I'm curious to see if the jet kit will cure the low rpm bog these bikes are known for. My son's does it and it truly hampers my wheelie riding....lol
I didn't ride it long enough before I tore it down to know if mine bogged. I'll post how the jet kit goes.
I used the wet method to apply them and took my time. The left one came out pretty decent, the right one, not so much. They're a good six footer. I'm glad I ordered new OEM shrouds in case I wind up hating these. I'll have to get the razor blade out some more for that right shroud.
Dude!!! I built one of these back ten years ago of so for my kids to race in a 4t kids MX class. I had found a front end off a CR 80 from around 87 iirc that had a disc brake and it bolted right on. I added a KTM 65 shock in a "custom PDS mount on the stock swingarm too. I wish I had a pic of that around...I'll look. One word of advice, Big Gun exhaust makes it as loud as a CRF450f! Looks like fun.
Well... Technically it IS a THUMPER ! Ha ! If you were a self-proclaimed 'Knucklehead' before, consider yourself competent now. I love seeing an older "Used" bike brought back and enjoyed. Very nice job so far ! Cheers brother !
I checked in my town and found a CR that I might be able to get for cheap. You say the front bolts right on?
My shock came back from BBR today, along with the heavier front fork springs. I got the rear shock on and mounted the rear wheel tonight. Nice new EBC brake shoes too. I'm going to get the springs cut to size tomorrow and get the front end back together. It may be a rolling frame tomorrow.
As I recall it was a direct swap.The KTM 65Sx shock took some cutting and welding but the front was painless, at least from my memory of that bike in 2000! Looks good, love the retro decals!
I like weird stuff, ask my wife... she is the only normal thing in my life... anyways just a couple of pics of a true Dakar hero in my book... <a href="http://s234.beta.photobucket.com/user/JoelSchmenge/library/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.advrider.com/advrider-photobucket-images/images/J/JoelSchmenge_dakarbike.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a> <a href="http://s234.beta.photobucket.com/user/JoelSchmenge/library/" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.advrider.com/advrider-photobucket-images/images/J/JoelSchmenge_03171.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a> can't wait to see this!...
But, there may be a problem. When I put the steering back on, there are a lot of threads left on the top plate nut. I'm taking to my shop tomorrow to have them install the stator and cut the chain. I'll ask them. I hope I didn't mess it up too much. :eek1 The shop will have the proper tools.
It turned out that I just didn't have the steering pushed all the way up and locked with the nut properly. The stator was installed, along with the new Renthal chain. I put the new cover on the left side and added a steering stem hole plugger upper. Bar risers. Hole plug New cover and chain.
That looks awesome. Are you going to ride the thing yourself? Looks too clean to go anywhere except maybe around the house
I'm setting it up for adult riding, with heavier front and rear springs, taller seat and handle bar risers. It should be fun. When my brothers kids get bigger, it may go to them. I'd like to supermoto a CRF150 next.