KTM525SX/Raptor hybrid pics

[protraxrptr17]

Here's a few pictures of my 525 Raptor. I'm about 85% done. This is just the mock up. I still have a few more things left to fabricate such as radiator shrouds, weld on the front nerf bar mounts, still have to get a brake plate for my CRF caliper, and a few more things. I then have to pull the engine back out and finish welding the bottom engine mounts, and spray a little paint to keep everything from rusting. I'll ride it as is for the rest of the season to make sure it handles OK and doesn't crack up or anything, and then it'll come back apart for powdercoat.


In this first picture, I know it looks very high in the rear. This thing is so light now I have to put on a much lighter spring on the rear shock. It won't sag at all with this spring.

[ShiftFMX]

Thats badass dude. What year is the motor?

[roostin_dale]

that thing is sweet man! Ive never seen a raptor conversion like that before!

[Blasta400ex]

awesome get some diff. angles

[protraxrptr17]

Ever seen a flip top subframe on a Raptor? E-start would have been super easy, but I had fun mking the kickstart work.

[protraxrptr17]

It's a 2004 model engine. I have about 20 pics but I have dial up internet so it'll take me about 2 nights to get them all up.

Thanks for all the compliments. I take a huge amount of pride in this bike. I built it all myself. It's nearly all custom made. I even built the muffler and most of the exhaust. The muffler is ugly (it's square), but it sounds and performs like nothing else. It has similar internals to a Flowmaster.

More pics to come.

[blue416ex]

where are those back brakes:eek2: :eek2: other than that its one sweeeeet bike i bet that rips :macho

[Sportrax10]

Sick quad... :eek:


Good work, got any more pics?? :macho

[400exredrider]

nice suicide fenders :D

[protraxrptr17]

Here's a closeup of the engine. The little bungee cord and chain release the fliptop. When it is finished it will be released by the reverse knob.

let me knwo how your kick start go's i would mind one for my craptor. how do you like thta front suspention? and how much wider are those laeger a-arms?

[protraxrptr17]

I got back brakes coming. I gotta get a brake plate for my CRF450 front caliper and some 250R rotor bolts. I haven't been too worried about that stuff untill all the welding and cutting is done.

This pic shows some of the heavy frame modifications I had to do to the frame to make the kickstarter work. I know the 45 degree miter in the midpipe cuts flow, but I don't have a bender yet. It's going to get replaced this winter.

thats so nice...what made you want to use a craptor frame?

[protraxrptr17]

I used a Raptor frame because I already had all the best suspension parts money can buy. Plus, it can handle the extra tall KTM engine. I am already used to riding it. It is super comfortable for me (I hate YFZ's and 450R's, they hurt my ***). Oh yeah, I can be assured that NOBODY will have a bike anyhting like mine.

Originally posted by protraxrptr17
Oh yeah, I can be assured that NOBODY will have a bike anyhting like mine. hell yah..lucky

[400exredrider]

that chain looks like it was a super tight fit

[K_Banger125]

thats awesome...good job on it man

[Mxjunkie]

Very very nice bike! I'd be willing to say one of the first but I dont know what those guys are making over in france for the long distance races they have

[protraxrptr17]

Actually the chain is farther from the frame than it was with the 660. I still have to make a slider for the swingarm. The swingarm also uses a CR500 guide but I don't have it installed in the pics.

[user101]

that is one of the coolest quads ive ever seen

[Butters]

looks good so far.

[400exredrider]

oh i see,,, well im looking for a frame to put a ninja 600 engine in so mine wil be unique in its own way too :D

[kamikaze_rzrbak]

thats one of the sweetest ktm conversions i've ever seen, thats sweet:eek2:

[hondarider2006]

Damn man that thing looks sick. More pics:macho

[KTM540LSR]

very nice, you must be really good with a welder, nice job on the kicker side but an extension would have cost you only $100.
What gearing are you going to run? I run 13 39 but I got a 6 speed, but for mx I rarly hit 5th. Should post some pics over at Ktmtalk. BTW KTM Europe is looking for engineers to desing an ATV!!!!

[Ridin' Jesse]

That is awesome!!:eek2:

[protraxrptr17]

An extension wouldn't really help. You can see from this picture. Plus, this looks and works much better.:D

[protraxrptr17]

I really don't know what gears I'll end up with. I haven't ridden it yet. I still ave alot of work left to do.

[willow2679]

Lovely hybrid for how long youve been making it?
Keep that good work
And please post more pics :macho