Baja Warrior "build" thread

[Texan]

You need a 5/16-24 bolt for your clutch. I think 1" long is ok, and you need a lock washer & flat washer. Blue Loctite is also good to use.

 

[Panhead5496]

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I will try to run by the store and get one

I'll be sure to put some Loctite on as well

 

[Panhead5496]

All right, got a bolt, put on clutch, and drove around the yard it worked great> I'll add some pics later tonight. First, I want to make a list of all the money I spent on it, just to give people in the future an idea of costs!

Baja...$50

Throttle/brake set...$10

Pull start...$10 (wanted a red one)

10 ft of 420 chain...$19

Throttle cable...$5

Seat and front axle...$45

Predator 212...$107

Decals...$15

OEM brake lever...$10

A few other bolts here and there, oil, paint, etc...let's say $15-20?

Grand total...about $290, give or take

That's a decent amount of money, but, seeing as the absolute cheapest Baja I have found around here in a 5-6 hour radius, that's pretty darn good I think. (That $290 is also with a brand new engine on it, and the $300 for the ones I've seen was with a most likely "used and abused" engine on it). The $290 is also not taking into account the fact that compared to the others I've seen, mine has almost all new parts on it.



*I think my math is right...I'm sure I forgot a few things here and there, but that was close to everything!



**I am not counting the $65 for the engine work and the $9 new carb in all this, as I intend to get some, if not most, of that back. It still hurts over that one, and we are looking at what, 350 or so if you add that in? Even if you do, I bet I can sell the engine for $40-50, and regain some of those costs.

 

[Panhead5496]

Here are the pics and the finished product I forgot to put the chain/clutch guard on for pics. Will do that tomorrow.

Yes I know the shocks need work, but I won't have time now until after Christmas to fix them. They work well enough for now! Y'all enjoy the pics

Ps. I went with a UGA theme (go dawgs!) since he graduated from there and the whole family are big fans!

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Having pic issues...please stand by

 

[Panhead5496]

Here are the pics

 

[Panhead5496]

Seems as if I am talking to myself...

Anyway, I gave Dad the Baja! He was completely surprised and loved it! All he talked about the rest of the day.

He is about 6'2, 190, and it pulled him no problem. I angled the handlebars up a little and he has plenty of knee room.

It was cold (mid 20s with the wind!) here in Ga on Christmas day...didn't stop him, he rode around the yard for 30 mins until he couldn't feel his hands lol.

All in all, it was a big success, and in the nicer, warmer weather we are going to have a blast riding around the yard, through the woods, down to the river to fish, around the subdivision, at the lake house...

Thanks for the help everyone, I really appreciate it!

 

[Denny]

Cool! See us old people like toys too!


Denny

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Looks like you won Christmas.
Nice job.