Got my top end stripped down, cleaned powervalve and gaskets,unfortunately the postman didn't bring my new piston today so will have wait for next week
Also this arrived yesterday
That is NICE!
What did you do to your Gas Gas today?
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That is NICE!
VxZeroKnots
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Rejected for the warmer months, lubed and inspected the starter, new grips, and flushed the brakes.
Made the mistake of riding a friends newer bike last weekend and now have the itch bad. Going to try and get out tomorrow weather permitting and see how I feel, but there might be a well loved 2012 in the classifieds soon. Seems like there are plenty of new leftovers out there looking for a home.
Made the mistake of riding a friends newer bike last weekend and now have the itch bad. Going to try and get out tomorrow weather permitting and see how I feel, but there might be a well loved 2012 in the classifieds soon. Seems like there are plenty of new leftovers out there looking for a home.
mtnmanseth
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Just beginning my first (and its first) bottom end job. Pulled the swingarm off, discovered that hydraulic clutch slave cylinders just pop right off the motor w 3 bolts, and rebuilding the rear suspension linkage is going to be a tricky job.
Pulled top end and found a healthy piston, chocolate brown plug, and plenty of residual oil on head
Pulled top end and found a healthy piston, chocolate brown plug, and plenty of residual oil on head
Jim Cook
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Just beginning my first (and its first) bottom end job. Pulled the swingarm off, discovered that hydraulic clutch slave cylinders just pop right off the motor w 3 bolts, and rebuilding the rear suspension linkage is going to be a tricky job.
Pulled top end and found a healthy piston, chocolate brown plug, and plenty of residual oil on head
I can't see it in the photos, but it is better on the clutch slave cylinder if it is stored up on the handlebars. Or, if it is all disconnected and off the bike, to keep the slave cylinder somewhat level with the master cylinder. If you leave the slave hanging with no tension against the piston, it may come apart or start leaking fluid past the piston. Short version is "Don't leave it hanging down".
mtnmanseth
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Good to know, thanks Jim! I sealed the slave end inside a ziplock bag the best I could, then (just to get it out of the way - before I knew your advice) ziptied the bag below the handlebars, so the two cylinders are approximately level. I bought clutch holder, case splitter, flywheel puller tools from RockyMtnATV, every darn seal/gasket/bearing/bushing one can buy from Bob Piper @ Tahoe Motorsports, I think I see how to pull the motor off the frame and have a couple experienced wrench buddies to help, and Ron @ RB Designs is expecting the crank and new conrod... hope to have her back together by this fall for prime SoCal riding season!
How do you like that trials type chain guide?See post 803 on this thread for my photos regarding the suspension link and swingarm. It takes a little time to do it correctly but it is fairly simple. Note that I only replaced my swingarm bushings, all the bearings were ok after an extensive cleaning and regreasing.Don't lose any of the needle rollers from the suspension link bearings, when you remove the grease they will fall out because they are not caged. If any fall out, just put them back in with a new coating of quality grease.
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swazi_matt
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this is something i have been mulling over. from my local GG dealer i can get a full linkage kit (bearings, seals and pins) but the lower shock mount is all sold individually so i was thinking that the pin would wear slower than the needle bearings (meanng i would most likely only need to replace the needle bearings and reuse the pin), your post indicates the other way round anyone care to comment on this?How do you like that trials type chain guide?See post 803 on this thread for my photos regarding the suspension link and swingarm. It takes a little time to do it correctly but it is fairly simple. Note that I only replaced my swingarm bushings, all the bearings were ok after an extensive cleaning and regreasing.Don't lose any of the needle rollers from the suspension link bearings, when you remove the grease they will fall out because they are not caged. If any fall out, just put them back in with a new coating of quality grease.
mtnmanseth
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How do you like that trials type chain guide?See post 803 on this thread for my photos regarding the suspension link and swingarm. It takes a little time to do it correctly but it is fairly simple. Note that I only replaced my swingarm bushings, all the bearings were ok after an extensive cleaning and regreasing.Don't lose any of the needle rollers from the suspension link bearings, when you remove the grease they will fall out because they are not caged. If any fall out, just put them back in with a new coating of quality grease.
Great, you just did the rear end too. Thanks for the heads up and link to the SKF tutorial. I bought a whole rebuild kit from a member here several months ago, so I have the hardware I need (I think), but I'll only replace if wear if evident like you did. We'll see! Re: the chain guide, I'm pretty sure it's the OEM one and, despite reading some grumblings about it, I've been pretty happy with it. I keep an eye on the rollers, bolts, and side sliders and it's been fine - no issues. It is attached with only one bolt to the swingarm (so it can pivot front and back) so it's not as solid as aftermarket ones, but it seems to have survived lots of time in the rocks just fine. The GasGas chain guides are waaaaay more quiet than the hard plastic Beta uses.
Postman dropped off some more goodies
Goldspeed cut slicks
Have you tried them yet? 120 front/160 rear? I was thinking of these for when the Pirellis I have now are worn out.
desertgasser300
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The wife is loving she can reach the ground now. She can also start it easier, usually first or second kick now.
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desertgasser300
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Not mm, this is 20 minutes from my place in Maricopa. I've been trying like hell to get local riders down here to check it out and no one has taken me up yet. The trail possibilities out here are endless. Just two of us are putting in single track so it's been slow going, so far we have 3 loops with about 30+ miles total. Super slow technical to uber fast twist and go!
memphis2857
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