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Technical / Clutch won''''t release

« on: December 02, 2012, 07:11:51 AM »

Will be taking the clutch cover off tomorrow and see whats the go with it.

Hopefully its something minor.

If the cable did not snap and you are sure of this, try adjusting it. Take the clutch cover off and pull the lever. If the plates don't move at all than there is a problem. If they move a little than its just an adjustment.

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Technical / Clutch won't release

« on: December 01, 2012, 11:51:16 PM »

Hi guys,

Got a 04 kx250, Rode it for about 1 hour clutch was working fine then all of a sudden the clutch wouldn't disengage, it just stays in permanently  and will not release when you go to change gears. No idea what the problem is, checked to see if the cable snapped seems to be ok.

Suggestions?

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 25, 2012, 01:57:14 AM »

A big chunk of that quote is labour. If you could do the work yourself you'd save a packet.

I agree. I can't remember if you said you needed to split the cases to get at the crank seals and bearings but thats about $150 roughly if you do. Other than that basically what cnrcpla said. Issue is an Australia genuine parts outlet is hard to come across and believe me I've been looking. You won't be able to import genuine parts from rockymountain for example in the states either international trade laws or some crap. I'd look for some cases on the net, buy international if you have to. I'm constantly on ebay buying and selling random crap so I'll keep an eye out for you, I'll post up here if I see anything. What was the bike again?

98 KX250, I think the parts range from 92-99 Anyways. Yeah and the quote was mainly for labour the parts only accumulated to 1300. And the most expensive being the cases.  Also was wondering the piston only has scoring and they suggested to get the bore honed, wondering if I should bother or not, as the top end was replaced and is only 1 ride old prior to this problem. The 1 ride obviously has scored the piston but other then that it was a brand new Pro X piston/rings combo. Should I keep that, and i have been searching on ebay for parts, and picked up a second hand case (matching set) and also the gasket kits. They quoted 6 hours labour also at $95AUD per hour. Pretty expensive I think!!

If I had to choose one thing I hate about my country, its the prices of everything under the sun. Absolutely ridiculous everything is more expensive here. Regarding the scored piston, I would suggest employing a cylinder bore gauge to measure the cylinder bore. Take several measurements from several different points around the cylinder and if any of them differ more than 0.05 from eachother I would DEFINITELY have it rehoned. I'd probably do it if it was .03 actually. take a few snappies of the piston, post them up on here and see what everyone has to say.

Will post pictures up when I get the chance, should be later on this arvo, and yeah I will measure it all out I probally will do it just to ensure that nothing else goes wrong with this heap of junk !!

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Technical / Best fuel/mixture ratio

« on: September 24, 2012, 07:21:01 AM »

You never hear of an engine seizing from too much oil...

Very true.

Prob will keep mine at 30:1 or 32:1. Bike runs great.

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 24, 2012, 07:19:51 AM »

A big chunk of that quote is labour. If you could do the work yourself you'd save a packet.

I agree. I can't remember if you said you needed to split the cases to get at the crank seals and bearings but thats about $150 roughly if you do. Other than that basically what cnrcpla said. Issue is an Australia genuine parts outlet is hard to come across and believe me I've been looking. You won't be able to import genuine parts from rockymountain for example in the states either international trade laws or some crap. I'd look for some cases on the net, buy international if you have to. I'm constantly on ebay buying and selling random crap so I'll keep an eye out for you, I'll post up here if I see anything. What was the bike again?

98 KX250, I think the parts range from 92-99 Anyways. Yeah and the quote was mainly for labour the parts only accumulated to 1300. And the most expensive being the cases.  Also was wondering the piston only has scoring and they suggested to get the bore honed, wondering if I should bother or not, as the top end was replaced and is only 1 ride old prior to this problem. The 1 ride obviously has scored the piston but other then that it was a brand new Pro X piston/rings combo. Should I keep that, and i have been searching on ebay for parts, and picked up a second hand case (matching set) and also the gasket kits. They quoted 6 hours labour also at $95AUD per hour. Pretty expensive I think!!

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 22, 2012, 08:45:04 AM »

Just a update, whole bike needs rebuilding. Got quoted $2430 AUD.


Piston is scored, needs new rings, cracked case, waterpump needs replacing, all seals,  and bearings.

Bike is a mess in otherwords!!

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 16, 2012, 01:16:43 AM »

Here in my corner of Canada it's +40 C in the summer and -40 C in the Winter if you want to discuss extremes!

Normally you would think that engine cases could only be purchased as matched sets.

Yeah found a pair as a matching set. Haha canada seems like the weathers all over the show

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 15, 2012, 08:46:19 AM »

I'm a Queenslander mate I'm the only one on here too I think. Actually Swapper is but hes hardly ever here anymore. Scottydog is a WA bloke theres some NSW guys here.

Summer down there would positively suck. Its funny in Australia alot of places get both extremes. Really cold in winter and really hot in summer.

Not wrong mate, and terrible prices for bikes and parts incomparison to the US!!
Summer here is a shocker no mud at all like riding on concrete!
Front wheel spends more time in the air, and rear is all over the show. Just the way you want it though aha

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 14, 2012, 05:46:16 AM »

You said you were in Aus? me too. What state/territory?

South aus - Adelaide.

Yourself?

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 13, 2012, 08:48:20 AM »

I'm not expert but I'd probably have a VERY skilled welder do it. Don't just get the next door neighbor to have a crack at it cos a dodgey weld would be a disaster at 11,000 RPM. Unless the next door neighbor is infact an extremely skilled welder of course

Haha very true!!
Don't want this happening again ridden the bike twice this year sucks!
Only just got around to fixing it all up now for the summer which sucks, missed the whole winter!

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Photos & Videos / All black plastics

« on: September 12, 2012, 11:46:07 PM »

Here's mine a couple of years ago. I changed it back to red/white this year

Looks a treat man!!

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Technical / Pulled off the clutch basket, crank has a silicone like glue all around it?

« on: September 12, 2012, 11:44:00 PM »

Maaaaan I just started reading this thread and I feel really sorry for you. Believe me I've been there. Spending your hours in the shed on a bike instead of in the saddle. I hope its not a cracked case and if it is I hope its an easy weld job.

Yeah it absolute sucks just got the motor out yesterday, taking it into the mechanics today to give it a proper diagnosing and then tell me wether the cases are cracked or not. Only reason taking it in is because I have to split the cases to remove the crank seal, so might swell get a 100% diagnosis of the problem. I did happen to find a complete casing set on eBay for $300. So if need be not sure wether to buy a second hand casing or weld it or spend the $1000.

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Photos & Videos / All black plastics

« on: September 12, 2012, 03:55:28 AM »

IMO, nothing makes a bike look scabbier than all black plastics. I don't think they look good new, but after a season, they all look like garbage.

Don't know what graphics to get, I got a kawasaki and dont like the monster energy brand. Would love to get some nice rockstar ones for the shrouds, but can't find any ones I like.

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Technical / CAD spoked rims or Stainless.

« on: September 12, 2012, 03:54:13 AM »

Stainless. Only stainless. CAD spokes will look bad after a year, no matter how well you take care of them (unless it is a show bike and you don't plan on riding it). The only other reason to go with CAd is if you are planning on selling it right away.

Looks like stainless steel is the go then haha.

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Photos & Videos / All black plastics

« on: September 11, 2012, 12:18:32 PM »

Hi guys,


Anyone got any pics of all black dirt bikes, or close too. Would like to see what it looks like with all black plastics, Thinking of changing my current green plastics to all black.

Cheers guys