Top end rebuild

[J Kimmel]

LOVE my rekluse

 

[farnhamstj]

Bike had the rekluse and rear brake lever when I bought it. I love it!!! Rear brake on the bars is just awesome on technical downhills.

 

[J Kimmel]

Bike had the rekluse and rear brake lever when I bought it. I love it!!! Rear brake on the bars is just awesome on technical downhills.

can't bring myself to the brake lever though...my clutch still operates as a normal clutch, and I ride a lot of track still

 

[nakman]

can't bring myself to the brake lever though...my clutch still operates as a normal clutch...

that's going to be my plan, when I ultimately do the Rekluse. I rode Farnham's and definitely locked up the back tire a few times pulling the clutch in .. I guess you get used to it though. Still, I think for a lot of pavement time having a lever-actuated clutch is a good thing.

/hijack.. engine is looking good, Farnham! Can't wait to experience the results in about 4 weeks..

 

[farnhamstj]

It's ALLIVE!!

New battery. pulled choke. Pushed magic button. Yin,Yin,BBBBRRRRRPPPPP!!!!!!!

Took it around the block added a splash more oil.Then a couple more laps. Pics to follow.

 

[farnhamstj]

Replaced rear wheel bearings, upper shock bearing, sprockets & chain, swing-arm sliders, JD jet kit, clutch cover, new front fenders and shock guards. Some random hardware, a new battery, and a bunch of elbow grease. I'm am very pleased with myself, first 4 stroke top-end rebuild. I own a timing chain tool if anyone needs to borrow it.

 

[60wag]

Nice. Put some miles on it so it's broken in before Utah... if the snow has melted enough.

 

[farnhamstj]

I tried to fit in a short ride yesterday, didn't happen. Trying for today. It's my last day of work for the ski season. Bittersweet. Nice to get the time off, little frightening to know the money faucet will be off for a month.

 

[farnhamstj]

Went for a test ride today. Ran very well.

 

[60wag]

Nice, it looks happy.

 

[farnhamstj]

 

[rover67]

sweet

glad to hear it is running well!

I love the feeling of running a motor you built Makes it more fun

 

[J Kimmel]

awesome, you bringing it to CM?

Good friend is coming down from SLC with his KTM, I'm riding a day or two

 

[farnhamstj]

I plan on Pre running Poison Spider and Hells on Thursday with it. As I'm trail leader for those Fri and Sat. I think I'll be a little too busy socializing to get in much more than that.

For those unaware, Motorcycles May NOT, follow along during Cruise Moab Trail rides.

 

[J Kimmel]

thats a great idea, leading spike thursday what a great way to pre run!