Transforming a Honda TRX250R into a Drag Racing Beast! Performance Mods and Upgrades

[@MichaelSabo]

Don't forget, I will be at Little Sahara Sand Dunes in Waynoka Oklahoma on September 29th and 30th with this 380R and the TRI-Z! Come say hi and see the machines 🤘Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed the video, please hit the like button and consider subscribing for more content like this!

[@blacksmokematters4521]

I think 8 to long 6 on mine running 10 paddle tires and I don't use a shock so it dont compress down on launch but itl be nice when your finished either way

[@kawasakikid6205]

Please go to bundy hill or Saint helens

[@shrugger1]

Well my F***book skills SUCK! Cannot seem to find Scott Moser Racing, SMR.

[@jasonzittel73]

What spindles are on that? 400EX will work and are way lighter

[@Quadcrazy84]

I have a shirt for you for this year's ride

[@Jshelly17]

You know it’s a good day when Mike posts a new vid

[@b1g_ben-473]

Yep I look forward to them and there not no 20 min vids where it might as well be a teaser trailer the go on like this reply lol

[@MichaelSabo]

You guys are awesome; thank you!

[@nicholasclemmons1923]

Thats what im saying

[@grantlowe]

Real I be watching liek 3 of his vids

[@windego6669]

@@b1g_ben-473same here buddy

[@cupcakeman4371]

12:00 “honestly the extended one might be a little bit longer” I would have to agree with you there

[@jerryparr7156]

I know 210k is still a lot of people but how does mike not have considerably more subs. He has this perfect blend of education humor and interest. I always look forward to his new videos

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate that a lot man; I guess it just comes with time and this is also a very niche sport.

[@misiek7411]

@@MichaelSabo Any chance of side channel and gym content? You look like a tank im curious of your lifts

[@heijoandluke]

It's 3:30 in the morning here in Germany (yes, I have trouble sleeping) and I just think, no, the video can't be over yet! Your videos are so inspiring and motivating and yes, a little envious about what and which parts you can/are able to produce and install in the states. I enjoy every minute of your videos and have watched some of them several times because you are simply fascinating to watch. It's precisely the moments when something doesn't work out, when something breaks, falls down or you're running around your workshop mindlessly looking for something that make your videos so wonderfully human and special. Please stay like this and I look forward to the next video! Best regards!

[@DUNEATV]

Cheers from Phoenix Arizona 🌵!!!

[@Iamdesignproducts]

Facts, very amusing to watch!!

[@chadriddle3517]

I already know this is going to be a killer video! Sabo is precise and meticulous about every part of his builds ! Best quad builder on KZbin…

[@johngereny2086]

Mike don’t worry about what people say about you talking to much because I love you explaining everything. Watching you got me to build my own and it’s had a lot of downs but the up’s out weigh it so much! Keep it coming I watch every episode and can’t wait until the next!

[@Bowhunter91135]

Hell yeah!! found you a few weeks ago and i just picked up a few quads a blaster and a yzf450 and these videos are top notch!! Super informative!

[@Jonny2Fingers]

I love your humor! You made my guts hurt from laughing. 😅 Amazing detailed video. You can tell how much work you put into your content. 🤘

[@yadielsoto5971]

Yo man I love the videos, you inspire me to work on my own machines, you are just amazing and so is your work, keep up the great work

[@richardpoole5850]

Good ol' Milwaukee batteries! I do die repair, I've seen so many Milwaukees fall apart just like that. I've had dewalts too and their batteries will crack too. I've been running bauer from harbor freight for 2 years.. batteries are the toughest I've seen. Shame the tools don't have as much power lol.

[@MichaelSabo]

I've heard pretty good things about Bauer. The one thing I will say, is that the battery that broke was a cheap aftermarket lol

[@AKSchlahtO]

Been waiting for this episode to come out🤩

[@taperface2053]

My absolute favorite 250r on KZbin bro your the best man thank u for all the laght nights. Headaches and long hours your videos are y I started buying selling and rebuilding old quads and dirt bikes can't whait to see the patriot back on the sand

[@ashpunting]

I love watching your builds because your attention to detail is top-notch but you deserve a standing ovation for this one Mike 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽💯%

[@davidstoner27]

​@@TELE-GRAM-ME_MrMotoJitsu unlucky scammer

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Ash; I appreciate that!

