check this out 3 wheeler racing [Archive]

speedracer350X

03-04-2010, 04:32 AM

Cause that's what we started on back in the day, I still have my 1985 Honda ATC 110 my dad bought for me. Still partial to 3 wheelers. Bought my 1st quad in '03, a Honda 400ex. Thats after my 350X started to wear me out trying to find parts, and when I did find parts they were an arm and a leg. Still miss those days, that's when Honda was really king for you younger guys. They mustv'e sold a bazzilion trikes. I remember in 1987 when they were announcing they were no longer producing 3 wheelers (any manufacturer) broke my heart.

Black Sheep

03-04-2010, 08:05 AM

Here is the latest Race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okgBotvM3hI

and a picture

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff223/motomanimal32/801051714_Miy8G-XL.jpg

beastlywarrior

03-04-2010, 08:15 AM

ah yes i was there watching this makes me want a 350x
some guy entered a 70 with a pitbike motor in it lol

Brad77

03-04-2010, 08:38 AM

That was a cool vid. Its been a long time since I have seen three wheelers racing.
That white one that is running in second most of the race looks like the atc450r that Jason Hall built.
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=362812

Black Sheep

03-04-2010, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by Brad77

That white one that is running in second most of the race looks like the atc450r that Jason Hall built.

Nope That is a TPC 450R in our 2010 race Team colors.

see above picture. or http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=366150

wingnut77

03-04-2010, 08:44 AM

That's sick! I don't think I have ever seen 3 wheelers race before! That's skill right there!

Brad77

03-04-2010, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by Black Sheep
Nope That is a TPC 450R in our 2010 race Team colors.

see above picture. or http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=366150

Right, I had typed up my response before I saw the picture posted up. That is a nice build and I see it performs really good too !!

muddy400EX

03-04-2010, 09:15 AM

that just looks wierd.lol it looks like there always outta control

but def give props to the white 450, that thing is sick for a trike

Family Guy

03-04-2010, 09:54 AM

Man that video brings back some great memories when we all raced 3 wheelers.

cdrookie

03-04-2010, 10:06 AM

that makes me wish i never sold(gave away) my tecates:(

TGW_400ex

03-04-2010, 10:12 AM

Does anyone have a picture of that Cannondale Trike?

Black Sheep

03-04-2010, 10:19 AM

Since I will be out most of the year recovering from shoulder surgery I'll be able to film most of the races. I'll keep updating this thread as the year progresses.

SRH

03-04-2010, 10:33 AM

quads are for the old and lazy
bikes are for the young and crazy
trikes are for men

its true:o

takes more skill to ride a trike hard than a quad, and you can do things you cant with a quad, id love to have a tpc 450

beastlywarrior

03-04-2010, 10:41 AM

maybe you will be able too come time;) :muscle:

i told my cousin (who races dirt bikes) that i want to buy a trike a race it and he started makin fun of me

wingnut77

03-04-2010, 10:50 AM

Yeah I remember riding a 3 wheeler back in the day. It was a Honda but can't remember what model. Man were those things tipsy! My friend owned it and we would ride it around in the fields by his house. Those were the days! lol!

Black Sheep

03-04-2010, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by SRH

takes more skill to ride a trike hard than a quad, and you can do things you cant with a quad, id love to have a tpc 450

This is the cold hard fact....Quads were made for people who could not ride Trikes :devil:

There are many of us who have never felt the need to make the switch. In fact I won't even ride a quad because it makes me lazy and dulls my Trike skills. Our newest rider, Eric Jensen shown doing the heel clicker, spent many years racing quads because he couldn't find a place to race trikes. After only two races he said he has had more fun then he ever did racing quads. He will also be doing some freestyle jumping later in the year. He has also said he won't ride his quad at all this year for the same reason I won't.

Black Sheep

03-04-2010, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by SRH
quads are for the old and lazy
bikes are for the young and crazy
trikes are for men

I do have to add that probably half of the racers at these events are between the ages of 15-27. Its nice to see a younger generation interested in trikes.
The races get bigger and bigger each year. Guys come from all over the northeast. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Indiana, Michigan, Canada.
Seeing what others have built and the variety of designs also makes it more interesting then seeing the same cookie cutter production machines. In addition to our TPC 450, There are CR 500 conversions, CRF 450 conversion, YZF 450/TRI-Z hybrid's, TRX 450R conversions, Big Bore power-valved 250R's with modern forks and rear suspension, Stretched Tecates, as well as your usuall 250R, TRI-Z, Tecate, 350X, 200X. There was also a rare vintage racer (83?) Tri-moto 175 with custom vintage aftermarket front & rear suspension kit. (they came stock with no rear suspension)

Brad77

03-04-2010, 12:04 PM

Yeah def. keep us updated with vids, pics, info. I love seeing things outside the "normal" realm. Plus I am still very impressed on how well that 450r trike works on the track !

exracer416

03-05-2010, 06:56 PM

where is this track?

