What Did You Do to Your RX3 Today? - Page 22

2LZ · 09-09-2016, 01:15 PM

So you cut it, drilled a new hole and then rounded the end? I want to make sure I'm looking at the right thing....

Huck369 · 09-09-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

So you cut it, drilled a new hole and then rounded the end? I want to make sure I'm looking at the right thing....

No, I cut 3/32 out of the middle of the arm, and welded it back together....

2LZ · 09-09-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck369

No, I cut 3/32 out of the middle of the arm, and welded it back together....

OH! I see it now. Thanks!

detours · 09-09-2016, 05:28 PM

Interesting mod, Huck! So does it tighten the friction zone in the clutch lever? As in ... you don't need to pull the lever as much to engage the clutch?

Huck369 · 09-09-2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by detours

Interesting mod, Huck! So does it tighten the friction zone in the clutch lever? As in ... you don't need to pull the lever as much to engage the clutch?

Exactly !!

2LZ · 09-10-2016, 04:35 PM

I decided to do a new front disk, since I feel it may be the weak link in the system for those of us who have the odd front braking issues, like pulsation when hot. I'm sure a floating disk would solve all of the problems...but one's not available.

I read the tutorial for the big front brake for tips and I'm glad I did.

1- As Gerry suggests, flat sand the mounting surface. I found that there were varying thicknesses of paint as I removed it. He thinks this may be causing the pulsation. Time will tell once the Dr clears me to ride again. In the meantime, I'm benched :-(...but I can still wrench! :-)

2- I cleaned the heck out of the new disk with some Awesome and a rag prior to install and it was amazingly clean!....especially compared to the TT250 disks.

3- The mounting bolts are BUTTER SOFT! Even after a heat gun to loosen the Locktite, I rounded two allen holes with my very sharp allen socket, leaning my 230 pounds straight down on them with my air gun. I had to take the grinder to them, get the disk off, then grab the shanks with vise grips.

4- Run a tap down the holes in the rim to clean out the old locktite and whatever else may be in there. Clean them with some brake clean and air. It's an 8mm x 1.25.

5- Upon reassembly, use blue locktite and spin them down till they're all flush and sunk into their homes. Cross torque to 25 NM according to the tutorial (about 20 ft lbs). Any more than this and those buttery bolt heads will want to strip anyway. It must be a built-in "do not overtorque" safety feature! ;-)

Now I can't wait to ride the dang thing...........

madsocial · 09-13-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

I decided to do a new front disk, since I feel it may be the weak link in the system for those of us who have the odd front braking issues, like pulsation when hot. I'm sure a floating disk would solve all of the problems...but one's not available.

I read the tutorial for the big front brake for tips and I'm glad I did.

Where did you buy that? I'm I understanding you correctly, that you bought the TT20 front disc and put it on the RX3? I can't see how that would be better. If it was tested for use on a true dual sport versus a street oriented bike.

Let me know how goes.

2LZ · 09-14-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by madsocial

Where did you buy that? I'm I understanding you correctly, that you bought the TT20 front disc and put it on the RX3? I can't see how that would be better. If it was tested for use on a true dual sport versus a street oriented bike.

Let me know how goes.

Apologies if I sounded confusing. I ordered a new RX3 disk from Ryan that I installed above. I brought up the TT250 disks because on Mrs. 2LZ TT250, they were filthy out of the crate. This RX3 disk came spotlessly clean.

madsocial · 09-16-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Apologies if I sounded confusing. I ordered a new RX3 disk from Ryan that I installed above. I brought up the TT250 disks because on Mrs. 2LZ TT250, they were filthy out of the crate. This RX3 disk came spotlessly clean.

LOL it's okay! Thanks for clearing that up.

Off the subject of brakes, I had a pin come off my side case while I was on my trip. The great folks at CSC sent me replacement. Now to figure out how to put it on.

2LZ · 09-16-2016, 09:36 AM

What pin is that!? Right or left side.? I guess I better get out to the garage and take a peak....

Juanro · 09-16-2016, 10:34 AM

Is that the pin for the case hinge?

AZRider · 09-16-2016, 12:39 PM

You'll need a small punch to drift the new pin into the hinge brackets. It will take a small amount of force, but quite easily done.

BlackBike · 09-16-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AZRider

You'll need a small punch to drift the new pin into the hinge brackets. It will take a small amount of force, but quite easily done.

Along with a dab of gorilla glue?

madsocial · 09-16-2016, 01:33 PM

it's the right side case hinge. The one towards the rear. What an odd thing to come off.

AZRider · 09-17-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Along with a dab of gorilla glue?

Glue shouldn't be necessary as it's a friction fit. It's likely that any glue applied would be wiped off as the pin is hammered in.

09-09-2016, 01:15 PM	#316
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	So you cut it, drilled a new hole and then rounded the end? I want to make sure I'm looking at the right thing.... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-09-2016, 05:28 PM	#319
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Interesting mod, Huck! So does it tighten the friction zone in the clutch lever? As in ... you don't need to pull the lever as much to engage the clutch? __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-10-2016, 04:35 PM	#321
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	New Front Disk I decided to do a new front disk, since I feel it may be the weak link in the system for those of us who have the odd front braking issues, like pulsation when hot. I'm sure a floating disk would solve all of the problems...but one's not available. I read the tutorial for the big front brake for tips and I'm glad I did. 1- As Gerry suggests, flat sand the mounting surface. I found that there were varying thicknesses of paint as I removed it. He thinks this may be causing the pulsation. Time will tell once the Dr clears me to ride again. In the meantime, I'm benched :-(...but I can still wrench! :-) 2- I cleaned the heck out of the new disk with some Awesome and a rag prior to install and it was amazingly clean!....especially compared to the TT250 disks. 3- The mounting bolts are BUTTER SOFT! Even after a heat gun to loosen the Locktite, I rounded two allen holes with my very sharp allen socket, leaning my 230 pounds straight down on them with my air gun. I had to take the grinder to them, get the disk off, then grab the shanks with vise grips. 4- Run a tap down the holes in the rim to clean out the old locktite and whatever else may be in there. Clean them with some brake clean and air. It's an 8mm x 1.25. 5- Upon reassembly, use blue locktite and spin them down till they're all flush and sunk into their homes. Cross torque to 25 NM according to the tutorial (about 20 ft lbs). Any more than this and those buttery bolt heads will want to strip anyway. It must be a built-in "do not overtorque" safety feature! ;-) Now I can't wait to ride the dang thing........... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-06-2019 at 10:18 AM.
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09-16-2016, 09:36 AM	#325
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	What pin is that!? Right or left side.? I guess I better get out to the garage and take a peak.... __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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09-16-2016, 12:39 PM	#327
AZRider Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	You'll need a small punch to drift the new pin into the hinge brackets. It will take a small amount of force, but quite easily done. __________________ George 2016 CanAm Spyder F3-L
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09-16-2016, 10:34 AM	#326
Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	Is that the pin for the case hinge?
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09-16-2016, 01:33 PM	#329
madsocial Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 213	it's the right side case hinge. The one towards the rear. What an odd thing to come off. __________________ Cheers! Rania aka madsocial 2016 Zongshen RX3 (CSC Cyclone) Pay it Forward!
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