Lets see those winter projects! [Archive]

CodyRosa

10-24-2013, 12:08 PM

Hey everyone! Winters right around the corner and you know what that means... WINTER PROJECTS!

Last year I got my 200x in winter, blew the front tire and spent 3 months fixing everything I could.. well this year.. i'm beefing up my motor!

I want to see everyone's winter projects the way they sit as of now!

Here's mine:
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As you can tell... there's already some snow here =)

I ended up stealing the tires/hubs off my 300ex and gained a little more then an inch on width (not much but whatever)

Maybe you could let us all know what you plan on doing to your machines over the winter as well?

Cody

Mr350x

10-24-2013, 04:09 PM

Here is my 1985/86 500R. I started this build in Janurary and got it ridable in march.. Through out the summer i broke several exhaust mounts on the frame and on the pipe, i fixed all that and got a new pipe, rode it several times after the new pipe and everything is holding up good, so now i will be doing a full resto on this bike, powdercoat, new plastics and tank the whole nine yards.. Should be an expensive winter..lol

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90guy

10-24-2013, 04:22 PM

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My project this 300r. Should be a race machine at the end of this winter! calfab swinger, extended axle, works shock and terry cable front end! lol and maybe a bills pipe!

tvpierce

10-24-2013, 05:03 PM

ColtonGG33

10-24-2013, 05:09 PM

Dave_D

10-24-2013, 05:12 PM

Here's mine not so much winter but winter/next year don't have a space to work on it yet so I'll start hoarding parts for now. Tinker when I can kinda thing
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Thanks

New2Tri-Z

10-24-2013, 05:20 PM

Get my Klemm Big Bore done and dropped in the beast for early spring dune trip to Oregon.
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CodyRosa

10-24-2013, 05:34 PM

Those are some awesome machines guys! Goodluck on your builds! I know... Its one of them 4 wheeled things lol.. Its my dads though.

Mr350x

10-24-2013, 06:39 PM

Dude that is one bad@ss 500r!!
Thanks Colton! I cant wait to redo it.. Will be fun!

CodyRosa

10-24-2013, 10:11 PM

Wow I never saw that tri z till now.. Awesome looking machine!

Mr350x

10-24-2013, 10:22 PM

Nice Tri-z Man!

samuraiguys

10-24-2013, 11:50 PM

Here's my 350x/XL600R build for this upcoming winter..

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CodyRosa

10-25-2013, 11:09 AM

I wanna see the 350x/xl600r build when its done! I wasn't able to reply right away due to this site not working for some reason last night... works now though!

Feel free to post updates to your projects as well!

oldskool83

10-25-2013, 12:41 PM

My heap of poo to redo.

Most has been blasted and powdercoated, a lot throw away and trying to decide really what to do with it. It has a bandito frame now, 300ex hubs and HRE is gonna make an aluminum grab bar and prob trx450R rear disk brake on this little guy with some 18" tuff tamers.

Buck Snort

10-25-2013, 12:45 PM

Need a few more things for the 350X and then I am going to strip it down and paint the frame. Just got it out for the first time last month. And then with some luck my son and I will tear in to a 83 250R we picked up. But time and money might mean the R will be a couple winters of work.

brian376

10-26-2013, 06:04 PM

That 600 is going to be a beast!

RoscoW

10-26-2013, 07:24 PM

Mine is to get some more finished on the garage queen
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CodyRosa

10-28-2013, 01:07 PM

Roscow that thing is amazing! Good luck with that build!!

M.Pargiello

10-28-2013, 08:01 PM

Just working on the 300 this winter, time to really tear into it and give it some love

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tripowersport

10-28-2013, 10:11 PM

roscoW. Nice build!! where do you get your anodizing done? thanks.

CodyRosa

10-30-2013, 03:18 PM

Pargiello - What did you plan to do to it this winter?

JasonB

10-31-2013, 02:10 PM

need a few more things for the 350x and then i am going to strip it down and paint the frame. Just got it out for the first time last month. And then with some luck my son and i will tear in to a 83 250r we picked up. But time and money might mean the r will be a couple winters of work.
holy grab bar lol

ScreaminRed

10-31-2013, 07:22 PM

Gonna take the '85 down to the frame and start from there, so who knows how long it will take. lol! I had the top end bored to fit a wiseco 10.25, and just lack getting the cam in and top cover on. Then i'll start on the body. Fun, fun, fun!

