Maintenance report

[krad_nz]

Finally got around to doing a whole bunch of bike maintenance.
- new tyres (M12 rear, S12 front)
- new heavy duty tubes.
- kevlar grips (puke colour, doh)
- repacked muffler. Had to drill the stupid rivets out.
- new chain, O-ring.
- new sprokets.
- greased up axles and other bits'n'pieces. Marine grease (suggested by clmintie)
- new front brake pads.

Rode at woodhill today, all seemed good. New tyres are excellent. Took a bit for the chain to free up and the front pads to bed in.

What have you lot done lately?

[noobi]

replaced grips, nice red colour
cut finger 3 times before pushing grip wire down
broke left barkbuster
got barkbuster welded back together'
broke barkbuster without even dropping the bike
about to do a top end rebuild as soon as the gaskets and bearing arrive

[SpikedPunch]

- repacked muffler

*cough* I believe it was a team effort :innocent:

Recently-ish I've put on bushbars instead of the soft mx handguards I had on before, 20mm bar raisers, put on some shorter levers cause the big long ones didn't fit the bushbars, made my bike leopard print (when graphic designers <s>go wild</s> get bored), and the best improvement for riding: got some contact lenses!
Next up: Sort out a bracket to fit the sidestand I have onto the bike, FWW, new grips, and possibly sort out a skidplate, don't know if it'd be easier to make one or just order one from the states, has anyone here made their own?

[krad_nz]

replaced grips, nice red colour
cut finger 3 times before pushing grip wire down
broke left barkbuster
got barkbuster welded back together'
broke barkbuster without even dropping the bike
about to do a top end rebuild as soon as the gaskets and bearing arrive

Did your barkbuster spontaneously break? :doh:
Doing the topend is next on my list. Oh, make sure to fit an hour meter when you do it, if you don't already have one.

Punch you should try some grip wire, grip glue isn't working for you apparently.:bleh:

[SpikedPunch]

Punch you should try some grip wire, grip glue isn't working for you apparently.:bleh:
I have insufficient glueing skills :no:

[noobi]

I have insufficient glueing skills :no:

i have insuffiecient hairspray skills, im too cheap to buy glue.
the throttle one took about an hour to persuade it on, the other wont stop moving, iv put duct tape around the bar, then the grip, then grip wire which apparently is very sharp and im a slow learner :mellow:

krad, i dropped the bike at home and the bar bit snapped at the point where it bolts to the handle bar on the inside, got it welded then it broke in the same place again :doh:
ill try get an hour meter, just need to work out where/how to run the new piston in

[vazza]

Its no biggie to run the piston in dude. I was told to start the bike up for 15 minutes, cool it down again, and start it up for 15 minutes again then your sweet. That was from a mechanic as well. When you go back on the tracks take it easy for a couple of hours to wear it in. Im not expert though! That's what I did =)

[xen]

Put on a new grip on after a slide on the road, haven't bothered putting other one on yet haa
New sprockets
New rear bearings
New air filter (washing 2 at a time is funner)
Greased head bearings (damn dynamo)
New rear brake pads after today

I think different bar/grip combos stick better, this time i just used wd40 and wire and theres no twisting. Noobi you pushing down with some pilers instead?! I've got some cheap hour meters if you want one.

Reminded me to repack my muffler cheers

[jt119]

i have insuffiecient hairspray skills, im too cheap to buy glue.
the throttle one took about an hour to persuade it on, the other wont stop moving, iv put duct tape around the bar, then the grip, then grip wire which apparently is very sharp and im a slow learner :mellow:

krad, i dropped the bike at home and the bar bit snapped at the point where it bolts to the handle bar on the inside, got it welded then it broke in the same place again :doh:
ill try get an hour meter, just need to work out where/how to run the new piston in
take it to thunda ride it crash it get it stuck in the boghole lets it cool down as you work out how to get it out worked for me

[krad_nz]

My grips have no glue or wire holding them on. Just friction baby.

Were a bit of a bastard to get on initially though.

[SpikedPunch]

i have insuffiecient hairspray skills, im too cheap to buy glue.
the throttle one took about an hour to persuade it on, the other wont stop moving, iv put duct tape around the bar, then the grip, then grip wire which apparently is very sharp and im a slow learner :mellow:


I've tried spray paint as a quick fix (hairspray seems easier/cheaper tho). Seemed alright at the start, but was loosey goosey again by the end of the day. My old bike never had this problem, same pazazz bars and same cheap grips, so I don't know why this one does :( Duct tape under the grips eh? Still kind of slippery tho, I wonder how well cloth tape would do? Even masking tape maybe? Hmmm...

[barty5]

sounds to me like you all paid to much for yah parts.

[oldskool]

Repacked Muffler on KX60, a whole lot quieter now. Drained airbox of water and cleaned airfilter. Sprayed CRC all over bike.

Cleaned KX125 carby and replaced main jet with a new one, couldn't unscrew pilot jet so left replacing that for another day. Thoroughly cleaned airfilter, changed plug to a 9. Glared at sump plug but that didn't help. Pulled the round-tuit out and vowed to take the bike to a workshop one day to give them the problem of extracting the bolt. Don't think the round-tuit believed me tho'.

