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That is awesome JB! Thanks for sharing the repair with us. I'm genuinely glad your bike is fixed!
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02-08-2017, 01:56 AM | #47 |
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Yes, Jb has shared so much over the last year with his ride reports and oil analysis etc. I have learned much , would hate to lose him all to triumph m.c.'s
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02-08-2017, 06:39 AM | #48 |
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Great job on the repair. I'm glad it worked out for you, and please keep us updated on the front (exhaust) cover repair!
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My intention is to relate my experience with the RX3, not to be critical. I enjoy riding the RX3 in FL, but it really is better suited, IMO, to the low speed, curvy mountain roads of north GA, NC, TN. The mechanical issues I have had with the bike are mostly caused by stripped bolt heads and threads, which I have replaced with better quality bolts, .....and the constantly changing valve clearances. Others have ridden the RX3 many miles with no problems. jb
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Awesome work jb! Glad she's back on the road again!
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I'm planning on changing the fork oil at 10,000 miles...should be in a week or two. jb
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If you use the anti-seize and the lock washers, there shouldn't be a need for the Time-serts. jb
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02-08-2017, 06:31 PM | #54 |
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I agree with that as well.
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02-08-2017, 10:11 PM | #56 |
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Thanks for posting! I'm surprised that the Nylock nut did so poorly. These washers are impressive
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I'm aware of Nord-lock washers...didn't have any on hand, only split washers. Since a bolt with Nord-lock washers increases the tension when unscrewed, I wonder if it would exert enough force to affect the soft aluminum threads in the cylinder head? Do I really need to spend $1+ per washer? https://www.amazon.com/Pair-Nord-Vib.../dp/B0040CTYX8 And you know that now every time I stop the bike, I check those valve covers... Think I checked them a half dozen times on today's ride. jb
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02-09-2017, 10:17 AM | #58 |
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jb, the Nord-lock route is more expensive...no argument there. At the same time, I bet you would have traded $4 for not having this whole 'adventure'. I just ordered a pack of 6mm and 8mm Nord-lock washers for my tool box. Very few fasteners are 'stop the bike' critical but your experience tells me that the valve covers might fall into that category.
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02-09-2017, 09:03 PM | #59 |
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Nord locks are great in the right application. The valve cover bolts is not one of those.
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Since I only go for a day trip, probably won't have a chance to meet up...maybe at Marlington... jb
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