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    1st Kawi 450 conversion

    It's not completely finished but I figured I'd post some pics of my klx450 conversion. Jason Hall had this plan in his head, I'm just the lucky person who owns it. He used his triples and a 250r hub on the front end, made a custom chromoly swinger out back with trx450 components, modified a kfx450 subframe and seat to fit get a proper ride height. The goodies include hiper wheels, an axis custom shock, dominator 2 axle, rekluse clutch and a steering stabilizer (both came on the bike). The only modification he made to the frame was to weld 2 new subframe mounts, the rake was manipulated via the rear suspension and the trx450 footpegs are bolted to the frame via adapter plates. Unfortunately I wasn't able to race the trike last weekend because he is still working on a couple small things but it was complete enough to take for a test ride. I freaking love it and can't wait till its 100% finished. Here's some teaser pics, remember, the ride height will be a little different (had a loaner shock in) and it will have all new plastic and graphics when it is done.
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    Last edited by 86T3; 10-07-2015 at 12:30 AM.
    Looking for a Bassani silencer for a 2nd gen tecate, the style with the movable mount. 1st gen will work

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    I saw this trike at the races its very sweet. Looks factory built. I didnt get a chance to meet you .I saw your 500 Tecate thats a sweet trike aswell.
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    Yeah, that dude is sweet! I like the rake on it. Those side by side pictures of the 2 two trikes looks impressive. I'll stay tuned...
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    Very cool! I want it. It sure would be hard to wait for it to be finished. I would drive the family crazy talking about it.

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    I like it. Looks very good.

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    Atc300r, sorry I didn't introduce myself, I wasn't really feeling 100% on Sunday. We're you on the #81 trike? Thanks guys
    Looking for a Bassani silencer for a 2nd gen tecate, the style with the movable mount. 1st gen will work

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    It looks like the front end is much higher than your tecate. Were you planning on lowering the forks? Or does it ride pretty smooth as is like that?

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    The TECATE KLX450...The Most Powerful 4 Stroke 3 Wheeler In The World!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 86T3 View Post
    Atc300r, sorry I didn't introduce myself, I wasn't really feeling 100% on Sunday. We're you on the #81 trike? Thanks guys
    Yes I raced # 81.Its all good we will get a chance to meet.I didnt know the racing started early and I missed the open class. I had to hurry and get my 200x unloaded and make the gate.We where planning to camp but with the rainy weather we got a motel room my wife and I are just getting over being sick.Im planning to race more next season.Also going to try and make it to Mik6 ride.On my list for racing next year is Unadilla,Pinelake and Airmx.
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    Atc300r- If you can only make one, make it Unadilla. It's like riding a rollercoaster.

    Jlucero- The tecate is still lowered from TT and drag racing. I don't think they would be far off if I raised the tecate to stock height.
    Looking for a Bassani silencer for a 2nd gen tecate, the style with the movable mount. 1st gen will work

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    Did you use HRE for the swinger? At some point I think you asked me and I see its round stock like he has been using last few years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldskool83 View Post
    Did you use HRE for the swinger? At some point I think you asked me and I see its round stock like he has been using last few years.
    Quote Originally Posted by 86T3 View Post
    Jason Hall had this plan in his head, I'm just the lucky person who owns it. He used his triples and a 250r hub on the front end, made a custom chromoly swinger out back with trx450 components, modified a kfx450 subframe and seat to fit get a proper ride height.
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    That makes sense. Is there a certain series that you guys race through? I don't wanna hijack your thread so if you could PM some info that'd be great!

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    Ok I want one!!!! Just awesome
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