[barty5]

Put new graphic on bike and it looks sic as real head turner.
rebuilt kx for sweet F A now sellin it took for run on weekend not my cupa tea way to slow hahaha

[L Rider]

Put bike in garage after cleaning & hubby does any maintenance:Punk:
Recently its had new sprockets & chain (due to a bit of an accident), new grips (cheapo ones but actually due more), new graphics, new tyres, repacked exhaust think thats all.
Got a list of things for hubby to do before he heads away though.

[krasher]

Cleaned it. Cleaned it again.
Cleaned oil filter/changed oil.
Cleaned air filter.
New grips.
Grips slipped.
Grip wire.
Stabbed self with grip wire.
Ride...dropped bike cos grips slipped off. Cleaned.
Re glued grips with no more nails....trying not to touch it for a few days so it can set.
Thinking about a new chain cos of clacky sound at low revs.
Thinking about new break pads.
Thinking about risers.
Fantasising about new black plastics.

[Hazza]

Top end rebuild
New valves, piston, gaskets and cam chain etc
New tyres front and rear
Cleaned and re greased everything up made it look all pretty again.

Then took it out for a ride to test out the motor and made it dirty again

Now im broke :(

[browny]

did piston,rings new sleeve due to scoring in old one, which wasnt very old,replaced it last time also replaced main bearings .new pads,fork seals and sprockets. also broke now.have got cracked casing, apparently a weak point on this model husaberg, where swing arm mounts onto frame/back of engine. have tryed belzona and other similar products but keeps cracking,reluctant to weld because of distortion. any ideas? new casings to out of budget at mo. second hand ones a possibility if any one new of any. new ones bout 2.5k

[camchain]

I cut/welded expansion chamber ding due to recent intercourse with Sandpit trials park... and lubed my chain. Not wealthy like you jokers.

[tommorth]

hmmn rode my bike at wires few weeks ago brung it home put it in garage havn"t touched it since its fkn filthy.
Cleand the carb out on the ds on sat morning had blocked pilot jet must clean the crap out of tank at some point. Actually its filthy to from Grace riding it through all the puddles at sleepyhead on sat

note
must clean bikes

[xen]

lol u lazy bugger

[cheese]

Took bike out for the 5th ride of the year the weekend before last. Going for 6th ride next weekend. Before I go, I have to.....

Tighten loose spokes on rear wheel (they all seem to have loosened themselves....)
Change gearbox oil
Do air filter
Fit helmet camera better

On to do list

buy bark busters
Repack muffler (got the packing sitting there, just need time and motivation....)
ride more

[flyingcr250]

Took bike out for the 5th ride of the year the weekend before last. Going for 6th ride next weekend. Before I go, I have to.....

Tighten loose spokes on rear wheel (they all seem to have loosened themselves....)
Change gearbox oil
Do air filter
Fit helmet camera better

On to do list

buy bark busters
Repack muffler (got the packing sitting there, just need time and motivation....)
ride more

my bike doesn't require any "maintenance":bleh:

[kezzafish]

hey you're a closet ginger tooo lol

[flyingcr250]

hey you're a closet ginger tooo lol

i thought gingas didnt have reflections?<_<

[clmintie]

Hmmmmm... Haven’t done much riding lately, work a bit frantic of late, but looking like a trip to the Sandpit this Sunday.....

Since last ride......

CRF...clean / change Oil / air filter / turn rear tire / straighten clutch lever (yay, didn’t break :Punk: ) / clean out front and rear brake drums / new plug / lube cables

85... clean / change gearbox oil / air filter / turn rear tire / replace “unbreakable” :oi-grr: front brake lever / new chain / 2 loose spokes / lube cables / new plug /

125.... clean / air filter / grease swing arm bearings / lube cables

200... nuttin... all shiny and ready for fun.............

Must be about time I got a hobby, you know, something to do in my spare time.....

[krad_nz]

Damn, that must take a bit of time!

[clmintie]

Damn, that must take a bit of time!


Yup..................

I have an old hydraulic hospital bed (south auck model, rated to 200kg) that I wheel a bike onto and am able to pump it up to a comfortable height. Makes life easier ...........

[chop]

I have insufficient glueing skills :no:

I use spray paint to fit grips and lock wire... works a treat

[oldskool]

Hmmmmm... Haven’t done much riding lately, work a bit frantic of late, but looking like a trip to the Sandpit this Sunday.....

Must be about time I got a hobby, you know, something to do in my spare time.....

I might just join yah!
KX125,KX60 meet KDX200,KX85 ! :Punk:



Must be about time I got a hobby, you know, something to do in my spare time.....

ummm errr like play doctors and nurses with your hospital bed??:clap::o

[L Rider]

Hmmmmm... Haven’t done much riding lately, work a bit frantic of late, but looking like a trip to the Sandpit this Sunday.....


We're looking at heading out on sunday too.

[cheese]

hey i'll probably be there sunday too!

