Chronic's '13 Build

[CJM]

@Chronic: yea I cant wait, so sick o the bucking! I got an 08 swinger and stuff waiting to go on once I get some swingarm bearings for it. Gonna be redoing the whole quad this summer probably too.

 

What new pad for the flex bars..pinks awesome :givesfuck:

[chronicsmoke]

@Chronic: yea I cant wait, so sick o the bucking! I got an 08 swinger and stuff waiting to go on once I get some swingarm bearings for it. Gonna be redoing the whole quad this summer probably too.

 

What new pad for the flex bars..pinks awesome :givesfuck:

 

Haha Nice! Have you rode the 06+ setup yet? Are you going to run it stock for a bit or step into a rebuild first? Sound's liek you'll have an XC weapon when youre done, looking forward to the build thread!

 

Haha Yah I may keep the pink Bar Pad, it's pretty badass.. I may add pink tassels or something stupid for a fair race I alway go out and GOON for.. I want a chicken suit or soething too. Last year I wore a full suit, everyone thought I cam straight from a wedding or Funeral hahaha

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/img1651nh-1.jpg

[CJM]

lol @ the suit.. I think pink tassels will really set it off too!

 

Yea it should be a nice XC/desert racer when done. I havent gotten a chance to put the 06+ setup on. I coulda put the arm on and the bearings seemed good but I dont trust that junk and wanted new. Im waiting on the parts right now, bought the new chain last week. I need to do a topend, put my HC 2 in, port the head, new carrier (magnum brand), and some other bits and pieces. Slow and steady Ill get it done, biggest thing stopping me is lack of funds. Im trying to sell the 400 but have only one interest party-rest are all scams. Stupid CL.

 

How goes the quest to get the cash back for the frame?

[chronicsmoke]

I'm in the process of buying parts and it is definitely fun haha, just hurts the wallet a bit lol.

 

I got $155 back today after his payment failed and I called the sheriff back again. 30 minutes later I get an email saying that the $155 has cleared hahaha.. I'm still out another $155 for the other half but at least I can say I was only taken for $155 instead of the full amount.

 

The guy still hasnt answered my calls or text since April first.

[CJM]

At least you got back something! Ive never been burnt really buying stuff thank god.

 

Buying parts hurts the wallet like crazy, $25 bucks cause I wanted an IMS folding shifter lol.. At least i nabbed the MX link for 75 in good shape and the 08 swinger setup for 120.

[chronicsmoke]

This was the first time I've been burnt and it surprised me because he's a pretty well known member and has had nothing but positive feedback in the past.. Oh well, he's a POS in my books haha.

 

That's a score on the MX link, You'll like that setup. I'm thinking about finding a 06+shock and MX link to use on the spare 06+swinger I've got and slap it on the 400ex.. The suspension is so bad comopared to my 450 it only gets ridden once or twice a season lol.

[CJM]

Yea it sucks when your burnt, but it happens. Weird how everyone else had no issues too?

 

Yea links clean except some scratches/gouges on the bottom but who cares. Im probably gonna drill and tap it and make a guard for it just cause. Still debating what kinda skid to run-I dont like the rotor/sprocket guards b/c the swingarm can still be hit so I was thinking about cutting up a thick PRM one similar to this: http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/IMG_0802001-1.jpg

 

I like the PRM cutout one for duning, but Id rather chop one up for some better protection. IDK for sure. Wish GTT would make a steel skid for the 450 like the 400, I really liked that setup.

 

Believe me even with the XC link all plush it still wasnt all that great on the 400, course the stiff 450r fronts didnt help. Riding my buddies stock 06+ setup is better than my 04 450.

[chronicsmoke]

I think I'm going to cut my swinger up to fit the link and make the skid work with the rotor guard I have.

 

If I was going to just run MX I wouldn't care but I plan on banging it through the bush quite a bit. I had fun on the couple of rides last year and there are some XC events that are like 30 minutes from my house which is awesome! Nothing is ever that close haha.

[CJM]

Geez thats dang close! Id love to race but I work ALOT when Im not in school and nothings nearby except the race at wildwood nj every year-but its such a small track its not really fun.

[Baileyguns]

I have a GT steel skid for mine this year and I just ordered the steel rotor gaurd for the wife's bike... I have a sprocket gaurd hanging on the wall too. Maybe I'll run the sprocket/rotor gaurd and put the skid on hers... I don't know, lol.

 

I destroy aluminum skids up here in the granite state, doesnt help that I run 18" in the woods...

[El Mamito USMC]

man check out my skid on my build i just had to cut a lil into it to fit the link and its super beef..its an AC skid plate and im very happy with it..

