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Forum: 2 smokers 08-20-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,867
Posted By ppe172
If you are going to premix you'll have to go to...

If you are going to premix you'll have to go to larger jets since the oil going through the jets will effectively make your mixture leaner. How much larger I couldn't say. Make sure you block off...
Forum: 2 smokers 05-31-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,786
Posted By ppe172
1980+ it175, it200.

1980+ it175, it200.
Forum: 2 smokers 05-16-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By ppe172
The letter in the 10th position in the VIN gives...

The letter in the 10th position in the VIN gives you the year. An '84 would be an E and an '85 would be an F.
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By ppe172
Try posting here: ...

Try posting here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362489&page=859

Several guys on there have upgraded forks and I think one or two have changed swingarms as well.
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Is this possible? I was just going to start...

Is this possible?

I was just going to start installing larger mains today but thinking about pulling carbs.

Yes it is. I've changed the main jets on mine a couple of times without removing...
Forum: 2 smokers 03-25-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By ppe172
I have had this happen a couple of times and like...

I have had this happen a couple of times and like caryder said, it's oil being blown out the overflow tube. The first time that happened to me it was because the oil seal was bad and the gear box was...
Forum: Thumpers 03-21-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
40 smaller holes and gives a total opening of 112...

40 smaller holes and gives a total opening of 112 mm which is still considerably larger than the 25mm outlet pipe

I don't think that's true. The area of a circle is πRē. So for your 2.8mm holes...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
D33T, What is the part number for that...

D33T,

What is the part number for that tank? Is it for a DR750 or something else like a DR650?

Thanks,

Ed
Forum: 2 smokers 03-07-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,376
Posted By ppe172
My 74 dt100 had oil injection, and so does my...

My 74 dt100 had oil injection, and so does my Hodaka Road Toad.

Sure, but they're from the '70s. What I said was that the U.S. hasn't had road legal 2-strokes since the '70s.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-07-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,376
Posted By ppe172
As stated above, I think you're going to have...

As stated above, I think you're going to have trouble with the oil injection thing. Pretty much only road legal bikes got oil injection and I think that the poster above is correct and the U.S....
Forum: Canada 01-26-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,545
Posted By ppe172
I gave this a bit more thought last night & two...

I gave this a bit more thought last night & two things stuck. Petrol & oil. The bike likes lots of both. Which could make it logistically a pain in the ass.

I own one ('89) and while I can't say...
Forum: Thumpers 11-17-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Ladder106, I stumbled across these guys...

Ladder106,

I stumbled across these guys years ago, I've never bought anything from them but I saved the link in case. I believe they're in Wisconsin, so it's odd that they have NOS parts for the...
Forum: Canada 08-16-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,218
Posted By ppe172
I'll be going as well. I've done it a couple of...

I'll be going as well. I've done it a couple of times before. Last year I rode my DT200 but I rode with a bunch of guys mostly on KLRs. We rode the aggressive option and they didn't have any trouble...
Forum: Thumpers 08-12-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Ztaj, Where did you order the muffler from,...

Ztaj,

Where did you order the muffler from, CMSNL?

I see on their site that the muffler for the K model is 375 euros and 453 for the J model. Of course I have the J. Anyone have any idea...
Forum: Canada 07-29-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
Juames, I saw a thread from last year where...

Juames,

I saw a thread from last year where you were looking for a machine shop to do some work on triple clamps for a suspension swap. Who did you end up using? Did they do good work?
...
Forum: Thumpers 06-27-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Simosez, On your RM fork swap, what are you...

Simosez,

On your RM fork swap, what are you doing for fork springs? The RM ones must be way too soft for the big. Can you get ones stiff enough?

Cheers,

Ed
Forum: Canada 06-26-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
That looks like the place where I almost went...

That looks like the place where I almost went into the swamp the last time I rode with you guys. I didn't drop the bike that time but it was close.
Forum: Canada 06-26-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
Hope ppe172 made it home OK I made it home...

Hope ppe172 made it home OK

I made it home alright, the bike wasn't running right but I made it. Thanks for all the help and I hope the hour you lost didn't spoil the ride.

I never got the...
Forum: Canada 06-24-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
anyone else? I'll try to make it as well.

anyone else?

I'll try to make it as well.
Forum: Canada 05-06-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
I think I'll join you guys. I'll see you at 9 in...

I think I'll join you guys. I'll see you at 9 in Almonte.

Ed
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By ppe172
I just looked up the thermal conductivity of the...

I just looked up the thermal conductivity of the substances in question.