[clmintie]

I might just join yah!
KX125,KX60 meet KDX200,KX85 ! :Punk:




ummm errr like play doctors and nurses with your hospital bed??:clap::o

Ummm errr... My wife is a Vet, be way too scary..... :eek:

[SpikedPunch]

I use spray paint to fit grips and lock wire... works a treat

Right, wire purchased, oury grips on the way from trademe, we'll see how it goes then :woohoo:

[B0000M]

hmm,, heres a list. this year i have:

had rear shock rebuilt, new shaft, new bladder, re-gassed
new linkage bearings - greased
re pack muffler
replace all rear spokes
remove, lube, re install all front spokes
replace both tyres
replace chain
replace sprockets
replace clutch basket
replace all gearbox seals
replace all gearbox bearings
replace main bearings
replace crank seals
replace clutch cable
replace grips
replace front brake pads
replace rear brake pads
replace fmf fatty expansion chamber for new fmf fatty
replace devol radiator guards with new on cracked ones
replace left radiator
replace piston
replace rings
replace gudgeon
replace circlips
replace small end bearing
replace lost axle block
replace lost axle nut
replace steering bearings
replace reeds with boyesen reeds

then theres all the usual lubing, cleaning, etc..

replaced almost everything that moves, havnt had to do wheel bearings yet.

[kezzafish]

jeesus boom and ya recon they're a good bike?

not like ktm quality lol... check this out. Before and after pics the dodgy weld up job we did this arvo. My bottom triple clamp. discovered the crack last night and i'm supposed to be taking the bike up to Kuratau tomorrow for my brother to ride... Turns out my bike didn't come off so well after hitting that quad

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[B0000M]

jeesus boom and ya recon they're a good bike?


great bike.

the whole gearbox etc got new bearings and seals due to the clutch basket back plate breaking which appears to be due to the previous owner grinding off the rivets, using a aftermarket basket, then re welding the plate back in place causing weak points. the mains and crank seals were a 'might as well while im there' thing, and the rest is pretty much just wear and tear.

it gets ridden fairly hard so its all to be expected

[Sammikins]

Well I'm officially able to post crap on this thread: I just changed my own oil, cleaned the air filter, tightened the chain and made my bike all shiney and I did 99% of it myself!! :yes:


:wari:

[flyingcr250]

jeesus boom and ya recon they're a good bike?

not like ktm quality lol... check this out. Before and after pics the dodgy weld up job we did this arvo. My bottom triple clamp. discovered the crack last night and i'm supposed to be taking the bike up to Kuratau tomorrow for my brother to ride... Turns out my bike didn't come off so well after hitting that quad

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i welded my top clamp up on my old cr250, it lasted for a while but then eventually cracked again.

[kezzafish]

i welded my top clamp up on my old cr250, it lasted for a while but then eventually cracked again.

oh yeah? how did ya crack it (both times)? the plan is to replace it but it has to come from Austria so will take ages and my bro wants it for the weekend. Looking into other options like aftermarket ones or hopefully a secondhand but unused KTM hard parts CNC machined super strong set

[secondfield]

Well' if it lasts after Adam puts it through its paces then it'll be good for a while mate..... no 30 ft stepups tho ... :woohoo:

[kezzafish]

Well' if it lasts after Adam puts it through its paces then it'll be good for a while mate..... no 30 ft stepups tho ... :woohoo:

yeah it's loaned to him on a "no jumps or wheelies" contract

[kezzafish]

great bike.

the whole gearbox etc got new bearings and seals due to the clutch basket back plate breaking which appears to be due to the previous owner grinding off the rivets, using a aftermarket basket, then re welding the plate back in place causing weak points. the mains and crank seals were a 'might as well while im there' thing, and the rest is pretty much just wear and tear.

it gets ridden fairly hard so its all to be expected

why the spokes?

[flyingcr250]

oh yeah? how did ya crack it (both times)? the plan is to replace it but it has to come from Austria so will take ages and my bro wants it for the weekend. Looking into other options like aftermarket ones or hopefully a secondhand but unused KTM hard parts CNC machined super strong set

i over tightened the bolts that clamp the forks and the end broke off, this was at about 2am:bash:

the second time was when i had my wipe out on the jump next to te carpark at kimmys. eventually i bought a renthal one for $345.:scooter:

[Racy Tracy]

I used clearkote on my grips and they're very grippy

[SpikedPunch]

New grips are neat. Nice and tacky, put some masking tape and a weeny bit of grip glue on the bars and now they stick like a mofo. Solid :niceone:

[4stroke]

my maintaince is done...... sent to husky dealer, ah its good having 12 months warrenty lol pick it up on the way down to barty's tomorrow,
kezza fi ya got into the centre of the clamp and huked it out with a die grinder then welded it up and bored it back out it will probably be a bit stronger.

[kezzafish]

yeah i dunno tho 4stroke... the weld on the other side of that crack is thicker than the original casting so probably actually stronger... things always break at the pitted edges of the welds so we could've built up weld all day on the sucker but there'll always be a weak point... fuck it i say... i'm not gonna go do some Seth shit on it.

Can't wait to hit the piss with you fellas on sat ha haaaa

[4stroke]

fkn oats mate, im looking foward to getting off the farm for a weekend lol, it'll brobly be ok aye, be funny as fk to see him fly if it colapses tho lol

[B0000M]

i did the spokes as some were loose and some were siezed. so i got pissed off, cut them out with an angle grinder and started again fresh.

[SpikedPunch]

Hmmmmm... Haven’t done much riding lately, work a bit frantic of late, but looking like a trip to the Sandpit this Sunday.....


