The Next TPC, The Jensenracing Built TPC

[jensenracing77]

i can tell when i build this that Bill has ben around Honda bikes for a long time. when you are around long enough you figure out how the differant manufacturers do things in there own way. the parts that weren't designed by Honda is hard to tell because the parts designed by TPC follow the Honda style. if you did not know any better you would think Honda designed the entire thing. the stock TRX 450 wire harness falls right into place like it was made to be there on a 3 wheeler. at very first it is tricky with not seeing a picture of one but after a little looking it works out awesome. i polished the stainless headpipe. it was one of the few parts on this bike that was used so i wanted to polish it to look better than new. the carburetor was tuff getting installed the first time but now that i know how it goes it isn't so bad. i should be able to ride it by the end of the week. hoping by Wednesday night.

[Mr. Richard]

eric its been 6 weeks ... i was wondering if you were going to tear yourself away from the oldsmobiles long enough to get this done... looks good so far...

[mymint87]

Dude:thumbsup: ....that looks trick:headbang: ....very well tested design too:hail: .....I'm jealous:loser:

[jensenracing77]

eric its been 6 weeks ... i was wondering if you were going to tear yourself away from the oldsmobiles long enough to get this done... looks good so far...
lol, it has ben work that i could not get away from. i had to take vacation this week just so i could finish building this. the wife said she thought i was on vacation but i am working even harder now.

[shandawg]

That's a beautiful trike for certain, I think Honda should hire you to bring our trikes back in 2011. Put that baby in production!

[NOS_350X]

Cant wait till the next tpc gets out here to Cali. Down payment made now jsut a waiting game.

[wild200x]

that is awesome! i will eventualy have one.

[ScottZJ]

Nothing but love for some serous nice creations! There are people in this community that have no doubt but some serious skills!

[jensenracing77]

That's a beautiful trike for certain, I think Honda should hire you to bring our trikes back in 2011. Put that baby in production!
they are in production as we speak. check out

http://www.tpctrikes.com/

[jensenracing77]

it looks done but i need radiator hoses and a couple little things before i start it and ride it. i will go for a ride soon.

[mrcribbs]

Wow, that is nice! My '06 TRX has a hard time keeping the front wheels on the ground, I can only imagine how a trike is!

Awesome job.

[jensenracing77]

Wow, that is nice! My '06 TRX has a hard time keeping the front wheels on the ground, I can only imagine how a trike is!

Awesome job.
i have not got to ride this one yet but when i was racing Bills with the longer swingarm i could keep the front down fine. this swingarm is 1/2 inch shorter than Bills so we will see how it does.

[wild200x]

should be great for racing. mine will have a longer swinger by a bit. the trike looks amazing Eric! very very nice job!

[jensenracing77]

it is done for now. i am going to give it a shakedown today and see if anything comes up that needs attention. later i will swap the front forks and back shock and linkage for some that are set up for me.

[wild200x]

sweet! i love it!

[ShaneNP123]

I also love it, I think my favourite conversion as far as looks go.

[jensenracing77]

i have got 4 hours on it so far. the first hour was easy going and stopping and going to check everything out. after a couple little adjustments and another hour i started to ride some trails. this bike is awesome. it done great with no troubles at all. i went up a couple big hills and even jumped the top some. i am looking forward to getting the PEP shock and DC6 link from Lone Star and the front forks set up for me. i plan to hit some big jumps after that. we will see if i can back up my old pictures with new ones. don't hold your breath though, i am getting to old,lol

[wild200x]

awesome! glad it works! lol.

[NINJA]

Awesome! I'm very jealous.

[ADW3]

HOLY CRAP! :eek:

Really, really nice work Eric - Congratulations to both you and Team TPC for a job very well done!!! The trike looks AWESOME!!!

:lala: :lala: :lala:

[likestrikes]

What forks do the custom triples use?

Looks unbelievable......

[wild200x]

What forks do the custom triples use?

Looks unbelievable......CRF forks.

[jensenracing77]

i have now raced with 3 differant swingarms. the stock, a plus 1-1/2 and a plus 2. the stock swingarm is to short for the TPC. it is very hard to keep the front end down with the stock swingarm. i then raced with Bills plus 2 Walsh. the plus 2 was very nice for MX. the front end never came up until i wanted it to, it was a great fit for MX. this past weekend i raced with the plus 1-1/2 lonestar swingarm with stock 450 shock and linkage. i thought the stock shock would completely suck but it was much better than i thought. it took much bigger jumps than i thought it would. the less weight of the 3 wheeler balanced out the extra leverage ratio of the longer swingarm. if someone was to build one on a budget, the stock 450R shock will work good for the plus 1-1/2 swingarm. for me, i love the plus 1-1/2 swingarm the best for all around riding and hill climbing but for someone real serious in MX, i think the plus 2 would be best. many people will want the plus 2 for all around riding and hill climbing but i like the feel of the 1-1/2. the 1-1/2 makes it feel like a 350X to me. if i was to build one for keeps i would build it with the plus 1-1/2 swingarm. i feel that anything longer than plus 2 would be to long for all around riding.

[scrambler250R]

That's a beautiful trike for certain, I think Honda should hire you to bring our trikes back in 2011. Put that baby in production!

What do you mean bring them back in 2011, what happens in 2011, what'd I miss?

[scrambler250R]

There is only one huge problem with these Tpc 450s, there is not enough video of this beast in action,please address this problem:thumbsup:

[jensenracing77]

i have some freestyle video but it is only a 50 foot gap and don't look like much. i will get it posted sometime this winter.

[scrambler250R]

Hey it's something, can't wait to see it.

[trikenut3]

Who has a sexy trike ?......Jensen does :headbang:

[Bretmd94]

I am very jealous. Maybe when I get my taxes back I can think about starting one of my own this spring.

[FlyingW]

Bump for TOTM