heres the link

has anyone else done this?

 

Yup,
I've probably build 14-15 of them over the years for myself, friends and customers.
It's the best "bang for the buck" "sleeper" ATV ever.
There's a couple of mine in my photos if you're interested.
A typical 85-86 LT250/500 hybrid will weigh just a tick over 300 lbs in sand dune trim w/minor lightening.
I haven't posted my latest hybrid duner yet, but I think it should be in the 260-270lb range w/over 90 HP on gas and 10.5" of travel.
I've been busy lately w/my Gammazilla and Roidzilla projects but should have it done sometime in the spring.
All that bike needs is a DR.Q pipe and it would fly........... probably 15-20 HP better than what's on it.
You should buy it............................cheap.........not to mention your buddies w/450s and Banshees will hate you.
$.02
RK