i cut my 450ER in half

[jensenracing77]

you guys may not like this. i just cut this 2008 450ER in half to make another TPC 450 3 wheeler. i will have lots of leftovers after it is done that i may post for sale. this bike had less than 20 hours on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFIox72_e78

[jensenracing77]

and taking it apart

[jensenracing77]

one more picture

[jensenracing77]

this is what it will look like when done. TPC trikes builds awesome conversions. i have one of the basic kits coming and getting this ready for the kit.

http://www.tpctrikes.com/

[dran714]

why would u take a new nice handling top of the line quads and make it a death trap? i owned a lot of atv's over the years and an old atc250r was the worst p.o.s ever! just my 2 cents..

[Scro]

Originally posted by dran714
why would u take a new nice handling top of the line quads and make it a death trap? i owned a lot of atv's over the years and an old atc250r was the worst p.o.s ever! just my 2 cents..

This ain't no ATC:p I sold one of my old bent frames to Black Sheep. It's some cool ingenuity.

[jensenracing77]

lol, i have many years on 3 wheelers and 10 years on 4 wheelers. i know them both very well. for me the 3 wheeler is more fun than a 4 wheeler by far. here is a video from my 3 wheeler days in the 90s. the end has a couple of my 4 wheeler freestyle practice pictures.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sczmc8CSEuc

[Thumpin440ex]

It is def diff for sure. Hey it is your time, your money.. Ultimately your going to do what you want.. I think it is neat.. No diff then guys taking brand new cars-trucks ect and cutting them up, modding the hell out of them... Sweet vid btw, good jam :D


John

[AtvKid4Eva]

^^ right if it makes you happy then all the power to you..it is unique and some cool engineering goes into those kits! its kind of cool except the 450's are so expensive new it would make me nervous cutting a brand new bike up lol

[jensenracing77]

this bake had what i feel was less than 20 hours on it. we got it used from a guy hurting for money and only paid $3000 for it. (yes, we got a title. lol) the left overs will be the front end, complete head with cover cam and cam holder, radiator, swingarm, carburetor, tank, chain and other stuff. with the low hours i think i could get around $1100 for the rest of the parts. if i get that out of the parts it will puts us at $1900. but also will have $1600 in the CRF parts that are needed and the $2500 TPC kit. after all said and done we should have it done with the Lonestar swingarm and axle and other aftermarket parts for less than $8000. would be much cheeper if we didn't keep adding more aftermarket parts and keep it stock.

[98300exduner]

hey man do u have a pair of 450r shocks you want to sell . trying to get some for my son. and i used to ahve a 350x back in the day coolest thing i think ur doing where in indiana are you i live in granger up northern border by southbend.and if you do have the shocks text me 5742203483. i really want them for my son.

[Ichoptop]

Cool, I dont care what anyone says, I like it. Its good to see someone doing something different for a change.

[D Bergstrom]

I think it is cool also. Have actually thought about converting one of my 450R's, but they are 04/05's, so I would have to buy a 06 or newer, just a little more expense. Never owned an orginal 250R three wheeler, but I have ridden a few over the years. Not something I would ride every weekend, but I think it would be a fun every now and then toy. Might just have to check Craigslist for a 06 450R......:devil:

Doug

[jensenracing77]

Originally posted by 98300exduner
hey man do u have a pair of 450r shocks you want to sell . trying to get some for my son. and i used to ahve a 350x back in the day coolest thing i think ur doing where in indiana are you i live in granger up northern border by southbend.and if you do have the shocks text me 5742203483. i really want them for my son.
i am half way down. near Terra Haute. a friend of mine has first chance. i told him i was not going to sell anything till have the project done. it will be another month or two.

[atvracin74]

if you still have the front fenders i could really use them also the gas tank unless used would be nice!please send me a private message asap

[Dmanrider20]

Awesome!!! Keep us updated:)

[98300exduner]

any updates on this?

[jensenracing77]

not yet. i am working over 70 hours a week right now. i will have it done by the end of February. the frame should be here soon from TPC Trikes.

[TRKR]

ATC's...The original atv. Don't forget that.

The TPC trikes are not ATC's....Those are the new generation.

Great stuff, keep up the great work.

TORKER.

[ytman]

Those trikes are siiiiiiik! I think anyone who can ride a three wheeler is some kind of super hero. I rode one for about 1/4 mile before I turned around and said "NO EFFIN' WAY".What an awesome project. Do you have to give TPC half your frame for a down payment or is it a core? Or is it a do it yourself kit?:)

[jensenracing77]

Originally posted by ytman
Those trikes are siiiiiiik! I think anyone who can ride a three wheeler is some kind of super hero. I rode one for about 1/4 mile before I turned around and said "NO EFFIN' WAY".What an awesome project. Do you have to give TPC half your frame for a down payment or is it a core? Or is it a do it yourself kit?:)
you send them your back half as a core and he will send you whatever you want. i am going with the basic kit. that is the frame, axle for the front, wheel hub for the front, triples, and a couple other parts. i like both quads and trikes but if i have a choice i will take a 3 wheeler any day. the only reason i ever had a 4 wheeler was to race MX. i was on 4 wheels for 10 years (2000 to 2010) i have had 21 years on 3 wheels.