Derrick Adams

03-06-2010, 08:38 AM

That particular track was in Tallmadge, Ohio. It was part of the CRA Summit County Indoor series. The 3 wheeler racers will soon be moving back out doors for the rest of their MX season. They run a whole series in Ohio, racing all over the place. About 10 races per season. You would tend to think racing three wheelers would see lots of wrecks and such, but infact these guys have done such a good job at staying safe and courtious that track promoters welcome them with open arms.

Blacksheep is right about it growing and growing. Never thought an underground form of racing would get that big. You have to try it to understand why its so popular. You can't explain it in words.

slightlybent47

03-06-2010, 09:03 AM

Man that brings back so many memories.
I didn’t even know they still raced those things. To the guy who could not figure out how to turn a three wheeler, you turn it with the right thumb. LOL!!!! The bad side was that until the R came out they didn’t have enough power to break the tires loose so you could slide it around. You had to rev and dump the clutch and hope you had the power to break the tires loose, otherwise you were on your head. LOL!!! (good times)
Here is a few picks from back in the day. 1982-85

http://i49.tinypic.com/raud00.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/14llhyq.jpg
http://i45.tinypic.com/2jcdond.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/lbf9c.jpg

250rAL

03-06-2010, 01:10 PM

LOL at those "racing" tires on the R in the second pic!

bens250ex

03-06-2010, 02:10 PM

sexy gear!!!! lol i learned to ride on a 3 wheeler a 200s actually. now its sittin under a shed because it lost spark and we went to pull the flywheel and it wouldn't come off so we just parked it...i tried to sell it noone wanted it. i think it would be sweet to see a backflip off a kicker on one of these bad bays!!!! whos going to man up and do it????

slightlybent47

03-06-2010, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by 250rAL
LOL at those "racing" tires on the R in the second pic!

Yeah that was in the astrodome and it was supposed to be a mud bog and that’s what I showed up expecting. But there idea of a mud bog was to wet the dirt down with a water truck a few times. By the time we got to race on it, it was all dried up. LOL!!!!

I had a great time though.

I used to do all the promotional stuff they had going on back then.

As for the gear, that was hip back then. at least i always wore a helmet.

beastlywarrior

03-06-2010, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by bens250ex
sexy gear!!!! lol i learned to ride on a 3 wheeler a 200s actually. now its sittin under a shed because it lost spark and we went to pull the flywheel and it wouldn't come off so we just parked it...i tried to sell it noone wanted it. i think it would be sweet to see a backflip off a kicker on one of these bad bays!!!! whos going to man up and do it????
maybe pastrana will:macho

SRH

03-07-2010, 12:38 PM

pastrana is a *** i hope not

Black Sheep

03-07-2010, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by bens250ex
i think it would be sweet to see a backflip off a kicker on one of these bad bays!!!! whos going to man up and do it????

We already have some freestyle stuff lined up for later this year. Backflip...who knows. We have a foam pit offered to us to practice on. Myself, I won't be back on the trike till Aug. at the soonest

Kintore

03-08-2010, 05:32 AM

Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments! Ive been racing since 06'. I drive all the way from Canada to do this series. 5.5+ hours each way for a race. Minimum!

Anyways heres some pics, our race dates, racing pics, and my current racer.
+4 Stroker Duncan 265 PV motor from Jason Hall (Halls performance)
Halls performance nerfs, Inverted forks and tripples
Elka Elite shock
+4 LSR axle
+1 Custom made swinger

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pink%20RRRR/P2163693.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pink%20RRRR/P2163694.jpg
Racing pics-
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/PFFFT/noway.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/PFFFT/laborday09029.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/MalvernHalloween032.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/2009_0827TRIKEFEST0902152028Large29.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/DSC0442820-20Copy.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/Trikefest09092.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Summit%20Indoor/IMG_8341.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Summit%20Indoor/IMG_8947.jpg

And our 2010 Dates-
2010 MX Schedule
April 17 - Malvern Raceway - Waynesburg, OH
May 31 - (Memorial Day) Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
June 20 - Sunset Ramblers - Galion, OH
July 4th - Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
August 20-22 - OTC JAMBOREEE at Lightning Raceway - (MX on 22nd) Tippecanoe, OH
September 6 (Labor Day) - Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
October 30 - Malvern Raceway - Waynesburg, OH

Also we have CRA Faircross Races - These will have 3 wheeler classes but usually only a handful, and require CRA cards.

