04-08-2011, 07:01 PM | #61 |
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I will have to delay until other things are paid for. Got me a scooter for the meantime. Also that means some used ones will be on the market for china bike prices.
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04-08-2011, 10:11 PM | #62 |
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Prayers sent for your family Sam.
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04-08-2011, 10:39 PM | #63 |
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Thanks for the prayers! She's with Homeland. That's all I can say! She's a smart girl. It will all work out.
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04-08-2011, 10:41 PM | #64 |
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This little motorcycle is going to be a lot of fun! I highly recommend getting one, if possible.
Earlier, I was talking with Rick at Cogent Dynamics. He just bought a KLX250 too. I'll be sending my spare SF shock to him as soon as it arrives. He has already reworked a couple of them. We are looking to get another 1" of travel out of it. This will give me just over 9" of travel front and rear. Rick installed a 300cc cylinder and piston from Kawasaki. He said it didn't make a big difference but it did make all the difference. The stock 300cc parts may be all I need. See there I go again! Yes, my last name starts with M. SamM
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04-08-2011, 10:44 PM | #65 |
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Sam, we know that 300cc might be all you need, but it isn't really all you want.
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04-08-2011, 10:55 PM | #67 |
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Breaking NEWS - NO Government Shutdown!
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04-08-2011, 11:04 PM | #68 |
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That's really good news, and an excellent excuse for a thread drift.
I was following the progress on CNN and Fox earlier today, but I haven't checked in awhile. IMHO, the Republicans will come off looking like they're cooperative in the big picture, rather than risk playing political football with families. I heard that if the shut down had moved forward, families of deceased military personnel would not receive death benefits. 8O Not sure if that's factual or not. Back to your regularly scheduled thread...
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05-11-2011, 03:36 PM | #69 |
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KLX351F project
A quick update: The bike is coming along nicely. Here's an earlier picture taken a week or so ago. It now has the complete FMF exhaust on it and carb rejetted with a Dynojet kit. The bike runs great. I'm replacing the chain probably tomorrow. My temporary tag runs out tomorrow, so I'll be running into town to transfer plates.
Still much to do! SamM
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05-11-2011, 03:42 PM | #70 |
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The new Superlaced Excel wheels from Woody's Wheel Works. These use the Nuetech TUbliss wheel seals and have TKC-80 tires. The knobbies are actually pretty nice on the road. Not too harsh at all.
SamM
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05-11-2011, 08:46 PM | #71 |
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It looks really good. 8)
You say that it runs well, but have you noticed much of a power improvement?
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05-11-2011, 10:50 PM | #72 |
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The FMF MegaBomb header and Q4 muffler are advertized as adding more power. I feel as if it gained a few horsepower. It doesn't feel like a big addition but it runs better than it did before. Acceleration has improved but I haven't had a chance to ride it much. My conservative estimate is that the bike has gained 3 or 4hp. That would put it into the 20 to 25hp range, depending on who you believe about the stock hp rating. I have a hard time believing the bike comes stock with over 20hp. The snorkle was also removed and I added a UNI filter. A cutdown KDX snorkle will go on later, as I plan to ride this one off-road.
The new wheels have made a huge difference in the overall feel of the bike too. It really feels like a completely different motorcycle. The next plans are to start dropping weight from the bike. I have seen a great deal of stuff, that I will not use or need. A new battery is at the top of my list. SamM
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05-11-2011, 11:19 PM | #73 |
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Have you made the 351 conversion already? I see your sig...
I agree on the exhaust and intake upgrade improvement. I'm figuring 25 HP. I plan to run a K&N to get a hair better flow. I love my KLX. This bike stays in the stable. This, the GS750, and the Gold Wing are with me for the duration.
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05-12-2011, 01:17 AM | #74 |
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In what way are the wheels an improvement, Sam? I never considered that the feel would change.
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05-12-2011, 03:21 AM | #75 |
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The wheels, and the entire bike look great, Sam! Please keep us updated regarding your impressions of the TuBliss system, and the TKC80 tires.
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