Check out my project 300ex

[james7734]

Just thought everyone might wanna see some pictures of my project. This is my first quad, going into second season riding, and very first time working on a quad at all. Anyways, just wanted to throw some pics up and show off my work. If anyone has any suggestions. Please feel free to chime in and give me ideas. Thanks for looking. Here is last year's pic, before I started all the work, uh, fun, yeah fun that's it.

[james7734]

Ok, picture didn't post. Anyone know how. Tried to find a forum that said how, but couldn't find one.

[PolarisRider]

your welcome

[james7734]

I tried that but it never came through. I think I have it figured out though. I had to resize the picture to a smaller size.

[PolarisRider]

Originally posted by james7734
I tried that but it never came through. I think I have it figured out though. I had to resize the picture to a smaller size.

bingo

[james7734]

So here goes. First, all the old crap had to off. Then I had to replace some stock stuff and then go with some aftermarket stuff. Also, some of the stuff is basic because I have 3 kids and can't afford most of the expensive stuff.

Check out the axle carrier. The machine came with the lonestar carries and man are those bearings huge. I am waiting to get the bearings in from Lonestar. Should have them tuesday.

[james7734]

Man, were those clutch plates worn. No wonder the clutch was dragging. Dang thing moved everytime I tried to start it up.

[james7734]

It's a wonder these front wheels didn't slice into the side wall of the tire when I was jumping it last year.

[james7734]

Ha, the junk box. All the old parts in the box until I decide to either sell them or hang on them for spare parts.

[james7734]

Ugly old cracked plastics! EEWW!!

[james7734]

Ok, on to the new stuff!

New front bumper. Love the color.

[james7734]

Oh yeah, notice the 400ex front shock in the bumper picture. 400ex front shocks, what a difference I can feel even before I ride it.

[james7734]

Brand new Durablue Eliminator axle +2 or +4. Already have +2 Laeger A-arms. Not sure if I am going to go full width. I think I only want to stay as wide as the front wheels so I don't catch a tree at full speed. Ouch, that would hurt ALOT!!

[james7734]

Brand new FMF heat shield. THis thing didn't even have the stock one on it when I bought. Burnt my leg like a hundred times last year.

[james7734]

Didn't even have heel guards, so I had to buy the whole assmebly. Luckily, I found a guy with the whole set for like $20. Couldn't refuse that one. Heel guards cleaned up real nice.

[james7734]

New battery. This one was taller, so had to manufacture a bracket.

[james7734]

New front wheels. I feel a lot safer with these. They are just stock replacments. I put the money elsewhere.

[james7734]

New handguards. Thank you to my BMX sponsors who also sell some ATV/MX parts for those.

[james7734]

New gripper seat cover. The old one was all tore up. Can't have that!!

[james7734]

New 2001 Yamaha Raptor rear shock with the new shock cover already on it. I have matching ones for the front too, but I am not with the front yet.

[james7734]

New flames graphic kit for the new plastics when I get them. They are supposed to be coming tomorrow. Let me know if you think the flames are cheesy.

[james7734]

I can't wait until I get all the parts in and get it all put together.

Above everything, I owe a huge THANK YOU to the guy that got me into riding and is helping me a lot with this project. His name is Justin. He rides the best looking Yamaha Warrior 350 I have seen yet. I am sure when he sees this post he will throw a picture on here of it. He is always razzing me about riding a Honda. Just wanted to say thank to him for ALL his help.

Let me know what you guys think of my project so far. I will keep posting picturesa and updates as I go. I am hoping to be done here in the next couple of weeks.

[ZeroLogic]

What are future mods you plan on adding on to your 300? I'd clean up that frame and motor real nice. I really like that bumper too. Keep us updated!:macho

[james7734]

Plan on cleaning everything up all at once. Next year's winter project is to make the frame stuff look brand new. Paint and all that. This year's plan was to make it rideable. I had a lot of trouble with it last year. I couldn't even make a turn with out it trying to roll on me. This year is to have fun. Next year, I will complete the project all together. Not that we are ever done with them.

