trike was a roller? I take it you have another engine? the pipe and rear exhaust port is the coolest. id love to see that thing up close. HH

[KillerBox]

What is the history behind this Frank's?

[Orangecnty250r]

I think its kind of funky looking but I like it alot....very glad to hear its going to a good home.

[VenomRS4]

Woah. Thats one crazy looking quad. What kind of engine is that? Ive never seen a setup like that before.


edit: Just looked at the pics. Rotax. Never seen a setup like that before though.

[fabiodriven]

Woah. Thats one crazy looking quad. What kind of engine is that? Ive never seen a setup like that before.

Yeah, I haven't the foggiest idea what this thing is? Anybody feel like filling me in?

[skippy]

bill is it in your collection now???

[Bigbore]

glad to hear it went to a good home. I thought the trike was a roller? I take it you have another engine? the pipe and rear exhaust port is the coolest. id love to see that thing up close. HH

No, it's complete. Engine, pipe, 2 carbs, spare bottom end, and the 350cc crank and spacer kit. It'll start going through a restoration soon.


Yeah, I haven't the foggiest idea what this thing is? Anybody feel like filling me in?


There are a few articles about them, that other scanned from magazine articles, do the search. It's a good read. These machines were over $5,500 new in '85 (double the price of a 250R). The came equipped with Magura throttles, Grimeca brakes, Russell braided lines, Lectron carb, Terry Cable cables, O'hlins shocks, Simmons forks, Max Traxx hubs, FinishLine axles, 4130 Cromemoly TIG welded frame, and the list keeps going. They were a real "ready to race machine". Not even the Tiger has this much trick stuff on it.

But then, like now, everyone wanted the trick stuff but wouldn't pony up the money, only a few did. That’s why there were only 4 made using this motor. Talk about rare.

[Black86tri-z]

who bought it?

[fabiodriven]

Holy crap! Four!? That's SUPER rare!

[tanks350x]

So tell me, what is the official make and model name of this bad larry!!????
never heard of a franks before:wondering :wondering

[Bigbore]

Well.... Here's the last photo's of the Franks's quad from me :(

Sad to see it go.............

[200x newby]

was that an 81-82 250r tank?

[Bigbore]

Frank's used modified '81-'82 tanks, fenders and seats.

[damageinc2785]

wow that was so cool with the exhaust i like that thing

[Saul]

I just wanna say - good job with the pond and waterfall! That looks hella nice - excellent work man.

[badasskfx]

is the landscaping done yet? LOL
whats with the side ways exhaust?