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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild

« on: June 10, 2011, 10:36:20 AM »

Still waiting on parts....Man!! Another week before i get them. None were in stock and had to be ordered from Suzuki.

 I guess that's okay since I'm fiddling around in putting one of the transmission shaft together. It sorta came apart when I took it off If I only knew how confusing it is to put the washers back in order....i would have been more careful. Oh well! I have the manual but it's better to bring it up on a monitor to zoom in better.

On the other hand though...I'm getting really good at cleaning the parts. Now I see why people end up painting or polishing their cases.

Thanks Guys!

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild

« on: June 07, 2011, 01:02:13 PM »

Great stuff guys!!! I think one of the best parts of a rebuild is the story behind it....specially the "where" and "how" it was done.

Now on to my shopping list....new bearings........new crank..... butanes and a used oven...lol!

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Technical / Re: First time doing buttom end rebuild

« on: June 05, 2011, 09:25:40 PM »

Thanks guys! Sounds pretty easy but I know it will take some practice....I guess I'll try to practice putting the tranny assembly in correctly and quickly as possible.

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Technical / First time doing buttom end rebuild

« on: June 05, 2011, 11:48:40 AM »

Guys!
   I just found out that the main bearing ceased and I'm in the process of getting everything together. One question came up so far....... The manual is requiring a special tool to install the crankshaft on my 2006 RM250. But I have talked to some people and not too many actually uses this tool. Other method has been done successfully without it. I'm wonder what the common method you guys use when installing the crankshaft?

Thanks!

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Technical / Re: Had to be towed from my ride yesterday...help please!

« on: April 13, 2011, 03:39:09 PM »

When you put your top-end back on did you remember to put coolant in it?

EDIT: i would like to add that when you do find out what the problem is, that you post what it is.

Yes, I made sure and actually used engine ice. Unfortunately I've been down with no motivation to open it up right now so I can't update anyone yet. I'm hoping to get my spirits back by this weekend and let you guys know.

Thanks so much for all the advice.

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Technical / Re: Had to be towed from my ride yesterday...help please!

« on: April 11, 2011, 03:07:42 PM »

Thanks guys, I'm gonna start looking at the clutch side first and isolate the issue from there.

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Technical / Had to be towed from my ride yesterday...help please!

« on: April 11, 2011, 09:26:58 AM »

First time out after a topend rebuild. Went through the break-in period for the first 30 min then when out trail riding. After a 20 mins the bike gently stalled and when I tried kick starting it, the lever was fully locked.

Could this be a clutch basket related issue? Please help!

2006 RM250 with Steahly Flywheel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!