07 GNCC/XC 450R Show Build

[Dave400ex]

I'm going to start showing some pictures and information on my winter build. Hopefully over the next two weeks it is completed. The 450 is going to be in the Indy Dealer Show.

Below are a list of products I am using for the show. I went for the best of the best!

Maier Plastic – Front Fenders, Radiator Scoops and Rear Fender - Carbon Fiber White
ZBROZ Racing/ARS-FX – EXIT X2 Shocks, XC A-Arms, Brake Line Clamps, +2 Steering Stem, Stem Clamps, Dash Panel, Swingarm, Linkage, Linkage and Swingarm Skids
Moto-Xperts – Engine and Carb Work, Graphics, Final Chassis/Suspension Setup
Hiper Wheels – Tech 3 Series 10x5 4+1 Single Beadlock Fronts and 9x9 4+5 Dual Beadlock Rears, Mudcaps
BK Performance – Gusset Frame, Powdercoat and Molycoat
Rath Racing – XC Bumper, XC Nerfs with Heel Guards, Grab Bar, and Full Skid Plate
Quadtech – Hump Seat Cover and Lo-Pro Carbon Fiber Hood
Fasst Company – Flexx Handlebars
HMF Performance – Full Sport Series Polished Exhaust
Streamline Brakes – Brake Lines, Blade Brake Rotors, Clutch and Throttle Cable
PowerMadd – Hand Guards, Mounts, and Wraps
Spider Grips – SLT Grips
ASV Inventions – C5 Pro Model Perch with Hotstart, C5 Brake Lever and Rotator Clamp
IMS Products – Dry Break Gas Tank
Precision Racing Products – Steering Stabilizer
CV4 – Red Radiator Hoses
PWR – Radiator
UNI – Air Filters
Rekluse – Z-Start Pro, Clutch Basket and Cover
RPM - Dominator XC Axle and Anti-Fade
EHS Racing - Airbox Lid

Little Progess... Waiting on Engine.

[Dave400ex]

Side shot of Current Progress. The Frame has been fully Gusseted and Powdercoated by Pappy at BK Performance. Silver was chosen to keep a Factory look. BK Performance provided all the coatings for the build.

[Dave400ex]

ZBROZ Racing/ARS-FX chassis components will be used for the build. I wanted to have the best XC suspension setup available. I went with the 05 a-arms so I could make the switch to 05 spindles and hubs for better handling.

[Scro]

That motor is gonna look sick in that frame!

[Dave400ex]

To complete the Rear end, a RPM Dominator XC axle with Race Hub and RPM Anti-Fade will be used with a stock axle carrier.

[Dave400ex]

RPM Anti-Fade with Streamline Blade Rotor

[Dave400ex]

Streamline Brake lines, Blade Rotors, and Clutch and Throttle Cables are being used on the build.

[Dave400ex]

To keep me going straight and reduce the impacts I receive, a Precision Racing Products Steering Stabilizer will be used.

[Dave400ex]

To further reduce impacts and help with arm pump, Fasst Company's Flexx handlebars are being used. After using these the past few seasons I would not want to ride without them.

[Dave400ex]

Allowing me to be comfortable while holding on to the Flexx bars will be Spider Grips SLT grips.

[Ty's400]

:rolleyes: Pretty cool...I guess

[Dave400ex]

To protect my hands and help keep mud and other objects away, I am using PowerMadd's Handguards with mounts and Wraps.

[Dave400ex]

To make them stand out, the shifter, brake pedal, and kicker were polished, among other various parts. Working in a machine shop has its perks! :D

wow I cant wait to see this when its complete! Looks like a awesome build wish I had the cash to do something like this!

[j_cyrus3]

This is gonna be a nice quad I can done tell :D Gotta post a ride report when ya get it done Dave, I haven't heard much about the ars-fx shocks yet.

[Dave400ex]

For wheels I went with Hipers! You won't find a better wheel for XC Racing. They will be mated with Maxxis Razr 2 fronts and Razr 6 ply rears.

[Dave400ex]

An IMS Drybreak tank is getting used for the build to allow for easy re-fueling.

[Dave400ex]

Next up comes some stuff for the motor. I will be using Rekluse's Z-Start Pro, Clutch Basket, and Cover. I have never used one before, but have only heard great things and I can't wait to ride with it!

[Dave400ex]

Allowing the motor to breathe will be HMF's Sport Series exhaust. I have used HMF for three years in a row. The exhaust are great and they support GNCC racing!

[Dave400ex]

To keep the motor cool, a PWR Radiator is being used.

[Dave400ex]

A cool and inexpensive product I found that will add something different to the build are MX Bonz's colored Carb hoses. They were only $15 shipped if you order online.

[Dave400ex]

After using Pappy's Molycoat work last year, I went with a lot of that again. The finish is nice, but the way it works is awesome. Helps eliminate rust and dissipates heat.

[Dave400ex]

Well that is it for now. I'm still waiting on a lot of parts to show up and need my motor to do much more. I'll be posting updates and several more pictures along the way!

[hondarider101]

how did you make ure kicker and shifter and brake pedal look like that list the steps...

[TWISTED DINLI]

Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
wow I cant wait to see this when its complete! Looks like a awesome build

[Ty's400]

Originally posted by hondarider101
how did you make ure kicker and shifter and brake pedal look like that list the steps...

