FINISHED!!!Well almost?My MX build...

[socal]

Instead of booring you by adding pics to my build thread,here you go.Im finally ready to go out and get it dirty.I want to thank everyone who helped out with advice and parts specifically Troy and Dan.Reading others build threads really helps guys like me out.I still might change some things up later like graphics and shocks?I have ran everything from Fox to PEPs on my 450s and also Elka.One of my favorite rides was a YFZ I had with Elkas set up by Precision,those shocks were incredible.Elka has gotten a bad rap due to off the shelf mass production,but when set up properly,they are great so we will see how it goes!Im adding a reminder pic of what it looked like when I bought it a few months back!

[socal]

The truck that will be taking us riding!

[socal]

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[BuDDy L]

Originally posted by socal
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Sick bro looks good

[socal]

I love this stem!

[socal]

Stabilizer!

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Front view!

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Rear!

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[quad janern]

Extremely nice!!! :macho :)

[socal]

Sorry for the way I post pics.Still have not figured out how to post multiple pics!As for the frame,im still undecided on a aftermarket chassis or I would have re-PCd...Now I got to get it out and see how it performs!!!:D

[89rwfo]

socal no six pack rack on the track?? I must say that looks like a definite contender. Is it a 310 or 330? Also is that stem and arms new from the new laegers? What about the nerf bars? sorry for all the questions but I like what i see.

[socal]

It's a 310.Yes,the stem and a-arms are brand new.The nerf bars are Rath from my YFZ I sold,they were custom fit,pretty simple actually!And no,they wont allow a six pack rack on the track!LOL...Thanks...

[chronicsmoke]

Originally posted by socal
The truck that will be taking us riding!

Now I've gotta change my pants, Thanks

haha looks sick man. A++

[troybilt]

WOW!!!! that bike looks awesome, you have a great eye with the Gold and red colors... looks sweet.... I stole some of those pics for my database... haha... Definitely give us a ride report.

[stever250r]

LOOKS GREAT!!!! I'm digging the truck too!!! NICE!

[J.B.]

Damn man, not sure what i like more the bike or the rig. Well done sir.

[4x4 AG]

I have to admit, that is a nice looking quad. I only hope mine turns out half that good. Congrats.

[etccb]

Very nice socal. That thing looks sweet.

[norcalduner]

I want that seat cover :macho

[leager-n-ky]

VERY Nice !!!!!!!!

[D Bergstrom]

Looks good man, very nice quad. Never been a big fan of gold, but it really does look good.

So how wide did the front width end up with the +4 arms and stock frame? Also, what are the shock specs for those a-arms? (extended eye to eye length and shaft travel.) Wouldn't mind going to +4 arms someday, curious if my current shocks would work.

Doug

[socal]

NorCal,that seat cover can be purchased from Dirtfiendracing.com.:devil: D Bergstrom,it is at exactly 50"...The shocks are 19 1/4,same laength even the +1s use.The extra width is outside of the shock mount point.

[8686]

Originally posted by socal
NorCal,that seat cover can be purchased from Dirtfiendracing.com.:devil: D Bergstrom,it is at exactly 50"...The shocks are 19 1/4,same laength even the +1s use.The extra width is outside of the shock mount point.

Is it at 50" with you on it and the suspension settled? What is your ride height? (With you on the quad, of course.)

[socal]

Yes 8686,50" while on,I will post ride height soon!This is my new #!Ha,ha...I typically run #19!What do ya think?

[DnB_racing]

very nice!!! im using gold arms and swinger also, but im going with white fenders,,,, yours looks sweet with the red!

I noticed you were using zip ties on your brake lines, until you get clamps use zip ties and run it through a small piece of tubing, to keep the line from rubbing on the arms once dirt starts rubbing you might scratch the arms, I think you know what I mean, just sleeve it like a spacer, this way only 1/8 of an inch of the width of the tie will be making contact with the arm and not the brake line

[socal]

Yea,the tubing is actually back there.I used the tubing from the stock brake lines!

