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I need some idea's, was thinking SSS forks but I heard they are not that good for trail riding. I would consider swapping to an aluminum frame if I can get it cheap. I plan on tearing it down maybe have the frame powder coated if I don't swap to aluminum, idk what to do with it lol, I really like the way the new bike looks but don't think it looks right with a steel frame. If you had it what would you do with it?
This build is going to take a while I don't want to rush it... but plan to be riding next spring. Please speak your thoughts, post pic's whatever, just give me some ideas.
I need some idea's, was thinking SSS forks but I heard they are not that good for trail riding. I would consider swapping to an aluminum frame if I can get it cheap. I plan on tearing it down maybe have the frame powder coated if I don't swap to aluminum, idk what to do with it lol, I really like the way the new bike looks but don't think it looks right with a steel frame. If you had it what would you do with it?
This build is going to take a while I don't want to rush it... but plan to be riding next spring. Please speak your thoughts, post pic's whatever, just give me some ideas.
I agree, the new 2016 plastic kit doesn't look right to me on the steel frame bikes. (your front fender does look great though!) Maybe if I saw an old steel frame done right in newer plastic kit....but ya know.....that's secondary stuff anyway.
Spend some money on other things that help you get comfy with the bike.
I had the 04 YZ forks too (48mm open bath in case you dint know, it's a one year special from Yamaha vs the 46mm open bath forks they had forever on the oler yz bikes 125 and 250)
I thought the 48mm open bath forks would be perfect for off road..... if setup/revalved.
My opinion is, no need to spend the money on SSS forks for off road riding right now. Try getting the 2004 forks and the shock set up of you, and your riding terrain. Craig Decker at Enzo Racing always treated me nice and charged a good p=p Hes nice in email or on the phone.
Here is a list of stuff I would go over on an older/or new to me bike.
Airfilter
Tires,
Spoke tension,
Rim
Chain
Chain sliders,
Sprockets,
front and rear wheel bearings
suspension bearings
Brake pads
Fork seals, bushings, and oil. (if you send them off for a re valve/respring they will do it....yay! )
Brake fluid replacement
R.M
http://savannah.craigslist.org/mcy/5269203047.html
Cycra Stadium plate (That skull is just cringe)
Full suspension revalve with new oil, seals, bushings, etc. (The whole 9 yards)
Every bushing and bearing you can find
Tires
Piston (If it lacks compression)
Chain/Sprocket
Filter
Jetting if it needs it.
The Shop
Cable routing has no effect on braking performance by the way.
The cheapest and easiest way to improve your braking on that bike is put a oversized front rotor on it and do a really good job bleeding your brakes.
I decided to go with a pro x piston. My plan right now is to send the crank, pro x rod rebuild kit, New pro x piston, and my cylinder to Ken Oconner. Anyone have a reason why i shouldn't?
Pit Row
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