350X first mod

[dreamintheR]

hey guys , i got a 85 350X about 1 week ago , its all stock except a roostboost ignition/ignitor , iwas wonderin what the first modifacation should be? tires , sprockets , pipe , big bore? (393cc kit by powroll) , i wa thinkin about just borin the stock sleeve out and gettin a bigger piston n ring:headbang: i need sum advice

[350xrulz]

how does the roostboost work? Ive heard about people using them just wondered how they worked. If I were you I would work my way up on the bore job, dont go to big at first. Unless you want to haul some major a** right off the bat. Try pipe ,sprockets & k&n. good luck

[Black Sheep]

there are severall things to consider,

how much you have to spend,
type of riding,
mechanical skills ( a hopped up moter requires more maintenance),
type of power your looking for,

the list goes on.

i've been building High performance 350X's for 19yrs and i've yet to build two exactly the same.

one thing i can tell you is this. before i'd go hog wild on the motor there are some chassie mods i would do first. the stock 350X motor over powers the chassie as it sits.

for example if someone came to me and said...

"i have 1500.00 ( not including labor ) to put into my 350X and want a good all around play/race trike"...

this is what i would recomend,

1. Uni air filter.........................................................................25.00

2. front springs from progressive suspension ........................75.00

3. rear stock shock modifications ( this includes labor )........380.00

4. cobra pipe........................................................................150.00

5. 13/38 chain and sprockets ( sidewinder their worth it)....150.00

6. 20" kenda vipers..............................................................100.00

7. ITP 9" wheels, they have 1" more of offset and widen the X by 2"............................................................................................80.00

8. 82mm wiseco 10.25: compression piston ( 360cc)..............75.00

9. magacycle cam..................................................................125.00

10. H.D. valve springs...........................................................100.00

11. 36mm kehine carb..........................................................150.00

12. hi flight desart seat..........................................................80.00


then you would have a 1985 trike that is just as powerfull and as well suspended as a 400ex (it would actually have more power by 7-9 h.p.), a raptor, or a Z400.

[TES]

Could you please provide more info on, "3. rear stock shock modifications ( this includes labor )........380.00 " This really interests me.

[Black Sheep]

Originally posted by TES
Could you please provide more info on, "3. rear stock shock modifications ( this includes labor )........380.00 " This really interests me.

this is one of the first modifications i recomend and/or do to 350X's. as the stock rear shock is a weak point for agressive/heavier riders.

basically your turning a stock shock into a "works performance" shock.

the stock internals are removed from the stock shock body and replaced with a "cartridge" kit from "works". this kit has a bigger diameter shaft and a better piston design that alows a more agressive/progressive valving stack and gives you 18 positions of adjustment vs. the stock 4 positions.

why is this so much better?
1. the stock shock has a non progressive valving stack that in reality does very little and relies more on the progressive rate of the stock spring to do the major work. this ends up giving you a "dead" feeling suspension.

2. the stock shaft is 1/2" vs. the "works" 5/8" shaft. this basically gives you less chance of bending the stock shaft. (i've bent severall and seen a lot more)

as a added bonus the stock resevoir is retained so you still have your 22 positions of compression adjustment. if you were to buy a whole new shock from works your looking at 550.00 and the resevoir they give you has no compression adjustments but, they will "add" one on for another 80.00.

when its all complete the only differance between a modified stock shock and a full blown "works" shock is the shock body itself. the stock one is cast aluminum and the works is billet. normally billet is better because its stronger but, the shock body itself takes no stress load. plus cast is lighter then billet.

for really agressive/pro riders/ heavier riders, i also recomend a stiffer spring as well (I personally use a 850lb. straight rate spring) 85.00. you can get them from progressive suspension and send it to "works" with your stock shock or you can buy one from "works" eatier way don't install a differant sproing AFTER the mods. they are set up for whatever spring you send them.

if and when you do this they will work with you and build the right shock for you.

I myself used to install the kits but, with the theft of my tools i no longer can as of now.

[TES]

Great, thanks for the info -- this is something I'll likely be looking into doing in the near future.

[dreamintheR]

the roostboost works good i guess , i never really riddin one with out it , i guess it gives it more power the guy said :confused: if you dont fallow the throttle threw it revs out fast , i think thats what it does :shrug:
i dont need any chassie modifactions MR.ATC im pretty small , 5'3 and 120 pounds , i just wanna hop-up my motor alittle bit cause im runnin with banshees all day long n it kinda sux :thmbsdwn:

[TeCaTe_MaN420]

runnin with banshees as in drag racing against them or cruisin around with a pack of em? if your just cruisin then maybe gear it a little higher..to keep up drag racing....uh....if ya wanna win...nitrous:headbang: :demon: :thumbsup:

but you could blow your engine up:upyours: :2finger: :nono: :doh:

[Black Sheep]

Originally posted by dreamintheR

i dont need any chassie modifactions MR.ATC im pretty small , 5'3 and 120 pounds , i just wanna hop-up my motor alittle bit cause im runnin with banshees all day long n it kinda sux :thmbsdwn:


see now were getting closer. like i said those mods were a generallization of a all around rider. and a example of what i was talking about.

i still need to know a budget ($$$) and type of riding you do. (trails, dunes, track, ect. )

[dreamintheR]

i ride alot of trails , dunes (at dows pit) hill climbs ( you guys will chit yuor pants when my friend takes a picture of me goin up it ) , dirt roads , mud , i guess im the alround rider , see my budget comes very slowly and fast , if a mow my grandmothers huge lawn , i would get around $100-$150 , if i work at my moms store , ill get around 10-15 bucks , i guess my budget comes n goes , dont really have a steady job! although im lookin for one :headbang:
i might just trade my 350X for a 250R or tecate , know what im sayin:headbang:

[250sx]

sounds like you need to buy a piggy bank. :D you won't get anything done $20 or $30 at a time. Save up a few hundred & then let's get started. :thumbsup:

[dreamintheR]

:lmao: i know :( should i just trade it for an 82 250R?

[Mr. Richard]

hmmmm that i think would be a step backwards!!!:D :D :D

[TeCaTe_MaN420]

Originally posted by dreamintheR
should i just trade it for an 82 250R?

i noticed in your other post you said you could trade it for an 85 tecate...

hmm...82 R vs 85 tecate....no competition man...i would trade it for the tecate so quick...:doh: then lets see the look on them banshee riders faces:demon:

[dreamintheR]

eh the guy lives to far away :doh: i think im gunna save up for the 393cc kit , lets hope it isnt 2 hard to start :bash: ,well thats wait i wanna do anyways , if i cant ill go simple slip-ons

[OL BIG RED]

Hey guys finally got time to make the 630 mile roundtrip to pick up the stock 85 350X I bought. I'll get some pics up when I get my software working. I had a brand new cobra pipe to put on it when I got it, got it put on and man is it LOUD! It's got that high pitched crack to it, is there any other pipes out there that would have more of a roar to it?