August 1 - Summit Co. Fair - Tallmadge, OH - Two race events that day - morning and
afternoon.
August 3 - Medina Co. Fair - Medina, OH
August 11 - Richland Co. Fair - Mansfield, OH
September 23 - Ashland Co. Fair - Ashland, OH

Also not on the official schedule but probably attendance:
October 10 - Sunset Ramblers

Brad77

03-08-2010, 07:57 AM

Looks good Kintore

I have had lots of ATCs over the years and had a blast on them. I have a question about the modern race ATCs. I have noticed a lot of guys run the fast trekker tires on the rear. What advantage do these tires provide?

Black Sheep

03-08-2010, 08:06 AM

Most of the guys are running 18x11x10 trekkers while some run the 18x11x8 variety. The fast trekkers are a hard tire and provide good slidability. With the 10" variety there is very little sidewall flex or roll over which in turn makes them slide even better. Another thing is holeshots. The races are not very long making the holeshot very important. While back in the 80's the "lawnmower" type tire was more popular and better handling, today if you run them you are at a serious disadvantage off the start. The downfall of trekkers is they are heavy. I prefer the 18x9.5x8 turf tammer most of the time.

wingnut77

03-08-2010, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Kintore
Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments! Ive been racing since 06'. I drive all the way from Canada to do this series. 5.5+ hours each way for a race. Minimum!

Anyways heres some pics, our race dates, racing pics, and my current racer.
+4 Stroker Duncan 265 PV motor from Jason Hall (Halls performance)
Halls performance nerfs, Inverted forks and tripples
Elka Elite shock
+4 LSR axle
+1 Custom made swinger

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pink%20RRRR/P2163693.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pink%20RRRR/P2163694.jpg
Racing pics-
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/PFFFT/noway.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/PFFFT/laborday09029.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/MalvernHalloween032.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/2009_0827TRIKEFEST0902152028Large29.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/DSC0442820-20Copy.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Pics/Trikefest09092.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Summit%20Indoor/IMG_8341.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/JoshTriZ/Summit%20Indoor/IMG_8947.jpg

And our 2010 Dates-
2010 MX Schedule
April 17 - Malvern Raceway - Waynesburg, OH
May 31 - (Memorial Day) Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
June 20 - Sunset Ramblers - Galion, OH
July 4th - Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
August 20-22 - OTC JAMBOREEE at Lightning Raceway - (MX on 22nd) Tippecanoe, OH
September 6 (Labor Day) - Smith Rd. Raceway - Medina, OH
October 30 - Malvern Raceway - Waynesburg, OH

Also we have CRA Faircross Races - These will have 3 wheeler classes but usually only a handful, and require CRA cards.

August 1 - Summit Co. Fair - Tallmadge, OH - Two race events that day - morning and
afternoon.
August 3 - Medina Co. Fair - Medina, OH
August 11 - Richland Co. Fair - Mansfield, OH
September 23 - Ashland Co. Fair - Ashland, OH

Also not on the official schedule but probably attendance:
October 10 - Sunset Ramblers

Those are some sick pics! Looks like a good time!

Kintore

03-08-2010, 12:44 PM

Its too much fun to handle guys, we got thousands of more pics. Just dont wanna overload you boys! haha

I used to have a full nmotion, walsh, fox float yfz. I sold it just to race this class. Its a great feeling racing among friends, no one is out there to kill ya for a 10 dollar plaque. I could care less if I place 1st, but it is always nice!

GOTFEAR

03-08-2010, 03:48 PM

I wood like to try racing one at least once

louis_mielke

03-08-2010, 04:09 PM

You should definitely give it a try! We have so much fun, and I'll tell you it's safer riding trikes most of the time because everyone is so concerned about watching out for each other.

KingpinsEx

03-08-2010, 05:17 PM

They need to get that guy from the huevos videos on one of these trikes! He was clearing atv mx national doubles on a stock, beat 350x, he could probably do the whole track on one of these setups.

88redrocket

03-08-2010, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by KingpinsEx
They need to get that guy from the huevos videos on one of these trikes! He was clearing atv mx national doubles on a stock, beat 350x, he could probably do the whole track on one of these setups.

lol cody haynes..."its not suppose to go Whop Whop"

KingpinsEx

03-10-2010, 06:28 PM

Thats the guy, he is an animal! :macho

atctim

03-10-2010, 07:24 PM

Figured i would drop in with a few pics of mine as well. We do indeed have a blast racing. I always wanted to race 3 wheelers as a kid but never had the funds of means to do so - so I took it up as an adult - and have not looked back since. The group of ours is like family and the atmosphere surrounding OTC races is just fantastic!

