not your average 185S ,,,,,,,,,,

[KASEY]

yep the cat-trike is on the move,,, cat-link rear suspension, dual exhaust.. inverts!!! yep the fab work is almost done and then bring on the yellow paint!!! 5565




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[fabiodriven]

Very, very impressive Kasey. I gotta get my shop straightened out and get my arse in gear.

[coolpool]

That is going to be awesome. I'd like to hear it running in a video. Any chance of that happening?

[partsmaster]

Rediculous cool 185. You sir are truly a trike master

[Jason125m]

Great work yet again Kasey. I can't wait to hear how she sounds with that dual exhaust. And see the finished product!
Jason

[Frankencelery]

I always know that when I look at a thread from you Kasey, I'm going to see something I've never seen before. Very cool...I wish I had that kind of skill!

[Xpress]

When I grow up... I want to be a bad ass like KASEY! Because that trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro is awesome.

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

you've got to be kidding me every time I think I've seen it all from you kasey you top yourself again. this thing is freakin sweet!!!

[vartiak15]

what forks are on there?

[El Camexican]

That dual exaust is something else. I'm wondering how many trikes you have, but guessing you need to do an inventory first to be sure.

[gomer202]

Your crazy man! You got some of the coolest designs wish I had the time and skill to do stuff like this great job

[dougspcs]

That's extremely cool..you are a fabomaniac.

My 1st questions after seeing the thread was..WHY, a 185, really?? But after looking at the pics..I get it.

185s never turned my crank..wouldn't even give them a second look.

You've made me a fan..want to see it done, definitely post some video.

[Jon Boy]

dang Kasey what can i say that hasn't been said thousands of times already. great work man, i've learned to watch with interest when your creating. oh what it would be like to sit back and just watch for a day or two in your shop. :lol:

[bigworm626]

Dang!!!! hijo le

[thestud25]

Other than the obvious fact that the trike is bad azz, what is the purpose of the dual exhaust? Does it help with performance?

[Blown 331]

I love it! Years ago I bought a suspended 200 frame. I copied everything and built a 185 frame. I've got a plastic tank, super nice fenders and seat (blue cover), and 200x front end for it. I also have a line on an XL185 engine. I need to get on it again. Do you happen to have a close up pic of how the swing arm mounts to the frame? I don't really care how it is set up on my suspended 200 and I'd like to do something better on the 185.

[KASEY]

Other than the obvious fact that the trike is bad azz, what is the purpose of the dual exhaust? Does it help with performance?

ok i wanted it to be quiet and since i couldn't use the stock muffler i cut it apart to see where the bottle neck was,, the turbine core in front of the spark aresstor was it,, so rather than modify it i figured twice as many would help it breath, ,,, so i built a muffler with baffles in it like a flowmaster car muffler, it should be quiet and legal .... this trike will be a chase trike for the mass 70 rides coming i am going to build a suspended trailer to haul gas tools food and supplies we are going to start exploring the old ghost towns and what better way that a 70? don't need to go fast or tear up the country,, just get there and back,,, oh yeah i added this today...

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[KASEY]

i guess the caterpillar theme will really come out in the paint and a few more details,,, and really killer decals and lighting...

[Addicted]

Damn, you earn my respect, you defiantly know your s&$? Kasey!

[KASEY]

only got a little done today... daughter flew in and so i am done for a few days,,, did this today...

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[El Camexican]

only got a little done today... daughter flew in and so i am done for a few days,,, did this today...

I was expecting the Honda wing to be hand cut into that brace. You're starting to slack off!;) Looks great! I can't imagine what you could come up with if you had a water jet and some aluminium in hand, but I bet I'd buy whatever it was.

[KASEY]

when it all comes together you will see why no honda wing,, more generic industrial...

[El Camexican]

when it all comes together you will see why no honda wing,, more generic industrial...

Hummm, sounds like the first action shots will require a yellow hardhat on the operator's head for authenticity... Looking forward to this. I just noticed how you dealt with the front brake issue, hope the rear is in good order:)

[bigworm626]

hijo le X2!!! Sweet!

[Bryan Raffa]

that front end is KILLER!!!!!!!!!

[TrailerRider]

Very nice indeed :beer I will be watching this thread :)

[fabiodriven]

You know you've made it when you've earned Addicted's respect. Defiantly I might add.

[Headsup]

Wow... I want a Freaking Dual Exhaust Also!!!!!!!!! That is Epic!! Very nice work..

What about clearance though for when u hit a jump. looks like the top of frame will smash down on the exhaust.

Sweet though,!!! Let me send u my exhaust and maybe u could do a little fab work for me a dualy!! lol Love it

[KASEY]

the swingarm is 10 inches away from the exhaust and it has 6 inches of wheel travel... how would it hit? the exhaust is inside the subframe and they are tied together,,,,

[vartiak15]

what kinda forks are on there?

