Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
So after the new year, I began tearing down the 86 I got for a complete nut&bolt restoration. I wish I could say that money was no object, but it is, so I'll be getting new Maiers all around. I'm spending a little more than I thought, but well worth it. Got the frame and swinger powdercoated, sent the hardware out for new zinc, and got some new rubber as well. Here's the progress so far.....the one pic of my daughter on it is the day I brought it home
Last edited by Flossyb20; 01-14-2011 at 10:45 PM.
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Your 350 looks very nice. Great job!!!
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Great looking trike! keep up the good work! When I added the 450 exhaust to my 350x, i used the 200x brake reservoir and mounted it to my air box.
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Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Thanks, before I got it powdercoated, I did a little work on the frame. I took the factoy exhaust mount and put it on the lower tube back there for the new muffler there. I also had to fabricate a new tab for the brake reservoir, which I set back like an inch and a half from where it was, but I had to use the hose from a 200x...it was the only one I had long enough to fit.
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Where do you get stuff re zinced? I assume youre talking about the nuts and bolts.
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I found a place in Orlando to do it...about an hour drive, but worth it...he only charged me 100.00 to do ALL the bolts and brackets...and I didn't even have to clean them first. I'll but a pic of them up when I get them. I just did a search online for zinc plating near me.
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Ill check that out..ty.
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Damn nice trike, the first picture if before you even touched it? if so it already looked mint.
83 suzuki alt125-sold
86 350x-current-traded
85 200x Current trike-sold
85 200x-new trike
83 atc 70/lifan 138
99 cr80
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First Time Rider
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Great looking restoration!
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Don't let that 1st picture deceive you...she was a POS!! The frame was twisted cracked, welded, hacked...the plastics had atleast 2 coats of paint..the forks were bent some kind of bad, I think the only thing I'm keeping from it is the lower end, piston, muffler and seat...no joke.
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Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Haha damn its like every craigslist ad i see of a three wheeler then! That thing looks mint in the picture with your daughter!
83 suzuki alt125-sold
86 350x-current-traded
85 200x Current trike-sold
85 200x-new trike
83 atc 70/lifan 138
99 cr80
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Nice job! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep a tally of the cost, it will give me an idea what I'm in for if I do one of mine! I just got a great tank last night, looks new inside, no dings, it will only need paint and decals. I'm a bit scared of making one to nice to ride like the 86 Big Red I had. Unfortunately I am not experienced with these mechanically but guess I'll get some learning real soon!
...the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine...
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
These things are pretty simple to work on....right now my transmission is sitting in freezer bags, along with the rest of the engine guts. I downloaded the service manual, it does a pretty good job with illustrations. Just remember to take your time getting the gaskets off the cases, only use a razor!! I'm waiting on a new left side case to replace the one with chain damage. Should have the engine back together next week. As far as progress goes, just got the new fenders yesterday (maier of course), along with the handlebars, new axle bolts, some frame rubbers, and the all important decal kit. Hopefully the guy will call tomorrow with my hardwarde.
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
We just brought our newborn home from the hospital the other day, so progress has been at a standstill, but I did get a chance to put a couple goodies on today while everyone was sleeping today...still waiting on the hardware from the platers though, I guess that's what happens when you get a great deal, it takes forever.
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