W-tec eraser evo project

[ikas]

I am doing a rebuild on my w-tec eraser eve -06 chassis. Some new powdercoat and some modifications to the frame. And a possible engine swap(wait and see). It has a gasgas ec300 engine right now.
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[jcs003]

this is the weirdest thing i ever seen.

john

[dustin_j]

I had forgotten about these. It's pretty crazy to look at when it's torn down. Thanks for sharing; I look forward to updates.

[yfzttracer76]

this is awesome cant wait to see more progress!

[ikas]

Originally posted by jcs003
this is the weirdest thing i ever seen.

john

It is a chromoly race chassis from the Netherlands. Very popular here in europe. Most of the riders in the european championship races w-tec or laeger chassis hybrids.

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[ikas]

Been looking for a ktm500 2-stroke engine but they are quite hard to find in a good condition.



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[chronicsmoke]

I remember seing them in Dirtwheels years back.. Cool to see one naked!! That steering setup looks crazy :huh

[ikas]

New footpegs on the way.

http://www.dunestarracing.com/xcart/images/P/Pro-Armor-TRX-400EX-Fat-Pegs.jpg

[ikas]

New gods. Still waiting for the footpegs but they should arive today.

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[zyoung04]

This thing is odd but straight bad. I guess there are 4 shocks on it? I see the one is bolted the left side of the swingarm. Id like to see one in person this thing is neat. Keep us up to date on it! I seen these before like said before in magazines but never paid any attention to them.

[ikas]

2 rear shocks. I'm not sure but I think it's something with keeping the weight of the swingarm down. It also has a hollow rear axel.

[ikas]

Got some things done today. New tie rod ends for the tie rods and tractions rods. And the spindles are ready for powder coat.

No footpegs yet. Have to contact ups....

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[madskrillz2]

How do they handle? I always figured they handle like crap.

[ikas]

They are very light. With the engine i'm using its around 300lbs. Suspension soaks everything, they are easy to handle in the corners. Much better handling than my trx450r with long travel öhlins.

[ikas]

Kx500 engine on the way needs some work but got it dirt cheap.
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[troybilt]

This is pretty sweet hybrid built. I love the unique. Are the wtec chassis hard to find used?

[ikas]

I know theres two of the old model in america. Not sure if theres any of the newer model. Best is to buy one in europe.

http://www.marktplaats.nl/z.html?query=w-tec&categoryId=0&postcode=&distance=0

[troybilt]

I know theres two of the old model in america. Not sure if theres any of the newer model. Best is to buy one in europe.

http://www.marktplaats.nl/z.html?query=w-tec&categoryId=0&postcode=&distance=0

That CR500 powered one in the middle is just plain sick!! I'm intriqued now... subscribed!!

[ikas]

The original idea was to buy a ktm500 or 540/550 engine and use that. But then I got a deal on this kx500. I have seen a few with ktm and cr engines but none with the kx500.

[beastlywarrior]

I like how you can get more mass centralization and less weight by the trailing arm design but I don't like how they travel into a bump

[ikas]

I like how you can get more mass centralization and less weight by the trailing arm design but I don't like how they travel into a bump
They soak bumps better then any bike I have ever tested :) The orginal design was intented for sand endurance races like Le Touquet and the sandtracks in the Netherlands.
Heres a video of Mike van Grinsven one of the w-tec factory racers from the netherlands.
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Could not find a w-tec video from Le touquet but here is a little video to show the ruts.
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And one with Jan Vlaeymans with some from Loon plage were the Le touquet is held.
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[Zakradu398]

Very interesting design indeed and I look forward to seeing this done. I'm guessing not many use those quads in the woods, could you imagine clipping a tree :huh

[ikas]

Very interesting design indeed and I look forward to seeing this done. I'm guessing not many use those quads in the woods, could you imagine clipping a tree :huh
Adrian Mangieu franch xc champion will race a w-tec in both mx and xc this year

[ikas]

Waiting on a quote on a PVL analog ignition. I now have the foot pegs and will start to modify the frame. Will post pics.

[ikas]

Very interesting design indeed and I look forward to seeing this done. I'm guessing not many use those quads in the woods, could you imagine clipping a tree :huh
Heres a pic of adrian.

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[ikas]

As of now this is how the engine build will look like.
New nikasil for the cylinder.
Clean up porting for the cylinder.
A wössner piston.
Vasrah rod.
Vforce3 reed valve.
New head.
PVL analog ignition
New fibers, steels and springs for the clutch.
New transmission outputshaft.
New bearings, oil seals and gaskets.
And then it will be glass blasted and I will use some clearcoat.

[beobe99]

These W-Tec are set up very strangely, I love it!! Can't wait to see more progress on this build.

[ikas]

Progress is slow. Been deep into studies (electrician). Will get more done later this week when I will split the cases and see how everything looks. Will also start modify the foot pegs.

[Exrider911]

this things weird but its sick. do you know anyone selling one in the us? lol

[ikas]

Split the cases and been looking through he parts with the engine and the shift shaft is broken and I found a loose bearing ball but there is no ball missing from the bearings.
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[ikas]

this things weird but its sick. do you know anyone selling one in the us? lol

I don't think there is any of the newer models in the us. But the older models i know there is some with ktm 520 engines.

[slainwarrior]

That ball bearing probably came out of the main shaft its for the clutch rod and outer basket I would imagine..

[ikas]

That ball bearing probably came out of the main shaft its for the clutch rod and outer basket I would imagine..
It was a lose ball bearing from another bearing that the seller thought was from this engine.

[ikas]

Been looking through the options on mounts and I will be using carbonfibre for the engine mounts as it may reduce some of the vibrations from the kx500 engine.

[ikas]

Heres the decompression valve from a husqvarna chainsaw I will mount to the head hopefully it will be as easy to start as a 125 or 250.

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[troybilt]

Heres the decompression valve from a husqvarna chainsaw I will mount to the head hopefully it will be as easy to start as a 125 or 250.

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Can you post a bigger picture of that? If I end up bumping compression on my 500 to 200 psi I might need something like that.

[ikas]

Can you post a bigger picture of that? If I end up bumping compression on my 500 to 200 psi I might need something like that.

www.google.se/search?q=husqvarna+decompression+valve&safe=off&client=ms-android-samsung&rlz=1Y3XIUG_svSE514SE514&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=FzLKUY2PH-WM4gT1qIGoCA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=360&bih=567#biv=i%7C26%3Bd%7ClXwVkrLdxY32vM%3A

The valve is the same type that most engine builders use for there decomp valves. The service honda/kawasaki use a same type of valve.

Here is one mounted to a head.
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[mikeminyard]

Ikas, where are you purchasing the parts for the frame? I have an original model and am in need of ball ends and such. I absolutely love the way it handles in the sand. It is especially good over whoops. Mine has a KTM 570 with oversized valves.

Here is a picture of mine.

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Thanks, Mike

[ikas]

Ikas, where are you purchasing the parts for the frame? I have an original model and am in need of ball ends and such. I absolutely love the way it handles in the sand. It is especially good over whoops. Mine has a KTM 570 with oversized valves.

Here is a picture of mine.

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Thanks, Mike
I order parts through www.planetquad.be
Www.w-tec.nl have a list with all the dealers.
You can also contact Eddie Readfern he is building a older model w-tec for supermoto and should have all the info you need.
Www.eddiereadfern.com
Have to be an awsome machine in the dunes.

[ikas]

Getting the exhaust done.
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