[audioworks04]

Im with vartiak; what forks are those? Did you make those triples, are the clamping sections in the back?

[RodKnockRacing]

thats awesome

[KASEY]

the forks are GSXR suzuki forks off a big street bike. i made the clamps from scratch. and they clamp in the back . you can see the on the lower where the clamp bolt is. the upper is a little different,,

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[Jon Boy]

now i'm not knocking you Kasey (you could run circles around me in my dreams :lol: ) but i'm kinda suprised with the quality of the work you produce you didn't take more time and stamp the muffler better/more professional than that. you just in a hurry or a test run maybe? :wondering

still awesome build though :beer

[KASEY]

now i'm not knocking you Kasey (you could run circles around me in my dreams :lol: ) but i'm kinda suprised with the quality of the work you produce you didn't take more time and stamp the muffler better/more professional than that. you just in a hurry or a test run maybe? :wondering

still awesome build though :beer

hold that thought...... its not done .... i do things for a reason,,, and unless you read minds,,, you will be clueless on this build. thank you very much.

[Jon Boy]

understandable and your right. how would i know what your thinking, was curious really is all. :beer
i'm just going to guess then it has to do with going for that industrial look?

[trizilla]

anything happening here?

[KASEY]

working on caterpillar decals,, securing cat parts to actually use on the trike.. lights key switch and a few other things,, looking for a seat and rear fender combo that makes it look cattish.... lotsa ideas dunetrip got in the way too....

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[hillbilly 200x]

man kasey you do some sweet work can't wait to see it when its all done and beside a big cat :D By the way that looks like a really sweet 250r in the last pic

[KASEY]

its a 350r .. esr pv 350,

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[RideRed250R]

cat trike..... I LIKEY!!

[audioworks04]

Who did those inverts on the 350R? They dont look like jason's

[Buster Brown]

Very cool Richard Love these one off customs you dream up! Very inspirational to say the least.

BTW, I WANT inverts. Your 350PV R looks awesome. Intimidating eyeballs and all.

[El Camexican]

So much eye candy! I've gained 10# just looking at it! Love the action shots!

[KASEY]

Who did those inverts on the 350R? They dont look like jason's

the clamos are original honda clamps,, the forks aprillia 125 .. all put together by me. i think there is a thread about them here some where.

[Husky250]

WOW Kasey! I have some stuff that need fixin when you get a spare moment!

[KASEY]

Very cool Richard Love these one off customs you dream up! Very inspirational to say the least.

BTW, I WANT inverts. Your 350PV R looks awesome. Intimidating eyeballs and all.

thanks!!! those intimidating eyeballs are 35 WATT HID'S too... floating ground stator, rectifier battery regulator,, BRIGHT LIGHTS!!!

[KASEY]

well i haven't had much time to get this thing finished! my decals finally came in so i am getting more motivated by the minute. PARTS that i had no idea were out there kinda fell in my lap,,,, so i am in the middle of an emergency ATC70 buiild!!! this thing is OFF the HOOK!!!! IT WILL BE FINISHED UP FOR THE DUMONT REGATTA!!! then i will unveil it. 5565

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[350XJEDI]

:Dnice, we will be waiting to see what is next,always love your builds , when is the trailer build happening ?? got lots of ??:wondering but will wait for final product ,sure to be amazed!!!:Bounce:Bounce

[250x]

Kasey, trike is sweet. Did anyone but me notice, in the first pictures of the rear of the machine, those exhaust tips, when looked at straight on, are ET's eyes. lol figured I would share..

[Xpress]

thanks!!! those intimidating eyeballs are 35 WATT HID'S too... floating ground stator, rectifier battery regulator,, BRIGHT LIGHTS!!!

So now they're 35w HID??? What happened to them being "MORE THAN 35W!!"?? :p:Bounce

[KASEY]

So now they're 35w HID??? What happened to them being "MORE THAN 35W!!"?? :p:Bounce

read on,,, they have ALWAYS been 35 watts...

[Lil Earl]

even how it was stated that you were in a hurry or something with the cat tag, but to me that looks high quality haha

[Xpress]

read on,,, they have ALWAYS been 35 watts...

since you're using CAT style lights, are you going to use one on this project?? :naughty:

[KASEY]

yes i am... these are the mini versions of the lights on the 350r. and it will have a cat ingition switch! along with a few other things.. even the tail light is caterpillar.

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[Xpress]

Ohmycaterpillar!!!! Where are you sourcing your lights from?

[userj8670]

sick stuff kasey!

[KASEY]

ohmycaterpillar!!!! Where are you sourcing your lights from?

the cat dealer..... Can't get them at napa........................

[jmax857]

DI'd you make those tripples? They look great, any detailed pics of em?

