Dude! I'm impressed!!! That looks real good! I remember seeing your first weld...😂 Thanks for sharing your 3wheeler life. Have a merry Christmas brother!
Very good job Preston! I was nervous the first time just Tig welding the gusset kit on my '86 350 X, because I'm not used to welding on thin tubing and took me some practice to get it halfway right, and replacing the back sub frame takes some time and you made it happen a lot faster than I would have, nice job! Merry Christmas to you and your Family and God Bless 🎄🎄🎄
Looking Good! When I started watching the Video, I was thinking how I could tell you to make but plugs in the frame, and you already did it, Great Job!
I hope you have a good security system to protect these gems... like I mentioned on another 2 year old video of yours my '86 250sx was stolen in a locked pole shed with a locked front wheel and a lock through the tires... Never mind the almost 2000 price tag for a new machine, my dad helped me buy that back in 1986 and now my dad is gone... a lot of sentimental value GONE... I miss that machine... Would love to own another but they cost too much
Yes sir, cameras, motion sensors... I appreciate you expressing concern. I'm truly sorry to hear about your SX. My dad has passed on as well, so I totally get the sentimental aspect. I hope you find another one for a reasonable price.
That’s a lot of work. I have a great fabricator that I would have taken it too for the welding. I’m also not a great welder. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Another thing ive learned the hard way dont let the nice machines or snowmobiles or anything else in the shop when all the cutting and grinding and welding is happening... little burn holes in seats and abrasive dust everywhere if you so much as brush past a good shiny fender its scratched, been there, been angered by it😡
Sounded like the welder is running fine ( frying bacon). On those solid rods that you put in I believe on the lower section, did you drill into those slugs so you can get more of a weld penetration?
Yes sir I've got her dialed in pretty good now. I did not drill into those slugs unfortunately. I think that would have been a good idea in hind sight. I still think it's plenty strong and I don't think they're going to move inside the tubes... but yeah, for good measure it would have been smart to drill into them like you said.
@@ThisOldTrike i will try to get my dad to sell it again he is the type to change his mind like the wind i have other 3 wheeler stuff also im willing to gey rid of some nw but my dad changes his mind alot i cant ride like i use to cuse i broke my leg real bad to were it hirts to even walk
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10:24 gap is the poor mans bevel; for every good welder is a good grinder
6:30 i know its done already but a supply of cereal boxes are your friend make clear and accurate templates for those tricky cuts
Thanks! Fun to see all your trikes! Thank you for sharing!
Dude! That's very generous of you! Thank you so much!
@@ThisOldTrike Fun to see all of them together! Thank you!
Great vid! Keep em comin! Enjoy these projects, they keep me working on my machine!
Looks great! Can’t wait to see what is next. Merry Christmas to you all!
Thanks brother! Merry Christmas back at ya!!
Dude! I'm impressed!!!
That looks real good!
I remember seeing your first weld...😂
Thanks for sharing your 3wheeler life. Have a merry Christmas brother!
Thanks man! Lol. Yeah, those first welds were horrible! Ha! Thanks for sharing my three wheeler life! And Merry Christmas back at ya!
Nice job brother. Merry Christmas brother
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Very good job Preston! I was nervous the first time just Tig welding the gusset kit on my '86 350 X, because I'm not used to welding on thin tubing and took me some practice to get it halfway right, and replacing the back sub frame takes some time and you made it happen a lot faster than I would have, nice job! Merry Christmas to you and your Family and God Bless 🎄🎄🎄
Thanks brother! I appreciate the kind words! I'm very pleased with how this turned out!
Fancy fabricating!
Good job PF and props to Matt for the “sub frame. “
Thank you very much!
Looking Good!
When I started watching the Video, I was thinking how I could tell you to make but plugs in the frame, and you already did it, Great Job!
It is nice to see a project that is unique and different. Great content as always.
Thanks! Yeah, this one wasn't supposed to be like this... but here we are!
Coming along nicely..
Merry Christmas..
👍👍👍
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family
Thanks David! Merry Christmas back at ya brother!!
I hope you have a good security system to protect these gems... like I mentioned on another 2 year old video of yours my '86 250sx was stolen in a locked pole shed with a locked front wheel and a lock through the tires... Never mind the almost 2000 price tag for a new machine, my dad helped me buy that back in 1986 and now my dad is gone... a lot of sentimental value GONE... I miss that machine... Would love to own another but they cost too much
Yes sir, cameras, motion sensors... I appreciate you expressing concern. I'm truly sorry to hear about your SX. My dad has passed on as well, so I totally get the sentimental aspect. I hope you find another one for a reasonable price.
That’s a lot of work. I have a great fabricator that I would have taken it too for the welding. I’m also not a great welder. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
I have a good buddy (my powder coater) who could have done it... but to stay on schedule and budget... I opted to go for it myself. Turned out decent!
Im impressed . That was a big job and it looks like it turned out good .
Thanks brother! I had a couple moments where I was wondering what the heck I was doing... but I just kept moving forward!
Really like the gusset kit very slick. Have a very merry Christmas and happy new year 🎉
Thanks Pat! Merry Christmas back at ya sir!
Looks good
Thanks brother! I'm over here grinding up a storm!! lol
Merry Christmas Preston
Thank you!! Merry Christmas back at ya!
Another thing ive learned the hard way dont let the nice machines or snowmobiles or anything else in the shop when all the cutting and grinding and welding is happening... little burn holes in seats and abrasive dust everywhere if you so much as brush past a good shiny fender its scratched, been there, been angered by it😡
Merry Christmas Eve….imagine a 2025 trx 90 Christmas special
Oooooh, that sounds fancy!
That top factory gusset was cut by the original owner of the 350x frame. Idk why they did that other then the 400 engine and carb was way too close
Wow, very interesting!! Well, regardless, we made it work and it came out good!
Bro
I wonder if the "Christmas Specials" get any special spotlight during the holidays?
They are over on TikTok!
Sounded like the welder is running fine ( frying bacon). On those solid rods that you put in I believe on the lower section, did you drill into those slugs so you can get more of a weld penetration?
Yes sir I've got her dialed in pretty good now. I did not drill into those slugs unfortunately. I think that would have been a good idea in hind sight. I still think it's plenty strong and I don't think they're going to move inside the tubes... but yeah, for good measure it would have been smart to drill into them like you said.
Do you have any decent shape 250 es big reds for sale
None for sale at this time.
by any chance would you be interested in buying a 1986 honda atc 200x i have alot of time and money in it but im asking 2500 obo
Would you text me some pictures of it and any more info? My cell is 518-332-3040
@@ThisOldTrike yea i can later today im in michigan it was snow yesterday and a misty rain today but i will
@@ThisOldTrike i will try to get my dad to sell it again he is the type to change his mind like the wind i have other 3 wheeler stuff also im willing to gey rid of some nw but my dad changes his mind alot i cant ride like i use to cuse i broke my leg real bad to were it hirts to even walk
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You're everywhere brother!
@ThisOldTrike I have a 250r for sale.
Year?
It's a liquid cooled 250, 86 I think
Garage Gang 🤘🏻
What's up brother! Hope you're well!
@@olestump7138 yo bro
@@ThisOldTrike doing very well buddy merry new year 🍻
@@garagemcmatt what's good buddy 🤘🏻