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mxtech1 Added a reply to St. Louis Motels?
1/23/2015 1:37pm Just booked a one night room with queen beds for $129 at the Drury Plaza Hotel at the The Arch. I wouldn't plan on messing with taxis, they are hard to find and slow if you call for one. Try to get a room reserved ASAP. Most hotels within walking distance of the Dome are filling up fast.
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mxtech1 Added a reply to Beginning to Soda Blast - Need Help!
1/20/2015 2:43pm Cooking grade baking soda is pulverized to a very fine purity. You should to try locate "industrial grade" baking soda or caustic soda which is more course. This is much cheaper if you are buying in bulk. The industrial grade soda is best for heavy staining and removing anodized or spray finishes. For cleaning internal engine components I would stick...
mxtech1 Added a reply to Things to do before/after St. Louis SX?
1/12/2015 10:07am Take a ride to the top of the Arch Budweiser factory tour Grant farms tour (this is where they keep the Clydesdale horses for Budweiser) After the race, The Big Bang on Laclede's Landing is the place to go. Usually has a great crowd and it's a Piano/Drum bar which is pretty neat.
mxtech1 Added a reply to Shorts bike, weight?
1/8/2015 10:10am We ran the entire MX National series in 2008 and the bike was never weighed going through pre-race inspection. Unless you are a top-contender, it is unlikely to be caught. If there are any weight limits being broke, it's likely in the 250F class.
mxtech1 Added a reply to RG3 still in business?
12/8/2014 10:31am What ever came of the RG3 vs Robert Griffith III lawsuit?
mxtech1 Added a reply to Is it absolutely necessary to re-hone the cylinder...
12/8/2014 10:27am I have built several motors for riders on shoestring budgets. If the cylinder is good, I can sometimes save them some labor by not honing. I have never had a problem with these motors, but they are also well taken care of. Yours looks like it is good. Make sure your ring gaps are positioned and sized right!
mxtech1 Started a new thread 2008 RM250 Swingarm
12/4/2014 5:25pm I have an '08 RM250 swingarm for sale. I bought this for a project that never really took off. It is in good shape, does have a few scratches on one side but I am sure they can be polished out. I believe I also have the pivot bolt/nut and axle bolt/nut with blocks to go with. I will entertain...
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mxtech1 Added a reply to 2014 yzf 250 broke
12/2/2014 10:24am You must not have heard about that little GM issue with ignition switches
mxtech1 Added a reply to how do you warm up your 250 2 stroke?
12/2/2014 10:22am some of these responses.....like you're warming up a space shuttle jet engine because your life depends on it. I would be more concerned about the goons who start their bikes at the gate 3-4 minutes ahead of time and just constantly wring out the throttle cuz they are juicin with adrenaline
mxtech1 Added a reply to Need help cleaning my frame.
12/2/2014 10:13am Green and brown all the way
mxtech1 Added a reply to I've got to hand it to Honda for 2015
11/18/2014 7:15am Honda easily has the highest net worth and resources to do this. They are the most stable platform and have been for many years. This racing program is pocket change for a corporation and i'm sure almost all of the costs get deducted as a marketing expenses in YE statements. It's not surprising. I would like to know more reasons...
mxtech1 Added a reply to Worst gear combo you have had (pics)
11/18/2014 7:09ammxtech1 Added a reply to Financing vs. Cash?
11/18/2014 7:03am You are incorrect. Cash sitting in a bank will depreciate if it's not generating a return that is at least equal too or greater than inflation. This concept is called the time value of money. It is probably one of the simplest concepts used in accounting and economics. you should Google it, you will learn a lot (not being a...
mxtech1 Added a reply to Anyone use a tumbler to clean bolts?
11/13/2014 7:15am I do not recommend polishing/tumbling hardware. You need to understand that most hardware pieces have protective coatings. If you polish the coating off, the bolts will corrode more easily. You can keep the threads clean with a wire brush (hand) and contact cleaner. You can lightly clean the non-threaded portion and the head with a light polishing compound, but don't...
mxtech1 Added a reply to condenser cut off from a 2004 cr 250
11/13/2014 7:10am There probably is not a significant chance for damage as long as the electrical system is working properly. However, you should probably try to replace it. Try to keep an eye on Ebay for the components at a cheap buy. This is not common practice. Not sure why one would do this.
mxtech1 Added a reply to Twin chamber outer oil
11/11/2014 7:40am The outer chamber oil lubricates and controls the last 1/4 of the fork stroke. You will have bad results if you do not use 10,5, or 0 weight (depending on your body weight). Motor oil is too thick and will not respond correctly to the rapid movements of the fork. If you insist on being frugal and not doing the...
mxtech1 Added a reply to KTM marketing position ad...wow
11/4/2014 7:19am You guys need to realize most companies putting out ads like this are doing it to try and attract a larger pool of potential employees. When you have 25-30 line items that you should have experience in for the job, you will find some candidates that realistically have 10-20 of those experiences and other candidates will have 10-20 experiences that...
mxtech1 Added a reply to Tips for reassembling transmission
11/2/2014 9:17am It's not hard, but it can be a little tricky getting all the pieces into place. Personally, I install everything into the left side case and then put the ride side case on last. I have found that if you can freeze the crank and all the transmisssion parts and then work fast the right side will go on alot...
mxtech1 Added a reply to Best track on 15 calendar
10/31/2014 6:55am I've been to most of the national tracks besides Washougal. Personally, I always felt Hangtown is at the bottom of the bucket. There's just nothing special about it. At the top, I would say Glen Helen, Red Bud, Millville, and Unadilla.
mxtech1 Added a reply to Interesting article on the CRF's
10/24/2014 9:48pm You have to realize his position within the corporation. It's obvious he's a moto guy and really understands what the customers want. The problem is that he has no pull in modifying Corporate Honda's product portfolio. The direction he gets to work and spend R&D money on is dictated by a board of Corporate leaders who mandate what they are...