Oil is 0.15
Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) is 0.25
Water is 0.58

Doesn't look like oil would do a very good job. As...
Forum: Canada 04-11-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,077
Posted By ppe172
There's a big break point at 400cc If...

There's a big break point at 400cc

If that's true I must be with the wrong company. There is less than $150 difference between what I pay for my DR750 and what I pay for my DT200. Both bikes are...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-22-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,416
Posted By ppe172
Ever look at the back side (pins) on the Motion...

Ever look at the back side (pins) on the Motion Pro clutch holding tool?

+1 that's what I use.
Forum: Thumpers 01-22-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Puddle, I got a manual from my Suzuki...

Puddle,

I got a manual from my Suzuki dealer (I'm in Ottawa), it was a few years ago (maybe 5) and as I recall it was rather expensive.

For the cush hub rubber, the parts fiche (CMSNL) shows...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,313
Posted By ppe172
I have a spare motor on the bench in the...

I have a spare motor on the bench in the basement. I could take some pictures if you like.

A quick check found a flywheel puller for your bike here:
...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,313
Posted By ppe172
Am I to understand this can be done without...

Am I to understand this can be done without splitting the cases?

Yes, it can be done without splitting the cases. As I said, I did it with the motor in the frame, and it took maybe a couple of...
Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,313
Posted By ppe172
Sounds like crank seals (ignition side) to me as...

Sounds like crank seals (ignition side) to me as well. They aren't that hard to change, I just did it on my DT200 a few months ago (never did it before). I assume the TS would not be any more...
Forum: Thumpers 11-19-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,401
Posted By ppe172
jon_l: Insurance in Ontario is incredibly...

jon_l:

Insurance in Ontario is incredibly expensive and mine is based on displacement, so a larger bike like a DR650 will cost me a lot more to own

What kind of prices were you quoted? I live...
Forum: Thumpers 10-10-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,210
Posted By ppe172
I don't know what it would be like in Malaysia...

I don't know what it would be like in Malaysia but I don't have any trouble getting most parts through my Yamaha dealer here in Canada. They're not hard to fix either.
Forum: Thumpers 10-09-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,046
Posted By ppe172
Are you sure it's an '83? As was already pointed...

Are you sure it's an '83? As was already pointed out it has a later head on it, and from the color I'd say it is an '85. It looks orange like the '85 I used to have. The '83s were red as far as I...
Forum: Ride reports 10-07-2010, 01:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 28,572
Posted By ppe172
Hi, im interested in a DT200R for sale locally...

Hi, im interested in a DT200R for sale locally and love every aspect of the ligtweight dualsporters although i am finding it hard to get hold of any fuel consumption figures.

I have an '89 DT200...
Forum: Canada 10-01-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6,556
Views: 382,624
Posted By ppe172
When I did my test I recall that they complained...

When I did my test I recall that they complained about 3 things.

1 - I didn't look left and right before going through an intersection on a green light. I did but I did not exagerate the head...
Forum: Thumpers 06-03-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By ppe172
FWIW I used the method described in the link you...

FWIW I used the method described in the link you posted recently and it worked fine. I filled the forks with methyl hydrate rather than oil because I thought it would be less messy if they let go...
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
People also suggest hammering a torx bit into the...

People also suggest hammering a torx bit into the rounded off hex hole and using that. I've tried this without success but apparently it works for some.
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Not that I've ever done it but lots of times I...

Not that I've ever done it but lots of times I see people recommending welding a nut on to the bolt and using a wrench on that. I have removed broken bolts by drilling them out. You need to make sure...
Forum: Thumpers 06-02-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
My DR is an '88 so it has a drum rear brake and I...

My DR is an '88 so it has a drum rear brake and I can't specifically address this question. But in general, when I have had bolts that were rounded off I've cut a slot in the end with a Dremel tool...
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
Seppo, Doesn't sound like a problem to me,...

Seppo,

Doesn't sound like a problem to me, as far as I know that's the way it is supposed to work. In order to start mine ('88 DR750) I have to pull in the decomp lever (just pull and release)...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14,490
Views: 1,827,490
Posted By ppe172
I'm sure your local dealer could get the parts...

I'm sure your local dealer could get the parts for you from suzuki, it's pretty easy to look up the part #'s on the computer and then order them.

This isn't true, I know from experience. If the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By ppe172
You could try a longer bolt. I've done that at...

You could try a longer bolt. I've done that at least twice. Sometimes the hole is drilled and tapped deeper than the bolt that is used and there is enough thread at the bottom to be used with a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-14-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 349
Posted By ppe172
Here's your original thread: ...

Here's your original thread:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=464831
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