TRX Student 145 Posted March 30, 2020 Picked up this big bear back in November. Old owner wouldn’t tell me much because he’s sly, his twin brother gave me a Honda 450s awhile ago, but this guy is just suspicious. Anyways, I figured I had a good motor. Thought I might part it out. As I became more acquainted with it, I realized this is built similarly to our beloved Hondas, thing is a tank. I managed to get it to fire, the key from my Honda 300 worked on this big bear! Issues: oil cooler lines need replacing fuel system clean (done) wheel bearings are seized (probably gotta replace) there is frame rot at lower front arm brackets and a spot near the front motor mount. I think I can repair and brace this up though. needs a muffler needs brakes positives: basically a freebie good motor decent tires i have six Yamaha wheels from other bikes I’ve got some Yamaha parts laying around most seals seem to be good plastics and racks are perfect no accidents nothin twisted rear is tight what do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 763 Posted March 30, 2020 Was that bike been in salt water? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,407 Posted March 30, 2020 if the honda key fit this ?, i sure hope its not stolen !..lol. i'm with fish on this, part it out, not worth saving, not unless you make a buggy of some sort out of it ?. i would not waste my time or money on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRX Student 145 Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) My community is on the shore of a salt water bay. While I can’t confirm it, I think it’s safe to say it was always run in salt water and put away wet. This is the same situation as I was in with my 300 build. I bought a replacement used frame for the 300. The rot doesn’t seem as bad, I think I might hang on to everything in case I stumble upon another big bear. Edited March 30, 2020 by TRX Student 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 6,561 Posted March 30, 2020 Find a cheap frame, swap everything over. Free bikes are free bikes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
