jaylael Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) This very unique home made trials bike has recently surfaced at a local trial in Connel Washington. It was built by Frank Theim of Idaho and uses a KX 80 bottom end mated to a very customized Hodaka cylinder and head. Apparently Frank made his own frame and almost everything else! Edited March 11, 2009 by JayLael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda pants Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I Like the seat... thats the dogs b*****x! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytigrrr Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 maybe an extra inch or two on the swinging arm??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I just love the kinky boots............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkman Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 And it's a monoshock! Love the extended bar clamps ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) maybe an extra inch or two on the swinging arm??? Wheelbase does look a little on the short side! I wonder how long that swinging arm will stay in line with the asymmetrical damper given some hard use. Not sure about that strange exhaust system either, but otherwise it's kind of pretty and makes up a little for the lack of specials on the scene these days. Wayne.... Edited March 12, 2009 by wayne_weedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalley250 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Glad its just a one of. Looks like a death trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylael Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 You have to admit this old guy is plucky as can be! You can bet he's old, creaky and has a bad back or he would never have resorted to the foam seat thingy. Kudos to him for doing all this work, whether it be misguided or not. I think overall it's awesome, because it kept this old duffer out from underfoot in his wife's kitchen for a good part of the winter or longer. Just to have a project can keep a guy interested in getting out of bed in the morning. Then to show up at a trial with it is just so bold! God bless this man and his unusual bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalley250 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Its a Greeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave dix Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Its not a greeves its the xispa proto-type Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 You have to admit this old guy is plucky as can be! You can bet he's old, creaky and has a bad back or he would never have resorted to the foam seat thingy. Kudos to him for doing all this work, whether it be misguided or not. I think overall it's awesome, because it kept this old duffer out from underfoot in his wife's kitchen for a good part of the winter or longer. Just to have a project can keep a guy interested in getting out of bed in the morning. Then to show up at a trial with it is just so bold! God bless this man and his unusual bike. I agree! Based on my background and experience, I would have made different design decisions, but that background also makes me really, really appreciate how much effort he has put into his creation. Good for him! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcman56 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 What bike are the wheels from? The rear brake and sprocket are on teh same side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Wheels are Bultaco, Yokes too by the looks of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kt250guy Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Would that be able to run at hodaka days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylael Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hello James. Good to see you. No I doubt it, but if this guy showed up I'd try to talk the boss into letting him run. It's pretty far off from being a Hodaka really, but I have a great deal of respect for someone who will go this far and work this hard to build a trials bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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