Figured I would start a thread similar to the one in the Yamaha 2-stroke section. Maybe we can get some more activity in the RMZ section going on.
Today I cleaned and regreased the linkage, swingarm, and shock bearings on my 08. I bought it used and was told it was barely ridden but I was surprised to find some rust on a few of the bearings. On half the bearings the needles fell out so that was a headache. But I got it all cleaned up and ready to go in about 3 hours.
Just waiting on a 756 rear and a new chain and sprockets to arrive to put those on. I already took the old stuff off and regreased the rear wheel bearings as well.
So what have you guys been doing to yall's bikes lately?
What did you do to your RMZ today?
Started by
Tha Breeze
, Jan 12 2011 05:50 PM
234 replies to this topic
Posted 13 January 2011 - 05:44 AM
Not much, adj the throttle cable, lubed chain. Oh and theres a reason they have that thread in the yamaha section. (They break alot)
Posted 13 January 2011 - 06:07 AM
I ordered parts...motor guards,skid plate,2 shifters,kickstarter,left radiator and cap,Wiseco high comp piston set,2nd gear shift fork. Total cost of parts=$111.20 ! Still looking for gaskets,oil filter and plastic. This "project" was missing a lot of parts-Ebay makes it easy!
Posted 13 January 2011 - 06:15 AM
Rockymountain has oil filters for $4. That's a crazy deal on all of that other stuff though for only $110.
Posted 13 January 2011 - 09:56 AM
krony506 said:
I laced my own custom rims for the first time in my life.
Its alot easier than some make it out to be. Just takes time. What did you get for rims ?
Posted 13 January 2011 - 03:59 PM
Alan267 said:
I did some on the 11, how do they look?
wheels look sweet mate.
haha i have the same fork guards with same stickers aswell
Posted 13 January 2011 - 08:17 PM
[quote name='Alan267']I did some on the 11, how do they look?
lookin sick alan!!!!! and nice kawi too! I want to come work for you. lol
lookin sick alan!!!!! and nice kawi too! I want to come work for you. lol
Posted 16 January 2011 - 12:19 PM
Set my suspension race sag, and while putting in a new air filter I found out my rear subframe was cracked from my previous ride! So that'll be my next thing I do to mine.
Posted 17 January 2011 - 04:55 PM
Got some oil and a new oil filter for my 2008:ride:
Now just new to do the service:busted:
Now just new to do the service:busted:
Posted 17 January 2011 - 07:35 PM
Didn't do it today, got 15hrs into hand sanding all the rough casting off. Also did the triple clamps and working on more. What else ya gonna do in the winter? Haha
Posted 17 January 2011 - 09:36 PM
Received all my parts and they are all sweet, especially my d756. However my rear sprocket doesn't fit, so now I'm having to deal with that. Hopefully that won't take but two or three days though.
Posted 18 January 2011 - 10:01 PM
Today - looked at bike, longing for another ride - too busy as usual
Posted 25 January 2011 - 09:00 PM
I have put 28 hours on my bike since late November.
Checked the valves and they are still in spec, .004 for the intakes and .007 and .008 for the exhaust, which was the same at 22 hours lol.
Also I cleaned and re-oiled the air filter but this time I used belray liquid foam filter oil. That was a headache but I think it turned out better than the spray on stuff, as long as I didn't over apply it.
And finally I was able to give my bike a good cleaning (which I did before I checked the valves.) I've been so busy I haven't had time to clean it very well in a few weeks.
Now I just need to order a clutch lever and cable, fork seals, a front tire, and a back sprocket.
Checked the valves and they are still in spec, .004 for the intakes and .007 and .008 for the exhaust, which was the same at 22 hours lol.
Also I cleaned and re-oiled the air filter but this time I used belray liquid foam filter oil. That was a headache but I think it turned out better than the spray on stuff, as long as I didn't over apply it.
And finally I was able to give my bike a good cleaning (which I did before I checked the valves.) I've been so busy I haven't had time to clean it very well in a few weeks.
Now I just need to order a clutch lever and cable, fork seals, a front tire, and a back sprocket.
