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

[250rmanfmf]

I should have some good pics ready in about two weeks, I started with just a bare frame due to lack of 85/87 tecates in the area, Never have seen one in washington and only have seen 2 in Oregon. But I didnt need much orignal tecate parts to restore because of using parts off other bikes and custom or new parts. but I have many parts on the way as I speak. I have my suspension frame and rads, and some oddball stuff with a tank and swingarm and headlight on the way and an axle.

I did find a Kx450f with carb and elect for a decent price so lets cross our fingers. Now is there a way to wire a light somehow with a kx wiring? I want a headlight. And I will do some more info on the 4 speed.

so I may be digging hardcore into it in about a couple of weeks. I am still doing some rough planning as I get parts.

Tyler

[3Razors]

You wont be able to power lights with the KX450 as it does not come with a lighting coil setup.

[cr480r]

A KX500 would save alot of money and headaches...

[BigGreenMachine]

What do you plan to ride with this custom trike? Dunes, woods?

Should be able to buy a lighting conversion for the KX450f in the aftermarket.

Agree on the KX500. A modern KX250 would do the same job as well as nearly bolt in. Swingarm bolt on the modern KX250 will be larger in diameter then the stock Tecate swingarm bolt. KX500 uses the same diameter swingarm bolt. Both bikes can be had for dirt cheap compared to the fourstroke machines. Lighting kits are available for both.

[250rmanfmf]

kx500 was the plan 6 months ago but I am aiming for more of a one of a kind bike. kx500 has been down a few times and I will probably build a kx500 tecate one day but I am going to try to use a 450 motor. I do both dunes and tracks.

well on the kx450 motor the guy is now asking more than his orignal asking price by $500 so we'll see

Tyler

[Eric250R]

Moose offers a wiring kit for machines that originally didn't come with lights.

[BigGreenMachine]

By all means giv'r, certainly not telling you what would be better, just what we know works already.

I think you will have plenty of room in the T3 chassis for the 450f motor. Once you remove that top cross brace there is a lot of room opened up to you. Only problem I could predict is the carb fitment.

[250rmanfmf]

just a quick update, things have slowed on this project because last Saturday (jan. 27th) I was rushed to the hospital after falling 8 ft high from my truck landing on my chest. I did that at 9am in the morning and was headed on an hour in a half trip to go get a HUGE lot of motorcycle parts, on way home I went into shock and girlfriend had to drive me home and then to hospital.
Found out I was bleeding internially, from the splene. So I had emergency surgery and had my splene taken out. got home a few days ago from hospital and cant lift anything over 15 lbs for about a month. So I am just aiming at getting more parts and will try to do as much as possible.

while waiting on the motor I will be working on the custom rear suspension and the inverted fork setup as soon as I start feeling better.

any other questions about project just let me know

Tyler

[BigGreenMachine]

Get well man, don't rush recovery.

James

[Dirtcrasher]

Dam, get better kid. I fell off the backhoe P-washing it one day and I got messed up BAD. It's the stupid stuff that always takes you out.....

[200x newby]

any updates?

[250rmanfmf]

I havent been able to get anything done on this thing yet. my trip to the hosiptal was expensive and cant buy an engine at the moment. I just started a new job and need to make sure things will be in good for about the next month. I hope tom be starting on it sometime in May but for right now its been pushed off for a month or two. I will let you guys know when I start.

Tyler

[200x newby]

No rush we understand take your time!

[factoryX]

any updates?

[Groundworx]

I know this thread is a little old, but have you came accross your motor yet? I had access to a 08 KFX450R quad a couple of weeks ago and turned it down. It was pretty cheap, but was a little ratty. If you are just needing the engine, you should be able to pull all you need from it and part the rest. Let me know if you are interested and I will see if it is still there.