Kazuma Cheetah 200cc dual sport - plethora of ?s - Page 2

FastDoc · 10-20-2009, 11:38 AM

Sandy beach next to Lake Roosevelt

Are you a Washingtonian too?

FastDoc · 10-20-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

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Well, $100 in new parts and you should be riding strong.

Allen

Indeed!

Nobody has suggested a chain length so I think I'll follow Spud's advice and buy maybe two or three Tsubaki chains.:mrgreen: In addition to a 46T I want to keep the tractor 56T so I'll prolly need two chains anyway. What suggested lengths should I consider?

Mine wound up being 6 links shorter than stock, whatever that was but I'd go long and cut it to your exact needs.

SpudRider · 10-20-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

...Nobody has suggested a chain length so I think I'll follow Spud's advice and buy maybe two or three Tsubaki chains.:mrgreen: In addition to a 46T I want to keep the tractor 56T so I'll prolly need two chains anywayâ€¦

Indeed, if you wish to experiment with rear sprockets, you will need to keep several different lengths of drive chain. When I converted my Zong to a Yamaha XT225 swingarm, I had to shorten the chain. Then, when I moved up from a 45T to a 50T sprocket, I needed to lengthen the chain. I am thinking I might also experiment with a 58T sprocket on my YamaZong.

Also, the first several times you shorten a chain, you might make a mistake with the length.

Therefore, it is a very good idea to have a supply of several extra chains.

I am very glad I got six of the Tsubaki 428HQR drive chains shipped to me for the same flat shipping rate.

I am pleased to know I have a good supply of drive chains in reserve, in case I need a replacement.

The Tsubaki 428HQ is an excellent drive chain, and the price you are paying is unbeatable; I encourage you to â€œstock upâ€ on them! My philosophy is simple: â€œBuy it cheap, and stack it deep.â€

Spud

shrubitup · 10-20-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Sandy beach next to Lake Roosevelt

Are you a Washingtonian too?

Yes, I live in western Western Wash. On the eastern edge of the Oly Peninsula. :wink: I commute for work into Seattle by ferry on my SV650. I ride the dirt on my YZ250 two stroke. This Kazuma is an anomaly compared to my other bikes but fun nevertheless! It almost goes as slow as a trials bike now which ain't too bad.

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

My philosophy is simple: â€œBuy it cheap, and stack it deep.â€

Point taken! :P

FastDoc · 10-20-2009, 01:26 PM

I'm on the dry side of the state. I am also a SV 650 fan, nice ride.

My HSUN best I can tell basically the same as your bike, would do an easy indicated 95 KPH, so about 60, with a 16/45 combination and very aggressive knobbies. You could commute on that, and save the SV for good days.

BTW, I love our ferry system how bikes go to the front of the line, and are first on and first off. Lot's of fun.

shrubitup · 10-20-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm on the dry side of the state. I am also a SV 650 fan, nice ride.

My HSUN best I can tell basically the same as your bike, would do an easy indicated 95 KPH, so about 60, with a 16/45 combination and very aggressive knobbies. You could commute on that, and save the SV for good days.

BTW, I love our ferry system how bikes go to the front of the line, and are first on and first off. Lot's of fun.

No kidding. The top speed I need to reach is 45mph in a 40 zone here. Gotta change gearing and get a battery too. Prolly should put in a fresh plug and gas. That would help it fire more reliably from the kickstarter. Might even cheap out and skip the battery if the kicker gets better. :o

Once I started commuting by motorcycle my original 90 minute one way (which became 135 minutes due to budget cuts) commute became 55 minutes.

Screw the cars and busses, motorcycles first!!!!!

linuxmann · 10-21-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by shrubitup

No kidding. The top speed I need to reach is 45mph in a 40 zone here. Gotta change gearing and get a battery too. Prolly should put in a fresh plug and gas. That would help it fire more reliably from the kickstarter. Might even cheap out and skip the battery if the kicker gets better. :o

Once I started commuting by motorcycle my original 90 minute one way (which became 135 minutes due to budget cuts) commute became 55 minutes.

Screw the cars and busses, motorcycles first!!!!!

