09 GNCC 450R Indy Show Build

[Dave400ex]

The 2009 Indy Show Build is under way. I started with a brand new 08 450R kicker. It will again be featured in the Maier plastic booth. I want to thank Jeff Lewis and everyone at Maier for allowing me to do this! Also a thank you to all the other companies that are helping.

There will be several update pictures as I go along as well as pictures of the parts being used and in depth pictures of the engine build.

Below is a list of products I am using for the show.

1. Maier Plastic - Front Fenders, Radiator Scoops and Rear Fender, Carbon Fiber White
2. Teixeira Tech - +1 XC A-Arms, +2 Steering Stem, Oversize Stem Clamps, Linkage, Linkage Skids
3. Fox Racing Shox - DSC Float Evol Fronts and Podium X DSC Rear
4. Moto-Xperts - Tranny Mod, Porting, Cam, Piston, Dimpled Valves and Carb Work, Graphics, Final Chassis/Suspension Setup and Go Over
5. Hiper Wheels - Tech 3 Series 10x5 4+1 Single Beadlock Fronts and 9x9 4+5 Dual Beadlock Rears
6. BK Performance - Powdercoat and Molycoat
7. Rath Racing - XC Bumper, XC Nerfs with Heel Guards and Grab Bar
8. Quadtech - Plastic Hi-Pro Hood Scoop, Plastic Shock Guards and Hump Seat Cover
9. Fasst Company - Flexx Handlebars and Brake Clevis
10. HMF Performance - Full Sport Series Exhaust
11. Streamline Brakes - Brake Lines, Blade Brake Rotors, Clutch and Throttle Cable
12. PowerMadd - Hand Guards, Mounts, and Wraps
13. Spider Grips - SLT Grips
14. ASV Inventions - C5 Pro Model Perch with Hotstart, C5 Brake Lever and Rotator Clamp
15. IMS Products - Dry Break Gas Tank
16. Precision Racing Products - Steering Stabilizer
17. CV4 - Red Radiator Hoses
18. Rekluse - Z-Start Pro, Clutch Basket and Clutch Cover
19. RPM - Dominator 2 XC Axle and Anti-Fade
20. UNI - Air Filters

[Dave400ex]

The frame was first gusseted and welded by my cousin at TIG Specialties. He TIG welded all the gussets in for a much cleaner look. They came out awesome! It was then sent to Pappy at BK Performance for Powdercoat. Pappy did all of the PC and Molycoat for the build!

[Dave400ex]

More gussets/welds.

[Dave400ex]

With the upper subframe mounts having the outside gussets, I went and got longer bolts so I could put a washer and locknut on the inside for extra insurance.

[Dave400ex]

I picked the engine up last night from Moto-Xperts and was able to get to work today. This was right after it was installed with Moose case saver on.

[Dave400ex]

Other side with kicker on. Last year was my first year using a Rekluse clutch and I absolutely loved it! I won't ride without it now. Plus the guys at Rekluse are great and come out and offer trackside support at the GNCC races.

[Dave400ex]

Whole chassis with engine installed.

[Dave400ex]

After getting the engine in and torqued down I went ahead and put the radiator and fan in next. With those installed I was able to put the CV4 hoses on. The hoses are nice compared to stock because they won't "stick" when trying to take off, are UV resistant, and come in several colors.

I also installed the carb that has a lightened throttle spring, HRC needle, R&D Powerbowl with adjustable leak jet, R&D Flex fuel screw, Tokyo Mods Billet Sump and Hot Start Nut and MX Bonz Vent Hoses. The hot start nut is real nice to get rid of that stock plastic one.

[Dave400ex]

Kicker side with more parts installed.

[Dave400ex]

Overview of frame with everything I got put on today. This is it for now. I hope to get most of the rear end done tomorrow.

[eagertorace]

looking good Dave!
maybe I can get some of those nice parts next year, lol.

[mc_racer]

I was thinking the same thing.

[Sjorge450R]

hey dave just wondering. Are you paying for the parts or are they supplied? Just curious, either way you are one lucky guy.

[Pappy]

Looking good Dave. I will edit a copy of this thread when done that will just show your posts!

[eagertorace]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
hey dave just wondering. Are you paying for the parts or are they supplied? Just curious, either way you are one lucky guy.

if you followed his last year's build, you would know the answer.
imo, this year is the same??

[Dave400ex]

Some is the same, some is better. No more then last year for sure.

[Ty's400]

It was nice of your helper to get that MONSTER motor in that pretty frame huh!...;)

Mark this thread on your browser folks, this thing is going to be amazing!

