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Another thing to keep in mind is to keep some of the smaller parts from your previous race bikes that are universal. Some of the parts I kept around after parting out my old quads were Maier Handguards, RTC Levers, Tag Bars, and gas cap vent.
I was able to make the quad even more affordable by selling some of my old parts that I obtained over the years. Many were old stock parts and things that I purchased on eBay and forums over the years. I was able to recoup some of my spending and offset the cost of the project. I ended up getting about $1,000 for all the stock and unneeded parts that I had sitting on shelves.

Sponsors are another way to reduce cost as well. Sites like MXSponsor.com are a great way to get sponsors. It’s never too late to sign up, and the benefits greatly outweigh the membership fee. Check it out and use the promo code x573jz to receive 10% off of your membership!

After getting all of these parts ready, it was time to pull the motor, and install everything. I waited until I had everything to assemble and put the bike together so that I could take it out on the track as soon as possible. All of the parts were easy to bolt on, (that's another reason to buy proven quality parts by the way), all I needed was the motor to get this beast rockin’. Once I got the motor installed and broken in, it was time to hit the track.

I took it down to Breezewood Proving Grounds in southern PA for some motos with my good friend/373 Racing Teammate Shane Hull #37. The front end handled absolutely superb, and both the front and rear end responded very well to the jumps and rough track terrain. With the minimal engine modifications, the Budget Racer TRX450R had more than enough power to clear the biggest jumps on the track.

After all was said and done, I managed to build this machine for under $7k! This is nearly the price of a brand new stock machine, and trust me, the ride on this 450R is nothing even close to what you get on a stocker. I would say this was a successful build and the savings was wel worth the time and effort I spent searching for deals.

I will keep you posted with follow ups as I begin to start racing the machine. I would love to help you build an affordable machine of your own so feel free to ask me any questions or concerns you might have.

Below are some pictures and videos of the ATVScene.com Project Budget Racer TRX450R in action.