[@Berm_Blaster]

PLEASE get Skat Trak Mohawks for the fronts. You can get them already buffed and they look almost as sick as they perform.

[@ThomasPinette-lo9rg]

Dude that pipe is beautiful. I loved the first 250r build I'm just as excited about this build once again awesome work mike!

[@Quadcrazy84]

Hell yes bring that 380 and we can compare. Need to do a date night video with that "tight rear end." We all need a good laugh. Keep it up, your videos have definitely evolved since the beginning, they keep getting better.

[@MichaelSabo]

Always appreciated Chris! I wouldn't want to make the Banshee jealous though... 😂

[@brandonkiesel6340]

Love how he cares about his fans, keep up the work Mike, love watching the videos

[@justincarlfilms]

That axle is so sick! Wow! It's the cats bananas lmao!

[@MichaelSabo]

Lmao, it sure is!

[@justincarlfilms]

Can't wait to see it on a dyno.

[@MichaelSabo]

@@justincarlfilms I don't know that I'll have it on a dyno but if I'm able to - definitely sharing it!

[@justincarlfilms]

Well, at least assdyno it! Lol 😆

[@redwatts805]

Waiting on the next video!!!!, I've watched pretty much all of your content with in the last year or so. I recently bought a 24 Raptor 700r and have a 97 Warrior. These videos definitely give me idea's and I also stop and reassess due watching them when stuff is not going my way. lol I hope the videos keep coming!!

[@Anonymous-oy6rj]

So happy when he posts. Dude you got to get your own Lt500 Quadzilla and do a monster build!

[@beerbellyracing133]

Dude do a 250r dune setup t-shirt when it's done. Gonna be a sick build!

[@ipawdmaster]

❤️ as always top notch content 👌🏼 honestly can't wait to see the next vett update

[@mikechristopher7513]

This thing looks crazy,already a sick transformation and we don’t even have a engine yet! Can’t wait to see this Badass machine with some smoke surrounding it. Always floored brother! Always worth the Cascade commercials!!!

[@dennisbrooks186]

I couldn't believe there was a new video so quick!!! I've had a shit cpl weeks. My truck and work van broke down at the same time. It's been hell bro. So a new Sabo vid so quickly after the tri-z finale...deff made my night. I'm always start to finish on your vids. I'm a member, I buy tools and parts from your links. I'm gonna order smr pipes for my 521 shee and my 250r 88 build. Epic vids, products, links, and technical info in every video. U give me motivation to get my stuff done even if I'm up til 3am and up for work at 7. Keep Killin it bro!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Den, you've always been here since I can remember and I always appreciate your support. No doubt Scott can make you some serious pipes for your machines. Thank you for all the support over the years and sorry to hear about your recent string of bad luck, but you can't keep a good man down! 👊

[@pcostyle11]

I like the steady grow of your subs ! Like 10k in a month thats really good man for an atv channel thats one of the higher i think. This build is sick!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man! It's because of support like yours!

[@0-01]

I love your videos bro. It makes my day thank you

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for watching them!

[@tonybrito1401]

Dude you got the audience bro , all those awesome parts from the manufacturer is helping eachoter . That's awesome. All those parts your NOT throwing in the trash should build another trail quad with . Can wait for the final product , are you dyno tuning it at some point ????

[@MichaelSabo]

I'm not sure what I'll do with the take off parts - I may box them as an "MX kit," because it can always be converted back. If I'm able to make it to a dyno, I will definitely be sharing, but I don't plan to any time soon.

[@travislittle6809]

Been watching you for a while now awesome content! Started binge watching all the older builds and started following the recent builds that are going on, watched so much that I went and bought a bike of my own. 2008 Honda trx450r!!

