Using quads for parts Wolf in DX clothing UPDATE.

[Trike_crazy]

BTW, the stator wiring on the timberwolf engine plugged right into my dx wiring. Ive read that the plugs are different but not the case with this one. Maybe they are pinned different? The timberwolf engine was a 93

[Trike_crazy]

Got some new parts in the mail. DG exhaust pipe, front and back brake cables, the shifter for the timberwolf engine and a good used battery box and grab bar

[86T3]

You need to find a stock dx or dr and compare the power/speed. This is really awesome, i abolutely loved the dr i used to have and wouldnt mind finding a project once all my others are completed

[JasonB]

man thats really cool! way to go utilizing newer parts to bring the DX back! Never been a fan of those model of Yami's but it sounds like you made some nice upgrades that anyone could appreciate, nice work!

[350xorbust]

Well done...u saved another one...props!!

[Trike_crazy]

Its fun building these the way I want them. I have 2 other dx225's that im gonna build another good runner out of and maybe compare the 2. Or if I can get this one done by TF maybe someone will wanna race?

[czac]

Wow! Looks pretty cool, now it needs a tri z front end... lol
Does the extra 2+ inches makes it handle any better and if its more stable. Also, doing the swap, did you use your old drive shaft or did you have to use the Timber wolf's? wouldn't the shaft need to be longer now? there was a guy here who re did his DX for his wife and I believe he lengthened his swing arm 3+ inches but never went into how he did it though. Your YTM 250 DXTW looks great though.

[Trike_crazy]

Czac, I used the t-wolf drive shaft when I swapped everything over. Basically i have a 3 wheeled timberwolf now. I even used the timberwolf brake levelers, rear hand brake cable, throttle cable, choke cable and taillight on the DX. Right now I trying to make a bracket to hold the t-wolf foot lever and rod to work the rear brakes since the DX brake cable looks to be too short. I ordered an 06 yfz450 rear shock to see if it is an option for my rear suspension issue and im having a few pieces of plate steel cut in case all else fails an i have to use the stock dx shock. at this point I'm not worried so much about the suspension performance as just having it rideable

[czac]

Czac, I used the t-wolf drive shaft when I swapped everything over. Basically i have a 3 wheeled timberwolf now. I even used the timberwolf brake levelers, rear hand brake cable, throttle cable, choke cable

so does the choke cable reach from the carb up to the dash board? Im having a heck of a time finding one for the DX... anyone I can find looks to be in about the same shape as the one I have but they want crazy money for it so I took a chance and bought one that looked good from another quad, I forget what though, anyhow, its too short! lol

[Eric250R]

Cool upgrade man, good job !!

[Trike_crazy]

The timberwolf choke cable fits the dx. I used part # 4BD-26331-00-00. I picked mine up on ebay for $33.15. On another note I got it fired up after finding out that the flywheel key was sheared. It sounds pretty mean but I still have to tie a few more loose ends before it's completely rideable. The anticipation is killing me!

[Trike_crazy]

I had a guy at my work cut out my new shock brackets.
They turned out pretty good I think.

Here's the brackets after I drilled and bent them to fit the shock. I ended up just using the stock shock since it seems to be in good shape.
It's finally sitting on it's own! Its right about stock ride height where I have it now.

[Trike_crazy]

Ok just a little update,

My original foot peg mounts were really messed up. One was bent and the other one broke off the frame (with help from a trying to bend it back). So I set about making new frame mounts out of some metal tubing I had laying around. I think they are looking pretty good. I only have one ready to get welded on but the other side isn't far behind.

This is the way the foot pegs looked before

this is the other side after cutting off the mount and grinding down the weld

Mount being made.



And the finished mount. Now I just need to finish the other side and weld them on

[Trike_crazy]

I got the new peg mounts welded on last night and took it on ride for the first time with both foot pegs, lol. I love my Hondas but this thing is pretty awesome. It'll stand up in the first 3 gears even with the longer swingarm. Just a few odds and ends and It'll be ready for Trikefest!

[the great gazoo]

That is hella cool, man! You hear about this swap here & there from folks but nobody went into such detail with the pics & information like you did. I'm/we're really impressed, keep up the good work!