again - another Tionesta Trikes Conversion [Archive]

atctim

10-20-2010, 08:38 AM

Here is our 5th build. This time 2005 TRX450R conversion. We have changed our thinking a bit in this build and it came out for the better by far. We built a custom tank - which is not powder coated in the photo. And yes - I realize it is missing a chain and the front brake set up. This build will be done late this week. Just waiting on a few front brake components and the powder coater. Notice in the 3rd picture the nice flow of the seat to tank and the narrow dirt-bike feel of the tank shrouds. This bike came out awesome!

Forgive my cell phone pics - better quality actual camera pics to come as soon as she is finished!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs942.snc4/73585_461106432944_607307944_5555076_5587249_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs462.ash2/73585_461106437944_607307944_5555077_1021951_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs462.ash2/73585_461106442944_607307944_5555078_4364479_n.jpg

rbaral233

10-20-2010, 09:27 AM

i looks stretched... hows the feel when sitting on it is it comfortable or is there any lean when grabbing the bars?

atctim

10-20-2010, 11:19 AM

It may look stretched because it has a plus 2 custom swinger on it. It feels very "250R-ish". Look at the seat in relationship to the handlebars. This is a comfy - ergonomic feel for sure.

Mr_RPM

10-20-2010, 11:20 AM

so cool i would love to have one. i just dont have the skills to make one nor the money to have one built.
very good looking trike

harryredtrike

10-20-2010, 11:28 AM

top notch,looks very nice.has a nice flow.

Xhumeka

10-20-2010, 12:23 PM

That looks GREAT!!!!! Do you sell these, and if so, what do you sell them for?

atctim

10-20-2010, 12:49 PM

shortline10

10-20-2010, 12:58 PM

Very nice Tim :drool: You guys do great work :beer

Xpress

10-20-2010, 01:58 PM

we kind of sell them. Basically - you come up with all the parts needed (we are working on a parts list BTW) and a quad - and we do the conversion for X amount of dollars. This one happens to be for a guy who approached us about building it for him.

Say I have the same 05 450R that I want converted to a trike- how many clam$ would I owe you for you to do it?

leviblue

10-20-2010, 07:38 PM

Nice job Tim....looks like it does sit like a R, little taller.The rider to bar pos looks like it'll work great for taller riders, I like the room there. R forks huh?? No inverts yet. Swinnger looks cool. Looks to be a GREAT MXer

MonroeMike

10-20-2010, 09:36 PM

Very nice conversion, great work.

audioworks04

10-20-2010, 10:46 PM

Looks good, what is your rake like, looks a little long? What is your seat height like? Seat height is where I had alot of issues, I did not want to have the really high height that the new 450s have whick led me to my stupid looking seat, but functional.

portland250r

10-20-2010, 10:58 PM

whats the difference between tionesta and tpc?

Rjfabwerx

10-20-2010, 11:01 PM

That looks awesome! Before I got on this web site I never realized that people built their own trikes, :) There is some serious skill around this site...I've gotten into the prerunner pickups and sand rails, etc that are built from scratch but you guys are building trikes that look store bought that way, that is extremely impressive to me! Good work!

Thorpe

10-20-2010, 11:09 PM

That is damn sexy! Nice work Tim... I want one!

Louis Mielke

10-20-2010, 11:41 PM

So would we call this version 4.0?
Looking very nice Tim. You've got me thinking so hard now. lol

hang&rattle

10-21-2010, 12:20 AM

Like the aggressive look. Didn't you build a Suzuki trike? I also noticed the Tecate in the background (orange or jus' pic?), so leads me to my next question since you hang it out there, a kxf trike? Lots a honda based trikes. Some of those Kawasaki's are pretty snorty....so?

inv3ctiv3

10-21-2010, 12:52 AM

I am very interested to know what the cost is, PM me if you have to!

harryredtrike

10-21-2010, 01:08 AM

I am very interested to know what the cost is, PM me if you have to!

there you go turn your quad into a trike.problem solved,lol.

atctim

10-21-2010, 08:26 AM

we have zero plans for a Kawi trike at this point - we are not set up to weld aluminum and they have aluminum frames.

mtsnieg

10-21-2010, 08:33 AM

Very nice lookin work. Mybe someday I'll have the extra money to have on built. For now I guess I'll just be coveting it from afar.

willrideanythin

10-21-2010, 10:57 AM

I ,like it, But the space between the tree and tank is off putting.

atctim

10-21-2010, 02:44 PM

So would we call this version 4.0?
Looking very nice Tim. You've got me thinking so hard now. lol

Actually no - this would be Version 2.0.

Thanks for all the compliments guys!

I ,like it, But the space between the tree and tank is off putting.