He works at a tool & die shop that has a polishing department, that's how;)

[hondarider101]

hahah i know that but like what sand paper and stuff?

[300ex_#387]

Wow! This build is amazing. I wish I has the time and money to do a build from the frame up this winter. Too bad I ran out of both of those :( .

[KILLAQuad]

You and POPO are gonna be on the same level now ... LOL

Ver nice So far... Hope you dont get it dirty ... :D

[Dave400ex]

Hondarider101 the way we did it most couldn't do it that way on their own. They were belted with a fine grit belt with grease to help soften the lines, then hit on a Sisal polishing wheel with compound, and then hit on a Buff wheel with a different compound. When you have the right tools, it's easy.

300ex_#387 I really appreciate it! Your build is just as awesome. That has turned out great!


Tyler I am ahead of Popo, it's a Honda! LOL. I also appreciate your help and advice this year. More then a few of those parts are bcs of you (So they better be good)! All in all it should be a much better setup then I had. As far as cleaning it... that's gonna take a while! :eek:

[woodsracer144]

holy **** dave! you must have some $$$ be
cause i couldnt even build a quad like this that was cheaper....

[Dave400ex]

Well none of this would be possible without the great help from all the companies listed. Without them hooking me up, the whole build would be a no go. It should turn out to be a great display quad for Indy.

[woodsracer144]

what are they selling everything half priced? im not bein mean i know how much all this SC stuff is being i work on a XC team but this ride is gonna be pimped but with all the GOOD stuff you got doin on here its gonna be 20K in no time...

[Dave400ex]

I can't say, but without those 21 companies it wouldn't be possible.

[woodsracer144]

oh dave thats buggin me now... its like when some one say something then wont tell you... i'll have to look at some quads or something to get it off my mine

[QuadJunkies]

Awe Man.... this is gonna be ONE SICK QUAD!!!!!!!!!! :devil:
ARSFX is an AMAZING set up!! We love ours !! Makes me wanna do a make over on our Honda!
Keep up the great work on the sick Built Dave!:cool:

this makes me want to win the lottery

[firefighterjosh]

For a Honda I guess its alright:rolleyes: :ermm:




I can't wait to put the first dent in it with the king:blah:

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
For a Honda I guess its alright:rolleyes: :ermm:




I can't wait to put the first dent in it with the king:blah:

i take it your a zuki guy...?

this is gonna be a really sick quad i just dont care for honda becasue of how pro honda my buddys dad is... i think they can be really sick just like any quad and they also can be really ulgy like another one...

[Dave400ex]

QuadJunkies I can't wait to ride the ARS-FX. And get to making that 450 over, I see the mini is getting the treatment.

FoxHondaRider lottery isn't needed. I've been saving for this since the end of summer. I see quads just as nice or nicer on here all the time, you just don't see a picture of every part used which makes it look even better...

Woodsracer144 I agree. Depends on who and how it's built.

Josh, you'll never catch me on the KingQuad :eek2: ;)

[KILLAQuad]

If the parts i steered your toward arent any good .... I WILL BUY THEM BACK FROM YOU .... :macho :macho


You better not ride that thing till you get to florida, then take the pics down there, for some reason Florida has the best Pictures to be taken, i really like the sand, and it just reminds me of a Golf Course setting in florida so it all looks good down there ... Thats where my 08 will be getting its Photo OPT .... :D :D


And you better not be the one that STOLE My PISTON from TOBY .... :devil:

[Dave400ex]

I don't know if I'll be going to Florida, Georgia might be my first race and then all the rest. I can't afford to stay down there the week between bcs of school, and I know my dad won't drive that far two weekends in a row. lol. You got any room for Florida? :D

As far as the piston goes, I have no idea. Did it happen to get put in mine? :eek2:

[Ty's400]

Originally posted by KILLAQuad

You better not ride that thing till you get to florida, then take the pics down there, for some reason Florida has the best Pictures to be taken, i really like the sand, and it just reminds me of a Golf Course setting in florida so it all looks good down there ... Thats where my 08 will be getting its Photo OPT .... :D :D


He will be lucky to even get to ride it by the time Florida is here:rolleyes:

I wondered why Toby said he was giving me a free piston:p

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Ty's400
He will be lucky to even get to ride it by the time Florida is here:rolleyes:

I wondered why Toby said he was giving me a free piston:p


1st --- OUCH !!!!!! .... LOL


2nd --- We Are Fighting Now .... :devil:

He said who ever it was had an "EMERGENCY BUILD", :huh ... Im gonna find this "EMERGENCY" Fella .... :D

[bloodmoney23]

Well it def. looks like it is going to be nice. Any way I can get my bike into this show??!?! Also, how do you go about getting good sponsers cause i'm having a hell of a time and had to do my entire rebuild outta my own pocket.....places around here are cheap. But like i said, it sounds like it is going to look sick. Good luck with the build.

[KILLAQuad]

You Gotta HUSTLE !!!!!!!

You have to get your name out there and keep Sponsors with your name on their tounge ... Nothing is FREE or atleast VERY little to a point it doesnt make a difference, but you can get GREAT Prices on stuff ....

But you just have to get your resumes to places and PROVE that you will be a great Representative of that company and their product .... But i think the 2008 Sponsorship season is OVER so just get a resume and stuff together by September 2008 and send them out ... ;)

[firefighterjosh]

If you take your time, write a great resume, send it to every company you can, you will get some great sponsors.

Also you have to give it time. Become a sponsored rider with them for a few years and if you prove to them you are a good rep they start to give ya some good discounts.



I can't wait to see your quad dave, good luck with it and don't scratch it!:macho

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by KILLAQuad
You Gotta HUSTLE !!!!!!!

You have to get your name out there and keep Sponsors with your name on their tounge ... Nothing is FREE or atleast VERY little to a point it doesnt make a difference, but you can get GREAT Prices on stuff ....

But you just have to get your resumes to places and PROVE that you will be a great Representative of that company and their product .... But i think the 2008 Sponsorship season is OVER so just get a resume and stuff together by September 2008 and send them out ... ;)

i dont think that some factorys care about representative matters... Rob Zimmerman its a good rider but last year at the oma nationals in Millville MN when he got beat and got 3rd and he just make a ton of reasons that he got beat he never said that he had a bad day and didnt have the luck that day but he'll be tryin to come back the next race...

and last year when ryan villlopoto and Jason Lawerance(SP) got it a fight... they both pretty much got a slap on the hand but jason got a fine out of it and he should of got DQ from a few races...

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by woodsracer144
i dont think that some factorys care about representative matters... Rob Zimmerman its a good rider but last year at the oma nationals in Millville MN when he got beat and got 3rd and he just make a ton of reasons that he got beat he never said that he had a bad day and didnt have the luck that day but he'll be tryin to come back the next race...

and last year when ryan villlopoto and Jason Lawerance(SP) got it a fight... they both pretty much got a slap on the hand but jason got a fine out of it and he should of got DQ from a few races...

Factories care about winning and being respectful.....Bussiness's care about getting there product out to others to see;)


Everyone knows what a YFZ450 is, but not everyone knows they can win. So factory Yamaha will hire the best to ride there quad so others know its a winning machine.


A bussiness like for example Power madd. Power madd will give anyone a good discount if they show they will promote there product.

Like said above, just make a good resume and you will be suprised at what you can achieve.

Sorry for the hijack

[firefighterjosh]

Done Yet? We need more pics!:D

[firefighterjosh]

Sweet! This thing is gunna be a beast!:D

[Benjithx]

Lets see some more pics!

[Ty's400]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
Sweet! This thing is gunna be a beast!:D

And almost as cool as mine;)

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by Ty's400
And almost as cool as mine;)

Na its still a honda;)

[ohioEX]

What booth will it be in, I would like to see this thing in person!
Looks NICE!

[Dave400ex]

It will be in the Maier Plastic booth.

[Dave400ex]

Finally some progress

[Dave400ex]

Other side

[woodsracer144]

thats the auto clutch right?
that is sick!

[Dave400ex]

Rear End

[Dave400ex]

Left

[Ty's400]

The engine looks freaking AWESOME:eek2: I must admit it's going to be sharp:p

[Dave400ex]

Right side. Last one for now

[QuadJunkies]

Dave, did you get the shocks yet?!!:eek:
That is so BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[Dave400ex]

No shocks yet. I am getting worried about those. I need them BAD!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
No shocks yet. I am getting very worried about those. I need them BAD! Call Nate and give him a hard time! :D
Ill be seeing a couple of them at Phoenix this next week,but I dont think Nate will be there.

When do you need them by?
Call and drive them batty.. :o :p

[JoE4554]

the bike looks sweet , good job with it so far and good luck, have fun with it!!!!!!

[firefighterjosh]

Quad looks great...now it just needs a good rider:blah:

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
When do you need them by?
Call and drive them batty.. :o :p

I need them no later then the end of January really. That is next week. I've been calling them. I'll call again today.

[Black R/T]

sick bike

what did you coat the cases and the jug/head with?

[Dave400ex]

The cases are powdercoated and the cylinder/head are molycoated. Both were done by BK Performance.

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
No shocks yet. I am getting very worried about those. I need them BAD! Call Nate and give him a hard time! :D


Hmmmm ...

[Dave400ex]

Yes yes I know. I talked to him yesterday. I told Nate my deadline was next Friday and that I would be calling middle of week to make sure they had shipped.

[Ty's400]

I'm surprised they haven't just shipped them so they don't have to have this annoying guy call everyday:huh ;)

[Dave400ex]

Well I agree. If they aren't shipped next week I'll be going crazy. :scary: :eek:

[woodsracer144]

what are you running for shocks?
if i were you i would have drove down there and gave them every letter out of my book drive back call them give them every letter in my book,
its just the way i am.. when i work on something i have to have everything there becasue once i start i normally dont stop unless im mad at it, really super tired, hurt my self or have to go some place...

I have things done right away. on the clock,

[Dave400ex]

I'll have the ARS-FX shocks. I would love to drive there, however they are in Utah and I'm in Indiana.

[j_cyrus3]

Lookin good Dave. What class are you gonna run this year?

[Dave400ex]

I'll be riding 20+ again. I want to do the complete season before I make a move to the afternoon.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
I'll be riding 20+ again. I want to do the complete season before I make a move to the afternoon.

cody said he would take it easy on you:devil:

[Dave400ex]

:eek: I hope so. Is he riding the Youth production this year?

[Pappy]

I think they renamed it "Schoolboy" for 2008. he could switch to the afternoon after june and run the other new class, but he wants to do 2 more years before turning his attention to B class.

[Dave400ex]

Current Status

[Dave400ex]

Other Side

[Dave400ex]

Far Away Left

[Dave400ex]

Right Side

[Dave400ex]

Rear

[Dave400ex]

Front

[woodsracer144]

still no shocks huh?

That quad is going to be really nice once its done. One question I have though is why you went with a HMF exhaust? I love hmf pipes and i have one on my 450 but I never see people with them anymore and i wandered what made you use one.

[Ty's400]

HMF makes a good pipe and they are extremely popular in the cross country scene. If you go to a GNCC you will see them everywhere!

[Dave400ex]

RoadRidin450r, Thanks. HMF was an easy choice. This will be the 4th season in a row I've used HMF. I just like the pipe and the company. And as Ty said, they support GNCC racing, so like Pappy's quote, "Support those that Support You"

Alright thats cool. Yea mostly around motocross I dont see many HMF pipes but they are still my favorite so I use them.

[firefighterjosh]

Looks good.

[FireMedic686R]

Man I am getting a tear in my eye for the first big mud puddle that you tear through...... So pretty :eek2:

[firefighterjosh]

Is this thying done yet? I wanted to ride it this weekend:D

[Dave400ex]

Here it is as of today. Should be done next week.

[Dave400ex]

Front

[Dave400ex]

Right

[Dave400ex]

Last one for now

[j_cyrus3]

no shocks yet?

[Dave400ex]

Nope. They should be here tomorrow.

[firefighterjosh]

Looks good, you need them there shcoks!

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
Looks good, you need them there shcoks!

If I get them I can have it done this week.

[firefighterjosh]

Sweet !

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Wow, that thing looks so sick. The motor will really make it stand out!!!

[Dave400ex]

The shocks! ARS-FX EXIT X2's.

[firefighterjosh]

Just in time to ride this weekend!:D ;)

Wonder if they will fit the king:uhoh:

[Ty's400]

NICE

[Dave400ex]

The body, springs and rezzy hose are huge on the rear shock. Much bigger then my Elka was. Plus the rear has a big rezzy as well.

[QuadJunkies]

Glad you got Em!!
Troy actually called and talked to Nate today to ask where your shocks were(we had to call and ask whens brandons set was going to be done )he said for us to call him if you didnt get them cause they shipped last week

[KILLAQuad]

Its about time .... :rolleyes:

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by KILLAQuad
Its about time .... :rolleyes:


lol I agree.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by KILLAQuad
Its about time .... :rolleyes:

I was expecting a smart reply from you. :D As long as you have been waiting I think I did pretty good on getting them for the most part. I'm still waiting on my front hubs so it will work out I can have everything to finish it this week. As long as everything performs good I'll be happy.

[Scro]

So where's the pics with the shocks mounted???

[Dave400ex]

I didn't take any yet, but I'm working on it again tomorrow so I'll get some.

[Benjithx]

Thank god you are local, This is coming down to the wire.

Lets see some more progress! Keep up the good work :-)

[zdowell]

the cost to do this project has to be outrageous.

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by zdowell
the cost to do this project has to be outrageous.

He has a side job;) :eek2:

[Benjithx]

the cost to do this project has to be outrageous.

This build is going to the dealer show at Indy, I might be wrong but I imagine this build didn't cost that much.

[j_cyrus3]

Originally posted by Benjithx
This build is going to the dealer show at Indy, I might be wrong but I imagine this build didn't cost that much.

Are you high? I'd say he has about 5 grand in suspension alone

[Benjithx]

I am just saying that in marketing opportunities like Indy, often companies will donate parts for the exposure. I imagine that is the case, but i could be wrong...

[Ty's400]

I can answer this for the both of you...Dave has received some great deals on certain products and he has also shelled out a lot of cash to have the best:eek2:

...so to heck with the costs, let's focus on the sweetness of his build:D

[j_cyrus3]

Originally posted by Ty's400
I can answer this for the both of you...Dave has received some great deals on certain products and he has also shelled out a lot of cash to have the best:eek2:

...so to heck with the costs, let's focus on the sweetness of his build:D


He's gonna have a very nice quad sitting on the starting line, thats for sure.

I might be at Indy with Rob, not sure yet. If I do go, I can't wait to see this quad in person.

Edit: Put up some more pics :D

[Pappy]

Even with companies supporting the build, Dave has a ton of cash, sweat and tears in this thing. He isnt a pro, he is just your average Joe...however.....

He has a history of being honest, dedicated and driven to help grow this sport and IMO deserves the support and recognition he is getting.

[Dave400ex]

Thanks to everyone for the compliments and Pappy for the great words. Also a huge thanks to Toby at Moto-Xperts for getting some final touches done today.

Front End with Shocks On

[Dave400ex]

Front End almost finished

The saran wrap is to keep my tires clean! :D

[Dave400ex]

Right Side

[Dave400ex]

Rear End

[woodsracer144]

alright i know this is off topic, but pappy send a few of those people my way, D23 is soo messed up none of my firends are racing the quads, then never had hte quad riders come up at the thing i cant think of the name, and it was all focused on the bikes, and my buddy took quad rep for this year and he tried gettin a little pay goin because the pro riders are sittin with the 12 K fully race quads and they get nothing for doing what they are doing, and the all say its for fun but i can have fun ridein around my own 40 acers with my 1969 honda US 90 i just picked up. its just my 2 cents, and i just whis there were more people that would try to move things foward around me, it seems its me and by buddy are the only one that think.

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Rear End
i dont know what your racin but why dont you do the razer 2 fronts and razer 1's in the rear? on hypers or what ever rims

[Dave400ex]

Left Side. Last one for now.

Also check out http://moto-xperts.com/index.php. Scroll down and there are several more pictures there from today.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by woodsracer144
i dont know what your racin but why dont you do the razr 2 fronts and razr 1's in the rear? on hipers or what ever rims

That is excatly what I have, on Hipers. :D

[woodsracer144]

oh i thought they where razer 1's in the front and the rear, and not the razer 2s in the front.
my bad

[QuadJunkies]

Very nice!
Make sure and post some action shots of ya getting her all nice a muddy :D

[spanky101]

this bike is great looking!

[Ty's400]

All I can say is AMAZING...that looks really good!!!:D By the way I really like those front hubs...where can I get a set:rolleyes:

[MOTO-XPERTS]

I WISH I COULD PUT SOME REALLY HIGH REZ PHOTOS ON MY SITE SO YOU COULD ZOOM IN AND SEE HOW MUCH DETAIL THIS QUAD ACTUALLY HAS...TYLER YOUR RIGHT, ITS AMAZING TO SAY THE LEAST. IT WILL DEFINITELY BE ONE OF THE NICEST IN THE SHOW.

MORE PICS WWW.MOTO-XPERTS.COM (http://WWW.MOTO-XPERTS.COM)

http://www.moto-xperts.com/attachments/Image/PIC_0933.JPG

[firefighterjosh]

Looks sweet Dave! Is it at your house? I would like to see it

[firefighterjosh]

You just build the most badarse quad ever and thats all the smile you could muster up:p

http://moto-xperts.com/attachments/Image/PIC_0946.JPG

[bloodmoney23]

looks real good dave. glad the hub ordeal got worked out. after the show......you better hit a mudhole in 3rd gear pinned to relieve all the stress you were prolly under building it. But you did a great job and hope the show goes great. next year we can just do mine up for the show. its already halfway there. by the way you got a PM.

[Dave400ex]

Again thanks everyone. I put a few more finishing touches on today and now I'm real close to being done. All I have to do is switch out the front hubs and get a Hood.

I got my Powermadds on, adjusted and tightened all controls, went over the rear end to tighten everything, put the Hiper mud plugs in, got both ARS-FX linkage and Swingarm skids on which fit perfect, put my UNI filter in, and finished it off with the EHS Racing airbox lid. One thing about the ARS-FX rear end I noticed is that it is a good 5-10 pounds heavier then stock with both skidplates on. I could feel a difference in not only the swingarm, but the swingarm skid really adds some weight. However, everything is beefy, which is great!

The UNI filter is great! I have been using them for 4 years now and won't buy anything else.

[Dave400ex]

To finish off the airbox, a EHS Racing airbox lid will be used. These lids work great. This will be my third season using one and I love it. It does its job and keeps the mud and water out. Thanks to Eric at EHS Racing.

[Dave400ex]

The lid fits perfect and helps keep that UNI cleaner and dry.

[Dave400ex]

Last one for tonight. Powermadds on. Thanks Randy.

[h-bomb450R]

im guessing you've never experienced this with those lids, but ive heard that borich has problems with them water cutting off airflow through the top.

[h-bomb450R]

im guessing you've never experienced this with those lids, but ive heard that borich has problems with water cutting off airflow through the top of them.

[Dave400ex]

Nope I have never experienced that. I haven't had any issues.

[Benjithx]

Looks Amazing!!!

NICE JOB!!!

That is the nicest woods quad I have ever seen! I wish i had something like that for trails insted of my utility.

[spanky101]

looks great man! have you decided upon a hood or not yet?

[woodsracer144]

what kind of rear plastic is that, it looks like a white carbon fiber look.

[Dave400ex]

Thanks guys! The hood is a Quadtech Lo-Pro black plastic one.

The plastic is Maier's new White Carbon Fiber look. Very nice!

Maier White Carbon Fiber (http://www.maier-mfg.com/shop.cfm?Product_ID=11752-&page=details.cfm&cartaction=none&thisrow=17&action=list&criteria=101&startrow=11&mystartrow=11&maxrows=10&cat=&man=&stay=&afid=&searchcat_id=&itemprice=&searchfield=&searchman_id=&boolean=&var1=&var2=&var3=&makeid=10&modelid=180&modelyear=)

[firefighterjosh]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Thanks guys! The hood is a Quadtech Lo-Pro black plastic one.

The plastic is Maier's new White Carbon Fiber look. Very nice!

Maier White Carbon Fiber (http://www.maier-mfg.com/shop.cfm?Product_ID=11752-&page=details.cfm&cartaction=none&thisrow=17&action=list&criteria=101&startrow=11&mystartrow=11&maxrows=10&cat=&man=&stay=&afid=&searchcat_id=&itemprice=&searchfield=&searchman_id=&boolean=&var1=&var2=&var3=&makeid=10&modelid=180&modelyear=)

Is it paint or molded in?

[Dave400ex]

Molded I believe.

[woodsracer144]

thats not too bad of a price for the rear plastic. thats really cool too!

[Benjithx]

I hope to see some booth pics from this weekend
:D

[Dave400ex]

Ready to head to Indy tomorrow.

[Dave400ex]

Some of the great companies that helped

[Dave400ex]

Last one.

[firefighterjosh]

Looks greaT!:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[Black R/T]

thats one of the sickest 450s ive ever seen, but IT NEEDS MORE BLACK!!!! :D

congrats on a great build, who cares about the show, let me know how it rides!!!:devil:

[national425ex]

no number plates?:confused:

[Dave400ex]

I got a couple sets of them, but didn't put them on for the show. Not enough room on the rear fenders for everything

[national425ex]

lol I understand man, Im having trouble finding room for all companys that helped me out this year. My number plates are huge!:D

Edit: BTW what size tires you running this year?

[04yfz450nj]

nice 450 that thing is sick

[Dave400ex]

Thanks guys.

National425ex I am running Razr 2 21-7-10 fronts and Razr 20-11-9 6 ply rears.

[cliq20]

nice ride. outshines my 04 just a smidge

[ridding4fun]

The bike is awesome. How would a person get help from some of the parts companies.

[Benjithx]

How would a person get help from some of the parts companies.

You have to give them positive exposure in return. Dave's quad is at the Dealer show at Indy right now which is huge.

10,000 views on ATVRiders.com helps too:)

[MOTO-XPERTS]

DAVE IS A GREAT GUY, VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND VERY PARTICULAR WITH ALL THAT HE DOES. HE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP REPRESENT HIS SPONSORS. HE IS EXACTLY WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A SPONSORED RIDER. WE WILL DEFFINITLY BE HELPING DAVE WITH HIS FUTURE BUILDS.

SEE YOU ALL AT THE SHOW TOMARROW!

[Dave400ex]

See you tomorrow Toby.

Having the build online helps, but I enjoy seeing what everyone else does that's why I made a thread. Indy is the biggest reason, but it is also going to be featured in ATV Sports Hotwheels section.

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
See you tomorrow Toby.

Having the build online helps, but I enjoy seeing what everyone else does that's why I made a thread. Indy is the biggest reason, but it is also going to be featured in ATV Sports Hotwheels section.


AWESOME!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE IT IN ATV SPORT

[KILLAQuad]

Dave if you find a piece of GUM under your HOOD after the show i dunno where it would come from .... Might have to TAG ya a few times with some Specialy placed Stickers as well ... LOL

LOOKS Great man ... Now lets go to FLORIDA ... :D

[patrickj75]

Originally posted by MOTO-XPERTS
DAVE IS A GREAT GUY, VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND VERY PARTICULAR WITH ALL THAT HE DOES. HE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP REPRESENT HIS SPONSORS. HE IS EXACTLY WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A SPONSORED RIDER. WE WILL DEFFINITLY BE HELPING DAVE WITH HIS FUTURE BUILDS.

SEE YOU ALL AT THE SHOW TOMARROW!

hey Toby
stop by the Rath booth and check out my KTM. i'll be sending you the stock Ohlins to revalve. i want to send my motor in soon also for some porting.

Patrick Edmonds

[300ex_#387]

Wow you really did do an awesome job. There is so much detail that went into this build. I love your scheme and how everything flows perfect. It shows you put a whole lot of thought into this build. I love it!

[gearhead400]

wow amazing job on the build, that bike is awesommme! I honestly would have a really hard time getting it dirty, its way too nice!! lol.

[Dave400ex]

Thanks again guys. Some booth pictures Harlen took.

[firefighterjosh]

Dude get that thing ready for sunday!:macho

[Dave400ex]

Not gonna happen. But it will be running and ready to go at the end of next weekend!

[Dave400ex]

:D

[Dave400ex]

Front Shock

[Dave400ex]

Front End

[Dave400ex]

Last one. Thanks Harlen for the pictures. Its been awesome, and I get to go back tomorrow to pick it up.

[Grant Casey]

thats a nice quad man

[TWISTED DINLI]

Originally posted by Grant Casey
thats a nice quad man

X4

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
[B[/B]

I think its gonna be reaaaaal hard for you the first time you ride that thing and get it muddy!!!!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by hendershot106
I think its gonna be reaaaaal hard for you the first time you ride that thing and get it muddy!!!!


Me too. :D

[Ty's400]

Originally posted by hendershot106
I think its gonna be reaaaaal hard for you the first time you ride that thing and get it muddy!!!!

That's why I'm going to do it for him!!:p ...;)

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by Ty's400
That's why I'm going to do it for him!!:p ...;)

i like your thinking--- i def like your thinking-- that is how u "help a brutha out"!!!!!

[firefighterjosh]

I just threw a mudding snow ball at it....he just don't know it yet:uhoh:

[Jersey450R]

Haha, i love when everyone hates on clean quads...priceless, lol!

[NJ450rider]

LOL true!

This is great cause its not like putting on new parts every once in a while. THE WHOLE THING IS NEW AND NO RIDE TIME ON ANY OF THE PARTS!!! Id would baby that thing so bad it wouldnt even be funny. I think worrying something would break or go wrong would bother me so bad i wouldnt be able to ride it at first!

HAHA hell what am i kidding you gotta use that thing for what its for! Beat it hard and show it whats up!

Oh yeah by the way that thing looks amazing. The color scheme of your 450R is what i plan to do to mine almost to the T.

Id be so proud to own that thing!

[Dave400ex]

The first time won't be too bad because when I hear 10 seconds there is no turning back. :D

Thanks NJ450rider. I'll be sure to post up some pictures after the first race so every sees it's no trailer queen.

[firefighterjosh]

Lier:D :blah:

[Dave400ex]

She's alive! :D Just fired up no problems. I'm going to start on my three Idle periods and then break the Rekluse in tomorrow.

Looks nice!

[firefighterjosh]

You get that thing broke in yet?

You missed a great race yeaterday

[supersick300ex]

When are those plastics going to be for sale I keep going to maiers website but there not aval. as of right now

[Flodies400ex]

no oil in the pictures lol well awsome bike you builded right there

[Dave400ex]

Thanks guys.

The plastic should be aval. It is under the 450R on their website I know that.

[Dave400ex]

After three GNCC's the 450 has worked awesome. I couldn't ask for a much better setup. The shocks are good and it is running great. Rekluse = :D

I'll post up some more pictures later. For now, from show quad to complete mess...

[Benjithx]

AHH!!!

Damn Dave, nice work getting out there and getting after it!!

Go Get that Win

[firefighterjosh]

look at that slow thing:rolleyes:

[Dave400ex]

Shut it! Wait until I lap you at Culver Sunday! :rolleyes: :eek2: ;)

[firefighterjosh]

You Can't lap me if I am not there:blah:

[Dave400ex]

Well you better be there

[firefighterjosh]

Where were you last sunday? :D hehe

I will go to culver if you take me:D

[Dave400ex]

Already have a tag along. Load that ranger up and lets go.

[firefighterjosh]

We will see. Depends on if my VDI checks out well.

I got some testing to do to the unit. If it dosen't check out well then I am not going. I can't have it dieing on me 30 times

[08Honda400ex]

sick bike?

[firefighterjosh]

Congrats on another 2nd place dave!!!!

[j_cyrus3]

I was flipping through ATVSport and seen you in it Dave. Congrats on the 2nd place finish, wish I could have made it to Loretta's today.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by firefighterjosh
Congrats on another 2nd place dave!!!!
:cool:

[Dave400ex]

Thanks guys. I kept looking over and seeing your 450 there but never saw you Jake.

It is in the June ATV Sport issue. :D

[firefighterjosh]

I need a copy so I can throw King quad darts at it:devil:

[Dave400ex]

Haven't updated in a long time so I thought I would. The ATV Sport article went over great and the racing season has been great thus far. One Win, Five 2nd's, a 4th and a 7th. Second in points right now 1 behind.

Everything has worked awesome and held up great. Nothing has failed or let me down. The shocks have been great. The Rekluse is just amazing. Have pulled 2 nice holeshots.

Starting on plans for the 09 Show build. :D

[Dave400ex]

Yadkinville Holeshot

[Dave400ex]

Sparta

[Benjithx]

Hell Yea Dave!!!

Nice Work:macho

[mak400ex]

dam nice thread.... cool Progression pics,,

very nice quad - great build, one of the best i have seen:macho

[firefighterjosh]

looks slow:devil:

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Yadkinville Holeshot

what shocks are those? how do they hold up for you?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by woodsracer144
what shocks are those? how do they hold up for you?

They are ARS-FX EXIT 2 shocks. They have held up and worked great.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
They are ARS-FX EXIT 2 shocks. They have held up and worked great.

Dave, Brandon just got his prototypes this past wk end ...
so far so good,but some changes will be done.
Glad to hear they are working out good!! Ill let the guys know ,we are meeting them for trackside support this wk end .

http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/101499885.jpg

[Dave400ex]

I'm happy with everything. I only have two complaints/things I would change. One the a-arm bushings don't last long, they need to do a needle bearing setup like Houser, and two the swingarm needs to loose some weight. Nothing major, but would be good changes.

[ricksmx865]

Dave you coming back to IXCR on the 24th?

[Dave400ex]

Yeah I plan on it! With a much better race I hope. Need a little luck.

[QuadJunkies]

weight-yes.
Bushings-never had that problem on Troys- I guess we was lucky!
Maybe let them know so they can make inprovements in the future.

I know they said when it comes to shaving weight they said that it takes from strength in many instances and they would rathter have the added weight especially for the longer races .