Future mods: I might go with a werks suspension next year. I also would like to find a way to put a larger motor in it. I keep hearing all about putting a 350x or a 400ex motor in them, but not sure I want to do all that fabrication work. I would also like to lower, but the guys I ride with say that is a bad idea, since I weigh like 300 pounds. Not sure. Thought lowering it would make it handle better, but I don't want to bottom out though. Anyway, those are the plans.

[Sjorge450R]

is that a motor in the junk box??? lol

[james7734]

Yes and No. It is just a bottom end. The case was cracked when I bought the machine. Didn't see the crack until after I rode it a couple times.

[Blue250X]

i like teh hearts on your tires:D lol

[james7734]

not hearts. Rats. The name of the tires are rats. Thanks Alot!!

[kyleschonert]

what kind of exhaust are you running? i have a DG Krome power one for sale. I also have some stock parts layin around if you need anything, let me know.

[BlasterEaten250]

looks like its going good, what color plastics are you going to get?

[james7734]

Hey kyleschonert! email me with a price. jmolyneaux@earthlink.net

Let me know, I might be interested.

Hey BlasterEaten250!! I am getting the new maier 450r look alike plastics in red. Actually I got them tonight. I don't have all the brackets completely mounted yet but they look hot. I will take a picture after we get the graphics on. I am not sure if I am actually going to go with the graphics I already got or go with custom graphics. I am starting to think the ones I got look a little cheesy. Thanks for asking.

[drifterx]

I like what you're doing with it! I love those enjoy graphics, all my buddies had them on their kawasaki 125's before they got custom made graphics. Glad they finally make them for a 300!

[james7734]

Thanks DrifterX. I am not sure if the graphics will fit on the new plastics. We are going to try and play with them this weekend. The plastics are 450r look alikes, which is why I am not sure if the graphics will fit.

[drifterx]

Originally posted by james7734
Thanks DrifterX. I am not sure if the graphics will fit on the new plastics. We are going to try and play with them this weekend. The plastics are 450r look alikes, which is why I am not sure if the graphics will fit.

No problem! :cool: I'm sure they'll fit just fine. A little trimming might be in order, but it can't be that far off if it is.

[300ex#5]

lets see some pics of the 450R styled plastics i want to get some but i want to see what it looks like 1st..thanks!

[james7734]

Hopefully, I can get the graphics on this weekend. Once I get the graphics on I'll post a pic so everyone can see.

Tonight , I got the axle in and mounted up ready to go. After looking at the rear axle and eyeballing the front wheels I noticed that the a-arms are completely off center. I think it is just a ball joint adjustment. I'll check it out next week.

I also ran into putting new gaskets on my case covers. They were leaking oil pretty badly. Anyway, I'll post pics of the plastics once I get the graphics on.

[james7734]

Alright, I got the pictures of the plastics. I am almost there.

[james7734]

Another one

[james7734]

And a left profile view. :D

[Trevor]

Is that a 400ex front end? The plastics look good nice job

[james7734]

Yes, 400ex front end and a Raptor rear shock. Totally upgraded suspension.

Thanks about the plastics. They really do look hot. I can't wait to see the graphics on them. Later!

[hondapro300EX]

Lookin nice. Thinking about getting that style plastic for the back of my 300. Wonder if it look good?

[hondapro300EX]

Lookin nice. Thinking about getting that style plastic for the back of my 300. All ready have meir racing front with 250r scoop. Wonder if it would look good?

[cbrooks118]

Lets see some pics afte you put on the graphics, i have been looking for some graphics that i like for quite some time

[PolarisRider]

How much was it for the maiers??