You guys going to harrisvile on sat? :)

[Sammikins]

jeesus boom and ya recon they're a good bike?

not like ktm quality lol... check this out. Before and after pics the dodgy weld up job we did this arvo. My bottom triple clamp. discovered the crack last night and i'm supposed to be taking the bike up to Kuratau tomorrow for my brother to ride... Turns out my bike didn't come off so well after hitting that quad

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nice job havnt heard back from chris but he will bring it down anyway im sure. hahahahahaaha oops i did again.

[kezzafish]

oh neato... thanks sammikins must be the first helpful, constructive thing you've ever said to me. I hope we ca keep up this civil manner in which we should from now on treat each other

Ya squeebin' tree maggot. Nice avatar 'guns'

[Sammikins]

oh neato... thanks sammikins must be the first helpful, constructive thing you've ever said to me. I hope we ca keep up this civil manner in which we should from now on treat each other

Ya squeebin' tree maggot. Nice avatar 'guns'

sorry nigga please you rusty old ginga from way back hahahahaah ill log off now hahahaha opps id did it again me thnk might get in some shit heheheehe not login of can sux

[barty5]

have i missed much??

[clmintie]

You guys going to harrisvile on sat? :)

:Oops: ... didn't see this... Ummm... yes we were there......and so were you two..... :whistle:

[telliman]

is that puke, are they still running there?

[clmintie]

Yeah, if you have a look at their website, they list the days they're at Mercer, all other Saturdays are at Harrisville. Ring the raceline about 10am to confirm... Was good today, my girls had a blast......

[telliman]

buuuugggerrrr!

[SpikedPunch]

:Oops: ... didn't see this... Ummm... yes we were there......and so were you two..... :whistle:

Thanx for the pix! :2thumbsup Wheee had fun, was really nice to get around the track without my bike breaking :whistle:

[Sammikins]

sorry nigga please you rusty old ginga from way back hahahahaah ill log off now hahahaha opps id did it again me thnk might get in some shit heheheehe not login of can sux


nice job havnt heard back from chris but he will bring it down anyway im sure. hahahahahaaha oops i did again.

Thanks for that, dude. :oi-grr:

[barty5]

Thanks for that, dude. :oi-grr:

that was such a good sig went well with the quote you had i thought.

[tommorth]

I have now half washed my bike

[jt119]

I have now half washed my bike

getting it all ready for sunday and them big 4x4 water logged bog holes

[vazza]

Haha amping for wires! Will be freezing to!

[Rupe]

Haha amping for wires! Will be freezing to!

Same. Don't have a jacket though not really sure what to wear so I'm not to cold or hot.

[vazza]

I got one of these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Jackets/auction-225498501.htm

They work really well, and have heaps of pockets. Wear it every weekend at the moment. Cheap to!

[barty5]

Same. Don't have a jacket though not really sure what to wear so I'm not to cold or hot.

Ill load yah my enduro jacket just dont trash it. it has armour built in and shit load a pockets and cammel pack pocket in the back.

[courts]

getting it all ready for sunday and them big 4x4 water logged bog holes
should be sweet as , with a nice thick ice cap should be able to ride straight over. or go fro the aquaplane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLaIv5LTrlc

[noobi]

so far, taken the radiators and plastics off, tank off, pulled the head off, pulled the barrel off, pulled piston out. everything is how its supposed to be except the bolt that holds the pv actator arm on sheared off, dont know how else to get the barrel off otherwise?
the squish is already at the right setting, about .788mm should be 0.762mm
the l/e bearing is fine, gonna replace that anyway. the old piston is fine should be a good spare.

still to do
clean out pv case
fix broken actuator arm bolt
pull off the rest off the plastics and clean them
do filter, which isnt even nearly dirty yet
clean out airbox
put new piston and ring in with new l/e bearing
put the barrel back on
put head back on with new head o-rings
put everything back where it was
dont loose anything

then run it in
:2thumbsup

ps, the old piston has weird holes in the side, they dont go anywhere just into the side of the piston http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/endless_125/IMG_0359resize.jpg
progress pictures
head
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/endless_125/IMG_0349resize.jpg
old piston jetting map
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/endless_125/IMG_0350resize.jpg
and bore, not the yellow oil bucket
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/endless_125/IMG_0365resize.jpg

[courts]

this ones better........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4szlG3kHr4&feature=related

[jt119]

should be sweet as , with a nice thick ice cap should be able to ride straight over. or go fro the aquaplane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLaIv5LTrlc lol im wering road bike gloves this time

[barty5]

[QUOTE=noobi;1129271658]so far, taken the radiators and plastics off, tank off, pulled the head off, pulled the barrel off, pulled piston out. everything is how its supposed to be except the bolt that holds the pv actator arm on sheared off, dont know how else to get the barrel off otherwise?


where the pic of the bit yah damaged??

[noobi]

where the pic of the bit yah damaged??

theres one there of the arm still attached and one of it with the broken bolt, theres a nylock nut holding the arm on and it wasnt moving at all, theres no other way that i can see of getting the arm off other than by taking off that nut ???

