When a 20 minute job takes you all day - Page 5

SpudRider · 11-10-2010, 03:30 AM

Yes, both Pitster Pro and Xingyue list the engine as 387cc output, W&G.

http://www.pitsterpro.com/bike/specs/id/37
http://www.xingyuecanada.com/bike-xy400y2.php

Spud

Weldangrind · 11-10-2010, 11:35 AM

I'll have to use this opportunity to show Son of Weldangrind that he really will use the math he's learning now.

I wonder what sort of mods are needed to get the Rotax top end to fit? I'm not about to liquid-cool my XR, but I am curious.

SpudRider · 11-10-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'll have to use this opportunity to show Son of Weldangrind that he really will use the math he's learning now.

I wonder what sort of mods are needed to get the Rotax top end to fit? I'm not about to liquid-cool my XR, but I am curious.

Good job, Dad!

You could ask Xingyue to reveal their secrets; however, it seems difficult to even get spare parts from Xingyue. :(

Spud

daddy469 · 03-19-2011, 04:50 PM

Pictures first:

Weld and Grind was kind enough to sport me a stator cover from some flavor of honda that is a 1:1 match to the pitster 400. If you notice the center engine shaft bolt cover is tore up from the floor up and was impossibe to remove - until my 10 year old daughter told me to get a 1/2 chisel, some vice grips, and use heat

. I got the center cap off in about 45 mins. Here is a before pic:

This morning I spent like 4 hours sanding this puppy. It was in pretty bad shape, but here is an 'after pic'

Here is the cover with about 8 coats of Krylon flat black:

As soon as it is dry I need to flip it and paint the back side. One that is handled I'll put the whole puppy back together and move on! I forgot to wear a mask when sanding so I've had a perpetual nose bleed going on like 5 hours now. Safety Tip: Wear a mask when sanding! I wore hearing protection and safety goggles with thick leather gloves tho

.

Daddy 8)

Barnone · 03-19-2011, 06:35 PM

Looks like daddy's gonna be in business soon.

SpudRider · 03-19-2011, 07:19 PM

I don't think I would paint the inside of the stator cover. I believe the stator is bathed in hot engine oil.

Spud

Weldangrind · 03-19-2011, 10:26 PM

I agree with Spud's logic. I presume that the cover is aluminum, so there's no rust concern.

Glad to hear that the inspection plug came out.

When Son of Weldangrind was a little tyke, he guided me towards using different tools to test an ignition module, and he was exactly right. Gotta love how kids approach things from a fresh angle.

daddy469 · 03-20-2011, 03:46 AM

I'm just painting the outside part - like the original. On the back side there is a small area between the starter and the stator area that needed to be painted (I guess it would bug me knowing it wasn't done - OCD to the rescue!)

SpudRider · 03-20-2011, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddy469

I'm just painting the outside part - like the original. On the back side there is a small area between the starter and the stator area that needed to be painted (I guess it would bug me knowing it wasn't done - OCD to the rescue!)

Please do keep us updated, Daddy.

All of us want to see you enjoy the opportunity to ride your bike.

Spud

katoranger · 03-20-2011, 02:24 PM

So we have confirmed that the nx250 part will fit.

daddy469 · 03-20-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

So we have confirmed that the nx250 part will fit.

I think the proof will be in the pudding as it were. I've seen so many things that shoud have worked, but didn't. I'm taking some extra effort this go around to be 100% positive that if it doesn't work it was something I did and not the fact that it didn't fit. Oh, and it is official, I have every color gasket material they make with the purchase of the gray stuff for the wiring cluster that comes out of the cover.

Daddy 8)

FastDoc · 03-20-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I don't think I would paint the inside of the stator cover. I believe the stator is bathed in hot engine oil.

Spud

Copy that. I also would have used an engine specific paint to better take the heat. You'll have to see how well it holds up. A great alternative would be satin black powdercoat.

FastDoc · 03-20-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddy469

I'm just painting the outside part - like the original. On the back side there is a small area between the starter and the stator area that needed to be painted (I guess it would bug me knowing it wasn't done - OCD to the rescue!)

Brother I understand OCD all right! :roll:

daddy469 · 03-20-2011, 05:06 PM

Waiting for permatex to dry with an open afternoon is killing me....

daddy 8)

daddy469 · 03-21-2011, 08:41 AM

Good news: I got the stator cover back on and the color matches exactly. Bad news: my blackberry died so I don't have any picts till this afternoon :(.

Daddy 8)

11-10-2010, 03:30 AM	#61
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Yes, both Pitster Pro and Xingyue list the engine as 387cc output, W&G. http://www.pitsterpro.com/bike/specs/id/37 http://www.xingyuecanada.com/bike-xy400y2.php Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#62
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'll have to use this opportunity to show Son of Weldangrind that he really will use the math he's learning now. I wonder what sort of mods are needed to get the Rotax top end to fit? I'm not about to liquid-cool my XR, but I am curious. __________________ 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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03-19-2011, 04:50 PM	#64
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Thread from hell is back! Pictures first: Weld and Grind was kind enough to sport me a stator cover from some flavor of honda that is a 1:1 match to the pitster 400. If you notice the center engine shaft bolt cover is tore up from the floor up and was impossibe to remove - until my 10 year old daughter told me to get a 1/2 chisel, some vice grips, and use heat . I got the center cap off in about 45 mins. Here is a before pic: This morning I spent like 4 hours sanding this puppy. It was in pretty bad shape, but here is an 'after pic' Here is the cover with about 8 coats of Krylon flat black: As soon as it is dry I need to flip it and paint the back side. One that is handled I'll put the whole puppy back together and move on! I forgot to wear a mask when sanding so I've had a perpetual nose bleed going on like 5 hours now. Safety Tip: Wear a mask when sanding! I wore hearing protection and safety goggles with thick leather gloves tho . Daddy 8)
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03-19-2011, 07:19 PM	#66
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I don't think I would paint the inside of the stator cover. I believe the stator is bathed in hot engine oil. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-19-2011, 10:26 PM	#67
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I agree with Spud's logic. I presume that the cover is aluminum, so there's no rust concern. Glad to hear that the inspection plug came out. When Son of Weldangrind was a little tyke, he guided me towards using different tools to test an ignition module, and he was exactly right. Gotta love how kids approach things from a fresh angle. __________________ 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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03-19-2011, 06:35 PM	#65
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	Looks like daddy's gonna be in business soon.
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03-20-2011, 03:46 AM	#68
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	I'm just painting the outside part - like the original. On the back side there is a small area between the starter and the stator area that needed to be painted (I guess it would bug me knowing it wasn't done - OCD to the rescue!)
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03-20-2011, 02:24 PM	#70
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	So we have confirmed that the nx250 part will fit. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-20-2011, 05:06 PM	#74
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Waiting for permatex to dry with an open afternoon is killing me.... daddy 8)
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03-21-2011, 08:41 AM	#75
daddy469 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 293	Good news: I got the stator cover back on and the color matches exactly. Bad news: my blackberry died so I don't have any picts till this afternoon :(. Daddy 8)
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