[rubbersdown]

you should just switch to 2 wheels. :devil:

[ytman]

What 3-wheeler do you normally ride? Have you ever ridden one of these 450s? You are a monster.

[jensenracing77]

up till the end of 1999 i was on a 350X. then went to a 400EX till the end of 2009. TPC Trikes contacted me a little over a year ago and ask if i would want to race there TPC450 for the 2010 MX race season in north east Ohio. i only went to 4 wheelers so i could race MX so it was an easy decision to say yes. i had 4 wins 2 seconds and a sixth for the year. now i am doing freestyle for TPC Trikes for the next year. the one i am building now is for my cousin.

[jensenracing77]

another picture for you.

[jensenracing77]

here is one from the last race. the other Trike is an LTR450 conversion.

[Dmanrider20]

Thats so sick man

[Black Sheep]

Originally posted by jensenracing77
TPC Trikes contacted me a little over a year ago and ask if i would want to race there TPC450 for the 2010 MX race season in north east Ohio. i only went to 4 wheelers so i could race MX so it was an easy decision to say yes.

He says that now!!! But when i was talking to him on the phone last year...well i don't know about that :rolleyes: ;)


Originally posted by jensenracing77
i had 4 wins 2 seconds and a sixth for the year. now i am doing freestyle for TPC Trikes for the next year. the one i am building now is for my cousin. [/B]

He doesn't even know how many races he won :huh for the record it was 5 wins 2 seconds and 1 fifth

[jensenracing77]

lol, yes it was 5 wins. it was an easy decision to race but i didn't know because of the wife, AKA boss. she is not much into the racing so i had to talk it over with her. not to mention the closest race was 6 hours away.

[Foxhound013]

Hey check your inbox when ya get the chance. Thanks.

[jensenracing77]

just want everyone to know, nothing is for sale till the 3 wheeler project is done. i am thinking i will sell all the leftovers in one pile at the same time. looking at the end of march before i sell stuff. i have had so many people wanting parts that i can't keep up with who wants what.

[alanbmx]

That is so cool, I just bought a new 08 450r, if you can believe it I will be riding a quad for the first time at Galmis next week. I have been riding my 86 ATC250R since it was new, Love three wheelers, I am making the switch only because the new 4 strokes are just so much faster than the 2 strokes

[Black Sheep]

Originally posted by alanbmx
That is so cool, I just bought a new 08 450r, if you can believe it I will be riding a quad for the first time at Galmis next week. I have been riding my 86 ATC250R since it was new, Love three wheelers, I am making the switch only because the new 4 strokes are just so much faster than the 2 strokes

I owned my 86 ATC 250R since it was new also. I thought It could never be replaced...well it has. Jensen and I will be out at glamis in march. Your more then welcome to stop by and check them (TPC's) out. We should have 5-6 with us.

[Mony25]

As far as im concerned you did that trx justice by cutting it up. thats the only way to own a 450 lol. Im going to have to come to one of the races im dying to see one of these in person. I really want one but just dont see it happening maybe someday i will have the funds. not to hijack but do they have classes in that race schedule for stock atcs. I wouldnt mind racing but there is no way my r or x could run with those machines.

[Black Sheep]

Originally posted by Mony25
not to hijack but do they have classes in that race schedule for stock atcs. I wouldnt mind racing but there is no way my r or x could run with those machines.

Yes,

you can learn more here http://otc.myfastforum.org/index.php?sid=cbc42d1b5e4233bba01fd5fb1fa4a5e4

[parts eeter]

Dude, That is one cool trike!!! Good on you for doing your own thing, 450, sweet suspension, this aint yo mommas trike.....

[jensenracing77]

i got the TPC 450 kit now. i had it sand blasted yesterday and headed to the powdercoater today.

[parts eeter]

I am watching this, very interesting. Keep up the pics!!

[HondaRacing83]

update?

[jensenracing77]

i thought i was going to get it back today but don't look like it now. it will be next weekend before i get started on it now.

[jensenracing77]

got the frame back today. it is red powder coat with clear powder over the top of it. the swingarm is silver with a clear over it. now to sand off the powder coat from places it don't belong and tap some of the holes. i do not like powder coat between the foot pegs and the frame or the motor mounts and the frame. i may have to live with the powder coat between the motor mount brackets and the frame. it will be very hard to do that and not mess up. when you don't take off the powdercoat from the engine brackets you need to recheck the torque on the engine mounts now and then.

