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Forum: Thumpers 04-04-2013, 05:46 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
ummmm...... have i been driving a motorcycle the...

ummmm...... have i been driving a motorcycle the wrong way for the last 10 years??? i missed out on the no clutch thing.
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 09:51 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
That is quite interesting. i also wonder about...

That is quite interesting. i also wonder about the high levels of metal in you sample.
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By mitchn06
awesome, glad to hear about your tire success!!...

awesome, glad to hear about your tire success!! how do you think that it compares to the Dunlop 606 that i would guess the majority are running??

are you running any type of pannier racks with...
Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By mitchn06
i used the same pair of i think EBC pads for both...

i used the same pair of i think EBC pads for both my dirt and street wheels, but i should have seperate pads for each set of wheels as i think i lost quite a bit of life on them each time i changed...
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 04:36 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
i think you should do it, be OUR Big Red Guinea...

i think you should do it, be OUR Big Red Guinea Pig
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-28-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By mitchn06
Doing an engine rebuild at the current moment, my...

Doing an engine rebuild at the current moment, my goal was to be done before the rally, but i will see!!
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 07:41 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
very quick response back, a new model is in the...

very quick response back, a new model is in the works!!!
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 07:39 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
so i just noticed that over on the manracks...

so i just noticed that over on the manracks website, the rear rack for our bikes are no longer listed..... I sent and email off to see what was up. i'll report back when i get a response, i hope this...
Forum: The Garage 03-25-2013, 05:16 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
that is a great reference. Thanks for sharing

that is a great reference. Thanks for sharing
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 11:28 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
haha nice, thanks, i was just going to leave it...

haha nice, thanks, i was just going to leave it as is and replace the rubber, but that seems like a better solution.
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 09:31 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
did you just have a shop fill in the grooves then...

did you just have a shop fill in the grooves then grind it all down again? thanks
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 09:29 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
The swingarm bolt came out, and the swingarm...

The swingarm bolt came out, and the swingarm dropped down, i was expecting to have to back out the castle bolts with the homemade tools.



Thank you, spent many hours over at Garage Journal...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 08:42 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
question for anybody that has had their swingarm...

question for anybody that has had their swingarm off: when i pulled the swingarm bolt out, the swingarm was free to move about, i was under the impression that the "special tool" was required to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
I wish i could tell you a definite answer. i...

I wish i could tell you a definite answer. i believe it to be lack of oil, but i only had the bike one year before i had to replace the rockers and cam, so it could have been from previous owner...
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 06:17 PM
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Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
got some more progress done today, i cleaned up...

got some more progress done today, i cleaned up quite a few random parts, took apart thermostat housing and tested thermostat, pulled swingarm off and suspension, pulled rear fender and subframe off....
Forum: Thumpers 03-24-2013, 06:09 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
it pains me to see the 650r thread buried 3 pages...

it pains me to see the 650r thread buried 3 pages back so i'll post, here is a current picture of my bike being rebuilt and cleaned up!...
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 10:10 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
these weights in Rotella for this guy also.

these weights in Rotella for this guy also.
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 08:23 PM
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Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
oh, and after the last week of slowly taking...

oh, and after the last week of slowly taking engine out of frame and borrowing an impact and buying sockets, i got the case split, but now i need to have the crankshaft pressed out of the case,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 08:13 PM
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Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
couple questions: 1. on clutch basket there is...

couple questions:
1. on clutch basket there is slight wear on the posts from the springs for some reason. is this "normal"
2. slight wear on the clutch basket again where the fiber discs ride
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2013, 11:58 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
i find it kinda comical that this conversation...

i find it kinda comical that this conversation comes up, but at the same time, educational. One of the most basic procedures that nobody knows. haha. me either i guess, although my riding partners...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 06:31 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
Did a small update to the list, the highlighted...

Did a small update to the list, the highlighted red is obviously all of the parts on the list.

the highlighted blue is slimmed down list:
i know i need to replace camshaft bearings( should have...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 03:58 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
try now

try now
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 01:57 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
Rebuild parts list

Here is a link to my rebuild OEM parts list i have created so far. does this look good? did i miss anything vital? i'm hoping some of the bearings are fine so i can save some $$. thinking about...
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 05:20 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
Nice, did you use an impact, or hold the flywheel...

Nice, did you use an impact, or hold the flywheel with something? I've read that you can demagnetize the flywheel somehow.
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 06:51 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
can a guy use a high grade 20x1.5 bolt as a...

can a guy use a high grade 20x1.5 bolt as a makeshift flywheel puller, instead of the Motion Pro one (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0086/), that i may not be able to get for a few days
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 05:17 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
nice work, looks good.

nice work, looks good.
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 08:49 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
what exactly do you mean by "everything else...

what exactly do you mean by "everything else also?" is there a procedure in the FSM for testing oil pressure?? i guess i may have missed it. as far as i know, there is nothing wrong with teh pump,...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
it seems rediculous to spend $75 on the crank...

it seems rediculous to spend $75 on the crank bearings, how can one bearing be twice as much as another?? crazy!!

I sold several of my Winter project bikes teh other day, so i came across some $$...
Forum: Thumpers 03-17-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
list of bearings and seals that should be...

list of bearings and seals that should be replaced while everything is apart? It seems that my online OEM parts list is growing up over $400 for the build, and it probably really does not need to be....
Forum: Thumpers 03-16-2013, 07:03 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
what parts on the oil pump should be replaced...

what parts on the oil pump should be replaced when rebuilding it, both inner and outer parts of both rotors along with the oil seal? or more?
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 10:13 AM
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Posted By mitchn06
neat rack. Aluminum? custom luggage supports...

neat rack. Aluminum? custom luggage supports under plastics? neat concept.
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 07:28 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
Thanks Chris, i was afraid the crank issue would...

Thanks Chris, i was afraid the crank issue would probably set me back another $300+ oh well i guess. now i gotta find something to sell to scrape up some cash!!
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,017
Posted By mitchn06
Looks great! and a good price tag too! have fun!

Looks great! and a good price tag too! have fun!
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 06:33 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
unviewable

unviewable
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
i follow you. I will more than likely do the...

i follow you. I will more than likely do the same. Doesn't the Pro-x have a bearing on the small end also? that seems like it makes more sense to me than it being a plain bearing, but what do i...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
Yep. Gonna have a pretty tight engine when it's...

Yep. Gonna have a pretty tight engine when it's all said and done. Did you go pro-x or oem the. All I can find so far for options is carillo, falicon, pro-x, and oem and the only one in my price...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 05:17 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
Looks like you and I are in similar positions...

Looks like you and I are in similar positions here. damn



the oil was black when i drained it. i rode it all summer long mostly. it burned a quart of oil every 100 miles about. I have a build...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 03:39 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
not what i wanted to hear, not at all.

not what i wanted to hear, not at all.
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 03:25 PM
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Posted By mitchn06
what do you guys think of this wrist pin and rod...

what do you guys think of this wrist pin and rod small end?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-34w8R9XWeA8/UTpyEzeQFvI/AAAAAAAAAyY/k2xnWvR0Za8/s541/5BE56717-156D-49D6-9656-EA2936398885.JPG
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By mitchn06
here are the pics: ...

here are the pics:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K6Mi7W6oYXM/UTpyEwiD-cI/AAAAAAAAAyU/4OZd8Ogif7c/s541/2530B2AE-8DC4-4C3C-A363-25EDCA95B6C8.JPG
...
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