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Forum: Pure Dirt 03-13-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,807
Posted By brentn
I took a piece of styrofoam and cut it into a...

I took a piece of styrofoam and cut it into a rectangular piece that fit just behind the battery and made contact with the bottom of the seat. I shaved and cut it until it just barely fit and with...
Forum: Pure Dirt 03-13-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,188
Posted By brentn
The carb jets can be bought at...

The carb jets can be bought at rockymountainatvmc.com, they have jets sorted by physical dimensions, only place I found that carries these jets.
Forum: Pure Dirt 03-13-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,561
Posted By brentn
Same displacement, around 230cc if you calculate...

Same displacement, around 230cc if you calculate the bore and stroke. The new engine has an overhead cam with timing chain. Valves are adjustable like the old one, but now with a much better cam...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-21-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By brentn
The clutch must have slack in the cable to be...

The clutch must have slack in the cable to be adjusted properly. There should be 1-2mm of slack in the lever indicating the that clutch is fully engaged when you don't have your hand on the lever....
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-15-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By brentn
Your right, and I honestly apologize. I...

Your right, and I honestly apologize.

I must have taken my a$$hole pills that morning.

Sorry bud.

You are right as well in some respects, most people aren't going to want to mess with all...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-11-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By brentn
Any hardware store, you can get it in a tub or a...

Any hardware store, you can get it in a tub or a grease cartridge for a grease gun (small and large). It's usually double the price btw, very sticky and tacky stuff but holds up much better than...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-11-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By brentn
WRONG These carbs are rich as hell from the...

WRONG

These carbs are rich as hell from the factory, sometimes lean as hell, really depends on what brand you buy.
They can always use tuning of the pilot and main and needle clip position for...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-06-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,875
Posted By brentn
Did you set your valves on the compression or...

Did you set your valves on the compression or exhaust stroke for TDC???

This is important, if you set them up on the exhaust stroke then the plug will fire at the wrong time.

Turn the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-06-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,069
Posted By brentn
For anyone that cares; Use MARINE grease to...

For anyone that cares;

Use MARINE grease to lube the inside of the hub inside the inner spacer for the axel bolt. This will truly repel water, as regular axel grease does so but for only a short...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-31-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,657
Posted By brentn
You have the older pushrod motor. These zongshens...

You have the older pushrod motor. These zongshens were used for a while on china bikes.

If you want to adjust your valves this is when you must find TDC for the timing of the VALVES. This is NOT...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-29-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,758
Posted By brentn
Dumped 3.9L of 87 in the bike yesterday and had...

Dumped 3.9L of 87 in the bike yesterday and had it ideling fine for about 10 minutes solid. Bike was plenty warmed up and I started to give it a little bit of throttle and noticed no difference at...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By brentn
Adjusting your preload on this bike is COMPLETELY...

Adjusting your preload on this bike is COMPLETELY USELESS with the suspension it comes with...

You might think that your doing the right thing, or buying heavier springs for your weight, but that...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By brentn
Like the other guy said, grade 8 will shear off...

Like the other guy said, grade 8 will shear off when it breaks.

The grade goes higher to how hard the metal is, it may not be the best for particular applications.


If I pull the rear...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,758
Posted By brentn
Running a higher octane can actually hurt...

Running a higher octane can actually hurt performance because the compression on the head may not be good enough to fully ignite it.

Going to try some 87 tomorrow on it. If I hear any kind of...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By brentn
Foster, I saw this engine on thursday at...

Foster,

I saw this engine on thursday at the honda dealership. It is almost 100% identical in shapes, proportions etc.

It is an overhead cam engine with the exact same chain tensioner cover,...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-26-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,550
Posted By brentn
On my old Orion this was a common problem, there...

On my old Orion this was a common problem, there are only 4 bolts on these hubs and the locking plate is a piece of shit.

I used loctite a few times with little success, if you are breaking bolts...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-22-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,165
Posted By brentn
2010 X31 250cc Fork information, found some stuff out

Anyone who cares about slightly improving the forks on these things, listen up.

Last night I went all out and did some research on my girlfriends forks, took them all apart and measured the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-21-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By brentn
Looking for intake and exhaust valve clearance...

Looking for intake and exhaust valve clearance numbers as well for my girlfriends x31 2010.

Please someone help us out here!
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-21-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,313
Posted By brentn
I used exactly 1 liter and found that it was just...

I used exactly 1 liter and found that it was just SLIGHTLY overfilled on my girlfriends X31 2010. This is after starting it allowing the oil to fill the overhead cam assembly and then shutting it...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-12-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,643
Posted By brentn
Most wet clutches will work with ANY kind of oil,...

Most wet clutches will work with ANY kind of oil, yes ANY.

ATF
ATF type F
10W30
10W40
75W Gear oil
80W Gear oil
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-12-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,758
Posted By brentn
X31 octane?

Is it necessary to run 91 octane on the 2010 x31?

The engine I thought had a compression ratio of 9:1 which I'm positive only requires 87 octane.. But I'm not sure.

I ask this because I have...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-12-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,328
Posted By brentn
The problem is knowing how much oil to add, and...

The problem is knowing how much oil to add, and to bleed it properly!!

On the Orion that I used to have, one fork controlled rebound and the other controlled dampening, they both had a slightly...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-02-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,621
Posted By brentn
Yea I changed the oil, I put in castrol 20W50 for...

Yea I changed the oil, I put in castrol 20W50 for the break in, being so hot here this time of year and that the engine shares engine/tranny oil, I figured a little thicker would be better.
The...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-01-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,497
Posted By brentn
I couldn't rebuild my Orion forks because the...

I couldn't rebuild my Orion forks because the retaining clip for the fork seal cannot come out. It does not have any notches or bends in it like on my yz250 that allow you to 'pop' it out. I even...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-01-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,127
Posted By brentn
I find with my girlfriends x31 it is very hard to...

I find with my girlfriends x31 it is very hard to find nuetral. You MUST have the bike rolling usually to get it to go. I usually rock it back and forth about a foot while lightly pressing up and...
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