Newbie Bucket build

[quallman1234]

I'm running like 12-41.. But thats because i have stuipd sized sprockets (415 RS Wheels) and the rears are really hard to get in bigger sizes and you can't really go smaller than a 12, smaller than that and your almost on the output shaft!

Just run 12-47 or something. Or even just run 12 and whatever is on the rear standard to save some money. It doesn't really change fuck all i've found at Kaitoke. Apart from which 2 or 3 gears you use. Shorter gearing you could be using 3rd and 4th, longer gearing you'll be use 2nd and 3rd. No huge gains at kaitoke .

[Henk]

In that case go 12 49 for better out of control wheelies off the start line.

[Calvert86]

Cheers guys sounds like that's the gearing taken care of! Now to get it ordered ready for when I get home on weds!


Calvert86

[John_H]

Cheers guys sounds like that's the gearing taken care of! Now to get it ordered ready for when I get home on weds!


Calvert86

I run 11 48 which is great. I use gears 4,5 and 6. Works really well for me and apparently there is more torque in the top gears, but I don't know how true that is.

[Calvert86]

Thanks John,

Any shop recommendations for purchasing chain and sprockets I can place an order with or generally people just using Internet?


Calvert86

[John_H]

Thanks John,

Any shop recommendations for purchasing chain and sprockets I can place an order with or generally people just using Internet?


Calvert86

TSS have always been pretty good for me.

[koba]

Thanks John,

Any shop recommendations for purchasing chain and sprockets I can place an order with or generally people just using Internet?


Calvert86

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[Calvert86]

Quick update on the build this week...

Not a lot achieved but bike completely stripped:-
Forks out
Engine out
Wiring harness removed



This is how I left her heading back to work!!
Wiring harness is with me and plan to cut that down to the minimum.

Order placed with TSS for an 11 and 12t front sprocket and a new chain rear sprocket looks in good condition and as finding replacement sizes seems to be difficult will run the standard one for now!

Braided brake lines arrived as I was walking out the door today!

So....

Question now is since I've stripped it this far should I look to powder coat the frame? Any ideas where in Wellington area and rough costs?
Should I just go with my initial plan of rattle cans?

Next week off will hopefully involve the following:-

Clean and de-rust
New fluids for engine, forks and brakes
Decide on whether to paint frame or powder coat
Fit new chain and sprocket

Try figure out how it all goes back together

Under slung exhaust...with the assistance of Kyle hopefully ;-)

Cheers for reading!


Calvert86

[mossy1200]

Polished frame is lighter. Strip it and polish. Powdercoat will add 300+ grams. You can polish 500 grams away from what you have easy.

[Pumba]

Personally I would give the frame a good clean and hit it with some rattle can paint. Did mine this way a few years ago. Sure it has rubbed in a few places and is probably due for a touch up, but has lasted pretty well for however much it was.

[F5 Dave]

Cut off side stand mount and look to see what you can cut off the back when you for a race seat which you might decide to reposition. Serious degrease and rattle cans.

[Pumba]

Cut off side stand mount.......

Why? They are a great hole for using a triangle motocross stand in when you cant be arsed using a full paddock stand.

I am not aware of mine even coming close to the track in and off.

[Henk]

Why? They are a great hole for using a triangle motocross stand in when you cant be arsed using a full paddock stand.

I am not aware of mine even coming close to the track in and off.

I have left them on, not a crash hazard but probably weight 30g.

[Pumba]

My bike has bigger weight issues.......

[Calvert86]

Thanks Mossy for the weight saving advice...will probably just scratch off the rust and opt for a rattle can approach!
F5 Dave I will take a grinder to some of the frame mountings before the paint but not sure about the side stand mount... At this point the side stand is the last thing on and the bolt holding seems a bit resilient to come out so will see next week how it goes! If I can't get the side stand off I will have to take a grinder to the mount!

Have people repositioned the CDI etc from the back of the bike? Just wondering if I relocate them I could remove the small brackets holding them in place?


Calvert86