[Glenn ShawMember]

as alternative you could just wear something like this


I have one attached to my Camelback strap

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DanD wrote:

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DanD and KylieD – Lake Macquarie.

(Thats Lake Macquarie not Port Macquarie)

Eastern or Western Side

I’m on the Eastern side

[Glenn ShawMember]

as has been mentioned, you need to take the shock out ONCE, and its only to make moving the swingarm through its arc easier.

the other thing to note also is the use of the chain alignment tool.
Don’t rely on your swing arm marks being accurate, doesnt matter if there the Kato bolt type or snail cams.

I have seen markings out by upto 3mm from one side to the other.
a variation of 1mm is equal to about 3mm at the wheel.
Which affect how your bike track as your back wheel is effectivly crabbing sideways.

the alignment tool I made is similiar to the on in the link, but I’ve also seen one made out of a pice of heavy wire and a ziptie, will post a pic if I can find it.

[Glenn ShawMember]

thanx Rat thats exactly what I do except, Instead of making a jig I cut a Vee in the Heim joint/shock protector thingy and adjust my chain tension to that mark.

I just couldnt remember whather I needed the wheel of the ground or not to check it, but you’ve answered that one to

Karma for you

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Well you see I used all my brownie points already, need to acumalate some more

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I was already to put my hand up for this rdie sounds like a ripper, but the Minister for Fun and Finance has other ideas.

so hopefully I’ll make it next time, if your planning to do it again that is.

interested now what the two options for the watties section are though ?

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not too sure about the gates on slippery Rock Road, but I can report that the loop behind the Gap Servo, has been used as a dumping ground and has a fence running thru the midle of it.

theres some good single track off Aub’s Ridge Rd, and a short section on Archery Rd, just past the Gate.

[Glenn ShawMember]

what ever it is it looks impressive

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Hi Al,

Glad you got you OBT sign up issues sorted

you missed a good ride on tuesday, but it was bloody hot towards the end.

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I’m riding Suggie 2morrow (cruisy, have some hills, and a few sprints ).
Havent ridden there for a year or so, so should prove to be “interesting”

Can you still ride the loop behind “the Gap” servo.

As for the weekend I’m working :angry:

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slug wrote:

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My conclusion from reading these replies is that there is no real advantage over the standard one, but if you need to replace a damaged plastic tube, then maybe do a price comparison and see if it is worthwhile to get a stronger design in alloy over a plastic design.

Why you would need bearings in a tube, I have got no idea. Just sounds like a marketing ploy. Bearings just add more weight and maybe potential to fail and sieze if contiminated with water, dust and blood (added for dramatic effect). Just how smooth do you really need a throttle to be??

My standard plastic tube is very smooth,and allows me to snap the throttle to “wide open” without a problem. I may even replace the throttle with an on/off switch as I ride with it pinned to the stop all the time anyway. I am a really good rider! Just ask me.

Thanks all for the replies.

Slug

and the FIGJAM award goes to Slug

ps there isn’t even any bling value with an alloy tube as you can’t even see it

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Ollie wrote:

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I put one on the WR as the plastic one had cracked, to fit barkbusters you only have to cut the end of the tube off,
pretty simple really;)

ollie

so it still works obviously without the bearing for support ?

[Glenn ShawMember]

No idea, I had one on the 300 when I bought it, but binned it, as you can fit Barkbusters with alloy tubes.

I found out later you can get an adapter so you can fit the barkbusters, but it worked out cheaper and easier to just replace the tube with a plastic one.

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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Just spoke to a dude in Newy that runs Newcastle Dirtbike Dismantlers, he says he does forks for $110 labour + OIL cost,,,,
Is that a fair deal ??? I have no idea:unsure:

Also gave him some flyers that he`s gonna laminate & stick in window of shop:) Reckons he might copy some off & place em on the counter as well for dudes to pick up;)
I spoke to him & his wife prior to Hill End when I picked up spare chain link etc he was keen to hear how we went, so I dropped by today for a yarn:P
He is impressed with our setup, type of riding & general attitude to all in the sport:woohoo:

If you guys are around this way pop in to his shop for a chat,OR a purchase of some parts or gear. He`s a nice bloke (like us):cheer:

Are you referring to the Shop at Wallsend used to be “the Wreckery” ?

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Trailboss wrote:

It would make it and you would be welcome

TB[/quote]

thanx for the welcome TB, as for the ktm making it I’m sure it would, the real issue is would I, ktm seat and all.
fuel range maybe an issue, still running the standard tank, but I’m on the look out for a after tank.

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