[james7734]

$385 plus shipping on ebay. Included everything front fender, rear fender, and tank cover.

what are you doing with the old plastics?

i want them

[PolarisRider]

Originally posted by 89honda 250x
what are you doing with the old plastics?

i want them

dammit, beat me to it

[james7734]

The plastics haven't been sold yet. Make me an offer.

pmed you

[james7734]

Just wanted to update everyone. Today I got the front sprocket back on. Someone welded it on to the bottom end I bought. When I got done shaving the weld, I found out why. The teeth that wold the clip on the holds the sprocket were completely gone. So I had to drill and tap the gear shaft and use some washers with a bolt. That was the answer we came up with. I'll put a picture of it on here when I get the quad back. Right now it is over to my friends house. We started to put all the graphics and the sponsor sticker on it tonight. Not to mention we found out that some of the aluminum on it polishes up real nice. I post pictures on here for you all to see. Anyway, just wanted to update you guys on my progress.

[james7734]

Just wanted to throw up an updated pic of the project.

[james7734]

That picture size sucked. Here is a better one.

[pbell75]

I am in the process of redoing a 300ex for my wife. i took it down to the frame and had it powder coated candy apple red. I am putting an 88 250r front end on it, an dthe Maier "new style" gray plastics with red factory fx graphics. I'll get some pics on here as soon as she's done, abotu a week or so

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by james7734
That picture size sucked. Here is a better one.

That is one of the hottest looking 300EXs I've ever seen. Nice job.

[james7734]

KRT400EX, thank you very much. It's comments like that that make all the work worth it. Thanks again.

[james7734]

oopps! Forgot to give props to the one who gave me the most help in making my ride so much different this year. His name is Justin otherwise known as rfmracing on the yfm350central web site. Check his quad out in the pictures section.

[kyleschonert]

very nice rebuild there. I enjoyed reading all of what you planned to put on it and it looks like it was well worth it. That thing looks great. Now lets see some action pics.

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by james7734
That picture size sucked. Here is a better one.

nice bike. I have a question about your 14t front sprocket. I have a 14t on mine too. I am getting a case saver (should be here tomorow) and I am going to just use a 13t this weekend so that I dont ahve to mess with grinding the saver down. Now here is the question, do you have grind marks on your casing were the chain could touch the motor? Cause i just noticed that when I was in the garage. Just wondering.

[james7734]

Thanks Kyle! I'll get some action pics up as soon I can get some riding done and get all the adjustments made.

Sjorge, I haven't noticed any marks but I will look after a couple of rides and let you know.

[Ryanwolfe911]

Those grind marks only get there from someone removing the case saver and having the chain come loose. On that subject though, I have had my chain fly off and even with the case saver in place, it just ripped the case saver right off the engine, along with the bosses it was mounted to. I wish someone would make a good case saver for the 300ex. Seems like every other quad inthe world has a good aftermarket replacement.

[james7734]

Hey guys! Just wanted to trow up a picture of my frined's Warrior. This is where I have gotten my inspiration from. I think you will see why my quad looks a good as it does. Anyway, the picture speaks for itself.

[james7734]

Updated pics for everyone to see......

right side view

[james7734]

front view

[james7734]

sorry pic sizes were too small...

right view

[WILSONatv]

your bumper or plastics are off center:(

[james7734]

Actually that came out that way in the picture. It looks fine in real life.

[james7734]

I am selling her. Here is the link to the forum post in the classifieds.

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=234311

[kyleschonert]

selling it so soon????

[james7734]

Yeah, I want a bigger machine. I actually fell in love with a Warrior and I need money to buy it.

[nitroracer1990]

How do the 400ex shocks fit in the 300ex? What Mods do you have to do?

[james7734]

you need a shock bracket from diamondjcustoms.com and you either need 400ex a-arms or i actually have +2 Laeger a-arms. Other than that everything bolts right up. If you want a pic I can put one up for you.

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by james7734
Yeah, I want a bigger machine. I actually fell in love with a Warrior and I need money to buy it.

A stock 300EX is faster than a warrior. Get a 400EX they have more power. Not a warrior.

[james7734]

There is no way a stock 300ex is faster than this warrior. I have ridden both machines.

[PolarisRider]

what coor red is that maier?

[james7734]

It is the fighting red! I love the color.

[bansheerider4]

or you could just do some engine mods.....JMO:chinese: