Poor man's rebuild

[Iliketogofast]

It isn't a complete buildup, because all I did was redo all of the bearings and complete engine rebuild, and I painted the frame. But, I don't even think I've posted the pics of the engine since before it blew up so here goes...

A couple before pics first

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Motor

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Wow the order got messed up for some reason

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With body

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As you can see I'm missing a shock. It's because the guy that powdercoated them messed one of the red springs up so I'm waiting on it now. Also waiting on the swingarm, I couldn't get the bearings out so I'm taking one more crack at it and then I'm hauling it to the shop. Those are the only things I need.

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Last pic, Showing my new grips I got yesterday. I couldn't get the ones I wanted so I settled for what he had in the shop, and I like them. Also you can see the computer.

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So what do you guys think? It's been about a year since I've ridden it. I just now got enough money to redo all of the bearings and completely overhaul the engine.

Now all I really plan on doing to it is to get a new steering stem because the one on it is tweaked a little, new handlebars, and a new back shock. I guess soon I'll need new plastic too, but for now this is as far as I'll go.

[cmanningjr]

Nice Pictures! I'm about to do something similar with a 300ex.

What kind of paint did you use for your frame???

[Iliketogofast]

I rattlecanned it with stuff from a paint shop, like 8 bucks a can. Primer, base, clear.

That's what was on it before and it lasted about 2 years before it started to wear through in spots. Plus I have touch up paint if it chips or wears off by the boots.

I did it like that because I plan on getting a powdercoating setup within the year so it's just to hold me off until I can PC it myself. At that point I'll just take it apart again. It only took me 3-4 hours to get it all apart so it isn't that bad.

[skyhighatv]

looks great,just imagine what could be done on an unlimited budget,lol. almost done my budget build also.cant wait to ride!

[Master LTR450]

looks good, you should sell me that camaro then you could really do an overhaul!!!!! :devil:

[Rip_Tear]

Looks good, you are well ahead of me, I'm doing all the bearings I didn't do in September.

[Aceman]

Originally posted by Master LTR450
looks good, you should sell me that camaro then you could really do an overhaul!!!!! :devil:

Just think of all the extra space he'd have too....;)

Quad looks good to me. They're always projects seems like, so even when you're finished, you're not REALLY finished. At least mine anyways.:p

[Iliketogofast]

Originally posted by Master LTR450
looks good, you should sell me that camaro then you could really do an overhaul!!!!! :devil:

Oh, that old thing? I'll take a grand. :cool:




It's actually my dad's. :blah:

sweet! how are you going to heat the frame if you pced it you have to heat it to 400f??? i was going to get a pc gun but i cant think of a way to heat the fame with out spending 10,000 on a pc room

[Iliketogofast]

I'm going to try and build an oven outside.

I have a welder and welding skills and can get my hands on the material. The plan is to make a steel box and then make a wood box around that with insulation in between. Then drill holes in the top and bottom and use two elements from a couple of used electric stoves to heat the room. It will have a door obviously with hinges and hangers on the top.

Also, a gun can be had for rather cheap.

[baldathoR]

I live in Indiana, have an R, and have that same exact tool set in the first pic.

Got it on sale. :D

Nice build.