new build z400/ktm

[nightmare311]

im starting a new build 04 z400 with a 01 ktm 520exc motor.
will start posting pics very soon.

[Nahum]

Yeah, looking forward to see photos of this build ...

[yellowzo3]

Woo cant wait to see this :eek2: ...but I can already tell its going to make me wish I didn't sell mine :( lol. Anyway make sure to post tons of pics as there aren't many z400 hybrids out there and probably none with a ktm motor! Nahum is always checking out any z400 hybrid info, he will definitely be interested also

[BM@Ronayers]

This should be sweet! I love seeing new ideas for hybrids.

[nightmare311]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300803.jpg
i put the motor in the frame looks good from what i can see tomorrow i will move and we weld the mounts.

[Brad77]

Wow look at the room that frame has available.
Good to see you building another quad man. I still have my KTM hybrid. Did you sell your Suzuki?

[nightmare311]

ya i sold the ltr to slow and heavy.. ya i agree theres tons of room in the frame... im gonna pm you my number its good to hear you still have your hybrid.

[Nahum]

1. Will the engine fit in the swingarm?
2. Will the swingarmbolt fit or is it to thick/to thin?
3. How will you solve the carb problem? I think the carb will hit the upper mount of the rear shock ...

[nightmare311]

i think this one will have to be done like a 250r with a custom made mount to make it fit the swing arm
and the rear shock will be changed to the one thats in the pic not bolted on.

[nightmare311]

ok got things tacked in. the only thing left to do is the exhuast i eather have to mod the pipe and the sub frame or just the sub frame. i also have to finsh weld everything and gussting the frame
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300810.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300811.jpg

[born2ride14]

sick now that you have the power you need to get some suspension

[nightmare311]

i have a set of pep's front and rear.

[Nahum]

@nightmare

Hey, come on ... we would like to see more detailed photos without the plastics. For example the sections I mentioned above (carb problem, upper engine mounts and so on).

Does the kicker clear the frame or do you need an extension?

[nightmare311]

ok i can do that...

[nightmare311]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300812.jpg
theres lots of room behind the carb.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300813.jpg
i dont know if you can see very well what i did at the swing arm. when i pull everything to finsh welding i will take another pic.

[Nahum]

Very fast photo reply! Thank you!
So the swingarm and the swingarm bolt didn´t fit the rear engine mount. You put a selfmade braket between the swingarm bolt and the rear engine mount. Am I right?

[nightmare311]

you are correct.

[nightmare311]

so what gearing does everything i should use? its a mx bike so.. it will have 18" rear tires i was thinking 14/38 like the new ktm 505sx atvs as a starting place.

[nightmare311]

some up dated pics
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300820.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300822.jpg

[Nahum]

Yeah, keep us updated! :eek2:

[nightmare311]

ok will have new pics tomorrow. changed the frame color to black and got white rear plastic the motor is rebuilt and will be going in to the frame this weekend..

[Nahum]

Ok, looking forward to the photos ...

[kodymx13]

and with better front tires... ;) ;)

[nightmare311]

o ya I forgot...

[nightmare311]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300048.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300049.jpg

[nightmare311]

shes done...
beside beadlocks for the rear and smaller mx tires..
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300062.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300063.jpg
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300064.jpg

[Nahum]

Awesome!!! :eek2:

[nightmare311]

Thanks

[kodymx13]

its alive!!

im interested in seeing what it weighs.... my Z485 weighed in at almost 420 wet...:ermm:

[nightmare311]

full tank of gas.. 355lbs

[kodymx13]

same as my jb

[400exrider26400]

you should make a vid

[nightmare311]

i have some.. under the same name on youtube.

[Nahum]

Can´t find the vid. Can you post a link please?

[400exrider26400]

Originally posted by Nahum
Can´t find the vid. Can you post a link please?


just type nightmare311 on youtube and its the first vid

[nightmare311]

that's right.. i will make a new video asap of it running.

[nightmare311]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m123/nightmare_311/atv/S6300077.jpg

[jordan 23]

what kind of bike did those radiator guards come off of..

[nightmare311]

yfz450

[nightmare311]

new video on youtube i made of me testing it.. im not that good
it was the first time in 3 years of me being on a quad and jumping..