My long awaited 450r rebuild.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 05:53:43 AM

In March of last year my trailer was broken into and my 06 450R was stolen and recovered. But, only after alot of
damage to it and parts missing.
They ground off all my Houser logos on the A arms, swingarm, and stem. Removed my graphics kit and all my number plates.
They took a can of flat black spray paint and painted the spindles, the nerf bars, the carbon fiber Ballance pipe, half the motor,
the plastics (even though they were already a high gloss black), linkage, gas tank, and all kinds of other stuff. They bent the swingarm, the axle, the handlebars, and a few other things.
Anyway, I saved my $$$$ for a long time and started my rebuild.
After alot of powdercoating and cleaning, IM READY!!
I am fairly excited. Here are some pics.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:22:00 AM

I broke it down to everly nut, bolt, and washer.
Wish me luck!!

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:23:57 AM

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RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:38:51 AM

Puttin' her back together!
A Arms, Radiator, and Spindles.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:39:47 AM

Side angle.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:43:23 AM

Shocks. These were painted flat black. Even the shafts and seals.
You have no idea what I had to go through to effectively remove it without hurting anything
with chemicals!!

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:48:23 AM

Swingarm, rear shock, and linkage.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:51:59 AM

Bearing carrier, axle, etc;

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 06:58:54 AM

Motor in. Had to strip her down of paint as well and polish her back up.
Wiring in. What a biotch!!

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:00:34 AM

Another angle.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:02:14 AM

Went with white plastics.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:02:58 AM

another angle

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:05:16 AM

Almost finished.
Need the correct front wheels and tires.
Need to mount the pipe.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:06:02 AM

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RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:08:05 AM

Pipe was completely painted black. Alot of work went into polishing and cleaning it up.

RTR_380/450R · May 27, 2008, 07:12:57 AM

I'll post finished pics when I get my number backgrounds, graphics, new hood, and front tires and wheels.

Thank God I'm almost done!!! Its been a long time waiting.

My 05' is getting a freshining up as well. It needs a little attention.

This is me and her making love at Flyin High!

Ride1Rob · May 27, 2008, 10:29:33 AM

Man! Great job JT

. It's a pregnant dog alone taking it apart and putting it back together. You had to remove paint and such on top of that. The bike looks awsome and you should have took some before pics. If you did, post them so we can actually see the turnaround.

TRX450R_Racer · May 27, 2008, 11:30:15 AM

Nice! It's very exciting to finally get finished, especially after what you went through.

Quad32x · May 27, 2008, 11:53:41 AM

I know what you went through with a rebuild like that. Nice job !

yfz122 · May 27, 2008, 12:40:19 PM

I didn't realize how much damage was done. I apologize for not leaving permanent damage to the punk that stole it.

trx#9 · May 27, 2008, 02:06:36 PM

Quote from: RTR_380/450R on May 27, 2008, 07:02:14 AM
Went with white plastics.

Quit trying to be like me!

RTR_380/450R · May 28, 2008, 01:24:28 AM

Quote from: trx#9 on May 27, 2008, 02:06:36 PM
Quote from: RTR_380/450R on May 27, 2008, 07:02:14 AM
Went with white plastics.

Quit trying to be like me!

If only I could baby!!!

Thanks guys! If I can find some before pictures with all the damage I will.

jt

Caddy 16v · June 04, 2008, 03:23:04 PM

...I wish I would find my 250r spraypainted, instead of a whole lot of nothing

Turboderf · June 09, 2008, 10:40:04 PM

Wow Looks Good Bet you cant wait to go muddin