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by M.F.D.B.
December 21st, 2010, 12:02 pm
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: Tire Changing
Replies: 47
Views: 14454

I used ether on a set of ATV tires that were strapped so tight the beads were touching. We left them in the sun all day in 100 degree heat and they still wouldnt seat even with 2 tie downs. Well the first 4 tries we only put a few squirts in. All it did was light on fire. SO i got the idea of using ...
by M.F.D.B.
December 19th, 2010, 10:49 pm
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: Tire Changing
Replies: 47
Views: 14454

I can change a tire manually in about 15 minutes, hardly much of an inconvenience compared to the pay off...
by M.F.D.B.
December 19th, 2010, 11:12 am
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: Tire Changing
Replies: 47
Views: 14454

Whats the notch for?
by M.F.D.B.
December 16th, 2010, 4:44 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: electrex stator
Replies: 29
Views: 845

I think its time to jet a bit richer... :lol:
by M.F.D.B.
December 16th, 2010, 1:45 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: electrex stator
Replies: 29
Views: 845

Sorry that guy doesnt bring those into the US anymore, last I heard it was due to the need to develope overload protection circuitry...

E-batt is the only bike specific Li-Poly Im aware of. I think its the one KTM uses but im not sure...
by M.F.D.B.
December 16th, 2010, 10:31 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: electrex stator
Replies: 29
Views: 845

Sounds like you and your friends need to pick up the pace. :lmao: He keeps inviting us up there to prove ourselves, but I think those guys need to come to AZ once before they get all fired up... :wink: There is stuff in the AZ staging area that is hairier than that pile of logs he posted pics of......
by M.F.D.B.
December 15th, 2010, 7:37 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: electrex stator
Replies: 29
Views: 845

I learned long ago wattage ratings are "peak" and not "average" so any coil that runs off the stock flywheel on a 500 means you will loose your vision due to vibes long before your headlight is bright enough to light up a closet... Why are you so bent on having a fan? You climate...
by M.F.D.B.
December 15th, 2010, 4:20 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Weep hole leaking oil.
Replies: 41
Views: 937

Muffler bearings blow seals all the time but it isnt green...

Green is more likely a Flux Capacitor...
by M.F.D.B.
December 14th, 2010, 10:55 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Exaust sealer?
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Rubber is not up to the task, high temp silicone FTW...
by M.F.D.B.
December 14th, 2010, 10:44 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Weep hole leaking oil.
Replies: 41
Views: 937

First of all, it CAN be pre-mix and it CAN be trans oil, but IF it is either one it IS the center case gasket. It CAN be coolant, because anything is possible, BUT as this guy would say: https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/47f6d02df6a02823f3b1568432a30f57.jpg It would be HIGHLY IMPROBABLE... T...
by M.F.D.B.
December 11th, 2010, 1:49 am
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: Tire Changing
Replies: 47
Views: 14454

Nah, I do it all the time on my MX bike and dont notice reduced breaking. But I flip both tires at the same time and use a lot of front brake. Plus im not fast enough on the track to need much brake anyways... :lol:
by M.F.D.B.
December 9th, 2010, 11:44 pm
Forum: Suspension Tech
Topic: Tire Changing
Replies: 47
Views: 14454

Britt, was the tire cold? If it was then take a space heater or hair dryer to it till its about 110 degrees (hot summer day in the sun) and you will be amazed at how much more flexible it gets... Heres the all time greatest secret ever for tire changing, shhhhh dont tell anyone: . . . . . . . . 3 IR...
by M.F.D.B.
December 9th, 2010, 5:52 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: top end
Replies: 181
Views: 12181

Big boy bikes, LOL! I have rode my buddies 144SX and yes it would smoke a YZ/CR125 but then again it "should". His 250XC (now a 300SX) and my other buddies 250SX had good power but definitely nothing significantly more than my 03 CR250 (cept after the 300 kit it has really nice fat bottom ...
by M.F.D.B.
December 9th, 2010, 9:55 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: top end
Replies: 181
Views: 12181

I can testify to that! My bone stock 2001 125SX, which has had five sets of tires yet still on it's original clutch and top end, recently smoked by buddy's '06 YZ with a fresh 144cc top end, pipe and all that jazz, in a drag race. Seriously? I go through 5 sets of tires in a few months, and my 06 y...
by M.F.D.B.
December 9th, 2010, 12:01 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: top end
Replies: 181
Views: 12181

As soon as I saw your pics (before I read about the airbox thing) I thought "dam that kid clean his air filter with sand?" haha I personally think its hard to believe your main bearings arnt pissed after all that dirt... 100hp, In regards to the KTM 550 part...Are you friggin kidding me? T...
by M.F.D.B.
November 27th, 2010, 9:02 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

dubious01 wrote: I have heard if there is enough dust on the plug, the spark can travel down the porcelin and ground on the head instead of firing in the hole.
Dust? On my bike? HAHA You dont know me too well? :wink: :lol:
by M.F.D.B.
November 27th, 2010, 4:55 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

I think I fixed it. The spade connector for the "hot" on the coil was "loose". It seemed to correct the problem but the track we went to was pretty rough and rocky so it was hard to tell for "sure". I'll cruise around the neighborhood and see how it feels when I get a c...
by M.F.D.B.
November 25th, 2010, 3:38 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

I just need one of u guys to stick Ur hand on the coil wire while I ride around so u can tell me where the bad spots are...
by M.F.D.B.
November 25th, 2010, 11:37 am
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

No tps...2004+ only...
by M.F.D.B.
November 24th, 2010, 5:31 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

I tore the bike down to the bare frame and put it back together right after buying it a few months ago (my usual style) regreasing and torquing everything. Im going to try a new spark plug wire as others have suggested before, first. Whats been throwing me off, making me suspect jetting is the probl...
by M.F.D.B.
November 23rd, 2010, 11:06 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: Looking the wrong direction?
Replies: 13
Views: 963

Looking the wrong direction?

My feet are wore out from chasing tuning gremlins...

Im starting to think ignition...

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by M.F.D.B.
November 20th, 2010, 4:31 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: AlisoBob's finally swapin' out his Top-End
Replies: 105
Views: 3761

He must make a lot of trips to the local aluminum recycler... :wink:
by M.F.D.B.
November 20th, 2010, 1:00 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: AlisoBob's finally swapin' out his Top-End
Replies: 105
Views: 3761

AlisoBob wrote:8'
So he does a burnout and then puts new ones in eh?
by M.F.D.B.
November 19th, 2010, 10:46 pm
Forum: Drive Tech
Topic: AlisoBob's finally swapin' out his Top-End
Replies: 105
Views: 3761

Whats his change interval?