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs054.snc1/4486_100759962944_607307944_1980557_7766292_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs167.snc1/6254_115633127944_607307944_2214060_1837577_n.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs167.snc3/19463_330154232944_607307944_3705464_7806401_n.jpg

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2737331&id=607307944

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs452.snc3/25885_349724097944_607307944_3771496_7361586_n.jpg

Four Stroke Tec

03-13-2010, 09:20 PM

Good posts! I can't believe I made a living racing those things:eek2:

nicker71

03-14-2010, 10:17 AM

That looks like a lot of fun. I grew up with 3 wheelers just because I couldnt afford to buy a 4 wheeler. I got really good at ridding them though, and could out ride most of my ridding friends in the woods. I remember going to the local fair motocross race with my 86 250r and was turned down because their insurance didnt cover 3 wheelers. I'd sell my yfz and give up woods racing if there was a simular 3 wheeler series around here to race in. I didnt know they even exsisted.

Black Sheep

03-14-2010, 12:41 PM

lol...Micky i can't believe I'm making a living building and riding these in this day and age.

nicker, there are a lot of guys like you who would rather race a trike then a quad. Not sure of your exact location but, if you have any tracks around your area that are not under AMA sanction...(protecting our right to ride, now that's a joke AMA)...you might be able to get some racing going on in your area.

The next race is a month away at Malvern MX in Ohio, Big wide open track with lots of jumps. Bummed I won't be out on the track but, I'll definitely be getting some video for you guys.

wingnut77

03-19-2010, 06:53 AM

How would these things be for trail riding? I found a couple cheap ones in my area.

quadbod

03-19-2010, 12:38 PM

Does anyone have any idea how to put one of these things together?

Is it just a case of getting a 450 motocross bike and bolting up a swinger and quad axle etc and fitting an ATC front wheel?? Obviously a lot more than that but is that the basics?

slightlybent47

03-19-2010, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by wingnut77
How would these things be for trail riding? I found a couple cheap ones in my area.

There way more nimble then a quad, if you can stick the front tire in between two trees then you can slide the rear end through sideways. Also you can get through the mud better on a 3 wheeler as well. And if you come up on a bump that is just on one side, you can lift the rear tire up over it without it throwing you sideways.

slightlybent47

03-19-2010, 06:20 PM

This is a great thread and I’m very interested in getting it started in my area.
If there is anyone in the TX,OK.LA area that would be interested in racing ATC’s
Please let me know. We have an org. that may support them if we can get enough response.

Thanks

Derrick Adams

03-19-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by quadbod
Does anyone have any idea how to put one of these things together?

Is it just a case of getting a 450 motocross bike and bolting up a swinger and quad axle etc and fitting an ATC front wheel?? Obviously a lot more than that but is that the basics?

Blacksheep actually sells kits based around the TRX450R. It's a combo of the TRX and CRF. Check with him, his machine seems to be holding up well.

There are also other options using bikes to convert, but no kits to speak of.

nicker71

03-21-2010, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by Derrick Adams
Blacksheep actually sells kits based around the TRX450R. It's a combo of the TRX and CRF. Check with him, his machine seems to be holding up well.

There are also other options using bikes to convert, but no kits to speak of.

I would like to have a modern 3 wheeler. I think the 4 stroke power and updated suspension would be great. I'd rather have one based on the yamaha though. I sold my 84R and 85 200x last year and Im really wanting another trike already. Never had the 6 speed 200x, I've owned all the other honda sport quads and would like to complete it with the 86+ 200x.
I sink so much money into my yfz, racing XC its hard to afford anything else. Cant go a race without breaking something.

Black Sheep

03-21-2010, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by HondaATC500X

If anyone is interested in starting up some racing in their area, they should probably check out the 3WW forum.

I have some tracks in NY willing to try it out.

Problem is I can't find a three wheeler forum to advertise them on.

Saul76

03-21-2010, 01:41 PM

Those three wheelers look like bonafide death traps? Aren't they banned and illegal?

:D

PhilMoore

04-01-2010, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Saul76
Those three wheelers look like bonafide death traps? Aren't they banned and illegal?

:D

Yes.

You need a special license to ride them...

SRH

04-01-2010, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by PhilMoore
Yes.