[XCRacer236]

its an AWESOME quad Dave, and no offence, but you can only see so many black/white/red MXP Honda 450's before it becomes cliche. =/

[Dave400ex]

My helper wasn't bad. :D

Casey the color scheme really has nothing to do with MXP colors. I came up with it myself just like last years. I used these colors because they hold up better then the lighter colors. Plus it's a Honda, it should be Red and Black. ;) What sets this apart from the rest is there is tons of detail and time putting it together that most don't do. I am VERY particular with everything and it must be perfect! Ask Toby and Pappy! :eek2:

I worked on the rear end today but ran into some trouble with one of the seals getting tore up so I wasn't able to get it all done like I had planned. However as soon as I get the seal it can all be put together.

Picture shows all the parts to be installed on the rear end except for the Teixeira Tech linkage. Fox shock, RPM Dominator 2 Axle, RPM Anti-Fade, and Streamline Blade Rotor.

[Dave400ex]

Another view of rear end parts. The stock Swingarm was retained because they hold up very well and weigh alot less then some of the aftermarket ones. Stock Carrier is also used with all the other hardware.

[Dave400ex]

Here it is as of the end of tonight. Most likely it'll be Thursday or Friday before I work on it again. I'll be able to get the rear end done, exhaust on and begin working on the wiring and other little stuff.

Have to tell me how that rear end handles compared to last years model. Still on stock swinger with teixtech link myself and I've been debating on tossing on aftermarket.

Getting that thing assembled is going to be the easy part. A lot of breaking in to do and a ton of dialing in, especially with those evols. Oh, and don't let people give you crap about the colors, a lot of people use it cause it looks good, I'd rather be one of ten guys with an awesome looking quad than one of one guy riding some lime green neon pink monstrosity. That being said, paint your grab bar!

[atvnut22]

the only thing i think about the colors is that the red should have some sparklier or something, that way its not as generic, but i still love the way it looks the way it is

[hendershot106]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
My helper wasn't bad. :D

Casey the color scheme really has nothing to do with MXP colors. I came up with it myself just like last years. I used these colors because they hold up better then the lighter colors. Plus it's a Honda, it should be Red and Black. ;) What sets this apart from the rest is there is tons of detail and time putting it together that most don't do. I am VERY particular with everything and it must be perfect! Ask Toby and Pappy! :eek2:



dont worry about justifying your bike or color scheme for others... build it whats in your head!!!! who cares if someone else uses red and black... you used red white and black colors last year and it was one of the nicest on atvriders

[Brauap]

Great bike!

4 quick questions....

1. Whats the difference between the Teixtech Link and the Houser/GTT/ect. links?

2. Where can you find the PRM axles? I have looked everywhere and I can only find one on eBay everynow and then.. :ermm:

3. I know this question has been asked, but it wasn't answered.. do you have to pay for all these parts out of your own pocket or are you being sponsored from all of the companies?

4. What is going to happen to the bike once the show is over? Are you going to keep it, part it out, sell it, or what?

(x2 on painting the grab bar)

Nice looking bike!

[Dave400ex]

Prodigal I wouldn't waste your money putting on an aftermarket swingarm. There is no need for one on the 06-ups. I've talked with several people who run the Teixeira Tech linkage with Fox all the way around and everything has been positive. Micheal Burrows and Duane Johnson (GNCC Pro) both run this rear linkage with stock swingarm and Burrows told me it is the best rear end he has ran to date. (He used the ARS-FX 5.3 before which is one of the best so that's saying alot)

As for putting it together, the actual bolting it together is easy, but there is alot of work to be done before stuff "easily" gets bolted together, more so with all the Powdercoat. The break-in won't be much different then last year really, just having the air pressures in the shocks is the only difference. After the show it gets engine and tranny oil, engine ice, brake fluid, air filter oiled and race gas. If time brakes will be done before the show. Then the engine and clutch need broke in. After that she is ready to go. Everything is setup and mostly dialed for the show as far as toe, camber, caster, ride height, etc. Like I said the only difference should be playing with the front air pressures. Luckily Toby at Moto-Xperts is an expert with the Fox shocks so it shouldn't take much to get them dialed in.

[mc_racer]

Little off topic, but was Duane running Teixeira a arms or ars-fx?

[Dave400ex]

Thanks Hendershot. I actually was going for more of a standard look. I like this Red because it is so shiney thanks to Pappy. I went with what holds up better to GNCC. Pappy told me to go with the Gloss Black.