[ricksmx865]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Yeah I plan on it! With a much better race I hope. Need a little luck.


hahaha i hear ya, my quad didnt start at the line then when i finally did get it to run i flipped in that creek.... im pretty sure you saw me because thats where you passed, and its kinda hard to miss a quad upside down in the creek lol :rolleyes:

[woodsracer144]

Originally posted by ricksmx865
hahaha i hear ya, my quad didnt start at the line then when i finally did get it to run i flipped in that creek.... im pretty sure you saw me because thats where you passed, and its kinda hard to miss a quad upside down in the creek lol :rolleyes:

i think every one has had those days... a buddy of mine had to have his 400ex pop started, then he was like starting with the c class by the time it started and then he had to catch up to the other riders... and a few races befor that a guy cut him off or something and then he was upside down in a pond...





i havent heard much on the ARS FX shocks... how long have they been out? i seen they just released a new one...

or mabie them are it.

[Dave400ex]

The weight issue would need a new swingarm design which I doubt they want to do. The Laeger swingarm that uses the same linkage is much lighter.

The bushings wear out quick riding in the woods. I know several people have told me they talked to Nate about it. Needle bearings would be awesome!

Ricks if your talking about the creek right after we took off for the start I actually don't remember. I got stuck on that one hill and everyone got around I think.

Shocks have been out quite a while now. They are working on mini shocks, that might be what you saw.

[ricksmx865]

Originally posted by Dave400ex


Ricks if your talking about the creek right after we took off for the start I actually don't remember. I got stuck on that one hill and everyone got around I think.
.

It was the one right after the checkpoint, the big long creek section that was "2 inches of water"

that place was fun tho, im definatly looking forward to the 24th

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
The weight issue would need a new swingarm design which I doubt they want to do. The Laeger swingarm that uses the same linkage is much lighter.



But the Laeger swinger is even weaker than the ARS-fx ... There is just no winning in this stuff .... :grr:

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by KILLAQuad
But the Laeger swinger is even weaker than the ARS-fx ... There is just no winning in this stuff .... :grr:

Snaffy told me the Laeger is stronger? What's the deal. :confused: He hasn't had any problems has he?

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Snaffy told me the Laeger is stronger? What's the deal. :confused: He hasn't had any problems has he?

Well look at it this way .... They dont like making that swinger that is why it is soooooo darn expensive then you still have to go through ARS-fx to get the link, they have even been caught saying that their swinger lacks strength in areas and it is due to the lack of gusseting like what the ARS-fx has and causes it to be sooo heavy, and how much abuse has Shaff really put it through ... ??? ... Put it on Parkers quad and see how long it lasts .... :devil: :macho

[Dave400ex]

After talking with Nate today I'm not worried about the swingarm, I'll be able to use the stocker next year. Save weight and money, yet still get about equal performance. Sounds like a winner! Plus have an identical front end setup. And plastic will help too... ;)

[MOTO-XPERTS]

I will be calling Tyler at Ars-fx today to talk to them about next year.....we havnt signed anything for chassis components for the team so we are still wide open for offers. Also there a big things a brewing with Western Powersports.....:D

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
After talking with Nate today I'm not worried about the swingarm, I'll be able to use the stocker next year. Save weight and money, yet still get about equal performance. Sounds like a winner! Plus have an identical front end setup. And plastic will help too... ;)


I will let you see it when it all gets here next week after they build my shocks .... :D

It had better be some WICKED stuff to get me out from under what im on now .... :huh

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by MOTO-XPERTS
I will be calling Tyler at Ars-fx today to talk to them about next year.....we havnt signed anything for chassis components for the team so we are still wide open for offers. Also there a big things a brewing with Western Powersports.....:D

Sounds good. ARS-FX is what I want. I already have a good deal so I'm in for that! Nate is ready to get me parts for the dealer show build. :D

And I expect to see some pics next week Tyler. I'm sure it will be awesome, but either way just run it!

[QuadJunkies]

Ya'll will be pleased... we ran it for 2 seasons -good stuff!

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Sounds good. ARS-FX is what I want. I already have a good deal so I'm in for that! Nate is ready to get me parts for the dealer show build. :D

And I expect to see some pics next week Tyler. I'm sure it will be awesome, but either way just run it! ]


No Pics, i will just let you see it in person .... :D

[heatherbee923]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Thanks again guys. Some booth pictures Harlen took.

what bend are those fasst bars and did you get them coated or do they come black.

[Benjithx]

He rattle canned them black:)

[Dave400ex]

They are the old Dana Creech bend. They come black now and you can even get black cross bars.


Tyler we are thinking about going to the Badlands next weekend. If you had it by then you could come and give it a run down. ;) And I could see it :D

[QuadJunkies]

Faastco apparently has a Carbon Fiber Flexx bar that are being tested now too.:cool:

[KILLAQuad]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
They are the old Dana Creech bend. They come black now and you can even get black cross bars.


Tyler we are thinking about going to the Badlands next weekend. If you had it by then you could come and give it a run down. ;) And I could see it :D


I could do it if i get it all here .... :grr:

Or i will be on the best stuff i have ran to date .... and just get out there and Run some of my Wedding weight off .... :D

[eagertorace]

Dave you have a pm.

right after I sent you the pm, I realized that you were
running the 04/05 front end. this may answer my question.

can't wait to see the next build, if only Pappy would hurry up.lol.

[Dave400ex]

The next build is well on its way and parts are coming in. I'll be doing another build thread after I get everything to put it together and can make progress. Should be another good one!