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Buck Snort

10-31-2013, 09:12 PM

Yeah, I stripped that custom grab bar off right away. lol
holy grab bar lol

CodyRosa

11-01-2013, 12:24 AM

lol i never saw that grab bar till now. Its almost considered a wheelie bar at that length haha.

ps2fixer

11-01-2013, 10:28 AM

There appears to be something wrong with that red one in the background. It has an extra wheel? :-)

Give em a brake, gota ride *something* while the 3 wheeler is down :).

CodyRosa

11-01-2013, 12:26 PM

Thanks ps2fixer haha thats exactly what it is to.. that wheeler is my dads.. but i've been riding the 300ex till my 3 wheeler is good and ready. Although the 4 wheeled thing is fun.. its just not nearly AS fun.. not even close to as fun as my 3 wheeler was =)

ColtonGG33

11-01-2013, 09:03 PM

Hey rosco if you ever want to give that 250r away I'm here :D lolol

oile

11-01-2013, 10:15 PM

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Phase one of my winter project: '85 Tri-Z cloud white frame with starburst sparkle will be sporting pink plastics. Will post more as I get it done.

oile

11-08-2013, 11:20 PM

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wifespissed

11-09-2013, 08:39 AM

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wifespissed

11-09-2013, 10:26 AM

180541 making progress looks great . Where did you find the pink plastics. Wouldnt mind getting one together for the wife

Daniel86

11-09-2013, 10:40 PM

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Here is my 1986 Honda atc250 es. Its not just a winter project but will take alittle longer. I am a full time college student so time and money are hard to come by.

oile

11-09-2013, 10:52 PM

Hey wifespissed i bought mine off ebay but mosh had a run made of them i dont think you can buy them anymore as a complete set. i think mosh still has everything but rear fenders now.

wifespissed

11-10-2013, 10:16 AM

Thanks oile. Its not like she would ride it lol just another excuse for another build once this one is done hehehe. I may do a 200x or a 350x after this build if i decide not to build the second tecate i have. I robbed a few parts off it for this build . I just thought it would be cool if she had a pink somthing to call hers lol.

CodyRosa

11-10-2013, 11:27 AM

Nice T3! and Dan that's a perfect project for winter! Does it have the seat/gas tank?

wifespissed

11-10-2013, 03:41 PM

Thanks cody

prairiedog14

11-11-2013, 02:34 PM

180590 this here's mine. it's in a lot rougher shape than it looks

Daniel86

11-12-2013, 12:21 AM

Yes it has the tank but its in real bad shape. I have the seat pan but no foam or cover. I plan on replacing the tank with a poly tank from ebay.

joenovosel

11-14-2013, 11:40 PM

I sure love these projects. Ive got a couple but im not sure i would label them projects since me and the kids still go ride them

A-Martin

11-19-2013, 09:27 PM

I got a good winter project on the go!! Motor swaping a crf 230 engine into my 200x!! So far so good! Alot of modding to do.

sandspider25

11-20-2013, 12:19 AM

180997180998 about 10 yrs ago I lost interest in my 85' 200x after I cracked my 2nd stator cover. Pushed it into the barn and there its sat. After a late night of helping a friend get his 225dx running I decided it was time to pull my 200 out. After blowing all the loose dust off I pulled the carb and cleaned it as well as the gas tank. Dumped a little gas in it and gave the kickstart 2 kicks and it fired right up. Now I'm just in the process of getting it trail worthy again. Lots of work to be done! More to come over the winter

CodyRosa

11-20-2013, 12:42 AM

Martin that is an awesome build so far! You should get a 250r front fender though =) Sand spider.. that thing is DUUUUUUUUUSTY lol hows that flex pipe working out for an exhaust... haha

sandspider25

11-20-2013, 01:01 AM

Haha its gone now.. im in search of aftermarket.... any suggestions?

CodyRosa

11-20-2013, 02:52 AM

lol well thats good.. well i've been wanting a cobra but i never find them. I believe you can buy DG right off ebay BRAND new.

Mrs.Mosh

11-22-2013, 04:56 PM

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I love the headlight, nice work!

fastatc70

11-24-2013, 09:50 AM

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Just starting a resto project on the ol' Xmas special

CodyRosa

11-24-2013, 12:28 PM

Fastatc, Where you doing a complete resto on that 70?? Any motor work?

fastatc70

11-24-2013, 12:34 PM

The motor is getting a full overhaul. I have a Wisco .20 piston and rebuilding the clutch is a must. It runs right now but smokes real bad.
The frame will get sand blasted and a new coat of DuPont paint. The rest is nos, or reproduction parts. I want to do as close to stock as I can get. The tank is in good shape and has no rust inside.
Right now all I need is plastic and time.

only34me

11-28-2013, 12:04 AM

I have an 85 tri-z that I blew up last year. Took the top end off and it has metal fragments everywhere. Rebuild time.....
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CodyRosa

11-28-2013, 12:55 AM

Nice trike onlyme, did you take pics of the motor damage? I love seeing the damage a motor can do to itself haha

Goodluck on the rebuild!

ps2fixer

11-28-2013, 07:50 AM

Not exactly a 3 wheeler, but it was made durning the same erra :). Just needs some simple body work, 1 rust hole patched.

1986 Toyota Hulix 2wd pickup 1/2 ton carbed 22R with 5 speed stick from down south.

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I wonder if anyone will spot my play toys in the background and ID them correctly :P. Hint one is under the tarp lol.

A-Martin

11-29-2013, 12:49 PM

little update on my project! crf230 swap in a 200x, swap is basicly done.. just need to clean my gas tank nicely then shes ready to start!

I made a little build forum if anyone wants to cheque it out.. http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/162852-New-guy-here!!-Doing-a-CRF-230-motor-carb-swap-into-a-84-200x

CodyRosa

11-30-2013, 02:51 PM

ps2fixer, i spotted 2, 3 wheelers for sure =) Whats the one under the tarp?

martin.. that build looks awesome! I'm heading over to that thread to check it out now. Great work!

oile

01-10-2014, 09:40 PM

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Thank you to GKing Polishing! More parts ready for the pink Tri-Z build.
If you need some aluminum polished give GKingpolishing a shout. He does excellent work!
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90guy

01-10-2014, 09:42 PM

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Thank you to GKing Polishing! More parts ready for the pink Tri-Z build.
If you need some aluminum polished give GKingpolishing a shout. He does excellent work!
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Second this Greg did my turbos for my 90. Just talked to him today he's doing my calfab and my forks soon!

MattDragontamer

01-11-2014, 12:50 AM

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Some of you already know of this restoration in progress... So here it is for those who don't. :-)
I call them the Twins because I got them as a set.
For those who don't know, these are 1985-87 TAURUS 650 made by Ontario Drive and Gear (ODG) and
distributed by argo.

Stop on by and check out the build thread... http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/163549-Restoration-of-the-quot-Twins-quot-(-Taurus-650-)?highlight=taurus

CodyRosa

01-11-2014, 11:22 PM

Wow that polishing is amazing! How much does he charge roughly for forks and triples? Matt. . Ihavenever seen those before, what year are they??

oh i see the year now, haha i was on my phone so i flew past that. Pretty neat though

90guy

01-11-2014, 11:27 PM

Wow that polishing is amazing! How much does he charge roughly for forks and triples? Matt. . Ihavenever seen those before, what year are they??
$75 plus the shipping to polish your painted portion of the forks as for triples not certain. Easier to get quotes by just contacting him. Great guy!

cap

01-12-2014, 06:34 PM

1984 200M
150$ did I over pay?

Mostly a father and sons project to gain some interest that doesn't involve a LCD screen and thumbs.

We rebuilt a minibike last winter and that went well, they enjoyed it as did I.

Already made progress, can you upload video clips for the cold start? It runs but is backfiring through the carb some so I suspect timing, chain may have jumped a tooth, will investigate that further.

Nice site here already been lurking and gained considerable knowledge from post here, thanks.

I bought a 200 Brand new in 1982, wish I kept it but sold it when I joined the Marines.

\/ Uploaded the first start up video. \/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfTAFQLV6o&feature=youtube_gdata_player

DohcBikes

01-12-2014, 07:50 PM

Working on this dx. Top end rebuild, plastic polish, new custom graphics etc.

