First Time Rider
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Been thinking of running some 30 inch mudlites all the way around. I figure the best way will be to raise the fenders, seat , gas tank and side covers ect. up to make clearance. Have not really studied what all I have to raise but that is the basic idea. And now that I have it tuned up I feel that I can turn the 30 mudlites.
Anyone ever seen this done?
Power User
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this will ruin the handling and performance of your machine. also your going to need to gear down by getting a smaller front sprocket or bigger rear sprocket. the gearing will be so high you wont be able to pull top gear, even with light weight tires let alone these huge nasty mudders. it will be cool and stuff but i dont think you will like it, bigger is not always better
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Isnt this on a shaft machine?
1987 Honda 200X 90% way through frame up.
1987 CR500R Motor, Soon to be a 540 ATC motor
1986 250R frame, For now
2008 Honda 700XX
2004 KFX700 Torque monster!
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oh yah even a better reason not to use that size tire. you wont be able to change to the gearing
First Time Rider
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Turning the treads is not an issue. I can light up the the 27 inch zilla's i have on there now. They clean out without issue in the thick mud. (remember I am running a webcam, overbore high comp piston, and an exhuast with a 350x carb) this is not a stock powered 250es.
I got the idead from a couple of guys over on High Lifter forum, who run 30's on their 300 4x4's. I know those machines are heavier and have to turn 2 more tires. they have almost identical running gear to the 250es as far as strength. It is common fot them to swap in a 250es rear axle.
With my power output and light weight of the machine and tires I am getting not worried about turning them.
As far as stability I have increased the track width 3 inches with the 27's. Handling with that setup is fantastic. I am going to increase the width again 5 inches with the 30's which should maintain the handling characteristics.
It will be done, I was just wondering if anyone else has seen it done thats all.
If I am not happy with it, I can always put back on the 27's
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
i wanna see pics of this monster when they are on. my truck doesnt even have 30's on it. well for now it doesnt lol
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1983 suzuki alt50
1985 honda 200x
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
30's on stock gearing what kinda top speed are you getting at?
Using a manual isn't that like cheatin?
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yea im interested in this! after all my insane machines are done im going to do a 250es I miss the one I had. Im thinking the 30s will be wicked awesome!
oh has anyone ever thought about extending the swinger and driveshaft? I know it can be done, that MR death kfx700 did it to his and its supercharged and all so a extened driveshaft on a 250es shouldn't be that hard. Thats what are my thoughts when I do mine is to extend the swinger and driveshaft so it can be raised up higher to clear larger tires like 30s, I mean the front is a no brainer by extending the forks, my 2c has been added.
First Time Rider
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The lift I am getting at is not a typical supension lift. That is what i ahave on there now. I want to keep the wheelbase short, remember I use this rig for hunting so turning radius is important.
I am doing a sort of bodylift where the suspension is left alone and clearance is made by lifting the fenders seat side covers ect.
Top speed on the aspault with the 27's was 61 gps. Remember bigger tires make it act as though is has higher gears.
Power User
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it will be geared so high (like 68-70MPH if 27s put out 61) keep us posted on how that works out for ya, so much for the low pulling gear the BR has =P
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You can probably just drive around in low range all the time! LOL!
1985 Eddie Sanders ATC330r
1986 Monstecate
1984 ATC70 (awaiting 125cc transplant)
1984 ATC125M
1986 GSXR 750 - Keepin' it old school!
1999 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 plow machine
1999 Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 (lake lizard)
1996 Arctic Cat Jag 440 L/C (ditch banger)
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
I like to know how the rearend will hold up... Ive seen the trx300 rear ends strip out in no time with 30" tires.
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Arm chair racerFirst time rider
With all the work you done to the motor how much power did you get out of it and money wise is it worth it?Originally Posted by skiffy
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
any progress on the 200es you were planning to mod?
proud owner of a trx300ex quadand an 85 atc 70
First Time Rider
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She wont look this tame for long!
30 silverbacks are on the way! I am in the process of working with a gentleman to make a clutch kit that will have the clutch engage at higher rpm where the power begins rather than low rpm of the factory clutch. When all this comes together I think we will show the world that 3 wheelers still rule! In the drags we have the 250r. In the swamp we have the 250 Big Red. Hell ya!!!!!!!!!!!
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