Brauap

1. Whats the difference between the Teixtech Link and the Houser/GTT/ect. links?

Several things can vary in all the links. Most important is performance. A major thing to look for is if the linkage can be used with the stock swingarm or not. Teixeira, GT Thunder can be, where as the Houser or ARS-FX 5.3 must be used with their swingarms. For the Honda in XC, Teixeira, GTT, and ARS-FX are probably the most popular.

2. Where can you find the RPM axles? I have looked everywhere and I can only find one on eBay everynow and then.. :ermm:

C&D Racing sells them. Several places sell RPM. I get mine straight from Brad at RPM.

3. I know this question has been asked, but it wasn't answered.. do you have to pay for all these parts out of your own pocket or are you being sponsored from all of the companies?

I am sponsored by all the companies, but whatever parts I pay for comes out of my pocket. Can't go into much detail there.

4. What is going to happen to the bike once the show is over? Are you going to keep it, part it out, sell it, or what?

After the show it comes back and I do the full race prep as said above and it will either be raced at the Florida GNCC first or Georgia will be its first race and all GNCC rounds after that.

As for the Grab Bar, my first plan was to Powdercoat the Bumper, Nerf Bars and Grab Bar, but I decided against it because IMO the powdercoat looks worse after it has been beaten by rocks and has chips etc. Just doesn't hold up as well for those parts. And that would be to much black, you don't want a bunch of the same color together it doesn't stick out. ;) Oh plus the deadline, no time for PC on the nerfs as they are custom made...

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by mc_racer
Little off topic, but was Duane running Teixeira a arms or ars-fx?

He switched over to the Teixeira Tech at some point this year with the Fox Shocks all the way around. He ran the Teixeira at the Heartland 10 Hour Challenge. Burrows will also be switching and running the front end as well.

Rath is custom making you some nerfs for xc specific? Any chance them going up for sale at the end of the season? :D

[stumpleg]

Originally posted by mc_racer
Little off topic, but was Duane running Teixeira a arms or ars-fx?

Yep, both him and Michael are running Teixeira and Fox fronts.

[cletusEX]

Looking good Dave! It's motivating me to get mine put together finally. What class you running next year?

[Dave400ex]

Thanks Nick! I'll be riding either College B or Junior B.

[MOTO-XPERTS]

Here are some pics of the engine build for ya.....

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[IMSROLL450R]

Wow Toby, looks awesome. I bet its slow..........haha

[firefighterjosh]

Can't wait to stick my gum under the fender at the show:D

[S.A.J]

lookin good,wish my motor parts were as organized when i took mine apart than your are lol mayb id get it back together then

[Dave400ex]

Thanks for all the pictures Toby.

The engine consists of: MXP Tranny Mod, Rekluse Clutch Basket, Z-Start Pro and Cover, CP 13.5:1 Piston, MXP Cam, Port/Polish, Reshaped Combustion Chamber, Bronze Valve Seats and Guides with Dimpled Intake Valves.

Note in pictures 13 and 14 from the top that the Crank Bearing Tabs are positioned wrong from the factory. They need to be Realigned as shown in pictures 15 and 16, Red loctited, and torqued to 12 ft/lbs. This is something that Moto-Xperts takes care of.

The 5th picture from top shows the Bronze Valve Guides installed. This allows the valves to last longer because the bronze valve guides are softer then the stock guides so the valves won't get beat as hard when hitting the bronze.

The 9th picture shows the difference between the stock camshaft and MXP cam.

The 10th picture shows drilling out the rivets on the stock clutch basket to remove the gear from it and put it on the Rekluse basket.

Picture 17 shows the MXP Tranny Mod done that highly reduces the chance of any tranny problems. This is a must for ALL year 450R's.

Turned out to be a good looking engine and one heck of a setup inside the beast! :D

Guys whatever quad you ride or whatever engine setup your looking for give Moto-Xperts a call. Great customer service and amazing power! Moto-Xperts (http://www.moto-xperts.com)

[IMSROLL450R]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Thanks for all the pictures Toby.


Guys whatever quad you ride or whatever engine setup your looking for give Moto-Xperts a call. Great customer service and amazing power! Moto-Xperts (http://www.moto-xperts.com)

X2 for sure!

[Johnson]

I have got along great with my teixeira front and rear end with fox shocks its a great setup your love it. Your motor build looks great.

[400ex07]

How much horsepower do you think the engine will make?

