TRX 310 XC build.

[Burns310r]

So before i get started, I'm going to give a little background.<br><br>This XC build is a result of my addiction to the 250r and a lot of spare parts building my Laeger Narrow CR500 link +4 LT 350R.&nbsp; I will do a complete build thread this spring when it gets nice out and i can take some final pics of it. <br><br>The XC quad started with all stock components but soon got upgraded to a Laeger swing arm/Axis full adjust rear when the Laeger narrow frame build started.&nbsp; The front suspension was stock 86 and other than a mild built 310 top end with fmf fatty pipe, was relatively stock. Pic below is it after i first assembled the frame. and stock suspension.

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After these pics i installed my lightly built motor 310cc, Boysen rad valve, 34mm stock carb, FMF fatty pipe motor in and put some old MX shoes on it to use as a practice bike for MX and to start XC with. Pics below show it as it was for my first XC race.

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Well late last fall i did my first XC Race with the stock front suspension and a cable clutch mind you, and had a blast.&nbsp; Running the B class because it was my first race, I caught the A class on the first lap.&nbsp; The lack of a skid plate took me out of the race on Lap 2.&nbsp; But i was hooked, it doesn't have the prestige of MX, or the Adrenalin rush, but it offered a longer ride, and a sort of excitement that was different.

So this winter I decided it was time to make a few upgrades.&nbsp; Swing arm skid plate is #1... period.&nbsp; I also bought a Magura hydro clutch (which i run on my MX bike and love) to help with all the clutching in the tight woods. I also purchased a 400ex +2 front end and 450r OEM shocks.&nbsp; Here is the progress of the front end so far, also notice the 3:2 OEM rims mounted. The a-arms are shock limited, not even close to the limit of the joints. <br><br><br><br><br><br>I will add to this build as the bike comes along further. I hope you enjoy. <

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Also a pic of my MX bike with my +4 LT rolls, and a shot of my race trailer where i have been doing all my work this winter.

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[mx91a]

Looks good! I am in the middle of a XC build as well and looking to try hare scramble racing this year. I am hoping to start a build thread with pictures in the next couple days, hopefully we can exchange some good technical information to make our old R's fly through the woods!

[hartwill]

Kyle, instead of the swing arm and frame skid plates look into GtThunders sprocket and rotor gaurds (save you a bunch of ground clearance) and they also have a poly frame skid plate thats only $25 shipped, and it slides instead of hanging up like aluminum. Sweet looking build though, cant wait to see your updates..

[mx91a]

I bought these since I am running my old MX swingarm that doesn't have skid plate mounts:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400249741045?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

They are pretty heavy duty and look like they will protect the rotor and sprocket well without getting hung up in ruts like a skid plate would.

[Meat]

Keep it narrow. 46-47 is cool.

[Burns310r]

I hope to get some 4:1 rims for the front if they will clear the 400ex arms using 250r spindles.

It looks like they will, my last experience was that they wouldn't though.

[spintly]

Originally posted by Meat
Keep it narrow. 46-47 is cool.

Agree totally, especially in the tight woods of PA. I have run a skid plate on my swinger forever and have not had problems, even in the mud and ruts.