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 Post subject: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:10 am 
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Wat's up everyone?......I'm back with a new idea.

FL500HO 4X4........I'm considering a new build using a 350 chasis and crossbreadding it with a Polaris scrambler 500HO 4X4. I have a line on the Polaris for cheap, cracked frame in several places but runs strong. My main problem being finding a 350 for reasonable, after all, I'm gonna cut it up. Grafting the single 500cc shouldn't be an issue, the 4X4 parts are a different story, I will have to adapt Polaris front suspension to Honda using struts instead of the honda stuff, should be a good project. This one won't be as easy as the last one, I'm expecting a year in build and debugging. As soon as I get a roling chaisis, game on.
I'll start pics as soon as I can.

If anyone sees a 350 around Chicago, Il., I would appreciate a heads-up on it. I'm currently working 70-90 hrs a week so my search time is limited.

Thanks Guys!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:40 am 
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I have a frame for sale if your interested pm me. Local to you also.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:22 pm 
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Have you seen the thread on Offroad fab network where the guy builds a single seater out of a 4X4 quad? Looks easier to build the frame from scratch to me.

I'll see if I can find it.

Oh....and the guy mentions that he hardly ever puts it 4X ,and it still goes everywhere he wants.

Found it.

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/sho ... ht=polaris

Even if you had a shop bend the tubing,(don't know what your capable of)it would be less headache than dicking around with an old 350 frame.IMO of course.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 10:23 pm 
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heres a frame for 250 http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/3714726192.html


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:20 am 
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joshdirtbike wrote:



A mere 2,100 miles away! lol

There's one on CL in the Detroit area for $400, top & bottom.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:42 am 
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bullnerd wrote:
Have you seen the thread on Offroad fab network where the guy builds a single seater out of a 4X4 quad? Looks easier to build the frame from scratch to me.

I'll see if I can find it.

Oh....and the guy mentions that he hardly ever puts it 4X ,and it still goes everywhere he wants.

Found it.

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/sho ... ht=polaris" ."..

Even if you had a shop bend the tubing,(don't know what your capable of)it would be less headache than dicking around with an old 350 frame.IMO of course.


That thing looks crazy! Looks like he didnt get the camber set up right though. And the radiator is OUTSIDE of the roll cage! No bueno! I would much rather do a build like this one instead of converting an ody, you can use all the suspension from the quad and have a much nicer ride. Shoubadaba's cousin built a 2 seater truggy for his 2 boys using a 400ex, made the custom frame and used the quad suspension and gear. Turned out freakin awesome too.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:40 pm 
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Yeah I think the guy comments on the radiator somewhere.He said he rides really slow and didnt think there was a chance of flippin it.

There is another thread somewhere of a very similar buggy but with a steering wheel instead of the bars. Cant find it.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:32 pm 
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for a first time builder i thought he did really well..i would love to have a 4 wheel drve buggy around here. makes more sense than the two drive ones up here


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:02 am 
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nickRNR wrote:
bullnerd wrote:
Have you seen the thread on Offroad fab network where the guy builds a single seater out of a 4X4 quad? Looks easier to build the frame from scratch to me.

I'll see if I can find it.

Oh....and the guy mentions that he hardly ever puts it 4X ,and it still goes everywhere he wants.

Found it.

http://www.offroadfabnet.com/forums/sho ... ht=polaris" .".." ."..

Even if you had a shop bend the tubing,(don't know what your capable of)it would be less headache than dicking around with an old 350 frame.IMO of course.


That thing looks crazy! Looks like he didnt get the camber set up right though. And the radiator is OUTSIDE of the roll cage! No bueno! I would much rather do a build like this one instead of converting an ody, you can use all the suspension from the quad and have a much nicer ride. Shoubadaba's cousin built a 2 seater truggy for his 2 boys using a 400ex, made the custom frame and used the quad suspension and gear. Turned out freakin awesome too.



Got any pics/vid of it??

I really don't like the handle bars on that 4x4. A steering wheel would be much better.

Here's the video of it.

It sure can climb!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H69N1oKUbbk


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 5:52 am 
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I saw one that had a fl350 wheel
it was a sportsman 700

was thinking about buying it
wish idid now :-)


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:52 pm 
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Ya I don't get why people take a arms off something and don't copy the geometry of the mounts that were on the frame. Someone that knew what they were doing figured out the susension geometry when they designed the ATV. You cant just mount them wherever you want and expect things to still work.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:26 pm 
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found a sportsman for sale , no Engine, but has what I need going to look at it sat, hopefully we can come to a reasonable agreement. Still looking for a doner fl250 to use. Winter's here, time for a new project!!

Heard from the guy that bought my Fl250-340 swap machine....ran great for a year!!!!, now won't start, sounds like timing problem/sheared flywheel or maybe crank seals......what a machine!!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:59 pm 
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http://www.rzrforums.net/misc-sale/14598-4x4-buggy.html

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general- ... egins.html

almost bought the one with the fl350 wheel


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:38 am 
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Why the hell do people always mount radiators and fuel tanks up high and OUTSIDE the roll cage???
Tip it over and your day is done.


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:55 am 
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They put them there,because evolution never stops baby! :shock:


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 Post subject: Re: FL500HO 4X4?
PostPosted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:59 pm 
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bugeye59 wrote:
They put them there,because evolution never stops baby! :shock:


Well obviously Darwin's theory is wrong then. And I was a believer before this.


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