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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: racer x race report 9/9/18 Claverack, Hudson NY

« on: December 28, 2018, 07:49:04 PM »

Yeah they couldn't get rid of me when I found the site back up .

We're glad you're here!  We're glad all of you are here!  Hope you stick around and see where all this can go!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects....how many do you have going??

« on: December 28, 2018, 07:29:29 PM »

A new (er) 125 should be fun   I sat on one at the dealership the other day and wouldn't mind it coming home...it was brand new and had a nice price tag tho...I can wait or find a bit older one, they're all the same anyway! 

We are moving forward with other projects and waiting to see what we can find for the vintage racer project...the ladies in the vintage race club started a Revo2 class and, well...I need a bike.  I did take Ron's '93 YZ250 out for one of the races and that worked ok but sure a whole new experience for me!  My normal vintage racer is an '86 IT200, not exactly a "race" bike     but it works!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects....how many do you have going??

« on: December 24, 2018, 08:36:26 PM »

Did you get it running? 

We may have abandoned the 125 project for now...it started getting pretty bad and with the other projects we have going it was looking like something that wasn't going to be ready by May for racing.  Moving on...looking at the other bike options in storage, there's a YZ250 in there 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Merry Christmas!

« on: December 23, 2018, 06:42:26 PM »

Merry Christmas Coop!  Take it easy and heal up!

Low key here, small family gathering (not at our house) and not much else. 

Wanted to do some trail riding but the winds have been up and trees and wind don't go together so it's been more like garage time   

Working on some exciting (we think) things for TSM for the new year too!

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - BONUS TOOL #13 T-Handle Hex or Torx Set

« on: December 13, 2018, 06:11:47 PM »

T Handle Hex/Torx Set

Why: There are many hex head (or Torx if you have KTM/Husky) bolts on your bike and these are much easier to use than a set held together with a flimsy ring.

TSM Technician says: “Just a simple twist of the wrist.”

Spouse/Parent Argument:  These come in a nice holder so I’ll always be able to find them.

Cost: About $14 on Amazon

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: Winter Projects....how many do you have going??

« on: December 13, 2018, 06:07:15 PM »

Eric...I died laughing at that whole story!  And then the followup...mismatched bolts...remember to ask Ron about the hinge pin "motor mount bolts" he pounded out last night!  Yes, for real...eek  When you get the plow mounted a picture will be required!

We are currently working on several projects but the the hinge pins were on the '93 YZ 125 that will be mine for next race season...it's kinda scary so far...  It'll be good when we are done, like you we replace all non standard hardware with the right stuff!

Racer-X...yeah...sorry man   The other guys are right, feel free to vent here (we have that talk about anything board option!)  Support is good, regular and moto family alike.

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #12 Cable Luber

« on: December 12, 2018, 06:10:56 AM »

Cable Luber

Why: Makes an otherwise impossible job easy.

TSM Technician says: “You’ll love the like new feel of a freshly lubed cable! Uh, unless you have a KTM.”

Spouse/Parent Argument: I need to keep my clutch cable in good repair and a lubed cable will be easier on my hands!

Cost: About $11 on Amazon

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #11 Safety Wire Pliers

« on: December 11, 2018, 06:11:34 AM »

Safety Wire Pliers

Why: This handy tool will allow you to twist safety wire rapidly and consistently.  Makes wiring on grips a quick project.
 
TSM Technician says: “Loose grips = big crash. Any questions?”

Spouse/Parent Argument: You don’t want my grips to fall off my bike do you?

Cost: About $27 on Amazon

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #10 T-Handle Sockets

« on: December 10, 2018, 06:06:14 AM »

Metric T-Handle Socket Wrench Set

Why: Makes quick work of simple things and eliminates the need to fish through your socket collection for the right combo of ratchet and socket.

TSM Technician says: “All the pro mechanics are using them…”

Spouse/Parent Argument: I don’t really NEED this but it will make my life easier and you want things to be easier for me don’t you?

Cost: About $28 on Amazon

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General Two Stroke Talk / Winter Projects....how many do you have going??

« on: December 09, 2018, 01:59:48 PM »

One things leads to another around here and with winter comes the project list!  What's on our list??? 

Well...there is an '83 YZ250 getting some preliminary work done on it. Tank restoration in progress, researching parts, this one might be in the works for a while.

Next there is a '93 YZ125...Nanci needs a Revo racer for the upcoming vintage season    This is kinda going to be a two-become-one project.  We have two of them, one is pretty rough but has some good parts on it, came with a '96 motor.  The other...well we're going to go retrieve it from our storage unit this afternoon to see what it can bring to the bench! 

Somewhere on the list is Ron's '93 YZ250 that really could use a rebuild...he bought it new in '93 and it needs some love now.

And...there is one other project in the works too...that one can't be revealed yet...but soon 

The garage is full and somehow we still need to find time to actually go do some trail riding! 

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 12 Days of Tools...

« on: December 09, 2018, 01:52:12 PM »

Hopefully someone finds the suggestions useful    We tried to pick tools that were inexpensive but fell into the "now why haven't I bought that before now!?" category.

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #9 Wobble Extension

« on: December 09, 2018, 07:38:29 AM »

Wobble Extension

Why: Wobble extensions let you get a socket on stuff that you can’t quite get a straight shot at without all the bulk and “floppiness” of a universal joint.

TSM Technician says: “Why the hell did they put that bolt there?!?”

Spouse/Parent Argument: I just need one ok?

Cost: About $21 on Amazon

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #8 Metric Thread File

« on: December 08, 2018, 07:09:43 AM »

Metric Thread File

Why: Allows you to fix the threads on bolts, shafts, axles, crank ends, etc. that have been damaged.  Each side of the file is a different thread pitch so one tool does them all.

TSM Technician: “Go a little easier on that hammer next time!”

Spouse/Parent Argument: This will keep me from having to replace EVERY bolt on the bike.

Cost: About $17 on Amazon

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #7 Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Screwdrivers

« on: December 07, 2018, 06:34:29 AM »

JIS Crosspoint Screwdriver

Why: The Japanese Industrial Standard screw is commonly found on Japanese motorcycles, from side cover screws to those “guaranteed to strip” ones holding the master cylinder cover on. It looks like a Phillips screw, but it’s not and they will be damaged by a Phillips screwdriver if they’re tight.

TSM Technician says: “Because stripped screws just suck. “

Spouse/Parent Argument: You don’t want me to be swearing every time I strip a screw do you?

Cost: About $9 on Amazon

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Tool Discussion / Twelve Tools of Christmas - #6 Magnetic Pickup Tool

« on: December 05, 2018, 08:45:12 PM »

Magnetic Pickup Tool

Why: Allows you to reach that bolt you dropped down there somewhere your hand and/or fingers won’t reach.

TSM Technician says: “Damn it! How did that bolt even get all the way down in there!!”

Spouse/Parent Argument: If I have this I won’t have to call you (or little brother/sister) to get what I dropped since your hands are smaller.

Cost: About $11 on Amazon