[barty5]

theres one there of the arm still attached and one of it with the broken bolt, theres a nylock nut holding the arm on and it wasnt moving at all, theres no other way that i can see of getting the arm off other than by taking off that nut ???

did the other end of the arm not undo, is it just a stud that is screwed in if so could be drilled and use an easy out, other wise have to look at drillingg it still taping it and put in a stud.

[Buddy L]

ps, the old piston has weird holes in the side, they dont go anywhere just into the side of the piston http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv10/endless_125/IMG_0359resize.jpg


Proberly trying to keep unsprung weight down on moving parts, keeping piston weight down will proberly get that few extra RMPS over the compertion.

[noobi]

did the other end of the arm not undo, is it just a stud that is screwed in if so could be drilled and use an easy out, other wise have to look at drillingg it still taping it and put in a stud.

the other end of the arm dissapears into the crank case, i dont know how to get to it, where to look, or even how its driven
thats probably what will happen, pull the actaul pv crank out, this has the bolt in it, then see what it is and how to fix it, probably just drill the old one out, and put a regular bolt through instead of being bolted onto the pv crank. if you know what i mean

[tommorth]

noobi any chance that that bolt has a left hand thread?

Yeah jt gettin ready to get her filthy again needed cleaning so I can change jetting without dropping mud inside.

Looking forward to the wires, i just wore singlet armor and riding shirt only got cold after we had been stopped standing around for a while. A spare pair off gloves would be good dont have any so may just have to try to keep my hands clean.
A tugger type thing is bloody handy if you dont have one saves putting your hands on dirty wheels/forks etc if you or someone else is stuck. front one takes 2mins and $2 tiedown to make :done:


hittn sandpit thurs morning to test my jetting and some two man training



note also wore pants and boots

[tommorth]

should be sweet as , with a nice thick ice cap should be able to ride straight over. or go fro the aquaplane.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLaIv5LTrlc

shit i hope its not that cold the frozen clay was slippery enough last time

[courts]

Yeah man am putting grab straps on tonight, quintessential when you spend as much time off the bike as me.hehehehe

[Reckless]

Ready for Wires now just went out the Sandpit and run her in a bit!

Work done
08 Ktm 200 exc Recon motor: New piston, Rings, Gudgeon, Bearing etc. Set compression back to standard, Strip and clean Power valve, set power valve back to standard.
Strip clutch file slight burs off Clutch basket, Fibers measure ok, sand up steels as the look a bit shiny & one blued a little.
Strip out forks get Danger to take shim out of stack and drop oil 10mm to soften front a little chasing more plushness. Discovered jamming rebound valve during process Danger unjammed valve and reassembled.

That bloody Danger (Pro Ride Suspension) is a legend did all that above as part of the maintance and tuning. He's service is frickin brilliant!!!!!

Run in at sandpit only had time for 3/4 hour but all ok and pulling like a 14 year old school boy LOL!!!!

PS Lads its supposed to be fair pissing down all Friday, Sat and Sunday will Wires still be on?????

[xen]

Yeah those grab straps come in handy lol

Yea we can take some htfu juice and wires will be sweet

[Midget200]

Ready for Wires now just went out the Sandpit and run her in a bit!

Work done
08 Ktm 200 exc Recon motor: New piston, Rings, Gudgeon, Bearing etc. Set compression back to standard, Strip and clean Power valve, set power valve back to standard.
Strip clutch file slight burs off Clutch basket, Fibers measure ok, sand up steels as the look a bit shiny & one blued a little.
Strip out forks get Danger to take shim out of stack and drop oil 10mm to soften front a little chasing more plushness. Discovered jamming rebound valve during process Danger unjammed valve and reassembled.

That bloody Danger (Pro Ride Suspension) is a legend did all that above as part of the maintance and tuning. He's service is frickin brilliant!!!!!

Run in at sandpit only had time for 3/4 hour but all ok and pulling like a 14 year old school boy LOL!!!!

PS Lads its supposed to be fair pissing down all Friday, Sat and Sunday will Wires still be on?????

You were out there today and didn't say hi then????

[Reckless]

sorry Honey LOL!!!

I was at Dangers getting my suspension done and didn't get there till about 3:30 so most of you had left by then. Anyway just chucked my gear on and headed out back to the road section to do a few run in runs up and down the road! then a loop or two of the convict and criminal.

Next time!

[noobi]

ok, new piston = 0.4mm of squish, too much?

[Reckless]

ok, new piston = 0.4mm of squish, too much?

Start a new thread Noobi this discussion will completely Hijack this one!

Why are you fooling with squish???
A new piston shouldn't change it at all unless you have machined the head or changed base gaskets?
To many questions to ask like does the Ec have an X measurement like the Ktm Exc which sets compression ratio's???

What you don't want is it to little squish and the piston smacking into the head at full or over rev??

How did you measure it. Solder down through the plug hole??

Squish is not a common Measurement they give out in the manuals either. Remember if you decrease or increase your squish you do the same to your compression!
Mate we need more info!

