great stuff. you gotta love how Mr. Decoster "adjusts" the clutch lever position, also nice to see he approaches doubles as I do, with an eye to making it to...
... From: Stephen Gautreau <gs1000@...> ... That is cool. I bet even after all this time and even at his age Decoster didnt like getting passed by Ricky....
Great video, but who chose that gawdawful "music". Sounds like some poor hombre got his privates caught in a combine chain. Great video nonetheless....
I have a '79 MX 5 250cc original down to the bing carb however it has a 60 tooth rear sprocket and I have decided to put a paddle tire on it and go out to the...
the ideal set up would be to pony up and purchase a mid ninties Jap 250 at minimum. set that up for the dunes and spare the Can Am the torture known commonly...
... Harvey, I don't think I'd do it at all on an nice vintage bike. That activity is super hard on an older air-cooled engine and internals are becoming more...
Front fender has some scratches, overall good condition. Open for trades for 35mm Marzocchi fork seals and wipers. I have posted photo's in Team Zundapp...
... This is what I'd do: I'd take the plug out, place it in the plug cap and ensure that it is properly grounded, then I'd stick the bike in low gear, open...
... This is what I'd do: I'd take the plug out, place it in the plug cap and ensure that it is properly grounded, then I'd stick the bike in low gear, open...
This settles something of a mystery for me. I bought a new MX1 in 1974 and had immediate issues with it. After ten miles or so, it began to smoke like crazy,...
... Harold, I am familiar with the smell of gear-oil..nasty sulphurous, get some on your hands and spend all evening trying to get the stink off with every...
Firstly, timing can be checked here: www.classiccanam.com under techtips and fixes. I doubt the rotary valve time is out people usually don't mess with them....
... From: wrpowers@... ... ATF in both automatic and manual transmissions. ATF is thin, but it is made specifically for the purpose of being used in...
... Four strokes got 'em too, no? I think the ATF is a damn good idea and next time I change my transmission juice, it's ATF for me. I have used ATF in forks...
I remember having this discussion on another board a few years back and someone did come up with a negative for using ATF, but I can't think what it would be. ...
... From: "Jay Blevins" <blackss454@...> ... Most front drive cars use ATF even in the manual transmissions now so maybe the newer types like Mercon III...
I personally have never tried ATF, so I decided to ask around. And just yesterday I spoke at length with the owner and head mechanic at my local KTM dealer...
I am not sure he is correct in the assumption that thinner=less lubrication. If that were true new cars would still be using 20/50 engine oil, when now most...
I have used Gear Saver with good results too. But, it is NOT gear oil like car differential gear lube. It says 80w on the bottle but it does not use the same...
Yup, and a friend of mine has a highly modified GNX that's pushing just over 670hp at the rear wheels ~ really! I was there when he made the dyno pulls. And...
... You've some guessing what to do too: Guess what? The Tremec T-56 manual transmission holds very little more than a quart and lacks the pumps, filters and...
I dont know that I would go so far as to say you are foolish to buy more expensive "made for motorcycle tranmissions" oil. It would be very difficult to use a...
Kick back and relax with hot games and cool activities at the Messenger Café. http://www.cafemessenger.com?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_SeptWLtagline you are quite correct....
Harold, Are you a T-56 salesman? Check this out, it sounds familiar...: http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/T-56.asp Oddly enough, the manual (in...