[eagertorace]

very nice motoxperts!!

my bike will stay the way it is for this year
but for the 2010 season, hopefully mine will
have the head done by toby. wish I could have
afforded it this year.

looks like he does quality work and produces
alot of power

hey Dave, maybe you can hook me up on a deal??

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Johnson
I have got along great with my teixeira front and rear end with fox shocks its a great setup your love it. Your motor build looks great.
Thanks! Ed told me you had nothing but good things to say about it and were happy so that made the decision easy for me. Are you going to race any Nationals this season?

Originally posted by 400ex07
How much horsepower do you think the engine will make?
The engine will make mid to upper 50's. Moto-Xperts is getting a dyno and will have it soon so hopefully sometime during Spring we can get it on there.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by eagertorace
very nice motoxperts!!

my bike will stay the way it is for this year
but for the 2010 season, hopefully mine will
have the head done by toby. wish I could have
afforded it this year.

looks like he does quality work and produces
alot of power

hey Dave, maybe you can hook me up on a deal??

Give Toby a call and see what he will do. You could send in a resume as well.

Also Moto-Xperts is building engines for Bryan Cook, Santo DeRisi, and Jeffrey Pickens in the XC1 Pro class for 2009!

[Dave400ex]

I was able to pretty much get the rear end done today except for the linkage and shock.

[Dave400ex]

Another view.

[Dave400ex]

I also got my rear brake caliper and master cylinder put together and the whole rear brake setup on as well.

[eagertorace]

those sprocket hubs are huge!!
what skid plates are you running with the stock
swingarm?

is the hub too big for the gtt sprocket quard?
or just use longer bolts?

[Dave400ex]

Here is a close up of the rear master cylinder with Fasst Companies Brake Clevis. It has a stainless pivot pin and bushings so it won't get the slop in it like the stocker does over time.


This is it for tonight. Tomorrow the first thing is to get the grab bar on and exhaust on. Then I'll start messing with the coolant tank and black heat sheild so I can work on the wiring.

[Johnson]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dave400ex
[B]Thanks! Ed told me you had nothing but good things to say about it and were happy so that made the decision easy for me. Are you going to race any Nationals this season?


I'm planning on racing all of the Nationals this year. That will be my main focus.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Johnson
I'm planning on racing all of the Nationals this year. That will be my main focus. [/B]

Great! I'll be sure to stop over and check your setup out. It should be a great year for Ed, quite a few people will have his products with Fox this season.

Were you able to nail down a front shock length? Ed told me you guys were working on a few different things. Also Eagertorace asked a good question, what Swingarm skid plate setup are you using?

[mc_racer]

Is that molycoat on the rear caliper, mount, and master cylinder?

[blaster51]

hi you may of already said but what tires are you using ? your rebuild looks great can not wait to see the finished product!

[Johnson]

Micheal Burrows builds a great swingarm skid plate to go with this link for thirty bucks.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Johnson
Micheal Burrows builds a great swingarm skid plate to go with this link for thirty bucks.
Can you get me his contact info? I'll get one ordered asap.


Mc_racer that is molycoat on all those parts. I used it for several things, I love the molycoat.

Blaster51 I'll be using Maxxis Razr 2 21-7-10 fronts and grooved Razr 6 ply 20-11-9 rears. They won't be grooved for the show though.

[blaster51]

cool thank you i no this might be stupid but what are grooved razr what do they look like and is there a benift to them ? thank you luke

[skyeryder]

Originally posted by blaster51
cool thank you i no this might be stupid but what are grooved razr what do they look like and is there a benift to them ? thank you luke

Dave super sweet quad!!! Can't wait til Feb 13th to see it.

Grooving your Razr's for XC is the only way to go, Your taking out the center section of each lug going across, and then do the outside at angles. Next time you see Borichs quad or most of the pros in a magazine take a real close look at the rears

[eagertorace]

Originally posted by Johnson
Micheal Burrows builds a great swingarm skid plate to go with this link for thirty bucks.

hey I'm interested too....does it cover the link as well or just the swingarm?

I'm running the arsfx linkage though....

just looking for a stainless skid that has good ground clearance for the stock swingarm, thanks for any info.

[Dave400ex]

I would say it just covers the swingarm because the Teixeira has a linkage skid as well. I like it better like that anyways.

[Johnson]

Yes I can give you his # what we are running just covers the brake rotor but he can build anything and it will be last skidplate you'll need.

[Dave400ex]

Great I'll give him a call tomorrow, Thanks!

Another question, what are you guys running for an airbox lifter if you are?