[L Rider]

Today was my 1st time doing an oil change on my bike :banana:- ok i know its a simple job but normally hubby does all the maintenance

[krad_nz]

- bleed SpikedPunch's front brake. Huge improvement, damn it was spongy before.
- checked SpikedPunch's 'race sag' and 'static sag'. Already about right.
- checked sag on my KDX.
Race sag was about 75mm with me on it and about 5kg for gear etc I weigh about 75kg. Should be about 100-105mm from what I've read. Adjusted sag to 100mm. Checked 'static sag', about 35mm which is pretty much spot on. Should be 30-40mm from my documentation. Test it out tomorrow at the sand pit!

[tommorth]

how did the bike feel with the adjusted sag krad?

did my rear wheel bearings yesterday

[krad_nz]

Yeah felt like it was better planted to the ground. The whole ride felt much smoother which has got to be a good thing.

On the down side it was less likely to launch over whoops etc as it felt more planted. But that just means I can go faster before getting air which will give me a bit more drive. Overall it was definitely an improvement.

Just need to do something about the front of this bike now... :done:

[SpikedPunch]

Bike felt a bit 'off' last ride so we're gonna do a compression test. Should be, um, fun :sunny:

[barty5]

Bike felt a bit 'off' last ride so we're gonna do a compression test. Should be, um, fun :sunny:

you got a tester?? ( just bought new one today) dang wasnt check designed for bike though and needed.

[barty5]

Well just finish another top end reuild for Chia (kxf250 2008) Well finished 2 1/2 hrs ago all went well as to be expected. Good to meet new faces.

[krad_nz]

I've got one but I've only ever used it on cars. I'm hoping the plugs are the same size/thread etc. Might have to try and borrow yours if it doesn't fit. :P

Punch said her bike was revving but didn't seem to be making as much power as she is used to. She noticed it after I rode her bike up around the Superbowl on Sunday. I had to give it death but it got around. I hope it wasn't the straw that broke the camels back. Hehe. :Punk:

Sounds like you're pretty busy with bikes now Aaron.

[barty5]

I've got one but I've only ever used it on cars. I'm hoping the plugs are the same size/thread etc. Might have to try and borrow yours if it doesn't fit. :P

Punch said her bike was revving but didn't seem to be making as much power as she is used to. She noticed it after I rode her bike up around the Superbowl on Sunday. I had to give it death but it got around. I hope it wasn't the straw that broke the camels back. Hehe. :Punk:

Sounds like you're pretty busy with bikes now Aaron.

Odd one here and there and one im kind sick of but dont like to be beatin on for the moment.

[L Rider]

[QUOTE=krad_nz;1129285079]
Punch said her bike was revving but didn't seem to be making as much power as she is used to. She noticed it after I rode her bike up around the Superbowl on Sunday. I had to give it death but it got around. I hope it wasn't the straw that broke the camels back. Hehe. :Punk:
QUOTE]

My bike has had similar problem a couple of times - first time it had pretty much no power by the time we figured out it was something wrong with the bike not my shit riding (was first time i'd ridden in sand) and 2nd time i had broken i think it was the waterpump cog??

Not saying this bike will have same problem though

[krad_nz]

What was wrong with it the first time? Stuck power valve or something?

[L Rider]

What was wrong with it the first time? Stuck power valve or something?

ummm i had blown the crank seal - but it had come out the way it shouldn't have or something. At first it wasn't pissing out oil so John thawt i was jst struggling in the deep dry sand. Was when he hopped on he realised it had pretty much no power - then when he gave it shit the oil started coming out.

[flyingcr250]

just spent $500 on new sprockets, chain, brake pads, and some oils.:crybaby:

[B0000M]

just spent $500 on new sprockets, chain, brake pads, and some oils.:crybaby:

mustve been a lot of oil, or fucken expensive chain and sprockets!

[flyingcr250]

mustve been a lot of oil, or fucken expensive chain and sprockets!

yea bought 4L of motorex 2T, and 4L of motul gbox oil.

[oldskool]

yea bought 4L of motorex 2T, and 4L of motul gbox oil.
hehe I'll know who to look for if I run out out there!

[flyingcr250]

hehe I'll know who to look for if I run out out there!

ha ha ha, im all set for the sandpit on sunday now

[xen]

yea bought 4L of motorex 2T, and 4L of motul gbox oil.

X Ring chain?

Bled my clutch today, was harder than expected as bleeder nut was seized on but the vice grips dealt to it, munched it up good!

Clutch is much easier to pull now :)

[oldskool]

ha ha ha, im all set for the sandpit on sunday now
oh cool, so you are gonna go to sandpit and not the woodhill family trail ride?
Got a RM80 in our stable now so my son is keen as mustard to give it a burl.

[L Rider]

oh cool, so you are gonna go to sandpit and not the woodhill family trail ride?
Got a RM80 in our stable now so my son is keen as mustard to give it a burl.

:Offtopic: Looks like we'll be at the Sandpit too. Probably the better option for Atlanta.

[vazza]

ha ha ha, im all set for the sandpit on sunday now

Come to the WMCC ride man!!

[flyingcr250]

Come to the WMCC ride man!!

could do i suppose. so many places to ride this weekend:banana:

[courts]

patetonga on as well- i hear that is quite tricky wet.....?????

[vazza]

Did some work on my bike today, worked out why the e-starter wasnt working. It was just the fuse lol. Easy fix =P

[Rupe]

could do i suppose. so many places to ride this weekend:banana:

nah come to the sandpit and beat that hill!!