[jensenracing77]

another pic

[banshee33]

that is really nice!!!cant wait to see this build.....

[banshee33]

that is really nice!!!cant wait to see this build.....

[DoonRider]

Cool. I love it.

[jensenracing77]

i started assembling parts today. i was scared i would scratch something putting the engine in but it went well. i am obsessed with not having electrical issues so most of my time today was with that. some of the wiring is not needed for the TPC so i took that stuff out and wired around a couple of the safety features that the TRX had.

[jensenracing77]

i still don't know how to get more than one picture per post.

[jensenracing77]

another picture.

[jensenracing77]

i got a little done today but not much. the back brake system, exhaust, and axle assembly. also done a little wiring but you can't see that.

[Baileygunns]

What are you hiding?

[Black Sheep]

There are a lot of custom builders in the 3wheelerworld that have been trying to copy the TPC 450 for years. No need to help them. :blah:

[Baileygunns]

I get it... But if they were trying to copy, why would they search the forums to find pics of what you do and not just buy a kit and recreate it?

Unless you this is something new and "top secret" that isn't available to everyone... lets see it....

Those of us that admire what you do are interested... Those that want to “copy” what you’re doing, probably already have... JMO no disrespect.

[jensenracing77]

the next picture will likely have the tank and air shrouds on it anyway.

[Baileygunns]

PM's were sent... It's all good in the hood.

[jensenracing77]

i got more done today. it looks almost done but i have many hours left on this build. i will have some of it apart again before it is done. i am to picky with my builds. i have over 3 hours in just running the brake light wire from the foot brake to the battery area. i ran it about 10 differant ways and THINK i am happy with it now. good thing for him i am not charging labor for this build. he did say he may give me his 350X parts bike for my time.

[jensenracing77]

another picture

[TRKR]

Gorgeous Trike...

TORKER.

[wild250rman]

going to be a D*** nice trike. ready to sell any atv parts yet?

[rmfhobson]

Man that is a really nice ride, glad to see that people are still making nice trikes.

[jensenracing77]

do any of you guys have a 400EX thumb throttle you would be willing to trade for this 450ER throttle? this one is in perfect shape and would like to find a 400EX one that is nice. this one will include the electric switch. i would also like to find one of the older 400EX throttle with the word Honda on it.

[DnB_racing]

get one from the trx90 they have a longer thumb throttle and have the same look as the 300/400ex and the older ones have honda on them....My favorite of all thumb throttles!!!!

[jensenracing77]

we are going to get some graphics to transition the black to white and some fork guard decals. maybe a white number background for the top of the headlight.

[jensenracing77]

another picture

[440ex. ehhh!!]

:eek:
WOW. great job!!

what if you blacked out the lights?? i think that would look sick

Josh

[krazykarl]

THAT VIDEO WAS SICK. u are a maniac. n i love it. 2 thumbs up for the new trike build. my budy rocks a 330esr atc n is fast as hell in the woods, u just got to know what ur doin. drivin 4 wheelers hard n fast is easy. try it on 3 wheels. your the man.

[jensenracing77]

just all most done. i have a couple little clutch lever parts that will not be here for over a week i may have to figure out something differant for that. i think i need to do a little jetting also. also going to use a 350X or 400EX thumb throttle on it but don't have it yet. these back wheels make the front one look bad.

[jensenracing77]

picture 2

[jensenracing77]

picture 3

[250ex_dan]

liking those rims!

[robinson446]

sickest trike ive ever seen nice job

[jensenracing77]

i am now calling it done. we will later add a TPC graphic to the air fins but other than that it will just have some typical changes that any rider would do to there bike.

[jensenracing77]

more pictures

[jensenracing77]

another picture

[250ex_dan]

nice build
what whould the price on those be.?
liking the back end with those rims!

[jensenracing77]

Originally posted by 250ex_dan
nice build
what whould the price on those be.?
liking the back end with those rims!
i got the basic kit. they are $2600. then you have to have the TRX and the parts from a CRF.

[jensenracing77]

i have leftovers for sale. i have had more PMs than i can count wanting parts. i can get $900 for these parts from the PMs i have had but don't have time to part it and box everything up. i will start off by trying to sell these parts as a group. these parts have around 20 hours on them. i am asking $900 for these parts and for pick up only. if i don't get $900 for them i will part this stuff out later and will ship parts anywhere but for now i will try like this. i will be gone from this Wednesday till Monday so you may not get a response till i get home.

[jensenracing77]

another picture

[jensenracing77]

oops...another picture

[TheRealFatShady]

Real nice build! That's sick as can be!!!!!!!

Hows it handle with the newer suspension and bigger/heavier engine?

I'm currently building an ATC 480R, but won't be as nice as this!

If you part out, I could use some of those parts on my 350x!

[IRISH-RACER-14]

can i have that clutch lever for good price?