[cmaxx]

ok 1 question fo ya.what is a lighten carb spring mod?will it work on my 04 carb?

cant wait to see it all done.:eek2:

[Johnson]

Yes it will work on a 04 I run a 05 carb I'm also using houser airbox lifter

[cmaxx]

ok so what does it change like does it rev quicker or something?and where can i get the spring or can i just modify mine?someone told me i can just cut piece off of mine or something.

[thump4863]

Originally posted by cmaxx
ok so what does it change like does it rev quicker or something?and where can i get the spring or can i just modify mine?someone told me i can just cut piece off of mine or something.

All that does is help the pressure of the thumb throttle no performance gains.

[stumpleg]

Originally posted by cmaxx
ok so what does it change like does it rev quicker or something?and where can i get the spring or can i just modify mine?someone told me i can just cut piece off of mine or something.

It makes the throttle lighter to push.

[Dave400ex]

Them guys are right, no performance gain, it makes the throttle easier to push so your thumb doesn't get sore. More of an issue with the FCR type carbs...

[andrew450r]

hey were u the guy that was in atvsprot last year?

[Dave400ex]

Yep that was me with last year's build.

[andrew450r]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Yep that was me with last year's build.

sick, what class gncc do you race?

[Benjithx]

Dave, Nice to see you went with Fox this time around. I hope Dan took good care of you on this one.

Also nice to see Brad got you set up again this year.

Keep up the good work!!!

[Dave400ex]

I'll be riding College B I think.

Thanks Benjithx.

[ricksmx865]

dave, you got PM

[exrider272]

cant wait to go to the show and c this thing..:eek2:

[Dave400ex]

The Teixeira Tech linkage and skid plate showed up tonight, along with my lifter kit.

[Dave400ex]

Linkage

[Dave400ex]

I went out and put the linkage and rear shock on...

[Dave400ex]

I hope to make some good progress this weekend, but am still waiting on all the front end parts. I'm hoping to have everything next week as my goal is to have it done next weekend, which will be a ton of work. The show is 3 weeks from today.

[eagertorace]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
I went out and put the linkage and rear shock on...


it's getting there.......

I'm wondering how close the leverage ratios are between
that linkage and the arsfx stock replacement linkage?

they look to be very similar at the key points.

what skid plate have you decided to run on the swinger yet?

and where's that front end at? lol

[jteeter1]

is that a R and D power bowl you are running,have you use them before ,does it help with the carb on the newer 450R?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by eagertorace
I'm wondering how close the leverage ratios are between
that linkage and the arsfx stock replacement linkage?

they look to be very similar at the key points.

what skid plate have you decided to run on the swinger yet?

and where's that front end at? lol

Not sure how close the linkages would be. The way the shock mounts is quite different.

I'll be running the swingarm skidplate made by Michael Burrows with an outer sprocket guard.

Hopefully I'll have all the front end stuff next week. It has taken a while to get everything spec'd out.


Originally posted by jteeter1
is that a R and D power bowl you are running,have you use them before ,does it help with the carb on the newer 450R?

That is an R&D Powerbowl, but I haven't used it so I am not sure how well it will work. Wanted to see what all the hype is about...

[Dave400ex]

I put the linkage skid plate on, looks good...

[Dave400ex]

I got the grab bar to fit how I wanted so I got it on with the Fox rezzy holder, which is real nice.

[Dave400ex]

With the rear shock and linkage buttoned up I was able to put the airbox in. I first installed the riser kit on the airbox then put it in.

[Dave400ex]

Another view.

[Dave400ex]

The biggest thing I got done today was finally getting the exhaust on. It really added to the look. I think the color scheme is coming out nice so far.

[Dave400ex]

Final one for tonight with everything I got done. I also put my front calipers together.

[Sjorge450R]

hey Dave. Any reason for the HMF exhaust? Why not use one of the builders pipes? The only reason I can see is sound?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
hey Dave. Any reason for the HMF exhaust? Why not use one of the builders pipes? The only reason I can see is sound?

Yeah this will be the 5th or 6th year in a row I have ran HMF. The fit, finish and quality of the exhaust is great, they have great customer service, they support GNCC racing, and they are easy and cheap to have repacked from HMF.

As for the builders pipes the "3" make good power, but I'm not a fan of them. I think it's dumb to have one engine builders exhaust with another builders engine work.

[Benjithx]

Dave, what did you do with last years quad???

[Dave400ex]

Parted quite a bit of it out and then sold it.

[national425ex]

any reason why your going to run just the outer quard and not the dual?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by national425ex
any reason why your going to run just the outer quard and not the dual?