[flyingcr250]

nah come to the sandpit and beat that hill!!

bah f..kn hills, id rather a slippery clay hill than a sany c..t of a hill h ha ha:banana:

[Rupe]

bah f..kn hills, id rather a slippery clay hill than a sany c..t of a hill h ha ha:banana:

sounds like you got beat bad, lol

[jt119]

im taking my son ther tomorrow see how far he gets his peewee70 up it or if he can even make it to it

[L Rider]

im taking my son ther tomorrow see how far he gets his peewee70 up it or if he can even make it to it

Has he ridden out there before? We're heading out early - all going to plan - mite see you there

[jt119]

Has he ridden out there before? We're heading out early - all going to plan - mite see you there na not out that far just be good to spend a day riding along with him

[L Rider]

na not out that far just be good to spend a day riding along with him

this time of the year is the time to do it as the sand is easier to ride on. You's will have an awesum day

[tommorth]

today replaced rh crankseal oring spacer etc and some gaskets, cleaned and refitted pipe hopfully its on properly now (moved some mounts so it lines up) , put nicely oiled chain back on (has been soaking for a month) oil change ,new coolant,plug etc swore at mr ktm man lost then groveled around finding bolts .

testing tommorrow after work hopfully its not spitting oil out the breather any more

[krad_nz]

- New chain and sprockets fitted to SpikedPunchs RM100.
- Fitted a cheapy motominder. Had to pot it in silicon as its not water tight at all.
- fitted new swing arm bolt/shaft. All greased up too.
- found old spark plug terminal post stuck in the end of her HT lead. Cleaned up plug and fitted with terminal post actually screwed onto the end of the plug. Seems to start a bit easier now :P And HT lead fits snuggly.

[flyingcr250]

well ive done over 35 hours now, most of it in the sand, so i think its time for a stripdown, grease up, and look for wear and damage lol

[vazza]

Look's pretty tidy steveeee. I might do that sometime soon, mines done 50 hours now.

[flyingcr250]

Look's pretty tidy steveeee. I might do that sometime soon, mines done 50 hours now.

you think your bike looks nice and clean after youve washed it, then you take the plastics off only to see a heap of mud you missed ha ha ha.

gunna do the whole hog and grease the swingarm and steering head bearings, the carb will be gettn a good de-sanding too..

[tommorth]

bit of a dredge but

new grips

Turned my rear tire then pinched the tube just as I poped the last of the bead grrrr so pulled it out again and patched refitted wish I'd bought the longer tire levers.

Cut muffler down big bit on end of it kept tweaking the pipe when I come off hopefully will be less time spent straightning the mounts (for the noise police its not much ouder just don't have a spark arrestor any more)

also noticed front wheel bearings were shagged so changed those to .Think the wheel bearings would have a better life if the spacers had a steel bit where the seals ran ,seal eats into spacer dirt and water get into bearing though gap bearings kaput.





had to finish this in the dark for some silly reason I though it would be a good idea to take my bike outside before I pulled the wheels off

[Ride it till the red]

New tires front and rear. New pads front and rear. Ditched the bark busters. Chucked on a front number board. Changed gearbox fluid. Drained the dregs of gas from tank and carb and cleaned carb and fuel filter. New plug just coz it's been a while. Polished up the frame and swingarm nice and shiny. And a jolly good clean.

She's ready for the weekend!

[vazza]

Couple of questions.

I've had this large exhaust guard on my bike for a while now, decided to take it off and clean out the crap inside it. Turns out I have a crack in my exhaust pipe which is about 10CM long. Any ideas on how to fix it? Weld it?

Also considering the NZD is 70c against the USD you can pick up some pretty mint deals. Was thinking about one of those FMF gnarly pipes. Anyone have one? pros/cons?

And also I was going to make the most of the dollar and get a chain and sprocket kit from the same online store. Whats the most long lasting brand of sprockets/chains? Not caring about the weight.

Cheers!

[flyingcr250]

Couple of questions.

I've had this large exhaust guard on my bike for a while now, decided to take it off and clean out the crap inside it. Turns out I have a crack in my exhaust pipe which is about 10CM long. Any ideas on how to fix it? Weld it?

Also considering the NZD is 70c against the USD you can pick up some pretty mint deals. Was thinking about one of those FMF gnarly pipes. Anyone have one? pros/cons?

And also I was going to make the most of the dollar and get a chain and sprocket kit from the same online store. Whats the most long lasting brand of sprockets/chains? Not caring about the weight.

Cheers!

mine has cracked on the second bend, ive welded it about 4 times, the guy i bought my bike from had a gnarly pipe on it and he reckond it gave the bike so much more torque.

[noobi]

the gnarly is the same as the fatty except made from thicker steel.
and both are bottom end pipes, which seem to kill top end and over rev.
so might be good to have both, stock and gnarly, depending on what sort of riding your doing

as for chain and sprockets. any sprockets made of steel seem to outlast any aluminium ones. supersprox, ironman, renthal twinring etc are all steel sprockets. cost a bit more though.
chains, any X ring type chain seems to be the longest lasting at the moment

my $0.02

[vazza]

Sweet. Cheers for that!

