my '04 project

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corey5988

Discussion Starter · Sep 28, 2008

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Haven't done much to it since I picked it up for $3k. It came with a full Dasa exhaust, K&N filter, jetted, Pro-armor nerfs, AC grab bar, Armadillo front bumper, and TAG XS bars. Here's some pics.

I have to replace the front lower motor mount bolt, so it's ordered. I also picked up some new Scott grips to get rid of the ugly, worn, orange TAG grips. I'm also talking to a guy about some stock width Hermann a-arms. I'm not so sure about them though since I'll have to replace the bushings in them. Will the bushings from my stockers fit them? Anyway here's the list I plan on doing....

in the next month or so - Hotcams Stg2 cam, matte black pc'd wheels, new Holeshot tires, stock width or +2" a-arms

over winter - Hot Rods +3mm stroker crank, JE 11.5:1 piston, matte black pc'd frame, candy red pc'd hubs/a-arms

next spring/summer - GT thunder shock conversions, Quadfast graphic kit

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corey5988

Discussion Starter · #2 · Oct 3, 2008

Sent money today for a HotCams stg2 cam. I will probably be buying some a-arms in the next few weeks.

zackp00

· #3 · Oct 3, 2008

If you are going to get a arms I suggest you go ahead and spend the money and do it once and get long travel.......I see way to many ppl buy standard travel and then sell them bc they want the lt.....but it looks good man nice buy

hondaman01

· #4 · Oct 3, 2008

yea i agree with zachpoo, i first thought "i wont need longtravel, a good standard travel setup will be ust as good"

now as for it being jst as good its really hard to say, they both have there good points, but i did go LT lol and its less then a year before i switched to LT, matter of fact im waiting on front shocks right now

first i bought a GT thunder mx link, then JD'performance +2 a-arms ST, then some elka front ST shocks, then a custom axis rear shock, shortly after that
sold the axis shock and link, bought a elka ELITE long travel rear shock with the elka pro-dual link, and in the last 2 weeks ive sold my JD-performance arms and bought some +.5 LT arms and fox podium X front long travel shocks
i still have the front shocks which i hope are sold soon, but im getting nowhere near what i paid for everything back, so i wish i would have just bought ful long travel first

the way i see it is if you can find a good deal on a set of LT a-arms or LT shocks BUY THEM, then just keep them until you find a good deal on some a-arms or shocks to go with what you've already bought it might take more time, but in the long run you will save a TON of money and be happy

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corey5988

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 3, 2008

I'm going to go on as much of a budget as I can. I don't race or anything and can't justify the price of LT. Epecially with as many other projects as I have on my hands right now. Just a modest build that's better than stock without breaking the bank. Mostly wanting more power, but also enough suspension to handle it.

hondaman01

· #6 · Oct 3, 2008

I'm going to go on as much of a budget as I can. I don't race or anything and can't justify the price of LT. Epecially with as many other projects as I have on my hands right now. Just a modest build that's better than stock without breaking the bank. Mostly wanting more power, but also enough suspension to handle it.[/b]

thats what i thought to, and you can never have enough suspension lol

vcforlife15

· #7 · Oct 3, 2008

you will love that stage 2!

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #8 · Oct 3, 2008

you will love that stage 2![/b]

I really hope so. Can't wait to get it in. Just need to order some shims so I can get it in as soon as I can.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 4, 2008

Tracking code estimates the cam will be here on the 9th. I also ordered a Hotcams valve shim kit, so hopefully it will be in by then. Paid for a much needed Overwears pre-filter for my K&N and some shock covers too.

quadforce*com

· #10 · Oct 4, 2008

good luck with the build.. I am sure you will be happy

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #11 · Oct 5, 2008

Thanks. I sure hope so. I think I've actually decided to try my hand at my own a-arms. My job is doing drafting work for a machine shop that makes assembly lines over the US. I'm also experienced in welding and machining, so we'll see how it goes.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #12 · Oct 5, 2008

double post

patstac

· #13 · Oct 5, 2008

I'm building a set of a-arms myself right now. I'll let you know and see how they turned out in about a week.
Congrats on your new bike. :thumbup:

zackp00

· #14 · Oct 5, 2008

You guys I want to see some pics of what you come up with......0

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 10, 2008

Put my cam in today. It was late when I got done so I just took it up the road easy to make sure everything was working right. I didn't notice any gains, but hopefully I can give a better evaluation this weekend.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #16 · Oct 17, 2008

Went ahead and bought some +2" Burgard arms today. Figured for $200 it wasn't worth my time and materials to try to build some. The shop didn't have any ball joints and AutoZone/Napa/Advanced Auto didn't have any of the Volkswagen ones, so I couldn't get them installed. Been working on the jetting, but can't get it right.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 18, 2008

Cut my box lid and put a 175 jet in today. It's a bit lean, but not stalling anymore. I'll adjust the fuel screw some and maybe have to put in the 180 jet.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 22, 2008

I picked up the ball joints and one of them is the wrong one and none came with nuts, so I'll pick some nuts up at work and have to order the right one.

corey5988

Discussion Starter · #19 · Oct 27, 2008

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Finally another update. Finally got the right balljoint in today and got them all put on. I also relocated the ignition and oil temp light to under the hood. I'll have to get a better pic of that though. Sorry for the night pics.

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G

· #20 · Oct 27, 2008

top a-arms look like they are on the wrong sides

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