The swingarm skid I will be using is designed to use the outer guard only. I'm not real set on the dual guard yet, some have had problems with clogging it up, but you can get the mud dog or whatever to help with that.

Thanks Hondarider11

[skyeryder]

17 days.... Are you feeling the pressure yet??? Looks good

[cletusEX]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
The swingarm skid I will be using is designed to use the outer guard only. I'm not real set on the dual guard yet, some have had problems with clogging it up, but you can get the mud dog or whatever to help with that.

Thanks Hondarider11

I had problems with the dual guard and the mud dog or whatever it's called packing up bad. Ran just the outer guard most of the year at some really rocky races and didn't have a problem. Dave, the build is coming out sweet, I hopefully will have the chance to throw some mud on it at a GNCC this year:D !

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by skyeryder
17 days.... Are you feeling the pressure yet??? Looks good

YES! Still waiting on Fox fronts, Teixeira arms, stem, clamps, Rath nerf bars, stuff from Quadtech, Streamline front rotor and ASV levers. Should have the Fox, Quadtech and ASV stuff this week. Teixeira, Rath and Streamline I'm not sure when it will show up exactly, has to be no later then next week. The shocks/arms are a bit behind because Fox has had the arms to spec them out for the shocks. I'm stressing... :eek2:

[Dave400ex]

You can lug it more, but you have to make sure your not lugging and going real slow (like 1st gear speed) while in 4th gear because that can burn it up. You still shift like normal, just don't have to use the clutch. I still use it quite often with the over-ride feature though. Love mine it's great in the woods!

[Dave400ex]

Well since I'm waiting on parts to do any work to the actual chassis, I took some pictures of the parts I have sitting around yet.

Quadtech Hood with Number Plate

[Dave400ex]

Various Parts

[Dave400ex]

More...

[Dave400ex]

This is about it this weekend. This coming weekend it should be completely finished, for the show anyways. Yes it's coming down to the weekend before the show to finish ALOT of things. Not what I wanted...

You can see the rear plastic hiding to the left in this picture. :D

[eagertorace]

so what color of plastics are you running this year?

and also I noticed that you got rear hubs done in time
this year.

and what are those red vented discs?

and yes you are cutting it close and hoping to be there
at the show myself.

[Benjithx]

those are brake guards.

[Dave400ex]

Marty

Plastic is going to be the Carbon Fiber White for the show. Then I'll have the stock Red I'll use as well.

I had Rear hubs done last year, they just weren't Red like the Fronts were if that's what your thinking.

The Red Vented discs are inner rock guards. I also have outer's that go inbetween the hub and wheel. These keep rocks and other things from getting in the front rotor or bending it. I noticed that they also keep the rotors cleaner in mud races which helps the brake pads as well.

It is going to be close. Nothing I can do, just waiting on parts...

If your at the show you will have to look me up.

[lawdog800]

That is looking BAD !!! cant wait to see it finished

[tchonda426ex]

Where did you get those rock guards?

[73watermutt]

lookin sweet

[BossHogg420]

damn man you got some money in that thing!!!

[Pappy]

Dave, recieved the arms from california...they are now coated and will be headed your way tomorrow.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Pappy
Dave, recieved the arms from california...they are now coated and will be headed your way tomorrow.

Good! Glad you were able to get the issue taken care of and done right. I'm sure they turned out much better when you were done anyhow. Let me know if you need anything, but do the Next Day Air Saturday Delivery for sure. Time is important right now.

[Pappy]

Yep, they look good

I will be taking them to shipping tomororw for saturday deliver etc. Ill send you a bill:p

[eagertorace]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Good! Glad you were able to get the issue taken care of and done right. I'm sure they turned out much better when you were done anyhow. Let me know if you need anything, but do the Next Day Air Saturday Delivery for sure. Time is important right now.

your not having issues with this new sponsor are you?
just busting your balls,lol

man it gets close every year on these builds.
I couldn't handle it.

next year if I were you, I would start the build right after summer break.

anyways, hope ya make it. ...I wanna see more pics!!

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by eagertorace
your not having issues with this new sponsor are you?
just busting your balls,lol

man it gets close every year on these builds.
I couldn't handle it.

next year if I were you, I would start the build right after summer break.

anyways, hope ya make it. ...I wanna see more pics!!

To clear the sponsor, none of the issues are on Teixeira, Ed has been nothing but great to work with! He/We had no idea it would take Fox so long to spec out the a-arms and get them back to Ed at the last minute. Then the powdercoater didn't prep the arms correctly and they bubbled. So Pappy had to get them done right! So Teixeira has been great, just have to deal with the other issues that are out of our hands.

