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Forum: Thumpers Today, 09:04 PM
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Posted By thirstybuck
Looks great for $600!

Looks great for $600!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-13-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 588
Posted By thirstybuck
Subscribed. It's warm and time to ride! Im in...

Subscribed. It's warm and time to ride! Im in Pittsburgh
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-13-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 8,300
Posted By thirstybuck
Anything going on in this thread? Let's ride!

Anything going on in this thread? Let's ride!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-13-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By thirstybuck
Stiller Nation

I'm in Pittsburgh and I would love to meet up and ride.
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Have you tried to run this motor/bike at all? I...

Have you tried to run this motor/bike at all? I know when I put a used head on my NX that the clearances were a little tight initially but I checked them after a couple runs and there were back in...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-10-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10,865
Views: 764,102
Posted By thirstybuck
+2!

+2!
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
We got a couple days of warm (>32*F) days here...

We got a couple days of warm (>32*F) days here recently so I untarped the NX, flipped the choke, and hit the button. Vroom! Fired up like I just shut it off.
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Scoot - great bike! I hope we can ride together...

Scoot - great bike! I hope we can ride together this spring/summer.
Forum: Thumpers 12-21-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
In every case I've read about, the cam chain has...

In every case I've read about, the cam chain has never been at fault. It has always been related to the tensioner. Evidently it is similar to designed used in the Honda Fireblade/CBR 9xx (?) and it...
Forum: Thumpers 12-10-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Sprocket

PTC
Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to order another sprocket. Do they come with the faceplate and bolts?
Forum: Thumpers 12-10-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6,278
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Posted By thirstybuck
sprocket

I don't know, it was just what came on the bike when I got it. The guy I bought it from was big into quads so it might be some sheisty spare he had laying around. I thought it was weird too....
Forum: Thumpers 12-10-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6,278
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Posted By thirstybuck
sprocket

Scrambler - thanks for the reply and the pictures; that answered a lot of questions. I put the NX back together and rode it to work and back, about 6 miles. The new chain is great and the...
Forum: Thumpers 12-09-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Countershaft

I was in the process of putting on a new chain today when I encountered a problem. The countershaft sprocket was loose. As in, I wondered to myself "is this going to come off on its own", not "oh...
Forum: Thumpers 12-05-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Winter

I bought my NX as a skeleton with a bunch of boxes and put it together. Then I blew it up. Then I fixed it again. I made a MCCT and I've been riding it almost everyday since then. It's been between...
Forum: Thumpers 11-13-2012, 07:25 AM
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Views: 1,566,072
Posted By thirstybuck
[QUOTE=djvx;19970241]Cant afford a $200...

[QUOTE=djvx;19970241]Cant afford a $200 windshield quite yet, But...there is a Harbor Freight nearby and seeing what a previous poster did I thought I'd give it a try.

Love this. I'm going to see...
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Seat aka Honda's razor blade

Sambuca's "limited resource management" put a smile on my face.

I got about 3ft on my NX before I remarked how terrible the seat is. It has the width required for a 89lb 14 year old. So far I...
Forum: Thumpers 10-09-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
I've been going through every connection I had on...

I've been going through every connection I had on my NX for the past two weeks until I realized that the positive terminal was loose. :huh
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Skid

+1
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 12:26 PM
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Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
A follow up to my previous post. I can roll start...

A follow up to my previous post. I can roll start the bike and it will run just fine, but it is not charging the new battery I bought and put in it last month. And of course I look classy roll...
Forum: Thumpers 09-28-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Gracias mi amigo, that is exactly what I was...

Gracias mi amigo, that is exactly what I was looking for. And si, I know where the different components are located, but I had not removed the air cleaner cover so I did not find the connecter and I...
Forum: Thumpers 09-28-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Charging

I tested the battery and I got 13.5v at 5000 rpm. It never went above 13.5 tho. I did the voltage leak test as specified in the manual and it came back 0.0 v. However the battery is almost completely...
Forum: Thumpers 09-28-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Craaaaaaaaaap.

Craaaaaaaaaap.
Forum: Thumpers 09-27-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
First, where is it "dumping" coolant? An...

First, where is it "dumping" coolant?

An instance of Occum's razor? The obvious answer is the one that makes the most sense. The head gasket is pretty straightforward compared to repairs you have...
Forum: Thumpers 09-27-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Mcct

If you've been reading this board, you know I exploded the head on my NX a while back due to the crappy automatic cam chain tensioner that comes on the bike. I had some generous offers from people...
Forum: Thumpers 09-24-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Nice! I keep forgetting to get pictures of...

Nice!

I keep forgetting to get pictures of the tensioner. I will try to get them this week.
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
I repaired some of the tabs on my bike but some...

I repaired some of the tabs on my bike but some around the cowl are still busted. Were you able to make new tabs/repair collars and such as the website describes with the plastex?
Forum: Thumpers 09-14-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Mcct

I took the massout cam chain tensioner modification one step further and created a full manual cam chain tensioner from the NX's automatic cam chain tensioner. I can post pictures if anyone is...
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,562
Views: 525,624
Posted By thirstybuck
:thumb

:thumb
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 08-22-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,426
Views: 79,968
Posted By thirstybuck
Pittsburgh/Honda NX250

Pittsburgh/Honda NX250
Forum: Thumpers 08-21-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6,278
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Posted By thirstybuck
The $1.50 fix is just a M6/30mm bolt with a M6...

The $1.50 fix is just a M6/30mm bolt with a M6 jamnut threaded in to where the "cover" bolt goes into the back of the tensioner. It keeps the tensioner from backing out.

However, even when I've...
Forum: Ride reports 08-19-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1,039
Views: 435,186
Posted By thirstybuck
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: Thumpers 08-17-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Reviewing again, everything actually points to...

Reviewing again, everything actually points to the tensioner. Those that have replaced chains have found them to be the exact same length and they have many more miles on their bikes.

I employed...
Forum: Thumpers 08-16-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
That's what I've done. Searching cam chain issues...

That's what I've done. Searching cam chain issues through previous pages it seems clear that my chain needs to be replaced and is likely what caused the first incident with my bike.

While I...
Forum: Thumpers 08-16-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
It's present when riding in all gears >4k rpm +...

It's present when riding in all gears >4k rpm + neutral and revving the motor.
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Paranoid

Ugg. So I know I'm paranoid but I think I'm hearing cam chain play/slap that strarts around 4-5k rpms. I'd really just like to get this this straightened out so I can flog it on some trails and do...
Forum: Thumpers 08-13-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
I know the exhaust valves on the "new" head are a...

I know the exhaust valves on the "new" head are a little tight so I anticipate that it will breath much better once they are adjusted. I don't actually know what sprocket set I have either so I will...
Forum: Thumpers 08-12-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
I just replaced the topend in my NX and I did the...

I just replaced the topend in my NX and I did the return trip for for a total of 400 miles this weekend. Serious monkey butt! I figured either I did or didn't do it right and I would find out pretty...
Forum: Thumpers 08-11-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Ok-I'm going to roll with it.I just finished 200...

Ok-I'm going to roll with it.I just finished 200 miles today and it didn't skip a beat. Thanks.
Forum: Thumpers 08-09-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Any info on this? Do I need to make any...

Any info on this? Do I need to make any adjustment to my carb? Or can I just run it as it was before with the 249cc top end? Thanks.
Forum: Thumpers 08-04-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6,278
Views: 772,051
Posted By thirstybuck
Back Together

A while back I exploded my NX. Today I fired it back up again. I may be the only NX in the US with 239cc! Rebuilt and detuned. Also, do I need to make any tuning adjustment for the difference in...
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