bladams85

6 minutes ago, jeepwm69 said:

 

Is it a 350D Foreman? (should be on the sticker up front).  Have a gas gauge in the right side of the front fender?

Yes It is a 1987 TRX 350D Foreman.

So after a few days of riding I am super happy with the build. It pulls like a freight train through anything and has plenty of power still as well as being more stable. Next item up for resto is the 1987 TRX 350D Foreman. Can anyone tell me what the major differences are between the 86 350 and the 87 foreman? 

Mostly done rode for the first time today and super happy with it. The tires ride very well. Just needs a wash and gonna take the rack and the black metal cover pieces like the exhaust guard, drive shaft cover and the racks etc for a sand and paint. 

27 minutes ago, Fishfiles said:

Send it !  Looking good ----   No pain , no gain !   Play hard .... If you can't run with the big dogs , stay your puppy butt on the porch and quit all the barking ----  if needed , get a second job to cover repairs , LOL  

Yes sir! Thank you! 

8 hours ago, Goober said:

Lol just kidding I‘m too stubborn to try anything non-OEM.

pretty aggressive tread pattern ya got there those are Kendas on ATP Delta wheels?

YES! They are Kenda Executioner's 25-10-12 on ITP Delta's. 

On 4/5/2020 at 1:23 PM, Chevymec said:

@bladams85 any pics mounted up? Are they pretty true in size?

Here they are mounted

Here she is with the tires and wheels mounted

Just now, shadetree said:

that white stuff is oem factory grease they put in there from the factory.

Weird. It's like rubbery and sticky? Should I replace it? What should I replace it with? 

Update! I got the shifter shaft out and the return spring post was indeed the culprit. It broke off some how and I had to use an easy out to get it out. I ordered a new one and am just waiting for it to come in. I have a question also on the brake cylinders when I got them off and apart there seems to be some white stuff in them (see pics) is that right? What is that stuff? 

8 minutes ago, Goober said:

Is the shifter lever hanging down and not returning to position? That could be broken shifter spring 

 

Probably dry shaft seal

try spraying some oil on the shaft seal—maybe it’s just dirty and corroded. You can clean the shift shaft if the surface spray doesn’t work—remove the left case but be careful not to dislodge the shift shaft when you take the cover off—if you do this. You have to remove the center prop shaft, but if you follow thr manual explicitly then it’s something you csn complete betweebreakfast and lunch. Especially use a thick cloth when prying off the front of the prop shaft.

 

spray everything with Deep Creep first and gradually apply torque to the bolts as you remove them.

I think it is the spring because it is not returning after a shift. I have the drive shaft out and will be working on the cover tomorrow. I have a spring for it already just in case just hope the rod isint bent.

4 minutes ago, Chevymec said:

@bladams85 any pics mounted up? Are they pretty true in size?

They do run pretty true to size. Mine are 25-10-12. I don't have any good pics yet you can see one in the lower right of this pic though. I will take some better ones for you tomorrow.

Anyone ever take a shifter rod out of a 350a? I have a sticky shifter and am working on it now. Do you have to take both crank case covers off, or just the shifter side? 

3 minutes ago, Chevymec said:

Anyone ran or running KENDA EXECUTIONER tires?

Just bought a set for my 86 Fourtrax 350. Haven't ridden them yet cause I'm still restoring it but they look bad !! 

5 minutes ago, Goober said:

@bladams85

i sent you a very interesting PM

Dude thats awesome. Thank you! That thing is mine! Lol

23 minutes ago, shadetree said:

you call them brakes bad ??..lol. those are clean compared to what i've seen on these models..lol.

Lol I don't doubt it but the shoes are shot and they are frozen in the "stop" position lol. 

Ran into an issue today. Frozen brakes. I ordered the parts but it's gonna hold me up a few days. Going to start on the shifter on Monday. Have a great weekend everyone. 

7 hours ago, _Wilson_™ said:

They sure did go to work on that foam filter ... Just one question where's the metal filter cage, and bracket ? 

 

Number 12 , and 20 in this pic 

In that pic the metal filter was sitting in a bucket of gasoline getting a much needed bath. Lol

Evicted the mice in the trunk and air box today got her all washed and emptied the fuel tank. As you can see the gas was really bad! Put new gas in and the new battery and she fired right up!

1 hour ago, Goober said:

Here one is!

Awesome thank you! Man they want all the money for these don't they! 

2 hours ago, Goober said:

The optional Hondaline front cooler carrier doesn’t require holes drilled. It attaches to the fender attachment points and has flanged downtubes that bolt to either the stock or accessory bumper 

 

if i can find one ill post it up

That is perfect! Exactly what I would want! 

1 minute ago, _Wilson_™ said:

Good looking old school tank.... I noticed. You have another one over to the right ... Any details on it ?  Also noticed the  steering stem light and sub light stone guards ....nice! , and this clamp mount  on the the handle bar is not a honda part.... And those side covers .... That's a lot of money right there. 

Thank you! Yes the mounts were from a windshield which I still have somewhere.. the other one is my 1987 TRX 350D Foreman. That will be my second build. The foreman is all original down to the tires as well and in really good shape just like the 86 is. They were bought new by my dad and I recently bought them from him as they have been sitting unused for 8+ years. I also have a 1988 Fourtrax 300FW that is in another barn. As far as I know the steering light and the stone cages on the sub lights were on it when dad bought the machine in 1986. He actually bought the 86 to replace his 200M 3 wheeler and TRX 200 2wd fourwheeler after I was born in 85. My Dad's cousin still has the 200M 3 wheeler on the farm as well!

2 minutes ago, toodeep said:

If I remeber right you have to makes holes for the rear braces. It's been a long time since I installed them or looked at one close.  After this wind/snow blows through i can see if my 86 parts bike has one on it. I had an 87 fourtrax i rode for years but i just had a light bar on the front (before the led stuff) and a custom rear rack just big enough for a cooler.  

That's what I'm afraid of I 100% don't want to drill the plastics. They are too nice.

Just now, Fishfiles said:

Nice , you got some 350 Foreman guys here to hang with  ----looks like you have holes there already ???

There are holes I guess the factory plastic mounting holes. I just did not know if the front rack would match up with those or not. Would it be the same as my 87 foreman 350? 

1 minute ago, shadetree said:

well, your correct, they did not come with racks from the factory, but they do look 100% better with a front rack.

I am going back and forth on the front rack. This machine never had one and I love the look of it. However I like the utility of the front rack as well. Do you have to drill holes in the plastics to add the front rack? Also if you were looking for one where would you start? 

4 minutes ago, toodeep said:

Plastics look to be in good shape and all there (including the 86 stripes). It should be a nice machine once finished.

Thanks! It is in nice shape. The plastics are all original and in tact no cracks or issues even have the side covers still!  It has been sitting right there for 8 years now. The engine still rolls over easily though so I don't anticipate any real issues. Just need some warmer weather here!