350x the way I like it, with a wide ass

[The Goat]

Well as most of you are aware of, I took a trip down to see Syko last weekend and take that 350x off of his hands. A couple energy drinks, 1200 miles, and the purchase of a butt ton of penny rockets (there illegal in Louisiana) later, and I have it back in the shop.

So here is what I bought


And ten minutes after I picked up the the bike I was on the phone ordering parts so they would be here ASAP. They didn't arrive on Monday like I wished, but they are here now.


Here is what it looks like now.




The bike won't be this complete again for at least a month or two. Probably going to go all out with this one.

Finally encountered a powdercoater who isn't crazy with his prices... so he will likely see the pegs, the bars, all engine pieces, the kicker, the swingarm, maybe the axle, the skid plate, and the motor mounts.
400ex carb whenever I find the missing piece
Ordered a brand new rear caliper (front caliper off the honda dirtbike).
Getting a 10.25:1 Wiseco
Sending Cam and rockers to MEGACYCLE, getting the stage two setup.
Ordering the Chromoly valve springs with the new valves from WEBCAM.

As long as I have the cases open, what in the bottom end should I take a look at? Seals, bearings, oil pump and so on? What are the issues with these bikes?

Going to look into a port and polish, but I don't know of anyone around here who does it. If anyone on the boards does, please let me know.

It has a stock 450r exhaust on it, I may purchase a new aftermarket exhaust for the 450r, but it depends, I don't want obnoxiously loud like my 200x.

Also, I was thinking of having my swinger done in white, as well as my bars. Looking for some lime green fork boots. When I'm done, it should look like a horrible cross between a Kawi and a Tiger in looks (I just want that clean uncluttered look)....which somehow ended up with a honda powerplant.

Lastly, I remember seeing a link posted by someone on here for discounted ASV levers...

Any opinions or suggestion welcome, I'm sure I'll be posting for help all too soon.

OEM FORK SEALS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE FOR CHEAP.

ALL OEM RUBBER CAN BE FOUND ON EBAY FOR CHEAP.

CHECK WWW.HYPERSPORTS.COM FOR HARD TO FIND PEICES.

CONTACT DADS ON THE BOARD FOR REALLY GOOD BEARINGS.

THE MOSHMAN'S ON THE BOARD CAN GET WHITE SHROUDS.

[SYKO]

wow! new plastic set it off! just like I thought it would! should be a looker when its done!

[Threes company]

Hey Goat..... I don't know squat about 350x's, can't help you there. Just wanted to say congrats, 1200 miles is a haul dude, I'm impressed! Looking forward to watching this project... have you thought of a number plate for the front? instead of going the headlight route? KXT style would be perfect with some lime green numbers. Good luck... enjoy the rockets, lol.

[scrawny]

looking good, nice interception!

as long as it shifts good, there isnt a whole lot that goes wrong in the bottom end.

maybe get a barnett clutch for it...

[stealthduner]

Hey Goat,

I always use Honda Fork Seals. they cost a little more but my dads 250R has the originals in it still (86) and we have abused and abused that thing for all it's life

Looks good by the way

[The Goat]

cool guys, thanks for the encouragement. as for the number plate instead of a light, eh, my 200x is too damned loud to ride at night. this 350x is surprisingly quiet, no matter what speed...so i'm gonna need that light for the night riding. I appreciate the idea though...lime green fork boots anyone?

damn, I was trying to avoid having to get them from the local place, most of the people there are ignorant asses. There are these two old women though who work in the parts department of one of the stores...I think they know more about parts than most of the people on here.

I'm gonna try to find a local shop who can do the valves for me, as I want them perfect, and nothing beats experience.

No one knows anyone who ports and polishes?

[SWIGIN]

my buddy ports all my motors (he got his hands on a TC head to copy) but it might be cheaper to find someone local.

as far as the bottom end,check the crank real good and replace that 20+ year old oil pump

honda dont sell the 350x oil pump anymore and every used one i and my buddy had(10-12 pumps) all looked like hell inside.

what we found out is you can use a 300ex pump but you have to use the 350x grear or grind the main case for the 300ex gear to clear

[Erics350x]

When you pull the head, check for cracks between the valves.

There's a machine shop called RPM at Ft. Walton Beach Fl that's been doin small engine performance work for along time.

[Bryan Raffa]

green boots.........http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dirt-...2em118Q2el1247

thats cool it dont even look like you moved it from the first picture..lookin good

whats the matter.. just cant bring yourself to drill holes in that new front fender?

[the great gazoo]

Hey Goat,

I always use Honda Fork Seals. they cost a little more but my dads 250R has the originals in it still (86) and we have abused and abused that thing for all it's life

Looks good by the way

I agree with stealth duner, Honda fork saels have never leaked on any of my machines! While you've got the forks apart, why not PC the bottom tubes white? I think it'd look pretty trick!

[The Goat]

green boots.........[url]
whats the matter.. just cant bring yourself to drill holes in that new front fender?

is that what that ugly silver thing is for? To be honest I wasn't sure. lol. I just couldn't understand why you would need one.

Everything seems to be flowing along pretty well, basically watching my money fly out the door. Fort Walton is a little far, but eh, should only cost like 3 bucks to ship.

[SYKO]

awww man....you dont like the fender brace??? poo on you homie!

[scrawny]

so the valves still arent done?

what was up with the valves anyway? besides the guy that is only used to REed valves was working on it

[SYKO]

yea the valves got adjusted correectly, the probem was with the factory settings the cam was so worn that it lost performance,

[The Goat]

no the valves are cool, it's just that while it's open and off, I want to have it redone. I want a Built engine, but I want reliability. I don't want to have to get back into this engine any time in the forseeable future.

and syko, it's hondaline...not my thing, i prefer clean, uncluttered, nothing on the bike that isn't needed. besides...you forget one important thing.... I don't drive like you man, compared to how you can ride, this thing is gonna be babied, my fender will never go down that far. lol.