adv rider
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My friend won't be ready until around sept. , or so. And he's really cheap, so will be looking for a budget priced one.
What did you do to your Gas Gas today?
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My friend won't be ready until around sept. , or so. And he's really cheap, so will be looking for a budget priced one.
Jakobi
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I discovered that I've kept putting the linkage bearings off for a bit too long.
The swingarm sets (sealed with o-ring) are in great shape.. some fresh grease and all is well!
The linkage sets that GG used normal lipped seals on are wasted. Will need new bushes and bearings. The seals had no lips left and fell apart on removal. I'll be reinstalling them with O-rings I think! (or both).
The swingarm sets (sealed with o-ring) are in great shape.. some fresh grease and all is well!
The linkage sets that GG used normal lipped seals on are wasted. Will need new bushes and bearings. The seals had no lips left and fell apart on removal. I'll be reinstalling them with O-rings I think! (or both).
Jim Cook
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Some years, the GG bikes came with seals. Later years (early 2000s), they often came with o-rings.
I always install the seals in the swingarm and linkages with the opening to the outside. I feel that this does a better job of keeping the mud and debris out (instead of primarily keeping the grease in.)
Quite often, I install an oring into the outward facing open cavity of the seal. This has worked best for me over the last 19 years.
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Jakobi
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Thanks Jim,
Any issues removing the seals once installed backwards to maintain? I would guess you don't have to as the o ring will keep the dirt away from the seal so it should be as easy as wiping them out and repacking with fresh grease, once pushing the bush out.
Jim Cook
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Greasing is just as you stated.
Removing the seals is the same, for me anyway, as when they are turned in the conventional position. (I use my hand pumped hydraulic press.)
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I use a mix of wheel bearing grease and anti-seize (about 80:20) in all my linkage and swingarm bearings. I also pack the gap between the axle seal and wheel bearings with this same mix. After every wash, or ride that was full of water crossings, I give a shot of WD40 to every pivot point/axle seal.
I check on the lower shock mount every 50-75 hrs, as it's the canary in the coal mine for linkage maintenance. If the lube in it is still good, everything else is still good.
Never had a bearing go bad with this method. Never have had to replace wheel bearings.
I check on the lower shock mount every 50-75 hrs, as it's the canary in the coal mine for linkage maintenance. If the lube in it is still good, everything else is still good.
Never had a bearing go bad with this method. Never have had to replace wheel bearings.
Jakobi
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I avoid pressure washers, and follow similar maintenance schedules, using a high quality grease. I do however, ride in water crossings every time the bike goes out. There is no such thing as a ride without. I service my shock more frequently than 50-75 hrs and every time the shock comes out the linkages get greased. Just unfortunate that the seals let go and the damage has been done.
I generally have the wheel off a couple times before I replace the rubber, but if I don't at 30hrs the axles get dried out a bit and don't slide out as easily by hand anymore. Not seized by any means, but in need of lube. It's just the conditions I ride in. The answer is to do things more frequently.. easy said, but hard when time is tight and you need to schedule to wash the bike let alone regrease all the pivots.
hadfield4wd
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2017 is Marzoochi.
Yes, it certainly IS a 2017.
My own bike was used on the same event by a young lady. She actually won hobby class in front of 43 men
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I was drooling over that new 2017 Gasser, I want that adjustable PV!!! If only the stickers were as 2014 racing model, I just love 'em!Yes, it certainly IS a 2017.
My own bike was used on the same event by a young lady. She actually won hobby class in front of 43 men
Can't argue, she is a very talented girl, I saw her pull right past me just before the finish line
I think she was the only one in beginners class who did the extreme test?
I was drooling over that new 2017 Gasser, I want that adjustable PV!!! If only the stickers were as 2014 racing model, I just love 'em!
Can't argue, she is a very talented girl, I saw her pull right past me just before the finish line
2015 had adjustable power valve already and Janar's previous bike is available and waiting in the shop for a new owner. So why drool
. Even ISDE numberplates are on and stickers close to 2014 design can be custom made - it's not that expensive actually .Regarding Keity - yes, she is immensely talented and very motivated to improve further. Her trials background obviously give her some headstart at extreme tests. Please note that this was actually her very first extreme enduro event and the only other enduro event she had participated in was enduro sprint back in April. We all hope that there is much more coming but there is no any pressure - riding should be fun above all.
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