That's how mine was with stock gearing (17/56). 50mph was redline in fifth gear. I went with a 43T rear and I can hold 65 pretty well. Will do 70 but that's about it.

linuxmann · 10-21-2009, 03:13 PM

When i took links out of my chain for my new sprocket, I first aligned the rear wheel and positioned the axle in the center of the adjustment holes. Then I removed the master link clip and stretched it to appox. tension and counted how many links I needed to remove. I took a dremel and cut out I think like 5 or 6 links, put it on and put the clip back on. Then I adjusted the chain tension. Worked pretty well. I would check the chain tension again after a couple of days. Mine loosened up a bit. Also make sure you put the clip back on in the proper direction. You want the closed end being pulled by the chain, if that makes any sense. (I'm assuming you have a chain with a master link clip, that's how mine is anyway)

daddy469 · 10-21-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Sandy beach next to Lake Roosevelt

Are you a Washingtonian too?

I live in WA

FastDoc · 10-22-2009, 11:38 AM

Maybe this spring we Washingtonians should meet up in the Cascades or the Blues for some China Good Times!

shrubitup · 10-22-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Maybe this spring we Washingtonians should meet up in the Cascades or the Blues for some China Good Times!

Meet halfway in Vantage at Saddle Mountain near Mattawa. It's a BLM riding area and it's fun. Can do that this winter even. It's banana belt there come winter time as you know. :wink:

FastDoc · 10-22-2009, 01:13 PM

Even better. I'm in Kennewick, so that's close by. I'd suggested Spring for the Cascades, but we desert dwellers can ride year yound with a good jacket and a sense of humor.

Weldangrind · 10-22-2009, 01:18 PM

If it was going to be a dirt ride, a couple of goofy Canadians could likely attend.

FastDoc · 10-22-2009, 01:23 PM

Goofy Canadians

What other types are there?

shrubitup · 10-22-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

If it was going to be a dirt ride, a couple of goofy Canadians could likely attend.

Yes, a dirt ride. However, it will be hard riding at Mattawa without my usual dirt scoot. I'm up for the challenge! :P

Guys over on ThumperTalk (Old_Man_Time) will no doubt likely organize several Mattawa rides over the winter. They live in George and other nearby locales. I've got lotsa places here in lowland Puget Sound to ride all winter too but Mattawa is a nice break from the swamps/rain/wet tree slaps in the face come January or so. :idea:

Hey, anybody 100% postive that the 1979 Honda XR185 rear sprocket fits the Lifan knock-off enduros? Specifically one made by Kazuma? It's a four bolt-pattern but the XR one is a six bolt. :?:

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm on the dry side of the state. I am also a SV 650 fan, nice ride. My HSUN best I can tell basically the same as your bike, would do an easy indicated 95 KPH, so about 60, with a 16/45 combination and very aggressive knobbies. You could commute on that, and save the SV for good days. BTW, I love our ferry system how bikes go to the front of the line, and are first on and first off. Lot's of fun. __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Maybe this spring we Washingtonians should meet up in the Cascades or the Blues for some China Good Times! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#27
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Even better. I'm in Kennewick, so that's close by. I'd suggested Spring for the Cascades, but we desert dwellers can ride year yound with a good jacket and a sense of humor. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2009, 01:18 PM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If it was going to be a dirt ride, a couple of goofy Canadians could likely attend. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#23
linuxmann Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 69	When i took links out of my chain for my new sprocket, I first aligned the rear wheel and positioned the axle in the center of the adjustment holes. Then I removed the master link clip and stretched it to appox. tension and counted how many links I needed to remove. I took a dremel and cut out I think like 5 or 6 links, put it on and put the clip back on. Then I adjusted the chain tension. Worked pretty well. I would check the chain tension again after a couple of days. Mine loosened up a bit. Also make sure you put the clip back on in the proper direction. You want the closed end being pulled by the chain, if that makes any sense. (I'm assuming you have a chain with a master link clip, that's how mine is anyway)
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10-22-2009, 01:23 PM	#29
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Goofy Canadians What other types are there? __________________ Happy to serve.
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