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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-19-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,131
Posted By darmst6829
The easiest way to resolve this problem is the...

The easiest way to resolve this problem is the simply drill and tap a hole in the drain plug itself then epoxy the drain plug into the stripped hole. Then use a bolt with a washer to seal the new...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-19-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,304
Posted By darmst6829
Ohc

So this bike has an overhead cam, screw type adjustment or shims?
Forum: Video and Pics 08-29-2019, 12:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,016
Posted By darmst6829
Soundrider "Rally in the Gorge".

As posted in other forums:

My brother Don, his son Ian and I had fun at the Sound RIDER "Rally in the Gorge" over 600 miles of mostly off road stuff with a few runs up the Maryhill loops road. I...
Forum: Video and Pics 07-16-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By darmst6829
Hey Weldangrind, its a fun ride and had...

Hey Weldangrind,

its a fun ride and had been on my bucket list for years. Be aware that Packwood to Ellensburg is difficult to complete on an RX3. My RX3 is completely stock and it took every bit...
Forum: Video and Pics 07-16-2018, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By darmst6829
Wabcdr

https://davidarmstrong.smugmug.com/Washington-discovery-route-2018/i-hH5NXJZ

My brother and I took a little trip. Started in Ocean Shores WA, came home on Hwy 20. About 1200 miles of goodness!
Forum: Video and Pics 10-01-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 919
Posted By darmst6829
Thumbs Up Chelan ride

In preparation for a go at the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route my brother Don and I went riding. We needed try out the new GPS I bought and to get a handle on what to expect on the route.
...
Forum: Video and Pics 05-08-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 865
Posted By darmst6829
Bonehead Enduro

A few pictures from the 24th annual Bonehead Enduro put on by the Pacific NW Museum of Motorcycling.

http://www.pnwmom.org/

I rode my TT250 but its supposed to be an event for old motorcycles....
Forum: Video and Pics 04-03-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By darmst6829
Desert 100 family poker run

I had a great time at the desert 100 family poker run.

https://davidarmstrong.smugmug.com/Desert-100-family-poker-run/i-BQdxkPk

Originally I was going to ride the dual sport event but I got...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-17-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By darmst6829
Yes. There is a small aperture that is clogged. I...

Yes. There is a small aperture that is clogged. I had this happen to my 1985 Harley Davidson Electraglide. Take the master cylinder apart and clean everything.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-08-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,723
Posted By darmst6829
csc TT250 clutch

So over the years I have owned motorcycles with horrible clutch's mostly Bultaco's and recently a Royal Enfield 350 that took incredible effort to make work correctly. My CSC TT250 clutch has always...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-23-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,745
Posted By darmst6829
Try a little more fork oil, like 20cc per fork....

Try a little more fork oil, like 20cc per fork. If that's not enough stiffness cut off a couple of coils from each spring then make up the missing length with a spacer such as a chunk of PVC...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-12-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,644
Posted By darmst6829
I would be looking for a problem switch not a...

I would be looking for a problem switch not a diode.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-08-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,816
Posted By darmst6829
How accurate are these units- specifically:...

How accurate are these units- specifically: odometer and trip meter functions.
Also is the trip meter adjustable forward and backward? How do you reset the trip meter?
Dave
Forum: Video and Pics 11-05-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By darmst6829
Hey ughmas, add a folding weld on "tip" to your...

Hey ughmas, add a folding weld on "tip" to your shift lever like this:
https://www.amazon.com/IMS-Brake-Lever-Weld-319521/dp/B000UKHIC8
I bronze welded mine on.
Dave
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-22-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By darmst6829
Maybe a better way to put it is most motorcycles...

Maybe a better way to put it is most motorcycles lose drivability and hp after eliminating an air box without other modifications.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-01-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 421,188
Posted By darmst6829
veeblefetzer

veeblefetzer
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-25-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,531
Posted By darmst6829
43 tooth works great for me. I have done some...

43 tooth works great for me. I have done some heavy duty trail rides without to much trouble.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-25-2016, 12:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,322
Posted By darmst6829
Everide is a rider with no mechanical sympathy....

Everide is a rider with no mechanical sympathy. He doesn't get the difference between Adventure riding and dual sport riding. Adventure is about travel using a motorcycle as a means of exploring...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-24-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,743
Posted By darmst6829
Air box's are always better. Many motorcycles...

Air box's are always better. Many motorcycles loose HP by going to an open foam filter and in muddy conditions the bike will ingest dirt and wear out the top end.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-24-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 677
Posted By darmst6829
Thumbs Up I changed mine today, nothing hard at all. Dig in!

I changed mine today, nothing hard at all. Dig in!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-23-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By darmst6829
http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/TT250-OEM-FRONT-WHEE...

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/TT250-OEM-FRONT-WHEEL-s/351.htm

My guess is parts interchange between TT250 and Hawk wheels.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-22-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 421,188
Posted By darmst6829
.07 mm isn't much but nil is even less and nil is...

.07 mm isn't much but nil is even less and nil is what my valves measured after 500 miles. I would be surprised if nil isn't good enough. It ran just fine at nil and I only checked the valve...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-20-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,182
Posted By darmst6829
So I wouldn't have believed it but the clutch on...

So I wouldn't have believed it but the clutch on my TT250 works best with 15-40 diesel non synthetic oil. The stock oil worked OK but then after 200 miles I made the switch to synthetic 10-40...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-29-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 61,594
Posted By darmst6829
Azhulem I agree with your assertion that...

Azhulem I agree with your assertion that synthetic oil is generally not a problem, however my TT250 clutch made horrible noises and vibration when I put in synthetic oil. I have never had that...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-28-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,533
Views: 421,188
Posted By darmst6829
Gnarly trail ride today with my big brother Don....

Gnarly trail ride today with my big brother Don. TT250 did just fine, however the 43 tooth rear sprocket is too much for serious trail riding, clutch abuse was the only way. I also think the shift...
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