You need a special license to ride them...

your joking right

woodsracer144

05-08-2010, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Black Sheep
Here is the latest Race

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okgBotvM3hI

and a picture

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff223/motomanimal32/801051714_Miy8G-XL.jpg

show off!:rolleyes:

Black Sheep

05-13-2010, 09:18 PM

Here are the videos from the latest race. This was only the third time trikes were on this track. By the end of the night ( 2nd moto) several riders were clearing the big downhill doubles/step down and clearing the big camelback

1st moto... http://www.youtube.com/user/FastZ2884#p/a/u/2/fQv3X5_fm-s

2nd moto... http://www.youtube.com/user/FastZ2884#p/a/u/1/cFcA9oL2XbM

SRH

05-13-2010, 09:37 PM

man i wish i could participate....

black sheep...i swear me and u use to fight like crazy on 3wheeler.org or one of those about 10 yrs ago haha, we were constantly trying to discredit each other

Black Sheep

05-13-2010, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by SRH
man i wish i could participate....

black sheep...i swear me and u use to fight like crazy on 3wheeler.org or one of those about 10 yrs ago haha, we were constantly trying to discredit each other

LOL...sorry but i don't remember you I must have discredited you...Jk...did you go by another name...hell i argued with half the members on those boards. Nothing personal mind you just hated to see vintage trikes butchered and being told what a 3wheeler could and couldn't do by some kid who wasn't even alive when trikes stopped being produced.

all kidding aside though I know your a fan of trikes and the TPC your not to far away you should stop down and take one for a spin.

SRH

05-13-2010, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by Black Sheep
LOL...sorry but i don't remember you I must have discredited you...Jk...did you go by another name...hell i argued with half the members on those boards. Nothing personal mind you just hated to see vintage trikes butchered and being told what a 3wheeler could and couldn't do by some kid who wasn't even alive when trikes stopped being produced.

all kidding aside though I know your a fan of trikes and the TPC your not to far away you should stop down and take one for a spin.

i think my name was freeride132 or freeridin400ex i had a 200x with xr 600 graphics on it..haha

i wish i could i broke my back so im limited to quads without being able to move my body around or stand or shift...otherwise id take you up on that offer

i always been a 3 wheeler fan its great what you guys got going

SRH

05-13-2010, 10:05 PM

where in ny are you btw?

Black Sheep

05-13-2010, 10:31 PM

Wow I'm sorry to hear that. :(

i'm down in Vestal about 15 mins. west of Binghamton

SRH

05-13-2010, 10:38 PM

that aint too far actually , have you built any modern age 250 2 strokes in your updated chassis??

Black Sheep

05-13-2010, 10:56 PM

Not yet. I'm real busy building the 450's and trying to finish up the TPC 250F based off the CRF. Once that (250F) is done My next conversion will be a 400X followed by a CR 500 then possibly a KTM

PhilMoore

05-14-2010, 08:21 AM

What is your philosophy on the kickstart vs. Electric start?

I have a magic button 450R quad, but I am inclined to go for the kicker in the trike because of weight savings and manliness factor.

We will never in a million years be mx racing trikes around here. I am only considering a trike for the novelty, nostalgia, and sheer awesomeness! lol

Black Sheep

05-14-2010, 11:56 AM

I have a Love/Hate relationship with the electric start. I love the simplicity of kick start and hate the complexity of electric. While it does add weight it's not a lot and there is a weight savings when removing the quad front end. However, my right knee is shot from 20+ years of kicking over a big bore hi-compression 350X and CR 500's so...my knee loves the magic button.

SRH

05-14-2010, 12:50 PM

i was going to ask if you planned on doing any cr 500s but i figured you prob got that 100 times a day haha

what about a 700 xx trike for the guys out west??? i wonder how that would handle with independent out back i imagine in a straight line it might have some advantages

Black Sheep

05-14-2010, 02:12 PM

lol...actually the most common question is "how much"

I've been toying with the idea of the 700xx. I'm also leaning towords a XR 650L based trike so I can make it street legal for the winter months here.

tayyo789

05-14-2010, 02:17 PM

The XR650L would be a lot easier than the 650R.
The R would be sweet though

SRH

05-14-2010, 09:13 PM

Originally posted by Black Sheep
lol...actually the most common question is "how much"

I've been toying with the idea of the 700xx. I'm also leaning towords a XR 650L based trike so I can make it street legal for the winter months here.

haha , i had often wondered if i got a old cb 350 and chopped the neck off with the vins and wrapped it around the neck on a 350x registered it as the bike and set it up for the street

i think a 700xx would be pretty cool, you guys run into any issues with the triple clamps breaking under hard abuse or do you use some pretty heavy duty stuff?