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lodewijk Added a reply to Clutch cover oil leak

11/26/2024 2:02am

As above. If still leaking a bit of silicone gasket added will work fine as well. There is no pressure on it so should be easy enough to seal.

lodewijk Added a reply to WP Rear Suspension on new KTM Models

11/26/2024 1:10am

Kicking is very rarely the result of a rebound setting, but most often packing of the rear due to soft compression. Adjusting the rebound to a slower setting will compound the problem. Can you check if increased fast- and slow compression helps? Leaving the rebound somewhere in the middle.

lodewijk Added a reply to 2005 kx 250f wont kick start

11/8/2024 1:58am

Indeed sounds like the gear is not meshing properly with the idler gear when you go to kick it. Is everything assembled like the parts diagram below? Are you testing it with the crank cover installed? https://www.motorcyclespareparts.eu/en/kawasaki-parts/2005-kx250f-off-r…..

timbo4020 Liked a reply to forum topic 2018 RMZ 250 starts then quits

10/23/2024 1:18am

Ok…dumb, dumb, DUMB, I am… Figured I’d start checking some electricals this morning. Upon removing the tank, fuel pump connector, and while removing the fuel line, the gasoline that leaked out of the fuel line, onto the top of the valve cover, was a nice gasoline/H2O mixture! 😳😂. While I had the tank off though, I checked connections and several other things while the tank was off and things seemed good. Reinstalled the tank, fresh gas, the engine runs good. Thank you to those who responded. It really is appreciated.

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lodewijk Added a reply to Ktm clutch issue

10/23/2024 1:16am

I don't have experience with that specific bike, but it doesn't sound unreasonable to have that happen especially with cold oil. If you adjust the clutch lever to where its comfortable for you and bled the clutch, there is not much else you can do. Most pro's will actually use the front brake during start and have the clutch grab...

lodewijk Added a reply to 2018 RMZ 250 starts then quits

10/18/2024 6:18am

I believe that I had this one at the time: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802252579740.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2u… But this was over 10 years ago. Nowadays I think you can just better order a connector cable like this https://www.m.ebay.nl/itm/144351862527 And use a cheap ELM OBD bluetooth connector and app on your phone with that. It will be more widely applicable and for less than 50$. But i...

lodewijk Added a reply to Stutter after top end job

10/18/2024 3:23am

+1 on potential air leak, it could be you didn't properly seat carb boot when reinstalling. Forgot to connect the powervalve actuator? 🤐 Can't think of anything much else that could change when swapping between pistons. Break-in won't cause this

Last2Stroke Liked a reply to forum topic Stutter after top end job

10/18/2024 3:11am

The top of the old piston looks damaged, from debris or detonation, is the big end OK, do you have an air leak?

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lodewijk Added a reply to 2018 RMZ 250 starts then quits

10/18/2024 3:10am

Did you check the resistance on the rectifier? Tipover sensor ruled out? Crapped out sparkplug can also cause flameout after couple seconds once it gets to temperature. I would highly recommend getting one of those cheap OBD cable/readers for suzuki motorcycles, it lets you read the fault codes and basic sensors readouts and rule out a couple things. Fried ECU...

Rider 5280 Liked a reply to forum topic New Reeds or keep running these?

10/17/2024 6:00am

If you can pull a vacuum on the reed cage with your mouth/other and the reeds seal, you're likely good, BUT if you do see fraying/chipping --- EVEN IF THEY ARE SEALING --- as @sandman768 says, replace them before they end up in your top end. I remember watching my Dad test parts of all kinds like this. Taste the oil, grease, stethoscopes to listen to running parts (for bearing issues, etc.) --- he was quite adept at engine development and parts assessment. He no like-y chipped or delaminating parts. 🤣

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lodewijk Added a reply to New Reeds or keep running these?

10/14/2024 11:32am

I would just use them, will probably run fine. If it runs like dogshit you'll know the problem and can complain to dealer to trade em out.

lodewijk Added a reply to New Reeds or keep running these?

10/14/2024 6:26am

How poorly do the new reeds sit? Can you flip them over and see if it improves it? I wouldn't be concerned about a small gap, the crank pressure will seal them shut.

lodewijk Added a reply to Bar mount cones

10/14/2024 1:00am

+1 on the one piece mounts, they will mostly eliminate bar twisting. Many other OEM still run rubber cones and a solid mount

lodewijk Added a reply to Read my piston please

10/10/2024 6:16am

How did you break it in? Some promote harder breakin to get better ring seating http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

hubbardmx50 Liked a reply to forum topic KX450 CHAIN SLIDER ISSUES

10/10/2024 2:28am

Not chucking, definitely going to keep riding with it as I troubleshoot. I think I'll try the stock axle blocks to see if I can get the wheel more square. They're much more symmetrical than the Works Connection ones.

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lodewijk Added a reply to KX450 CHAIN SLIDER ISSUES

10/9/2024 5:59am

Are you chucking them when they look like the picture? Cause that still has plenty of life on it imo. Just check when it's getting too close to the swingarm and replace it then. I wonder if chain slack has an effect at all here, as majority of wear on the top is going to occur when on the power...