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Chopsaw

01-13-2014, 01:21 AM

This thing is like a bad penny , I traded it off 3 times , now its back again . Not sure what I'm gonna do but it is callin my name .
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swat253

01-13-2014, 01:56 AM

I've got an '83 200E I'm bringing back to life. Owned it about 12 years and been sitting for awhile. Need to recover seat and rebuild carb. Pics to follow.

CodyRosa

01-13-2014, 05:59 PM

chopsaw.. how on earth did you get it back 3 times? haha was it to a friend or something?

Swat.. yes please upload some pics! Would love to see it.

Chopsaw

01-13-2014, 09:46 PM

chopsaw.. how on earth did you get it back 3 times? haha was it to a friend or something?.

I bought it for $150 with a blown top end because it had a new knobby front tire that I used on my 200es . I then traded it to a guy for SX parts . He ended up bringing it back . So I gave it to a buddy that had a running SX engine . A year later he decides he wants to buy one running , so its back again . I have a SX engine , geuss I'll throw it in .

Dave_D

01-14-2014, 01:18 AM

Scooped another project. This one will be taking priority over the YTM this ones closer to being complete
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swat253

01-21-2014, 01:05 AM

Finally got to spend a couple of hours on the Big Red. Took the gas tank off and found the cap was rusted shut... and could hear lots of rust particles inside. With a lot of twisting and prying, I got the cap off - it was in a crusty state.
I took it to the blasting cabinet and it came out pretty clean. Lots of pitting but solid and functional.
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I dumped a FEW OUNCES of rust flakes out of the tank and could see a lot of pitting and holes as a result. I'll have to patch the holes before I continue with a rust removal project.

I took the petcock out for inspection. It was working well and didn't have any damage, but while I had it off, I taped up the ports and gave it a blasting to clean the outside. Pretty clean outcome - I can read the valve positions now...
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I'll have to re-cover the seat, and while I was removing the remnants of the original cover, I noticed the tab on the tool compartment was rusted out and not holding in the slot. When I tried to unscrew the wing nut, I sheared the bolt off almost flush with the seat base. I ended up having to drill out the broken bolt and replace a piece of the sheet metal with a threaded nut underneath to accept a new thumb bolt. I also cut off the rusted tab and welded on a new tab to fit into the slot.
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There's much more work ahead. I've never done a restore project, so I'm learning as I go. I'll try to document the progress in this thread.

swat253

01-21-2014, 01:44 AM

I'm thinking about the "cider vinegar" technique for stripping the rust from the tank. Anyone ever use this method - or have another method that works well?

I've used electrolysis for removing outer rust and it works well - just never used that method for an interior job.

cap

01-21-2014, 03:12 AM

I think that tank is toast, look for another one or go plastic.

swat253

01-23-2014, 01:03 AM

Yeah cap, I've got a couple of used tanks spotted, but like all Big Red parts these days, they're wanting an arm and BOTH legs for 'em!
With the holes being on the bottom, I'm gonna beef it up and seal it with JB Weld or Bondo. Once it's solid again, I'll fabricate some kind of roller and rattle some pistol brass in it to knock off more rust, then follow up with the vinegar wash and/or electrolysis.

CodyRosa

01-23-2014, 02:20 AM

wow that tank is ridiculous.. i cleaned mine with "the works" and it left pin holes on the edges of the tank. I put JB weld putty along the holes and it worked great.

wish i had a bead blaster.. your very lucky haha

jim v

01-25-2014, 04:32 AM

thanks for this post
James Valencia

jim v

01-25-2014, 04:36 AM

just keep at it.......
the prize is worth all the time input!!!!:cool:

jim v

01-25-2014, 04:38 AM

so to be at the FRONT of the PACK:p

Dual z guy

01-26-2014, 04:43 PM

I have been doing a Tri Z missile build, and should be complete in the next few weeks. Built from mostly extra parts and a yz engine185117185117185118

swat253

02-04-2014, 11:08 AM

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Yeah, that little bead blaster has been a great investment!
I tinker around with my welder and fabricate stuff out of recycled metal and it's been a real time saver when it comes to cleaning up rusted stuff.
Now, if I could only get at the inside of that gas tank...

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