What does off putting mean????

willrideanythin

10-21-2010, 03:03 PM

Well the trike looks stock, Then you see the area I had mentioned. That part just doesnt look natural. Vey nice work, But I dont like the top front of the tank

atctim

10-21-2010, 03:34 PM

I see - well - it has to be that way for triple clearance - otherwise it would have to have ape hangers on it.

oldskool83

10-21-2010, 03:38 PM

i gotta say i like that. a custom tank a few more bucks but if it makes everything line up better who cares....dirtbike races years ago use to have custom alum one make anyway. will you be making some type of rad shrouds to cover them super low radiators i see? besides that, thats my .02 cents.

now do a 300ex...cuz that what i want!

but i gotta ask...why is that tecate orange in the back round!!!!!!!!???

atctim

10-21-2010, 03:40 PM

LOL - the orange Tecate I got from another member here on the boards and it was orange when he got it. It is just the way it is. It is actually really a nice paint job - super shiney like a new car - it was at TF this year.

devilman

10-21-2010, 04:08 PM

very nice build. i am guessing the parts sheet is similiar to the one listed on tpctrikes?

one of these would be great for next years trikefest raffle;)!

atc350xer

10-21-2010, 04:09 PM

Looks great, as usual Tim! I'll bring those R's up in a couple of weeks... you know the scrapyard here has tons of dirt bike inverts, right? :naughty:

Xpress

10-21-2010, 04:20 PM

I think I'll have to agree about the tank, it seems like there's just a big open space up there.

devilman

10-21-2010, 04:24 PM

I think I'll have to agree about the tank, it seems like there's just a big open space up there.

just have to sacrifice a little to get it done without messing something up. still looks great to me and i still want one.

willrideanythin

10-21-2010, 05:48 PM

Without a doubt its red Viagra.

Eric250R

10-21-2010, 11:31 PM

Once again Tim, great job. And to anyone considering one of these and haven't gotten a chance to see a Tionesta Trike in person. They are very well thought out and quality built.

atc350xer

10-22-2010, 12:18 AM

Once again Tim, great job. And to anyone considering one of these and haven't gotten a chance to see a Tionesta Trike in person. They are very well thought out and quality built.

And much fun to see a couple of them racing!

aldochina

10-22-2010, 12:59 AM

wheres the better quality pics?? sweet build. although these conversion trikes are sweet, and the tech is no doubt superior, i gotta say they just dont do it for me in the looks dept like the later model sport trikes do!! There is not a new quad, or conversion out there that tops the looks of a stock 86R!! TRX or ATC, Or 350X for that fact. Amazing asthetic line up. Imo. I just dont like the pointy rear fenders, slender seat and tank , and the tiny shrouds!! of the newer gen machines. Sorry for the rant!

HONDALUVR

10-22-2010, 01:15 AM

I would love to see a Suzuki and a Kawasaki ... and a Yamaha ... I would love a 4-fiddy Suzuki ... Man-O-Man !!!

jason85atc250r

10-22-2010, 08:40 PM

tim this swap looks good nice work. Pm.ing you about whats left of the quad front could use that stuff on my 4 wheeled contraptions.

MorganHonda200!

10-22-2010, 09:37 PM

Great job that is very cool

atc350xer

10-23-2010, 12:52 AM

I would love to see a Suzuki...

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?114218-1-of-a-Kind-trike-to-be-seen-at-TF-2010&highlight=suzuki

scooterroo

10-23-2010, 01:31 AM

I would love to see a Suzuki and a Kawasaki ... and a Yamaha ... I would love a 4-fiddy Suzuki ... Man-O-Man !!!

here you go.... converted lt 450r quadracer... from what i've read, first fuel injected trike built.

HONDALUVR

10-23-2010, 07:19 AM

thanks for the pics guys ... I would love a 4-fiddy to go with my Tecate 3's and 4's ... but money is extremely tight under this OBAMA Hizouse Admizastation ... Ya Feel Me Yalllll !!! ???

TommyBoy1971

10-23-2010, 07:36 AM

word to your mother...

atc350xer

10-23-2010, 08:13 AM

thanks for the pics guys ... I would love a 4-fiddy to go with my Tecate 3's and 4's ... but money is extremely tight under this OBAMA Hizouse Admizastation ... Ya Feel Me Yalllll !!! ???

Hellz yeah... we needz to kick him outta da Whitez Hizzouse!

atc350xer

10-23-2010, 08:15 AM

word to your mother...

worrrrrrrd.

HONDALUVR

10-23-2010, 08:39 AM

Wurdddd !!! uRRRR RuuuuuHHHHH !!!

tapper190

10-23-2010, 04:55 PM

That's a great looking trike Tim! It's not easy when you start fabing something. There is so many different ways to do things, lol. What do you use for the front portion of the trike?
Tapper

atctim

10-27-2010, 09:11 AM

Tapper - front section is all 3G 250R stuff.

Here are the better photos - and it is done.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs814.snc4/69438_464249647944_607307944_5603242_8244708_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs416.ash2/69438_464249652944_607307944_5603243_3521789_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs834.snc4/69438_464249657944_607307944_5603244_551475_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs814.snc4/69438_464249662944_607307944_5603245_7475208_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs834.snc4/69438_464249667944_607307944_5603246_749805_n.jpg

83ATC185

10-27-2010, 09:46 AM

that is nothing short of awesome.

oldskool83

10-27-2010, 09:58 AM

that turned out pretty good for a conversion. better then i could of dreamed up

the great gazoo

10-27-2010, 04:31 PM

Freakin' sweet, Keister. It looks like it came from the factory that way.
I can't remember, have you put inverts on any of these 450's you've built yet?

kiser

10-28-2010, 12:11 AM

Looks REAL nice Tim!!! Im gonna have to get something like that one of these days. The ol 350X just cant hang with a 450!! LOL

atctim

10-28-2010, 08:50 AM

rear fenders are stock trx450. They could be made to fit a 250R with a little work. The headlight its a polisport - can be had on ebay for $60

No inverts yet Gazoo!

Thanks for the compliments Kyle!

dksix

10-28-2010, 03:49 PM

I absolutely love it. I couldn't afford one but if I could I'd get right on the waiting list. Glad to see pics of the headlight, I've looked at those on ebay and wondered how they would look on a trike.