The Start of the 2006 KLX450r has begun! UPDATED W/ PICS GOT MOTOR

[250rmanfmf]

Hey guys, still havent started, trying to finish some other little projects, I have a motor its a KXF450 motor. I just need to finish a couple things and then I can start.

Tyler

[audioworks04]

Any update here?

[250rmanfmf]

Bad economy equals bad times, Have to move. Also re-did project to start with a Kx450f Frame and build a kaw trike like a few guys on here are doing with the Hondas.

So far I have some parts but I have a frame on the way and now I am back to the drawing board for parts search. I had to do away with using Tecate parts & frame as it would be too involved to put a big motor like that into the frame also all the headache of suspension, axles and such.

Now new plan is Kx450f Frame, Tank, Shrouds, Motor, with custom dual exhaust (like HMF duals for the Raptors).

Dont know what swingarm I am going to use but I have to do some measuring when I get the frame. for the subframe I was thinking a Raptor 700 subframe or a kxf450 sub frame but again have to do some searching.

so still lots to do. Sorry guys for taking so long but ever since I started this thread seems like everything went down hill (hospital, Economy, Original idea)

But hopefully in a month I can get some pics and some info so dont count me out yet

Tyler

[250rmanfmf]

Alright guys I am finally underway with this project. Frame should be here Monday along with the swingarm. After doing research this is the plan and I should complete project before hopefully June of this year. After doing some research and checking out the honda 450 projects, sounds like I need to do the rearend out of a similar quad with the same motor. So I will be fabing a KFX450 quad swingarm, shock, axle, sub frame using kfx450 rear fenders. Here is the list of parts I plan on using or have.

Frame-06 kx450f
Engine-06-kx450f
Carb/Ignition- 06-kx450f
Radiators & shrouds- Kx450f
Exhaust- DMC DUAL EXHAUST (will start with a kfx450 kit and mod as need be)
Swingarm-08 kfx450
Rear shock-08 kfx450
Rear axle & carrier- 08 kfx450 extended axle
sub frame-08 Kfx450
Rear Fender & seat-08 kfx450
Tank- 06 kx450f
Front forks- 96 kx125
Triple Tree- off a new Honda crusier
Front Wheel hub- 85 200x
Front fender- 250r green fender


I would like to try to get a headlight but if its to involved I dont need one right away.

I should have pics with a week or to of the parts I have gathered so far.

Thanks
Tyler

[Dirtcrasher]

Sounds great!!

At least your giving it your best.... These aren't "easy" times to be building stuff ya know.

Looking forward to the build moving along

[250rmanfmf]

Hey guys, I have updates and pics, Here is what I have so far, Frame, tank, rear fender, sub frame, forks, brakes, rear axle, front hub, motor and some other misc. stuff.

I ended up changing the motor. I just got a 2008 KLX450r motor. Its a 5 speed with a ligthing coil for a light and it has electric start. Locating a battery wont be hard cause the 08 kfx450 fender has the battery box inside it. Here are some pics, motor should be in my hands next week.

Once I get the motor the next step will building the swingarm. I was thinking of a beefy west coast style swingarm made from aliumium. The swingarm will be custom built because of how skinny the kx450f frame is, there is no current ATV swingarms that will fit. I am having a fabercator build the swingarm using the kfx450r rearend. If there is enough interest the faber guy I am using loves to make jigs so if he has to build it again its easy and cheap. So if anyone is looking to build one of these let me know and I may be able to supply swingarms for you.

Next will be welding mounts to the frame for the sub frame. I have tank shrouds on the way and will be nice to align the rear fenders and tank.

There are still some issues I am having with this build. One is a headlight. I wanted to use a 350x/Tri-z style headlight but I dont see any aftermarket companys that made headlight shells for them. I need it green. So I need to find a COOL headlight. I thought about taking like a trx450 front headlight with plastic and cutting it to look like a headlight but I am open for options.

Another is a front fender, I am planning on a 250r front fender (green of course). Will the 250r work with tecates? Cause I would have to buy like 10 fenders just to get maier to make them ( thats how I got my 85 250r Yellow plastics)

Tyler


PS how the hell do you post picks now? I click on the icon above that says insert image but it want a http link. Do I have to upload pics on the internet to post now?

[250rmanfmf]

test pics lets see if it works

[250rmanfmf]

Here are some pics of what I got so far.

[audioworks04]

Looks like a good start. I assume that you will have to do like me and jason had to do on our aluminum framed 450s and relocate the rear shock mount if you are planning on using the kfx rear shock. Not sure on the the kawi stuff but I would bet that the kfx shock is much shorter than the kx450f rear shock. Keep us updated if you need any help or have some questions on what I did let me know and I'd be more than happy to give my input and suggestions.

[250rmanfmf]

Yes, I will most likey have to lower the mount for the shock. I am actually using a yfz450 rear shock cause I had a good one lying here. Once I get motor my main focus is getting the swingarm, rear suspension and sub frame all dialed in before I tackle the front. But I will just take one step at a time.

Hoping for a finish date of this year sometime but probably still need to sink another 2K into before shes rolling and mostly together.

One question for you and the guys with the aluim frames, what rake did you go with? I am either having triple trees built with a rack or cut and fab the neck of frame for correct rake.

Tyler

[audioworks04]

The triples you have if they are what I am thinking they are should have zero rake built. I would mount them up with your forks and full front end and mock up the rear also and see how it works out. Also I would do your forks first and then make your rear shock mount work with the front. Basically what you are shooting for is the bottom of the frame to be as close to level with the ground as possible. As far as rake I believe mine will be in the 26 degree range when I get my front end finished with the inverts.
I would try and contact Jason Hall about rake, he really knows alot more than I do. I have had some problems getting ahold of him lately though, hes probably just busy right now.

[250rmanfmf]

cool thanks, Yea I am pulling a table out and I am going to start to set up the trike assembly so I can do mock up. I am very excited about moving forward with this project.

Anybody have any ideas for a headlight?


Tyler

[Red Rider]

Anybody have any ideas for a headlight?

You can't beat the '86-87 Tecate headlight for looks. All of the aftermarket headlights don't look right on a 3-wheeler's wide front end.

[250rmanfmf]

Cool, Yea I like the 86-87 tecate headlight. I may have to go with it.

ALso I will be posting more picks at the end of the week with motor.

Also has anybody run carbon fiber wheels??????????????? I was looking into to these, They are HELLA EXPENSIVE but sweet looking, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HiPer...Q5fAccessories

Thanks
Tyler

[250rmanfmf]

Hey guys, also I need a Seat from a KFX450 and I cant find one anywhere, if any of you run across one please let me know

Thanks
Tyler