Funny you say that about starting after summer break. I had the 08 the weekend after Snowshoe and had it tore down and to Pappy at Ohio. Even starting a full month ahead of last year I am way behind now from last year. lol. That didn't work out.

I'll get it done, but you won't see any final pictures until the show. It will be finished on Friday on the way heading to the show. :eek2: A stop at Moto-Xperts on the way to Indy and it will be done. Also the arms couldn't be Saturday delivered so I'll get them tomorrow and need to finish the front end up Monday, hopefully.

[roundsy]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Well since I'm waiting on parts to do any work to the actual chassis, I took some pictures of the parts I have sitting around yet.

Quadtech Hood with Number Plate

Is that actual carbon fiber, or is that quad techs new carbon-look hood?

[Dave400ex]

That is the carbon look hood.

[86250rbanshee]

Well if things go right I will be out to the indy show as well, if so I will stop buy and take a look at your biek in person.

[cmaxx]

that thing is gonna be sick!!

my uncle will be out there at the indy show.

[Kansas T]

Have you done any testing with the dimpled valves to see what kind of difference they make?

[Scro]

Did it get finished in time??

[Dave400ex]

Done just in time.

[blaster51]

dave400ex you have done an absolutely amazing job and it looks awesome you are some lucky guy! also i don't suppose you could pm me a few pictures of them grooved razrs because i want to do it 2 myn please ! once again amazing job

[Ty's400]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Done just in time.

Are you sure about that:ermm: ...;)

Wait til you see close up pictures of this thing. The attention to detail and little mods here and there are really amazing. You guys don't understand all the work and tid bits Dave has done...AMAZING!

[Dave400ex]

I'm going to have to get some good pictures of it this week. I was so relieved to have it done I never took good close ups at the show.

Bring on next year! :D

[TWILLIAMS16]

That thing is sick!!!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Dave400ex


Bring on next year! :D

You are alive when the pressure is on:p

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Pappy
You are alive when the pressure is on:p

I had no choice! Alot of long nights put in for this one.

I haven't forgot the shipping money either. ;)

[Pappy]

haha no worries bud...just glad I could do my part to get you on track. Felt good not being the hold up this year:blah:

[lawdog800]

looks good

[duke416ex]

What case saver did you use?

[Dave400ex]

Thanks guys for all the comments. Sorry I haven't gotten more pictures but I have been super busy trying to get it ready for GA. I think I'll remain busy until we take off next Thursday, I can't wait to be done working on it and get on the road.

That is the Moose case saver.

[cmaxx]

that thing is SICK!

i cant wait to see more pics.

[Dave400ex]

Here it is at the Georgia GNCC Saturday almost ready to race. I'll try to get more pics up this week.

[IMSROLL450R]

Wow holy crap you and Toby did a NICE job.

[Balaz_73*00]

Are those graphics available to everyone this year or are those custom just for you???

[Balaz_73*00]

Those the new MXP graphics?

[Pappy]

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[Pappy]

..

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Balaz_73*00
That doesn't quite answer my question :)

You will have to wait for Dave, if I knew I would have answered for him, I just posted a few more pics from his shoot for him and wasnt posting in reply to anything you asked.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Balaz_73*00
Those the new MXP graphics?

Yes they are the new MXP graphics and you can get them.

Thanks Pappy for the pictures.

[Dave400ex]

Some more that Pappy took

[Dave400ex]

:D

[Dave400ex]

:eek:

[Dave400ex]

So far my favorite picture, just amazing picture by Pappy.

Much bigger/better picture half way down this page. http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=379745&perpage=13&pagenumber=4

[Pappy]

Haha thanks Dave. I will upload a full rez version and email you the link;)

Here ya go, just open it and right click save

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3391684707_ea4170ce2f_o.jpg

[spanky101]

WOW!! Thats all i can really say about this build! It looks absolutely amazing and we cant even see all the little details that make this bike in a whole other class then your typical build. A+ to you and the build up!!

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by spanky101
WOW!! Thats all i can really say about this build! It looks absolutely amazing and we cant even see all the little details that make this bike in a whole other class then your typical build. A+ to you and the build up!!

Thanks a lot! Ton of work in this one. And your right the details are what set it apart from most of the other builds on here.

[Dave400ex]

Also anyone who had asked or PMed me about the rock guards, reply here or PM me and I can get you the number now.

[Quadforce]

Nice build.. Dave.. I like the red plastic.

