YFZ 450 Blaster Hybrid

[whykyle513]

let me know what you think....

its not done yet so I have not got to test yet.

Yes this is a complete yfz suspension conversion. all the fab work is done by me .
and I CAD designed the swingarm and made it as well.

Later,

Kyle Jones

Here is a link for a the pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/92923777@N02/

 

[Blaaster]

Fabrication looks good.

Please explain the logic in using unservicable ball joints.

Would it not have been a better idea to use replacable joints so as to allow for camber adjustment and wear replacment.

 

[little3mil]

wow very nice fab work! how wide does the front end up being? outside tire to tire

that blaster is very very clean great job on it sir I:I

 

[whykyle513]

Ill get some better pics later. these show about .01 % of the fab work.

 

[Portaparty]

Looks good!!!

Fabrication looks good.

Please explain the logic in using unservicable ball joints.

Would it not have been a better idea to use replacable joints so as to allow for camber adjustment and wear replacment.

Blaaster does have a good point here...

 

[Larry's Shee]

Welcome to the dirt pile!!

The swinger use YFZ linkage? Maybe some more closer shots of both ends. How did you arrive at the dimensions?

So, where have you been that you come here and start hawking an untried design?

 

[Awk08]

hey kyle,
very nice fab skills !!!!

PM sent with explanation of marketplace/advertising violations, and the path to unlock those for you.
all advertising and pricing deleted from previous posts until we get you straight with the forum rules.

 

[Awk08]

i thought the yfz 450 ball joints are replaceable ?
ebay seems to think so .........

yfz 450 ball joints | eBay

 

[Herpderplol]

What exactly is a "hybrid" fourwheeler? Is that a blaster frame with a larger engine??

here's some from our craigslist, been on there forever too

Race Ready 400ex Blaster Hybrid
Race Ready Yamaha Blaster

 

[Larry's Shee]

Lowers are, not uppers on 04> ? Never checked but YFZ450R/X might both be, dunno.
Do know the alum upper isn't, so sad.

 

[Awk08]

Lowers are, not uppers on 04> ? Never checked but YFZ450R/X might both be, dunno.
Do know the alum upper isn't, so sad.

good info !!
what year is used above ???

and this is confusing ad then...........

These will fit Lower Ball joints YFZ450 04-13
and
Fits Upper and Lower Ball joints YFZ450R, 09-13 YFZ450X 10-11
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Yamaha ATV Ball Joint Kit Upper Lower Joints Yamaha YFZ450 YFZ 450 2008 2013 | eBay

 

[Larry's Shee]

Let me google that for you

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[whykyle513]

yes The ball joints are replacable. but no adjustment.

The frame geometry was done on cad. So it is right and it will work... better than any other setup offered for blaster. I have been racing and building mx quad for 10 years.
Try me! I plan on hitting the 70 ft gaps on this just like on my 450.


hy·brid
/ˈhīˌbrid/
Noun
A thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture.
Adjective
Of mixed character; composed of mixed parts.

 

[Paulie B]

Wow that's badazz bra. I like the colors too I:I

 

[Larry's Shee]

Just looked at Yamahas web site, 2013 YFZ 450 still only has lower replaceable, Upper arm still looks to be alum forge (from pics/flitch) 2013 YFZ450R upper and lowers are replaceable, and all 3 carry same part #.

 

[mud runner]

that looks really good i love the colors too

 

[79 bronco]

Its looking awesome!!!! More pics pleaseI:II:I

 

[wompmonster]

Nice work. BTW I think you've bought stuff off me before. Small world.

 

[Blasterman96]

tht 400ex blaster swap is interesting , buts whats up with the 250r pipe

 

[Paulie B]

tht 400ex blaster swap is interesting , buts whats up with the 250r pipe

Why not? The 400ex is based off the 250r frame so an r pipe would fit well.