[@dorianrodriguez7591]

When Mike says straight in the trash I hope he’s saving all these parts 😶 cause I loved the quad in it’s standard form he had super super beautiful a true dream of mine to own

[@MichaelSabo]

All satire man, I'm not trashing that stuff haha

[@eshott396]

🫶🏽💯💪🏼Always a good night when you post a video!

[@the_law2145]

I didn’t like quads before watching your channel but now I’m thinking of getting one

[@MichaelSabo]

That's an awesome compliment

[@schalkknoetze3433]

I stumbled across your videos a few weeks ago. I can't stop watching. Love the content !

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for the love man and thank you for supporting by being a member 👊

[@ni_wink84]

I’m excited for this build, I loved the first build on the 250r and this is going to be epic I can’t wait for the riding videos lol you’re gonna be laying on the tank trying to hold that beast down! Thanks for another great video mike!! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you enjoyed the MX series on this too; I can't wait to rip this thing!

[@andenzalewski802]

I really learn a lot from your videos i love them

[@ricardodasilva2126]

Good to see you back to what got me subscribed to your channel... building solid sport qauds, the tri-z and vette are ok but more distracting.. no its not a troll my man, just glad you doing legendary qaud work. MX and trial builds for the win big guy! Keep up the amazing work man.

[@itsmealvaro5961]

Hey Mike me and my gf are big fans, we're somewhat new to the channel, we've been watching since you started making the Lakota vids! Keep up the good work!

[@Mac181]

Can’t wait to see it done

[@jameschitwood5962]

That exhaust is off the chain!!!! 👊🏻

[@gpiece601]

That SMR pipe is Gorgeous! So excited to see this 250r finished! The anticipation continues!! I'm guessing a total weight of 305 pounds finished. Been here since the ASPCA raptor series. Keep it up Mike!!

[@johnny624johnson]

I thought you were kicking us out of the shop when you said “I think it’s better off if I just do this on my own”. Thanks for the entertainment. Awesome videos! I’m a dirt bike guy but always end up on your channel.

[@Nomadic-Nerds]

Quad guys and dirt bike guys can get along if we all work together!

[@reecehignett95]

I’ve watched you for a long time now and I’m not a quad guy I’m more of a bike guy but I enjoy watching your builds because there insane and it hurts to see how underrated your channel is I just hope one day soon your Channel blows up to over a milly, the way you make your videos are quality and so are the builds I hope you well and your channel 💯

[@shawngregory8336]

Great video as always, and epic rebuild of the 250R!!! Appreciate all the time and effort you put into the videos for us to watch and learn from! Stay safe out there in the dunes and have an epic time!

[@hermanmuenster1405]

That Modquad axle is insane !!!!

[@cdsmith1990]

Didn't expect to hear Mike reading out my comment in a video 😅 thanks dude 💪🏻

[@Hootman865]

Never cease to amaze me with the details Mike

[@ThorinATV]

Gunna be a wicked machine! Crazy how much weight you can save!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Absolutely incredible man....

[@brianfl33916]

Can’t wait to see the end of this build. It’s sick. Love the 250R content. I’d like to see another 250R build with the take parts!

[@ZRB_]

Love that you're back on this project man, this bike is what brought me to your channel initially. Glad to see it coming back even more badass than before.

[@Codyspinks]

Dude seriously has the most top notch builds the attention to detail is incredible love the content keep doing what your doing 🤘

[@arturomedina5746]

That happened to one of my Milwaukee batteries.. jb welded it though😂

[@moon9995]

New Michael Sabo video, today is a great day, I hope we get a Yfz 450 build someday

[@ruvimnemets6303]

Going to build an r1 yfz450 In the up coming months. Also going to try and film everything to be a clear and detailed as possible for ppl to follow . Goal is to get it to rip the anthracite coal mines in PA by spring.🤘

[@b1g_ben-473]

Thanks!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Ben! This will go right into the shop fund! 🤘👊

[@hulanbailey5219]

MAN DAT STUFF IZ FREEKY FREEK'T OUT ! All new stuff whata dream . WOW😁🏁👍🤘💪💛👌✌🏁

[@crsbke4524]

That set up is sweet long travel arm with drag axle

[@nrb5472]

Love the videos! Keep up the good work man

[@patty2Strk]

MODQUAD 🥰 Cheers to all your sponsor !

