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looked at it for a few minutes, spun the crank and told me the lower bearings were toast, and it was out of true :shock: ..... i know for sure i didnt knock it outa true, installed it with the tusk tool went in nice and i made sure the crank didnt get bumped before....
so either i nailed the ...

So the ECM is shorter than?

I didn't measure it but it is a 1/4-1/2" shorter than a standard plug and only a couple of bucks more. I think it is a standard plug for one of the ktm 300s. There was a photo on here somewhere with the 2 plugs side by side but can't find it. Maybe some one smarter ...

i have decided to rebuild my 450. i think the rebuild may come out cheaper than i was initially thinking as well.

Didn't you mention money being a little tight and not wanted to spend a fortune? This is just my opinion, putting money into that old 450 would be the WORST use of money you could ...

Clearance is the issue. I have an 04 450 and the tank wont clear the plug. I have an aftermarket non-resistor cap and it's close. Thinking MAYBE if I massage the drain tube it might work.

I rotated my outlet on the tank(03 450) 180deg and using the shorter BR8ECM. I only had to heat and angle the ...

I want to believe that we just killed him. But really you killed him and dumped him at sea because of his religious beliefs? Give me a break. If someone who is like public enemy #1 and is belived to may already be dead is assisnated, you show the world.


That's the part of this story I don't get ...

basing it on how well the tranny works. you think im a rotella represenative or somethin ? :D

Nah, I was just wondering how you decided one was good over the other.
I think rotella is as good as any to use in the gearbox. I've always wondered why people spend high $$$ on oil for the tranny. I ...

what kind of oil everyone tried ?

rotella T seems to work good, probly the best ive tried


What are you using to base your judgement on? Clutch action, shifting or something else? I've been using walmart "super tech" 20-50w for 4+ years now with zero clutch or tranny issues. Tried the atf thing ...

I'm not saying it is the cause but I can't help but wonder if bending the tube in T6 condition played a part in the breaks. I do think the mounts should have been wider as you already said. Props to you for showing the busted rails and those billets look bad ass! May have a break some where else but ...

I've never been into watches. Can't seem to wear one more than a week or so before snagging it on something and breaking the band or fucking it up some how. I am looking forward if I can hang on to my job another 8 more years to getting my free Rolex.

Forgot to add, nice to see you around Danny!

Rhino, its hard to know what to say in situations like this so I usually just keep my mouth shut out of fear of saying the wrong thing. Just wanted to tell you I've been in your shoes and my heart goes out to you. All I can tell you is make the most out of whatever time you have. Your Pop is ...

Funny story. :lol: I found the same thing you describe when I first got my donor a couple of years ago. Throttle control is your friend otherwise you'll find your ass on the ground in a hurry. :oops: Like you, you start riding a gear high and the motor doesn't feel or sound like it is working at all ...

Pony wrote:

AlisoBob wrote:+ all the smoked Tri-Tip you could ever imagine.....

You dang Californians.... Its brisket!!!! Lol

Never fails to learn something new around here! Always wondered WTF tri-tip was but knew it sounded good!

Well on the positive side...you got a good starting point for your next conversion! The trick will be if you can keep it running without blowing the hell up to sell off the motor while its still worth something.

Doesn't matter if you're a fan of Ford or not, thought this was pretty touching.
http://www.richhumor.com/wp-filez/Perha ... mercia.wmv

:lol: yep, asking what the best oil is is like what's the best pickup on the road. Dig around on here and you'll find plenty of opinions. Just one thing of caution when you decide on the tranny oil. Use one of the brands for diesel engines. Most of the regular motor oils these days have additives ...

You will need the engine bushings bored or replaced to accept the larger swingarm bolt on the 85 motor.
As for full cradle vs spliced, you could get lots of opinions on that and this is just mine. While the full cradle looks better, I wouldn't do it unless you had the means to anneal the new tubing ...

hoofarted wrote:I know Danny Graves was one one when he had his..wanted to make a cafe racer. I'll have to ask him..

Speaking of Danny, where's he been? Missing some of is input around here lately.

mr2ace wrote:

KE 336 wrote: You can't always tell from a photo but that looks like a damn clean donor. None the less, I don't think you'll regret it after riding the finished product. Very nice!

Show this to the Kring Boy...........

I'm guessing you know that sorry POS?!
I'll send him the link.

You can't always tell from a photo but that looks like a damn clean donor. None the less, I don't think you'll regret it after riding the finished product. Very nice!

Paul wheres that picture of you on your 500? I dont know what the hill is but its a steep mofo! did you use the clutch at all?

This one?

https://bannedcr500riders.com/images/auto/c1f0ff86054ebe09e6aa63c2cbb05d22.jpg

That's not fair Paul your on a extended bike. Lol

Yeah, but the hills are ...

This a tech tip I copied from one of our local ktm dealers. Just from reading it I get the feeling the system must be a little weak.

On 2008 and newer KTM 2 stroke the starters take their share of abuse. To help your starter have a longer healthier life we have some helpful tips for you.

1 Take ...

My only experience with EG work has been with a 250 yamaha and getting the 265 bore and mo better port. He does recommend the BP plug in most of his 2 strokes it seems. As for being able to tell a power difference from riding the bike with a BP or standard plug I felt zero change. Maybe I'm a so ...

Yes that is a factory weld, however I believe the shit headstay design does not brace enough and causes additional stress here..

Can't dispute that! Might as well run without a headstay than use that.
What did you do to correct your's? If i'm not mistaken they cut off part of
the factory tabs ...

Well I know for a fact that George cruises these forums, so here are some shots of this bullshit he is selling.

I will note that he agreed to take the frame back and send me a new one, and i considered it. But when shit is this bad it is obvious the person has completely missed the mark and i ...

Looks like same guy that did ridereds did yours !


:lol: Thats exactly the first thought that came to my mind!

BTW knobby, not to change the subject but I'm loving the bike in the background. While the fun factor the 500 is unmatched, If I was given the choice of "you can only have one bike ...