[97Rocks]

guess I just figured out my color combo for my KTM/LAEGER! I was only gonna use black and red but the gold is awesome! good job!

[J250r]

Very awesome Socal, Nice build!

[socal]

Thanks!Im still looking for some input on the #0...:eek:

[etccb]

I like the # but...IMO go with a squared up # instead of tilted.

[socal]

I agree,I had those #s laying around.I will probably switch back to #19...

[etccb]

There you go. Sometimes it just goes back to your number is your number. Maybe you are just a 19 and thats that. Family and friends may ALWAYS think of you as a 19 first and a 19 would also look good on there. However I do like the the cooler fun that could be had after the race with your buddies being that you would always look like a zero, a nothing, etc etc.

[gtilley45]

Very nice bike! Great job.

As for the number...I thought about switching to #0 just because I thought it'd be cool to have a number that'd be the same even when my flip top subframe is up....but I've been #45 (or as close as i could get to it) in every sport i played since 8th grade, so I'll stick with it. LOL

[socal]

Well,got it dirty!!!Went out for the day to do some tuning and get a feel for the ride.We went to Gorman (Hungry Valley) and did some high speed desert trail riding.Gave me a feel on what to expect on a MX track.I was pleasantly surprised on how well it performed,the handling and suspension worked great,especially since I bought the front shocks from one person,and the rear shock from another!(Thanks Troy!)...The carb needs some work,it had a 50 pilot/172 main,I will leave the pilot and try a 180 main.Here are a few pics and a short video.The white R is a childhood friends,he has owned it since 86,bought new back when I got my first in 87!Its good to have a friend like that,he knows the R well!His has a LSR Baja chassis thats for sale by the way!

[socal]

Here is a short vid of a whoop section,we were doing some suspension adjusting!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GsCn_fydOY

[HAYESTRX250R]

Looks great. Same helmet I'm trying to find for my dad.

[leager-n-ky]

Originally posted by HAYESTRX250R
Looks great. Same helmet I'm trying to find for my dad.


sent you a pm for one on ebay item # 110687110638

[socal]

Thanks,yea the V3 helmet is nice,really light!Cant wait to ride this thing in other terrain like a track and out in the sand!

[4x4 AG]

what did you do to paint that pipe black?

[socal]

The pipe was already black when I bought the bike,but in really bad shape with alot of rust.I cleaned it the best I could in and out,even sanding it down.Bought the highest heat paint I could find at the auto parts store and put several coats on.Im not sure how long it will last but think it fits the look I have,no real shiny parts!

[4x4 AG]

Originally posted by socal
The pipe was already black when I bought the bike,but in really bad shape with alot of rust.I cleaned it the best I could in and out,even sanding it down.Bought the highest heat paint I could find at the auto parts store and put several coats on.Im not sure how long it will last but think it fits the look I have,no real shiny parts!

Yah i did the same thing on a four stroke DG pipe i have, and well, it baked off eventually. so i thought you had found the trick.

[socal]

Yea,im sure that will happen!My next upgrade will be the Precision bar clamps.I had them on my YFZ and felt/missed tha absence on my R,they make things so much smoother,totally worth the investment!!!

[scotturban]

gold looks sick!!!!

[gtilley45]

Is that a 450R bumper or what?

[socal]

Yes,good thing they are a close fit.Not too many options for the 250...

[gtilley45]

What did you have to do to make it fit? I'm really thinking about putting one of these on my hybrid, but I can't make up my mind. Are you gonna put a number plate on it? I'm trying to imagine what that'd look like.

[ikas]

Is it wrong that this bike gave me a boner?

[wild250rman]

no but telling everyone is lol.:huh

[socal]

As long as you have a female friend around,your all good!:D

[ikas]

Originally posted by socal
As long as you have a female friend around,your all good!:D That explains why I find it hard to masturbate to it. haha

[socal]

:huh Now you have gone too far!:huh

[ikas]

haha sorry. Your bike is looking amazing. :muscle: It is my bad sense of humor.