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Forum: Street 10-03-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,427
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Sounds more like an ATV or pitbike variant of the...

Sounds more like an ATV or pitbike variant of the CG.

Should be just fine, just totally different and need to get used to it.

One of the reasons why I bought my Vader 125 instead of the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-03-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,077
Posted By Deckard_Cain
17/42 sounds like a good combo. I run 16/40,...

17/42 sounds like a good combo. I run 16/40, which is about the same as a 17/43 ish. I also have a fully worked over engine, which, without the extra power, I think it would be too much of a good...
Forum: Street 07-16-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,222
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I have these forks (or some clone of them...

I have these forks (or some clone of them probably), but in stock length. I already had bar risers on, so no changes needed for me.

But yes, they are light-years better than even OE Grom forks. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-15-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,706
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Also do know that "gunning it hard from 0 to 1/4...

Also do know that "gunning it hard from 0 to 1/4 throttle" and experiencing a hesitating or bog before it picks up RPM is completely normal in most cases. Especially without a pumper carb.

So...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-21-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,575
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Gotcha. I hadn't looked at mine since the...

Gotcha.

I hadn't looked at mine since the last time I had it apart to see if that was going to be an issue.

Something to consider I suppose.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-19-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,575
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I'm curious why shimming the rocker assembly is...

I'm curious why shimming the rocker assembly is not desired.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-25-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,038
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Has anyone had any electrical issues caused by...

Has anyone had any electrical issues caused by water, or other issues from storing the bike outside uncovered in the rain? Is there a lot of raw metal parts that rust?

While there aren't many/any...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-10-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I don't feel there is any "risk" in using roller...

I don't feel there is any "risk" in using roller followers. Use them or don't, it won't play a significant enough factor for you to get all worked up over it.

A PE28 would be just fine. You...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-08-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 643
Posted By Deckard_Cain
That image is just your flywheel inspection...

That image is just your flywheel inspection port.. with no markings visible..

Can you clarify what you're actually asking?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-08-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By Deckard_Cain
The RXB is an excellent bike, large aftermarket...

The RXB is an excellent bike, large aftermarket support for the engine, which is smooth and can make great power.

I know of and have ridden a few Kayo bikes.. founder and lead engineer used to...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-08-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By Deckard_Cain
On a stock cam, agreed. I wouldn't bother. I...

On a stock cam, agreed. I wouldn't bother. I found on a fully worked over engine, with the improved cam, head porting, full exhaust and larger cylinder kit installed, the rollers were smoother,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-08-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Absolutely correct. Except... we know for a fact...

Absolutely correct. Except... we know for a fact that the factory installed carburetor, at least the PZ carbs are barely sufficient for the stock engines, and are jetted very lean to pass US...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-04-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I'd do the work to teh higher mileage engine that...

I'd do the work to teh higher mileage engine that was treated better. 3k cared for miles beat 400 abused miles any day.

The pz30 will run on the engine with all the upgrades, but seriously choke...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-04-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Agreed.. which adds to my confusion. There is...

Agreed.. which adds to my confusion. There is still the main drain plug in the bottom of the case available.. they make tons of drain plugs with 1/8" NPT in them for oil temp sensors.

I'd just...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-28-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I use the same system, a Koso unit with digital...

I use the same system, a Koso unit with digital gauge I got from DennisKirk.

OP says he's running his oil cooler to the oil drain... somehow ... for return? Seems odd to me.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-12-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
Posted By Deckard_Cain
If you check around on the Hawk 250 fb group,...

If you check around on the Hawk 250 fb group, there are links and more information on the various engines people have swapped in, from pr250/CB250 to Ninja 250 parallel twins with nearly 40hp and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-29-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By Deckard_Cain
That you, Dustin? Jason here.. lol. ...

That you, Dustin?

Jason here.. lol.

Tag, you're it!

Also, that PR250 install is awesome.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-29-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Also sounds like perhaps it got hot or oil...

Also sounds like perhaps it got hot or oil starved... unsure if still stock carburetion and jets....?

Definitely something was wrong that lead to failure. They typically don't just go kablooey....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-29-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Yes, and it vibrated out and fell off more than...

Yes, and it vibrated out and fell off more than once. Ultimately, wasn't worth the hassle.

A flat 1/4" driver bit stuck into a 1" piece of vac hose on the original mixture screw has served me...
Forum: Street 10-16-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,029
Posted By Deckard_Cain
What was Pete's reasoning on no TaoTao's? ...

What was Pete's reasoning on no TaoTao's? Curious... My Vader gen 2 from him has been flawless, despite now no longer being anything close to original..lol.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-02-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,315
Posted By Deckard_Cain
If you get the whole front end, you can adapt...

If you get the whole front end, you can adapt Honda XR250 forks. quite a few have done it. Not a direct one for one swap though.
Forum: Street 10-02-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 800
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Depends on if you bought a 428 sized 17t sprocket...

Depends on if you bought a 428 sized 17t sprocket or not. You should have.. and if so, same size chain. Might have to change the number of links to adjust length.. but 420 vs 428 vs 520 shouldn't...
Forum: Street 09-25-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,029
Posted By Deckard_Cain
I bought a Vader during pandemic in 2020 from...

I bought a Vader during pandemic in 2020 from Pete at Kronik- no complaints. Great pricing, easy transaction and it was to my door in Michigan in 3 days (I believe he had it drop shipped directly...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-19-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,439
Posted By Deckard_Cain
Just bought an old '96 Vulcan 800 myself.. my...

Just bought an old '96 Vulcan 800 myself.. my friend bought it as a temp bike while his VTX1300 was getting custom paint. Rode it less than 2 months.. so I snatched it up. Mustang seat, V&H pipes,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 50,284
Posted By Deckard_Cain
That was probably me... I haven't gotten around...

That was probably me... I haven't gotten around to the XR engine guard or fork brace yet.. too busy on life/work stuff.

For me what model HD the brace was for was irrelevant, I'm going to be...
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