My '82 Atc 480r *** With Pics ***

[Chevy200s]

great project man, I'm glad to see someone actually getting it done, I started doing this about a year ago and just ran out of time and money. I hope to get back to mine soon, but it wont be done nearly at the rate your going.

Can you post some pics of the modified kick starter? I realize my 83 R is a different frame but I would still like to see how much it took to make yours work. Also, if you could post some pics of the shifter that would be great. Seeing this pictures is inspiration to get back to work on mine, hope to start doing that soon.

Great project, and your making great time doing it too, keep us updated and as always, more pics!

[toocheaptosmoke]

Sweet project man!

[edog]

Nothing take negitive. I like junk and turning it into something. My Cagiva was a basket case and according to my wife " I shouldn't have wasted the money on that pice of crap". Glad I didn't listen to her.

I'll have $2,300 into to this ride when it's done, including the West Coast swinger, paint, plastic, rims & tires, shocks etc. Thats less than a '85 R is in less than OK shape. Alot faster too. When it's done it'll be another "bad ass trike". Let me know what you think when its done.

Best of all I love doing it.

Very nice conversion.I hope you will be addressing the suspension with all this new found horsepower?

[Bigbore]

I'm glad that it's an inspiration for some. I know how it is to get stuck in a rut.

I tore the bike down last night and it went to Powder coating today. I'll get some photos of the Kick starter as soon as I can get it back and start putting it back together.

Suspension: Progressive Suspension springs and valve kit for the front (bought these 4 years ago). New Fox Podium for the back.

[Bigbore]

Was going to order the DG CR 480 Pipe to day and check fitment. Seeing if the CR pipe would work and how much I'd have to modify it. Glad I didn't!

I was cleaning up around the bench and saw the exhaust flange for the CR... I still have a couple of pipes for the Mugen around... One of the pipes doesn't have the reducer bushing in it... Went over to see what mods would be needed to make the Mugen pipe fit. The exhaust flange fits PERFECTLY! I about pissed my pants.

Now I need to wait for everything to get back from powder coating to see how the exhaust fits with the motor bolted in. I'm thinking it'll only be a few pipe brackets and it should fit.

[hondaracer11]

is that 500x the one that was on ebay awhile ago

[Bigbore]

is that 500x the one that was on ebay awhile ago

Well... There's been 2 in the last year. I've had been looking for one for years and found the perfect one. Couldn't pass it up even though it was for $4,500.

[Trikeaholic]

Anyone interested in my CR450 motor? no electrics though, cheap!

[GoodKarma]

Woooohoooo, the Mugen pipe might fit! I bought a new one a few months ago for 50 bucks, and was just thinking yesterday that I should see if it would fit the 480R motor. Man, you are a great help! Keep us posted on the progress, so we can all enjoy!

[freaksfix]

Anyone interested in my CR450 motor? no electrics though, cheap!

i might be...

[DixiePlowboy]

I just bought an '82 CR 480 today with every intention of just riding it. Now I'm imagining that motor in an '83-'84 R frame.

[Bigbore]

It sounds like most of you are wanting Gen2 - 480R's. If I spent the time to work on the motor mounts and spacers for a '83 - '84, how many would actually buy a set of mounts?

I could use my '83 for a mock-up but since I don't want a 480 in my '83 I wouldn't be able to take the kit the distance. I wouldn't be doing anything with the pipe and you may need to come up with something with the kick starter (I wouldn't know until the motor is in the frame).

[Chevy200s]

I would probably buy a set of the mounts if you made them, and I wouldnt need to worry about the pipe I've got something started for that already. As far as the kick start, I'm not sure if you could get away with bending it, maybe bend it and lengthen it, and even then I would try and find a way to support it or brace it. Heres a picture of my 480 motor just sitting in the frame back when I was working on this if it helps. The shifter lever is broken here but you can see it wouldnt clear the frame as it is, that could probably be modified to work pretty easily though




Any new progress on your project man? Definitly looking forward to seeing how yours comes out

[Bigbore]

Going to the powder coaters todayto get the frame, mounts, and other small stuff.

Just bought a "like new" pair of front forks on e-bay for $15. When those come in I'll have the bottoms powdered red. Taking in the stuff that gets powdered black at the end of the week. Swingarm, steering, axle and wheel bearings should be in later this week.

I had the tank to my '81 Mugen 360 painted 4 months ago, I'll use it for the 480 since the Mugen won't be ready to go until after this one is done.

[JethrowMan]

hey man! i dont want to be a pest but... i need to see more!!