[Dave400ex]

I took some newer pictures. It is holding up good. Color scheme holds up good, real happy with it.

Doing some rear end grease in this picture. After we do races where we go through deep water I like to tear it down and regrease everything.

[Dave400ex]

:D

[Dave400ex]

The a-arms are working and holding up great.

[Dave400ex]

:)

[Dave400ex]

Rear

[Dave400ex]

Angle

[Dave400ex]

Side

[Dave400ex]

Different angle

[Dave400ex]

Front

[Dave400ex]

Myself in the middle and Kevin and Cory. The 3 of us fought for the 20+C championship last year and now all ride Jr. B together.

[Dave400ex]

Me getting a good jump on the holeshot. I love the Rekluse! :D

[Dave400ex]

Somerset

[Dave400ex]

Last one for now. I'm already thinking ahead for the show next year. lol :eek:

[X-tech]

I can't believe how good that thing looks after all of the torture you've put it through. Good Job!

[mysticfalcon]

I love the holeshot pic. you can see how you are putting power to the ground and the other people are putting power into throwing rocks

[Dave400ex]

Well the season is over and the quad still looks great! It held up really well and I am very happy with the setup and all the products used. I am trying to figure out what I will be doing for the Dealer Show for next year.

The quad was used in a photo shoot at Moto-Xperts this past Friday.

[Sjorge450R]

Dave, can you notice a difference between the grooved and un grooved razrs?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
Dave, can you notice a difference between the grooved and un grooved razrs?

Yep the grooved work much better when it is muddy. It seems as though everyone grooves their tires now.

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Yep the grooved work much better when it is muddy. It seems as though everyone grooves their tires now.

Yeah I need a new set of shoes on mine and I am going with the Razr 2 front fronts and the razr years. I cant tell, but are you running the 21" fronts? I have thought about, not sure how much i would like it.

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Sjorge300EX
Yeah I need a new set of shoes on mine and I am going with the Razr 2 front fronts and the razr years. I cant tell, but are you running the 21" fronts? I have thought about, not sure how much i would like it.

Yep 21-7-10 fronts is the most popular with the 20-11-9 rears.

[Shawthy33]

Only one picture from the Moto-xperts photoshoot? Come on....

Bike build was awesome, just read the whole thing

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by Shawthy33
Only one picture from the Moto-xperts photoshoot? Come on....

Bike build was awesome, just read the whole thing

Thanks.

Here's a link to the pictures Pappy took. :muscle:

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Moto-Xperts/10126260_6F3Y3#695981749_RQKr7

[Dave400ex]

The 2010 Dealer Show project is getting started. I'll be parting quite a few of the parts out from this one. I'll get a complete list up tomorrow.

dibs on the girl if your parting it out lol

[spanky101]

Originally posted by Roostar 450
dibs on the girl if your parting it out lol

Dang, he beat me to it!

[300racer]

how much for the seat?

[j_cyrus3]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
The 2010 Dealer Show project is getting started. I'll be parting quite a few of the parts out from this one. I'll get a complete list up tomorrow.

Wheres this parts list? :D

May be interested in the hood.

[Dave400ex]

Here's a quick list:

All of these parts are in great shape and only have around 25 hours on them TOTAL since new.

ASV C5 Clutch Perch with Hotstart Lever
NEW 04-05 Hotstart Cable
ASV C5 Brake Lever
ASV Rotator Clamp for Front Master Cylinder
Powermadd Star Series Honda Red Handguards with Mounts and Wraps
Precision Racing Stabilizer
Front and Rear Streamline Brake Lines with 2 Brake Line Clamps
Streamline Front Blade Rotors - Very little time on these
Teixeira Tech "Fat" Bar Clamps for Anti-Vibe Stem
Teixeira Tech XC A-Arms with Fox DSC Shocks
Teixeira Tech Rear Linkage with Fox DSC Podium
04-05 Front Hubs Powdercoated Red
Moose Case Saver
Rekluse Clutch Cover
R&D Powerbowl - BRAND NEW
Rath Grab Bar
GT Thunder Sprocket Guard
IMS Oversize Tank
Quadtech Hood
Quadtech Hump Seat Cover and Foam - Has a few small holes on edge, but perfect otherwise.

[roberts5]

what kind of graphic kit is that?

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by roberts5
what kind of graphic kit is that?

Moto-Xperts

[Dave400ex]

Bump this up, thought some people might like to check it out.

[ridered32]

Wish you were doing another build this year. Always enjoyed seeing them come together.

[CCC]

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