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2012/04/0_IMAG0012-1.jpg

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/0_IMAG0013-1.jpg

[CJM]

Likes nice Mamito! Im thinking I can cut the same with my mx link.

 

@Bailey: I like the GTT skid, but man it only covers a small area. Just the carrier and a little but more.

[Baileyguns]

I'm just worried about the rotor and sprocket. The arm is pretty thick and can take a hit. If I wear through it I'll replace the swinger. You can find a used swinger cheaper then a new quality skid... Pick your poison, lol

[El Mamito USMC]

Likes nice Mamito! Im thinking I can cut the same with my mx link.

 

@Bailey: I like the GTT skid, but man it only covers a small area. Just the carrier and a little but more.

 

you run MX or XC? i saw the GTT skid and to fragile for me. and i tryed the TMD skid and i didnt even mounted it. opened the box , and close it rigth there... didnt even unwrap the thing..

 

 

if you looking for a good link , the http://www.dirtworksmotorsports.com/5563/ link its great bro ..

 

TRX450R XC-Rocker Linkage

 

For use with 06+ OEM swingarms

 

*Replaceable 3/16" stainless steel skid strip to minimize damage to linkage

 

*Smooth leverage ratio without any harsh spike at full compression

 

*Designed to work with a 15.2-15.4" shock depending on your setup

 

*Can be used with a dual or single rate spring setup

 

*Superior ground clearance to most replacement linkages.

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/80447-1.jpg

 

 

and its comes with its own skid plate for extra protecction..

[CJM]

Got the GTT mx link already. I run a mix of desert and woods type riding. Too many whoops to count in alot of spots lol. Tried XC link, it didnt work all to well for me on my 400ex-too plush.

 

PRM skid should be good imho, Ive ran thier stuff before and was happy. Built Im going for is similar to this setup but with +1 arms probably and the GTT link.

 

Sorry to clog up your build thread Dave

[F-Red]

man check out my skid on my build i just had to cut a lil into it to fit the link and its super beef..its an AC skid plate and im very happy with it..

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2012/04/0_IMAG0012-1.jpg

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/0_IMAG0013-1.jpg

 

Looks like it was doing it's job!

[chronicsmoke]

I'll take pics of my skid when I start modding and cutting it for the linkage and rotor guard. My skid is already pretty beat from when I used to trail ride everyday when I was in the country lol, so I'll cut and ruin that one

[chronicsmoke]

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/img2597ne-1.jpg

 

Got my flexx bars in the mail, going to order a rebuild kit for them even though the bushings seem decent.

 

Also trading my +1 stem for a +2 stem with somebody on the .org.

[chronicsmoke]

Got the frame in, Thanks Ed. You're a gentleman and a scholar, I dont care what somebody else says about ya! :gr_cheers:

 

http://www.offtopic.forum/uploads/imported/2013/04/img2601qi-1.jpg

 

Gonna start welding the gussets in on first break today at work

[Baileyguns]

I don't care either, lol

 

You should have everything put together by tomorrow night, right? :smokin:

[chronicsmoke]

I don't care either, lol

 

You should have everything put together by tomorrow night, right? :smokin:

 

Haha why you driving up to help me?! That's aweful nice of ya!! :smokin:

[TP Racing]

Got the frame in, Thanks Ed. You're a gentleman and a scholar, I dont care what somebody else says about ya! :gr_cheers:

 

Gonna start welding the gussets in on first break today at work

 

Ed is the man!

 

I can't wait to see how everything works for you! I love watching other builds and seeing what people think of different products

[chronicsmoke]

Ed is the man!

 

I can't wait to see how everything works for you! I love watching other builds and seeing what people think of different products

 

Thanks, Slim!

 

Taking a bit longer than usual but I'm starting to feel like it's coming together with new parts arriving daily lol.

 

Watching builds is one of the biggest reasons that I frequent these sites, yours is one of the trickest I've seen yet. I'm looking forward to your thoughts after you till the dirt for a few months :gr_driving3:

[El Mamito USMC]

Thanks, Slim!

 

Taking a bit longer than usual but I'm starting to feel like it's coming together with new parts arriving daily lol.

 

Watching builds is one of the biggest reasons that I frequent these sites, yours is one of the trickest I've seen yet. I'm looking forward to your thoughts after you till the dirt for a few months :gr_driving3:

I agree with you on both..

 

You guys need to get me with and do this Rocky Point race for next year.. imagine all you guys meet up on a nice hotel/condo and then hitting the beach and the beers and nice seafood, rigth before racing...

 

Its a great experiece. Just wait until in post up the pics of the race..

[CJM]

Ed is the man, seriously!

 

Cant wait to see the build. Im int he process of collecting parts myself lol, takes awhile.