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Quote: Originally Posted by MagicJames the 450x has a wide ratio trans as opposed to 450r. Or do you not even notice a difference? please if you can try to explain to me what do you mean...my english are not so good... (wide ratio) ?

it has a vanolia in it though i think the cb750 is better suited. currently the vanolia is sitting about 6mm down in the bore so the compression is low but I think it would be too high if it was all the way to the top. I think it has an ignition problem, it wouldnt rev properly but it was thrown together in 1 day so there is bound to be issues.

I just picked up a mint, one owner 1986 ATC125 (the one with the new motor) and it did not come with a front or rear racks. Just wondering if the racks from a 84-85 ATC125M will bolt to the 1986 model. Anyone have any pics of the 1986 model with racks? Thanks,

Welcome to the board. The choke is off when it is fully open. That's the position it should be in when you are riding.

lets see some pics

Quote: Originally Posted by i58829 Banshee shocks bolts right in, you just need to open the bushings for the lower mount (top stock on a banshee) and mount it upside down. No clearance issues at all and almost and exact copy of the stock T3 shock, but with a much better feel... How long have you had the shee shock on your machine ? I just have concerns about using it upside down with the reservoir thing inverted. Anybody ???...

Its 4x110mm. It used to be Honda's bolt pattern but it seems that many of the other manufacturers have adopted it as well. John

Quote: Originally Posted by alexandros this hubs wont fit with the tecate wheels correct? you need to find wheels 10'' for a trx 450? Oh yes, I forgot to add if you run honda hubs you will need to run Suzuki or Honda rims on the back to match the 4x100 (i think thats the bolt pattern) bolt pattern found on the hubs. Means you can run 8", 9", or 10" wheels. It actually opens up your tyre choice because the...

Anyone know exactly what piston is used for the 300 kit? I thought there was a 330 kit for the tecate and you could stroke it to a 350? Could be all wifes tales?

Good job Richard! That looks sharp, Looking at those dunes makes me salivate. I'll make it out there some day...