[@MichaelSabo]

They've helped out a lot on this build!

[@theeyeofty6812]

i been here sine the og shee build and it made me want to build mine up and now im doing a 421 cheetah cub and defiantly a long way from the start of the channel keep up the work on the sexy 2t

[@mikedahoe2251]

The opening scene is funny... Looks like you have a speaker mounted where the radiator goes lol

[@Dunerippin]

Love the vids Mike

[@wyattguttery9614]

So sick man, gonna be a sweet drag bike

[@mikewisher4083]

Mike ur kicking ass with these builds . I watched the first build of this R and like the way it going . I'm kind of doing same thing with LT Westcoast+4 swingarm and RAD carrier. Keep up the great videos man

[@markwinston6995]

Awesome parts that axel and muffler and swing arm and hell just all of it freaking killer. Put this on pimp my Quad 😂😂😂

[@sergioortiz605]

Love it,I want to start building on my own to,there's just something about it making it come to life and you did it yourself!

[@Crashking_07]

Probably the sickest 380r on youtube!! I know it will work out

[@HapHazard_69]

Great video Mike! That’s gonna be one badass 250R

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man!

[@offroadcrazy9753]

You should put some nos on it

[@exclipt]

just loosen all the bolts half the lb pounds itll help a lot

[@williampierce5615]

A old drag race practice was to run automatic trans fluid in the front wheel bearings. Less rolling resistance.

[@dannyval778]

Interested in the back rims & Tires

[@davidwellman5221]

Awesome job. Can't wait for the engine build

[@williamrowe9481]

Dang I can’t wait to see some Dune footage gonna look good out there brother Yeeyee!!!!

[@Crf100Nation82]

Youre going in brother shweeet builds the pipe looks like a scalvini raw look is awesome im building a 2005 yz 125 rn im pretty proud of it but im no where near your catagory or skill man keep making videos ive subscribed and liked every vid ive come across!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thanks again for the love on my builds man! Just responded to your other comment too! 🤘🤘

[@justinambrose4387]

If you want to go a step further you can order titanium hardware for the rear axle along with titanium keys. I bought mine at racetech titanium. They are super quick with shipping as well. Can’t wait to see the finished product of this build!! This is my kinda poison!

[@videosforfun5558]

I knew it was going to be good but it’s turning out better then I expected !

[@Jesiah-Rod88]

Yessssssssss!!

[@jeffreyspeakman4490]

You kill me bro, yes that thing looks like a beast. A drag quad for sure. Keep it up

[@joshuadavis3441]

Hey Mike, just wanted to let ya know how much I love all your videos. I was diagnosed with cancer in the form of a giant tumor in my abdomen a little over a month ago and just had it successfully removed on Sept 27th. After my recovery in the hospital I was released and was able to come home to continue recovering. During this time I discovered your channel and I have watched nothing else ever since. I just wanted to let ya know that your videos have really helped when it has come to taking my mind off my recovery and have taught me so many things about engines that I never knew. Your videos are top notch, from the actual quality, to how well you go into detail explaining things. I can't wait to see the next installment in this series. I do have one question I'm hoping you can help me with because it's been a long time since I've worked on bikes. It's been your videos that have really given me the "bug" to get back into it. My question is, where is the best place to find actual, physical service manuals for bikes. Everywhere I search just brings up online PDF copies and I would prefer to purchase the actual real thing. Thanks again for the content you provide and for what it's meant to me during my recovery process.

