"Gonezilla"

Bdog · 01-19-2013, 10:49 AM

Its been a nasty winter up here in N. Alberta so it seems fitting to build a nasty atv.. It was a 450 honda but not any more! It now has polaris sled front suspension with hubs. A strecthed swingarm mounted to a lonestar rear hub.The engine is out of a 87 1000cc Ninja. Its been a slow project because of trying to match up different oddities and replaceing all the brgs. and bushings but it is finally shaping up to be a monster. That is why I call it "Gonezilla". More pics to come as it unfolds...Bdog

**canuckrider** · 01-19-2013, 06:38 PM

Bdog,
I know you've mentioned this and posted pics in a previous thread. I can't remember, are you building this for yourself or for someone else?

Looks like it's gonna be a fast machine when you get it all done! Looking forward to your progress updates as you post 'em!

audiogooroo · 01-19-2013, 07:20 PM

Love it! Nicely done man!

waterman · 01-19-2013, 07:24 PM

Wow. That will be one mean and fast ATV.

Bdog · 01-19-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckrider

Bdog,
I know you've mentioned this and posted pics in a previous thread. I can't remember, are you building this for yourself or for someone else?

Looks like it's gonna be a fast machine when you get it all done! Looking forward to your progress updates as you post 'em!

I'm building it for my buddy. He's a new Dad and he has very little mechanical skill but is willing to learn. I thought this would be a good project for him to learn mechanical,electrical,welding and machining skills so he can pass them on down the road to his boy.

He's also learning how to chase down parts, cross referencing #'s for things like bushings, bearings etc. He was a little bit timid when he would go to a parts dept. to try and get something, now he has the confidence of knowing what he's looking for. All costs for this project are his and of course I'll take a modest wage or barter from him too.

Dave · 01-20-2013, 09:52 AM

What a friend you are, Bdog.

All my buddy does for me is give me ironing lessons!!!

rickyboy · 01-21-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

What a friend you are, Bdog.

All my buddy does for me is give me ironing lessons!!!

You're buddies with Brad???

John is a great guy !! For those that haven't had the pleasure of meeting him.

I think of him as "my buddy", I hope he feels the same.

**Eagle Eye** · 01-25-2013, 12:10 AM

This will be one big bad dirt digging machine. Nice work. What are you going to use for the body?

Bdog · 01-27-2013, 05:32 PM

Probably the original plastic if it works out..if not..aluminum time.

**Eagle Eye** · 01-27-2013, 07:47 PM

I think I would rather have one of these set up for dirt and trips into the bush, but there's a guy just south of us in Montana that built one for the pavement. It would be fun to try it out anyway.

Bdog · 01-28-2013, 11:41 AM

Very cool...hmmm..I just happen to have a 327 in my shop doing nothing...oh shit..brain is going somewhere that I shouldn't go..or maybe I should..hmmm...Bdog

Bdog · 01-31-2013, 11:13 AM

More updates; rear axle hub reinforced for extra torque and h.p..
Rebuilt Honda caliper along with paint/polished and modified hanger.

**crazygene49** · 01-31-2013, 01:02 PM

Nice!

rickyboy · 01-31-2013, 01:10 PM

Hang on to that 327 John I may have a place you can put it, in the not so far off future.

Nice work BTW !!! But really, I'm not surprised.

Bdog · 01-31-2013, 11:25 PM

Did you get that Nash Met. Ricky???

01-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#1
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	"Gonezilla" Its been a nasty winter up here in N. Alberta so it seems fitting to build a nasty atv.. It was a 450 honda but not any more! It now has polaris sled front suspension with hubs. A strecthed swingarm mounted to a lonestar rear hub.The engine is out of a 87 1000cc Ninja. Its been a slow project because of trying to match up different oddities and replaceing all the brgs. and bushings but it is finally shaping up to be a monster. That is why I call it "Gonezilla". More pics to come as it unfolds...Bdog __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-19-2013, 06:38 PM	#2
canuckrider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Okotoks, AB, Canada Posts: 1,088	Bdog, I know you've mentioned this and posted pics in a previous thread. I can't remember, are you building this for yourself or for someone else? Looks like it's gonna be a fast machine when you get it all done! Looking forward to your progress updates as you post 'em! __________________ "Sun on my face, wind in my hair, sound of my bike in my ears and peace in my soul..." VBA Member #01514 2008 "Ultra" Nomad 1600, Candy Plasma Blue
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01-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Wow. That will be one mean and fast ATV. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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01-25-2013, 12:10 AM	#8
Eagle Eye Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 663	This will be one big bad dirt digging machine. Nice work. What are you going to use for the body? __________________ VBA #02217 06 Nomad Buy the ticket, Take the ride.
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01-20-2013, 09:52 AM	#6
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	What a friend you are, Bdog. All my buddy does for me is give me ironing lessons!!!
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01-27-2013, 05:32 PM	#9
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Probably the original plastic if it works out..if not..aluminum time. __________________
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01-27-2013, 07:47 PM	#10
Eagle Eye Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 663	I think I would rather have one of these set up for dirt and trips into the bush, but there's a guy just south of us in Montana that built one for the pavement. It would be fun to try it out anyway. __________________ VBA #02217 06 Nomad Buy the ticket, Take the ride.
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01-28-2013, 11:41 AM	#11
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Very cool...hmmm..I just happen to have a 327 in my shop doing nothing...oh shit..brain is going somewhere that I shouldn't go..or maybe I should..hmmm...Bdog __________________
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01-31-2013, 11:13 AM	#12
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	More updates; rear axle hub reinforced for extra torque and h.p.. Rebuilt Honda caliper along with paint/polished and modified hanger. __________________
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01-31-2013, 01:02 PM	#13
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01-31-2013, 01:10 PM	#14
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Hang on to that 327 John I may have a place you can put it, in the not so far off future. Nice work BTW !!! But really, I'm not surprised. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Did you get that Nash Met. Ricky??? __________________
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