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GaleyKTM300 wrote:Next I repaired and painted the pipe. I did the old freezer trick to fix the dents. Came out nice and looks like new.
What is this “freezer trick” you speak of oh wise one? :huh:
Congrats on the RMX project.
GaleyKTM300, this is a pretty simple method of removing dents from ya pipe. It works on the theory that water expands when it freezes. You will need a freezer big enough to get your pipe in. I have a big chest freezer in the garage.
Plug the larger end of the pipe so it is water tight. I just used a muffed plug, worked
perfect.
Fill the pipe with water and place in freezer. You can plug the small stinger end if need be but it will generally freeze up first creating it own plug. Leave in freezer until water turns to ice. This took about 7-8 hours for me. Keep an eye on it, the ice forming creates a lot of pressure. Pipes have been known to split welds doing this.
I wasn’t sure how well this would work on the RMX pipe as it is double walled and quite strong. When the pipe is fully frozen get the pipe out of the freezer. If the dent is not completely out, get a small hammer and tap around the high edges of the dent. DON’T smash the f#*k out of it just tap, tap, tap. This can help bring up the dent. I ended up putting it through the freezer twice the get the dents completely out.
There are other methods involving heat and air pressure but if you don’t have an oxy set, compressor and method of sealing the pipe the freezer trick is worth a try.
Ok, stage one of the smoker is complete. The plan at this stage was to get the RMX into a rideable condition.
Lookin good.
First thing done was the fitting of the 38mm Keihin Airstriker carby to get the old girl running nice. A whirlpool throttle was also fitted for a smoother feel. (pics above)
The swingarm and suspension linkages were stripped, cleaned and regreased.
Up in the cockpit I fitted a set of Jimmy Button bend Rethal handlebars. I also removed the stock speedo, idiot lights and ignition switch then fitted a Trailtech Enduro digital speedo unit.
Next I repaired and painted the pipe. I did the old freezer trick to fix the dents. Came out nice and looks like new.
Before
After
New tyres fitted front and rear. Metzeler MC5 front and a cheap Duro from Ballards for the rear.
I replace all the fluids on the bike. Gear oil, brake fluid, fork oil and coolant.
I pulled the shock off and took it to Tekniks for them to work there magic. Whilst there I took advantage of there current discount and got new springs for front and rear. The rear one is even colour coded yellow.
New front and rear gaurds fitted just to clean things up and a LED rear tail light looks cleaner than the XR style that was bolted to the old guard.
I originally fitted an RMX headlight from my DRZ. I have since got hold of another original RMX headlight shroud and made my own dual halogen setup.
The old girl is now ready for a good ride and I’m chomping at the bit to get out there on it. I’m organising something with some work mates next Friday, look out, RINNNGGGGG A DINNNGGGG DINNNGGGG
I did my christmas in July shopping today, Santa Rudy hooked me up with some new springs and a shock service for the RMX.
Trailboss wrote:Yeah I have been critical of Reeds ticker and hunger over the last couple of years, after seeing that crash that he had no right to get up from and tracking his sore arse up to 14th tells me I have been wrong or he has grown some real heart. I think owning his own team has made him hungry and is the best thing that has happened for his racing. Go ReedyTB
I’m sure your change of heart wasn’t influenced by the fact he is now riding a Honda.
EAGLE`02 wrote:That isnt actually house mate ,,
It`s a DecoyDam, I was admiring your pool. 😆
The reason I mention it is I have done this with an Iphone app for my mountain bike which loads your track to a public site. Silly me started and finished from home. It was only once uploaded I notice my stupidity. :blush:
King STM wrote:Doesn’t anyone ride WR’s anymore? Looks like the YZ’s have taken over.STM
STM, I think the problem is the WR’s are a couple of years behind of the YZ in terms of technology. It’s about time the manufacturers got there enduro models up to speed with the MX models.
Looks like it will be all Team Ballards again. If only their shop was as good as their race team.