[@MichaelSabo]

Josh, first off, thank you for all the kind words about my channel and my work. Cancer has touched my family and I know the strain that can bring; I'm very happy to hear you've successfully had yours removed and I wish you a 100% recovery and for it to never return; I'm honored to have been a part of your recovery and pass time! For service manuals, Rocky Mountain is my go to. They have aftermarket manuals like Clymer which are okay but the best ones (in my opinion) are the OEM manuals which they also carry on their regular website and also sometime you can find them in the OEM parts section of the website, but it can be tricky finding them in the parts schematic. For special or more rare stuff, ebay is always good to check out. Hope this helps and thank you again bro!

[@joshualacatus]

you should build a yamaha yfz 450

[@chriscoffman6867]

Bro, I'm sure you're going to get similar responses but the 250R was perfect the way it was. Please put it back when your done! It was my favorite quad to exist. Most would feel the same. My buddy has a 250R frame and engine he might part with if necessary.

[@daracing2506]

Appreciate the videos I have used several of your tips and tricks keep up the good work

[@Jugtown_Junkie]

New drinking game, every time Mike says “ that’s what she said” we drink! Great video can’t wait to see it finished!

[@Berm_Blaster]

How does the stabilizer know if your going slow or fast? Lol i thought rhe speed meant how fast the bars are moving?

[@2LegitTooQuit]

Another awesome weight reduction/race build Mike! And thanks to you I’m buying that parts washer through your link. Mind telling me your actual kerosene/diesel to mineral spirits mix ratio. Never made my own parts cleaner solvent and figured my question could help more than just me. Thanks for your time and badass content! 💪🫡

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for using my link dude; it's a great little parts washer. I do about a 50/50 mix or diesel or kerosene to mineral spirits and it lasts a pretty long time.

[@gruened]

man would be cool to come over and check you out

[@fiji8686]

Hey sabo!! I’ll see you at the dunes on my raptor 700r. I hope to see the amazing 250r and tri-z!!

[@jeredalmeida1880]

When you gotta have a cheesesteak, you gonna have that cheesesteak. We won't judge you, my dude. 👊🏽

[@MichaelSabo]

Lmao, it's a weakness

[@chrisyeahbuuwassrileegowyn9279]

Another great one Sabo! That axle setup and the tires and wheels are going to do wonders, that thing is going to rip with the new engine set up. Cone pipes are just wicked works of art in my opinion. ✌🤘

[@mikethetinner]

Had to laugh when Mike was weighing tires and rims. I ride an Outlander XMR (i know totally different animal) just one of my tires (30” Silverbacks) and rims (ITP SS) weighs about as much as the whole set of his “heavy” tires and rims. Love the videos Mike! 🤘🏻

[@MichaelSabo]

Hah, it's all satire man! Thank you for the love! 🤘

[@mikethetinner]

Dude, you deserve it! Appreciate the hard work you put into these videos and the humour. Not to mention the education which, and I’m sure other can say the same, has helped us work our rides. Already looking forward to the next video, the next build, the next laugh.

[@anthonymoreno4861]

awesome videos man your the reason why i bough trx450r

[@MichaelSabo]

That's awesome to hear man! Congrats on the 450!

[@NOTTApro142]

I think you can get it under 290 for sure! Crazy to see how heavy a lot of those parts are! Cannot wait to see this thing rip!

[@tmveronee]

Another Awesome build and you keep it interesting.

[@ApexPowerSportsllc]

It's all about learning off one another brotha 🤙

[@rickmitchell5415]

Mikey you rock bro,keep going

[@kerm9807]

You the man Brother from the UK 🇬🇧

[@richknight7307]

Just what I’ve been waiting for a sabo vid let’s goo

[@gibsonfrench3149]

Mike you should do a budget quad build trying to get the fastest time with the least amount of cash possible.

[@jacobrechis5217]

Some SLS (superlight) triple buff skat trak paddles are typically a lot lighter than the standard buff. However they’re pricey and usually a long wait. I’d see how those paddles are, see if you want more paddles/less, haulers, extremes, etc and consider ordering some

[@emmettvonflue1827]

New sand paddles that are like 25 inches or bigger will help. Most people go with a rollout of about a 70 inches