"I built this quad for my senior
project in high school. I ride the Oregon
dunes a lot, and I wanted something that
would compete with the big bore four strokes
that are becoming more popular dune machines,
and Honda had announced that the 700xx was
going to be offered with independent rear
suspension. I thought that they should have
made it with a straight rear axle, so I
took matters into my own hands. I invested
over 100 logged hours on this project that
I was able to use for a grade, but I hadn't
finished it by the time my project was due.
The hours I had got me about halfway through
the build, but I continued throughout the
summer and finished it by August. This bike
has exceeded all of my expectations, and
I am continuing to make it better every
day. I could not have been as successful
without the help of this site, particularly
the hybrid section of the forum. Thank you
all for the votes, and support." -
Taylor
Chassis | Suspension
| Controls:
Frame: 2003 400ex, Self
Fabricated for engine, radiator, etc.. A Arms: Fullflight +2 +1 Swingarm: Custom +5 Steering Stem: Burgard Antivibe
+1 Stbilizer: None Axle: Custom RPM Dominator
II Carrier: Custom RPM Locknut: LSR Antifade Hubs F|R: Stock 400ex/LSR
Aluminum Rears Bars: ProTaper High CR Bend Throttle/Clutch Lever: Moose/MSR Grips: ODI Rogue Lock ons Nerfs: None Bumper: None pictured Grab Bar: PRM Desert for
a 87 250r Front Shocks: Elka Rec Series Rear Shock: Elka Elite Dual
Rate Brake Lines: Streamline Extended Rotors F|R: Tusk Wave Rotors Rims F|R: Douglas Black Labels Tires F|R: Skat Trak 22x10x8
10 Paddle Extremes/Skat Trak 21x7x10 Smooth
Buffs
Engine | Drivetrain:
Cylinder|Head: HRC
10:1 comp. piston/Mild Port and Polish Bore & Stroke:
100.0mm x 82.6mm Displacement: 649cc Cam: HRC Stage 1 Carburetor: Mikuni
tm40 Air Filter|Box: K&N
ds450 with Outerwears/Custom Box Pipe|Silencer: HMF
Ballance Series w/ Custom LED Headers Clutch|Plates: HRC Gearing F|R: 14/44 CDI|Killswitch: HRC Cooling: PWR Custom Other: Subframe converted
from 400ex to 250r, Relocated oil tank
to behind the airbox, Custom kick lever.
Body:
Plastic: Maier Carbon
Fiber, Cut To Fit Graphics|Seat Cover:
Jettrim, +1 in. extra foam Bar Pad: Pro Taper Fuel Tank: IMS 4.3 gallon
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