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Anybody have suggestions for restoring plastics. I have a 87 Can-Am ASE 250. All the plastics are in good shape, but need to be restored. I was going to sand...
canadiancanam
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Dec 3, 2006
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Frank, Start with a buffing pad on a small orbital sander and get it all down to the plastic, getting rid of all the gunk, oil, scratches, gouges, ...
albert_conte
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Dec 3, 2006
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Thanks very much Al. I will be posting some pictures of the bike soon in its before stage. I will be starting the restoration in the spring. Frank ...
Frank Lazzaro
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Dec 4, 2006
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Thanks Steve!!! I recieved the pipe today and it fits like a dream. I'm gonna send it out and have the dent fixed and clearcoated. You made my Christmas... ...
sirbumpalot25
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Dec 8, 2006
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No problem Mike, glad you like it! I had a TNT that I converted to mx a while back and I think you'll be impressed with the power that pipe puts out. Much...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 8, 2006
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Greetings VMX Fans! A bit of Holiday Cheer and couple of VMX gift giving ideas for the discriminating enthusiast. The Classic Bultaco Motocross book from ...
Michael McCook
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Dec 10, 2006
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said his Can-Am was the fastest 250 he'd ever ridden I need to get mine going...
Steve Clark
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Dec 13, 2006
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Yes you do -- slacker!...
albert_conte
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Dec 13, 2006
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When I first start my '80 Qualifier 350 the clutch sticks. If I start the bike and shift into 1st gear, the engine quits, but if I roll the bike down the...
Don Sprinkle
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Dec 19, 2006
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Yes, it is very typical. The clutch plates stick together when the bike has been sitting. You can take the clutch apart and clean the crud buildup plates. Or...
Rae Tyson
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Dec 19, 2006
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My Can-Am has not done this, but I have had a lot of bikes that have especially my Yamaha AT1. I dont think its anything wrong, some bikes just do it. Brian...
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briankirby68
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Dec 19, 2006
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... I first start my '80 Qualifier 350 the clutch sticks. If I start ... I had this problem with my 1975 when I first got it. What type of oil you useing? Try...
Bill McCormick
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Dec 19, 2006
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Sorry guys, I find it necessary to pull the whole clutch and clean every plate and replace drive or driven plates if necessary. Put in fresh oil. I use gear...
albert_conte
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Dec 19, 2006
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C',mon Al. It is a lot more fun to fire that thing up, kick it in gear inside the garage then realize the clutch plates are sticking and the Can Am has...
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Dec 19, 2006
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My point exactly Rae. With my luck the bike would go right through the garage wall. Al ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
Albert Conte
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Dec 19, 2006
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Thanks guys, I guess I will just live with it since it doesn't seem to be hurting anything. Yes, I have always cleared a path in front of me when I first shift...
Don Sprinkle
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Dec 19, 2006
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Oh, BTW, that's my bike in the Photo Albums, the '80 Qualifier 350. I had some time off last week and did some bike cleaning. Don...
Don Sprinkle
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Dec 19, 2006
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No, the advice about 80 weight Gear Saver oil is sound. ... From: Don Sprinkle To: Can-AmMotorcycles@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:10 PM ...
Rae Tyson
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Dec 19, 2006
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Don, Great looking Qualifier! Ever want to sell it, let me know! The Gear Saver 80 wt. is great stuff. Expensive, but so is a new tranny. Al...
albert_conte
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Dec 20, 2006
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Change the oil and I think your problem will be fixed. If you take it apart and you do not have the clutch tool, Take the inner plate out and replace the...
Bill McCormick
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Dec 20, 2006
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Hello, Does anyone know if early and later model 250 crank pins are interchangeable? The rods of course are different, but I need to know if I can use a later...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 20, 2006
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If no one else has a ready answer, I can always check the parts books for you....
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rjtyson
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Dec 20, 2006
2:52 pm
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I appreciate it Rae, If it's possible I need to know if the early mx1 250 crank pin diameter for the flywheel is the same as the later qualifiers. I have and...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 20, 2006
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I just talked to Tony Murphy about this exactly. The pins are the same size but the oil injection pins have a hole that the oil comes out at the big end...
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briankirby68
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Dec 20, 2006
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Thanks for the info Brian, It was a shot in dark. ... same size but the oil injection pins have a hole that the oil comes out at the big end bearing. The rod...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 20, 2006
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My 500 did that (clutch stuck) - had to tow it being the truck - talk about scary... ... _________________________________________________________________ ...
Steve Clark
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Dec 20, 2006
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Brian what kind of project do you have going on? Sounds like we might be able to help each other out? Steve ... same size but the oil injection pins have a...
Steve Meyer
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Dec 21, 2006
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I'm building an MX-3 from eBay parts. I got the frame and swingarm about 6 months ago and I have been getting pieces here and there since. Its getting close,...
Brian Kirby
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Dec 21, 2006
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I'm building an MX-3 from eBay parts. I got the frame and swingarm about 6 months ago and I have been getting pieces here and there since. Its getting close,...
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briankirby68
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Dec 21, 2006
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I think you'll be pleased with that bike. Sorry I don't have the alloy wheels. I tried a set of rebuilt Curnutts shocks initially on mine, they were way to...
Steve Meyer
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