[KASEY]

YES I BUILT THEM FROM SCRATCH. when i tear it down for paint i will post up detailed picts of everything.

[hillbilly 200x]

looks great Kasey keep up the good work

[KASEY]

WOW I HAVEN;T UPDATED THIS IN A WHILE!!! SORRY!!!!

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[El Camexican]

Any thoughts on a roof canopy or bucket up front? :) Seriously, that is going to look awesome. I wonder how many people are going to be saying "I didn't know CAT made those?!!, where can I get one for the kid?"

[110klt]

Kasey,

I may not know you, we may never meet. However you set inspiration and the statment "What can be done". So far what you have done is beautiful and I cannot wait to see the end result. Keep up the good work and always remember....... It's not what we think....... It's how you feel about what you are building. Bikes like this are like art or a sculpture, just the artist expressing themself.

Keep up the great work and please feel free to share.

[userj8670]

I was just thinking about this build! Looks amazing please open up the boxes and post pix:)

[Angore]

What a NEAT idea .
I love the pics. while assembling.(though I can't wait to see the end result)

[Lil Earl]

very very nice, really got the cat feeling now

[sinsayers]

That is perfect Kasey, awesome work man I love it.

[kb0nly]

Looking nice! For what i am sure you paid for those lights you should have bought some LED floods instead. I have a pair of 27w LED lights on my 84 BR and it beats a friends pair of 55w halogens. I have put them on everything from the snowblower to the lawn tractor now, only 2a draw for 1800 lumens. You won't believe them until you see them, then you will never want to go back to anything else.

[Jon Boy]

meowzer Kasey! :lol: looking awesome sofar. :beer

[KASEY]

Looking nice! For what i am sure you paid for those lights you should have bought some LED floods instead. I have a pair of 27w LED lights on my 84 BR and it beats a friends pair of 55w halogens. I have put them on everything from the snowblower to the lawn tractor now, only 2a draw for 1800 lumens. You won't believe them until you see them, then you will never want to go back to anything else.
the point? do they say CATERPILLAR ON THEM? these do and so does the tail light.. and since i have friends in high places at cat,,, i am pretty sure i paid way less than you did for LED'S .. but thanks

[jon jon]

durn... love the colors bud.

[Knobby Addict]

Exceptional attention to detail. Can't grasp the connection to CAT and I'd ask if it runs like a Deere but it's obviously built better than both.....

[kb0nly]

Actually CAT makes, or rather rebrands and sells, an LED version as well. I have seen it on the CAT tractors at the local implement dealer. As for my LED lights.. Not really, about $35 each shipped.

[250rfan]

Hey Kasey,
Your PM box is full.

[KASEY]

ok i will fix that too!!!

[KASEY]

while i am here... i will post todays progress too,,,,

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[briano]

I love the Big Machine look of the front wheel with all of the large bolt heads, that is pretty cool. Sweet build

[sinsayers]

Damn that is nice, cant wait to see it together! Great work man

[redskinman]

Great work man.Is that going to be a showpiece for a Cat dealership or what?
Looks too nice to ride

[KASEY]

little more work!..

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[dcreel]

WOW!!! Never, ever.. cease to amaze me.

[Flyingw]

Not to change direction but... Hey Dcreel, where have you guys been? We missed you at the OK ride in May. Ok, resume regular programming.

[sinsayers]

I want duels dangit! The swinger and front forks look so bada@@! I would hate to see the build cost and labor hrs on one like this .

[KASEY]

getting closer! a few more decals and a final install and it will be wrapped up!!!

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[gomer202]

that thing is sweet! love your work

[Amater45]

Now all we need after that is a running and riding video!

[KASEY]

seat stencils done!!! and rear fender almost dome,, waiting on more red!!!

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[yaegerb]

Nice work sir! Thumbs up!

[userj8670]

hell yes!:Bounce

[dougspcs]

Kasey, you need a pro-photographer to do a lay-out on that machine when it's done...

That is a true master piece and it needs to be documented.

[tanks350x]

Ptretty cool build Kasey..I like the theme...great job

[KASEY]

CAT-TRIKE OR CAT-BIKE


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[Flyingw]

my vote is for CAT trike.

[tanks350x]

Both are pretty bad ass!

[KASEY]

sat down to the sewing machine this morning,,, yep thats right the SEWING machine,,, and made this ,,, can't buy one so i made it,,,,
just another piece to the puzzle finished..

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[hillbilly 200x]

cat trike hands down

[KASEY]

headlights,,CHECK!! GETTING CLOSER.

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[Russell 350X]

Excellent job Kasey!!!!!

[clmeue37]

If the short-tempered boys of O.C.C. can get a show on tv I think this guy here is a shoe-in for a trike building series! Awesome build sir!

[kawasaki666]

WTF! Really Casey? How do WE compete? Master Crasftsman!!!