2005 ATC450R aluminum Frame

[audioworks04]

Been over at 3ww for awhile now just finally got around to joining .org, sorry it took so long.

Most of you have probably already seen my build over there but Ill post it up here for those of you who havent.

Criticism is welcome as are questions
But I was/am on a limited budget and 99% of the build was done in my garage.
I am a college student so not alot of space, tools, or money.
All the welding was done on campus here in the welding and machine lab.
I used Jason Halls 450r as model to get ideas from and for advice

Specs
2005 CRF450R frame
-foot peg extensions
-"skid plate" used more as a lower frame brace
-3" 6061 aluminum solid round stock cut for rear shock mount and welded inplace
-2004-2005 TRX450R swingarm (way too short when it bought it wasnt aware of the longer swingarms for the 06 and up)
-custom made pivot bolt bearing sleeves to use TRX bearings with CRF pivot bolt
-1985-1986 ATC250R Forks and Triples bored and milled for CRF450R steering stem
-2004-2005 TRX450R Subframe shortened
-Custom 18ga Stainless air box housing 06-up TRX450R K&N with outerware using 06-up TRX450R intake boot
-41mm FCR Carb NCVQ needle with R & D Power Pump 2 (adjustable leak jet)
-2005 CRF450X Fuel Tank larger than the CRF450R tank
-Fluidyne Radiators with Maxima Coolent
-2006-up water pump Cover
-TRX450R headpipe and can with HRC endcap-
-TRX450R axle with G-Force +3 Hubs
-RAD bearing carrier
-14 tooth counter sprocket with 39 rear (would like a 13 but wont clear swingarm, so need to go bigger on the back)

peg extensions and "skid plate"
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/audioworks04/DSCN0423.jpg

motor and electronics
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/audioworks04/DSCN0602.jpg

shock mount in ROUGH form pre-welding and pre final clean up
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/audioworks04/DSCN0523.jpg

Roller
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/audioworks04/DSCN0523.jpg

Maiden voyage to the dunes
http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt59/audioworks04/atc450rsand.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj314/stallbaumer5/P5200180.jpg

Helmet cam video at the Little Saraha Waynoka Oklahoma
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj314/stallbaumer5/th_Threewheelerwheelies.jpg (http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj314/stallbaumer5/?action=view&current=Threewheelerwheelies.flv)

Havent taken any pics for a while get some up when i get it back together had my sub frame off to fix a broken weld and my swingarm out finalize the pivot bolt

[ridetrikes250R]

cool for sure

[ShaneNP123]

Nice! I love seeing conversions, How does it handle?

[azjay]

LOOKS GREAT! alot of time and work involved, NO DOUBT! congratulations on very nice finished product, i'm sure it rides as well as it looks.

[audioworks04]

Swinger is is a little short so hill shots are tricky as are fast dune trail rides. Rides great in the dirt, but I built it as a duner, so alittle more work to do. Think alot of my issue might be my paddle choice, Sand Skate II. Seem to grip way to well in a straigh line and very hard to break loose. Them time out ill pull my skat trak edges off one of the 250r's

[Black Sheep]

...-2004-2005 TRX450R swingarm (way too short when it bought it wasnt aware of the longer swingarms for the 06 and up)


The 06-up swingarms are only about 3/4" longer. If your using it primarily for dunes I dont think that will be long enough to suit your needs. Although they are quite a bit different I run a +2 (compared to 04-05) swingarm on my 450R and with competition cut snad skate II's for the Dunes I thought it was perfect. Although a "seasoned" duner who rode it said he would add another 2" if it was his ;)


On another note. Your vid is from Little Sahara Waynoka Oklahoma, But I see your location is Manhattan? There is a Trike Rampage happening again next April at Little Sahara you should check it out. If your in Manhattan (NY?) then we are only a few hours apart as I am in upstate NY.

[mymint87]

I run a +2 (compared to 04-05) swingarm on my 450R and with competition cut snad skate II's for the Dunes I thought it was perfect. .


Snad skate II's??......ROFL

I'm not familiar with that brand.......... do the Snad's come with a comp cut NUDFLAP?.........

[Goat]

I got a nut flap for ya!



















sorry, too good to resist

[audioworks04]

Manhattan Kansas, sorry would like to come but thats along haul.
Im thinking about a +4 (04-05) but not in my budget right now, waiting for winter time to come around or sell one of my stand up jet ski's.
probably going to end up with skat trak 9 paddle edges, love the way they feel on my atc250r but going to try them and my 8 paddles that are on my trx250r. Not sure how they will be on a four stroke instead of a 2, but Ill find out over thanksgiving at the dunes.