Barker's Fabrication - RZR 1000 4 seater build!

Real excited to see what's in store for this. I'm sure it will be nothing short of spectacular.

 

Following!

 

awesome work

 

I cant begin to say how happy I am to have chosen Eric. Though the snowball is something to behold. Basically started looking for a safe, reliable build done with quality and a few features were mandatory. Well I am getting all that and more, in the end the joke has become SCORE tag could be included. I have asked Dave to document this as honestly Eric's work will blow you away. I believe we will have a very capable sxs when done, notice its no longer a rzr, other than the power-plant almost nothing will be left. Enjoy the progress and anyone looking for a true custom build, Eric should get a call to discuss. Besides being a great guy his capabilities are as good as it gets.

 

nice metal work.
I like how you describe how much of a POS these things are stock if you crash, noted:rolleyes

 

no shit huh!
should be nice

 

Should have just put the stock one back together and built a new LS powered one off

 

Completely agree that chassis is going to be way to nice for a rzr drivetrain but I can't wait to see it.

 

For sale... Slightly used RZR... Full detail done, completely gone through...

 

Funny you say that, that is what the plan is sort of. The old one will be rebuilt though still very custom, most likely a project for a friend otherwise it will be sold. But last week I was looking at where we were and said "It seems I have a whole rzr on the ground and the only piece we plan on reusing is the engine trans combo." Why don't we find a better engine/trans for this build. The snowball continues as I think I found a new plan for the engine.

The American V4?

The mighty Motus V4 Baby Block? delivers massive torque using the same small-block architecture found in the most reliable and competitive engines in the world.



More updates to come...:yikes
In the market for a totaled sled at this point, think I need a vin for registration purposes.

 

Nice to see another member going through a snow ball build

 

Is this the old SCAT V4?

 

No this is a new design by Motus, seewww.motusmotorcycles.com/american-v4 or http://americanv4.com It is effectively half an LS motor and shares some parts from my understanding. Great story and amazing looking piece, should be amazing in the mini trophy. More power than "I" need and should be very reliable running it in stock configuration. People are chipping and boosting the SxS engines too much for my taste to get these hp numbers. I want it to be reliable.

 

Nice work.

 

Looks like the Mini Trophy/Truggy will start to see some progress now.

Engine will be delivered this week,
built Yamaha sequential trans has been ordered from Tubeworks
Rear dif ordered, billet front diff has been waiting,
most all items are on their way to the shop, last major issue is the body, but there are a few irons in the works,
I am way too deep in this, but really believe this is going to be off the hook when done.

 

I think your snow ball melted.

 

Build about to get moving again

received in the last week

Motus engine, scary compact, its sitting in a milk crate and weighs next to nothing, Barker says like a sack of concrete.


Built by tubeworks Yamaha trans sure wish they would have cleaned it, looks about the size of the engine

expecting most of the other major components this month, looks like Barker may need to start Fabricating again!

Hopefully Dave and Tom are able to spend some time documenting it, Oh and I think we are vearing more towards a truggy than a mini trophy. Should have body sourced soon.

 

Whats going on with this one?

 

How's this snowball going?

 

Been very busy sitting in MV to pull permits on a huge job :yikes

Haha, I am in town and plan on seeing if I can prod some progress along, we are ready to start IMO.

 

So its not going to be a RZR anymore, I think we covered that.

Out with the Old, still working on selling a project :grumble:
used Rzr with many upgrades ready to go, just bring tools!



seats and wheels go with the old ride



very sad looking Rzr 1000

Instead Barker is building a cross between a SXS in size, but it will be a closer cousin to a serious Baja race buggy.
It'll be somewhat close to the original dimensions of a RZR 1000, with creature comfort, sounds like I have a pre-runner on the way.




Hopefully no more differential issues, lol





6 speed sequential with reverse, Oh and guess whose BBQ in the background waiting to be fabbed for a toon mount.


a little oil tank for the dry sump, Eric's got a plan, he has been thinking out everything

And the Baby V4 from Motus, 200 horse on pump gas at about 8500rpm





Pics don't do this motor Justice, I can't wait for Eric to start welding!
Almost everything is now in and ready to be put together.

 

Killer build! Looking forward to it!

 

You selling anything from the original first build?

 

Another month and I hear there is some welding being done.

Parts have continued to arrive, I look forward to seeing first hand but here are some teasers.













Will I catch the winter bronco build?

 

Dave,

Change the thread name already, this is NOT a Rzr anymore, lol

What is it now, a custom sxs or mini buggy, but not a RZR.

 

I have a buddy interested in buying the old frame and parts if you still have them. thanks

 

Where are the updates on yours??? Between you and the Bronco it is some cool shit that is going to be multi-year builds!

 

Per Barker last week,

Fuel cell cans made and being dropped off this week for finishing, water jet parts being picked up in Pasadena as the local Havasu guy couldn't get it done. Needs more tubing and parts...Progress but still crawling before the finish.

 

What’s the status of this build?


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As I knew it was another season without a ride, pulled the trigger on an X3, Lynch kinda pushed me with his. Had barker put a few of the parts that were intended for the original XP1000 into it. Now back to the build. My understanding is after the holidays it should be full speed ahead. Fuel cell should be ready, and parts galore are ready to be fabbed together. I am sure Barker will be making some serious progress soon, and I am very excited. He keeps grinning saying you love the X3, just wait till you ride in this. More HP, More travel, a real gearbox, a bit more width, and a tad less wheelbase. Those who have really seen whats happening are calling me saying do you know...yes I do and I can't wait.
Palomar may be racing.

 

I think the can am is the family 4 seater, may be time to remove the 2 rear seats from the build requirement and allow him to build what he really wants, Class ?

Headed to the Mint this weekend to get some ideas...

 

New direction? Updates?