[vazza]

If I was to get a Gnarly pipe, would I be inclined to change the sprocket size from the origional 50t?

[krad_nz]

The tow vehicle has finally been looked at. Blown head gasket on 3rd cylinder. Bit of warping. No cracking that is visible with the naked eye.

Warping has been planed out. Valves/pistons look ok. Bit of coolant in cylinder 3. Runs off a cam chain, and water pump/radiator is in good shape. Fingers crossed new head gasket will sort it out.

Not too much water in oil, suggests rings still in good shape. Will do an oil change or two and see how it goes.

Really been frustrating not being able to ride. My body is going to be shock, I think my fitness has slipped a fair bit. Also, missed the last two rounds of the 2-man. Sucks :P

[Midget200]

The tow vehicle has finally been looked at. Blown head gasket on 3rd cylinder. Bit of warping. No cracking that is visible with the naked eye.

Warping has been planed out. Valves/pistons look ok. Bit of coolant in cylinder 3. Runs off a cam chain, and water pump/radiator is in good shape. Fingers crossed new head gasket will sort it out.

Not too much water in oil, suggests rings still in good shape. Will do an oil change or two and see how it goes.

Really been frustrating not being able to ride. My body is going to be shock, I think my fitness has slipped a fair bit. Also, missed the last two rounds of the 2-man. Sucks :P

Where's that Spiked Punch gone then? We haven't seen you 2 for ages! Come on, is Punch's bike fixed now?

[krad_nz]

Where's that Spiked Punch gone then? We haven't seen you 2 for ages! Come on, is Punch's bike fixed now?

Haha, yeah its been a while. (2months, feels like 2 years). I think we sussed it out, dodgy electrical connection leading to the ignition. Havn't been able to test it properly though! :)

[little.whittle]

If I was to get a Gnarly pipe, would I be inclined to change the sprocket size from the origional 50t?

Best to leave as is i think. Should be sweet as!! :woohoo:

[SpikedPunch]

Where's that Spiked Punch gone then? We haven't seen you 2 for ages! Come on, is Punch's bike fixed now?
Should be back soon all things going well :) So excited!!:sunny: I'm not posting much atm because it's too depressing reading about all the rides I've missed out on and all my posts would just be ':('.

[barty5]

The tow vehicle has finally been looked at. Blown head gasket on 3rd cylinder. Bit of warping. No cracking that is visible with the naked eye.

Warping has been planed out. Valves/pistons look ok. Bit of coolant in cylinder 3. Runs off a cam chain, and water pump/radiator is in good shape. Fingers crossed new head gasket will sort it out.

Not too much water in oil, suggests rings still in good shape. Will do an oil change or two and see how it goes.

Really been frustrating not being able to ride. My body is going to be shock, I think my fitness has slipped a fair bit. Also, missed the last two rounds of the 2-man. Sucks :P

dont skimp out do the water pump while car is off the road lot of the time they dont like sitting round it may start to leak in the very near future.
more hassle if it dose for the small extra cost involved in doing it now.

[flyingcr250]

dont skimp out do the water pump while car is off the road lot of the time they dont like sitting round it may start to leak in the very near future.
more hassle if it dose for the small extra cost involved in doing it now.

i agree, when i did the radiator in my van you had to take the fan and all the belts off to get it out, so while i was there i did the water pump and cambelt, it was a mongrel job but atleast i wont have to go there again for a long while

[krad_nz]

Water pump and rad were both replaced not long ago as it had, "over heating issues" apparently. Needless to say replacing them didn't fix the problem. I suspect its had a dodgy head gasket for a while and we finally killed it on the way to the first round of the 2-man. :Oops:

Damn cold tonight in Auckland! :cold:

[SpikedPunch]

Yeah, bring back the hot weather! I'm planning on spending at least half my summer at the sandpit in the loose squirrely stuff and then drinking beers in the sun after, ooooh yeah :rockon:

[krasher]

Feels like a new bike! Much smoother coming on and off the power, and the front wheel - in particular breaking, feels more posative.

Also, just did an oil change and cleaned both filters, but that's just boring normal stuff.

[flyingcr250]

well ive got my forks apart again, looks like i failed to tighten the rebound adjuster module at the top of the fork to the damper rod properly and as a result it vibrated loose allowing the damper rod to collapse, LUCKILY for me there was no damage to threads or the chromed inner tube and the damper rod still moves freely. took both forks apart and made sure everything was tight then refilled with oil. looks like i dodged a bullet:shit:

[kezzafish]

well ive got my forks apart again, looks like i failed to tighten the rebound adjuster module at the top of the fork to the damper rod properly and as a result it vibrated loose allowing the damper rod to collapse, LUCKILY for me there was no damage to threads or the chromed inner tube and the damper rod still moves freely. took both forks apart and made sure everything was tight then refilled with oil. looks like i dodged a bullet:shit:

lucky man.. I did a similar thing to the forks on my DRZ, Unscrewed the nut holding the shims down and it broke the knurled part on top of the thread... whoops... just did it up tight and sold it to my brother lol

[secondfield]

Your chances of ever selling a bike to anyone on the KB'er forum are rapidly diminshing Kerry :laugh:

[carver]

Re-Jet
New Plug
Fork Seals
For Bushes
Fork Oil