[GregMember]

Well you have found the problem Snowy so that’s good. From experience and I hope I am wrong with yours but once shimmed I doubt you will get 15hrs out of the valves before they close again. I have seen it a few times, Nickj’s for example, STM’s there has been a few. Valves will need replacing then, good news is set of kibble white valves and a seat service and it will last a long time. DONT LAP THE NEW VALVES IN. I did NickJ’s must be 80 hrs ago (Nick?) no more shimming. Nick at Tekniks did his head, did big Al’s head good job and cheap. You don’t need all the springs and crap they say we have proved that. We have proved you don’t need special seats and 1000 dollar head services. You can send the head to Tekniks or ring Nick I am sure he will help with some advice.
Nick @ Tekniks has a lot of CRF experience including some testing I think around the bikes and pre their release in Aus they saw air filter testing etc back then. Standard air filters and good filter oil, only Bel Ray or Motul is the go, filters need washing a few times, then hot soapy water and dried out and then blown out with low pressure air when dry. An old clothes dryer is the trick actually. They help blow and bounce the remaining dust out when dry. Try tapping one you think you have cleaned out when it’s dry on a piece of glass. The CRF won’t tolerate that dust like most bikes will it seems.

This thread will help and remember Nick was doing the heads cheap if you pull it of there and send it. If you had it done there he would also help with parts etc I am sure

Good luck

TB

[GregMember]

I read the thread title and thought you had sold your KTM Eagle

Old mates pickle, no good eh

TB

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Oldfatbeerman wrote:

Hey TB , do we have a solid max klm distance for the special between refuels , I am tossing up my options for fuel needs , thinking of leaving the rear tanks off and using my lightweight Adv setup . Max k’s from that setup is about 300 though . Will that be enough ?

Will tell you on April 14 that is the day after the final prerun

TB

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snowy09 wrote:

Valve clearances are fine so don’t go there.

But my crf250x is experiencing sporadic starting issues It didn’t want to start first thing and then occasionally thru the day while the rest of the time first push of the button. It’s running great otherwise. I m going to put my old spark plug back in as the it’s the only change recently that matches when it started to play up.

Any other ideas? Cheers snowy

Have you actually checked the valves? Or had them checked? Don’t assume they are right a Snowy. On the spark plug thing, I had a CR 250 years again that would only run with one spark plug, not one brand, all the same number but it would only run with the same plug :unsure: try the plug if it’s the last thing you did before the problem for sure.

Try starting it cold in the morning Snowy and get back to us

TB

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adam wrote:

Just so you Tamworth blokes know this ride was 150 k’s and took us 8 hours.

I’m adjusting it so that you country boys will be able to make it to the end without an ambulance.

Adam.

When is this ride Adam? I am keen as and the WR is ready. Oh and extra keen to ride with Nundles best :laugh:

TB

[GregMember]

I have to call a bloke back that left a message at lunch time Toes. (I have called him but only got answering service) I have your offer but he was first :unsure:

Will call you on Sunday mate

TB

[GregMember]

I actually moved my stove today to the deck as we just have had the roof replaced on it. I just have to replace the decking in the next month. Then winter and I can use my stove again. I can’t wait, I love it thanks Spud, Oh and my big sign :woohoo: Everyone that comes to our place sees the sign, its awesome :woohoo: Oh and my trophy it is awesome :woohoo:
Whatever you do it will be legendry again champ

TB

[GregMember]

Sold!! Actually the morning after I posted it, forgot to update sorry to those that have PM’ed me since

TB

[GregMember]

Happy Birthday Bones you APC legend you

TB

[GregMember]

Robbie Gordon at it in a Trophy Truck :woohoo: Listen to this V8 rev :homy: Turn the sound up after the long straight and the wind noise is gone and OMG its sweet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAXPuOef_wQ

TB

[GregMember]

A quick video from the pre run. Places are filling fast, if you are interested get your name down. This will be an awesome ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKvxX8R6A6E

Thanks to faster than Scott productions for the edit

TB

[GregMember]

Ross Moffitt wrote:

Hey TB

Didn’t I see a 7 + min video of some of the Pre Ride posted early this morning to encourage participation in this ride? Where has it gone now?

Video will be back tomorrow mate we had a small issue that required adjusting

TB

[GregMember]

Coming to the High Country Ride in May or thinking about it then look at this:

Rideadv.com.au present

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZGpmKSxxM

Thanks to faster than Scott productions for putting the edit together

TB

[GregMember]

With the wheel on the ground and the bike out of gear grab the sprocket and try to rotate it backwards and forwards (Direction of rotation and backwards) see how much movement you have. You have the double row bearing mod done to that cush hub (I fitted it after Nick machined it) The rubbers you had then I looked at and they will be fine I can assure you. At the High Country ride I will double check and show you. (I will have a care package for you also so don’t do anything at this stage )

TB

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After a large night last night I thought I would spend the day on the lounge but eventually got outside and got stuck into the WR.

Part 1 is done

Pro Motion Billet rear rack

New bars, bar risers, grips, barkbusters, Tapp lites ports and IMS tank

Pivot Pegz

Stage 2. I need to modify the rack to lift it 10mm to take the chain saw mount, fit the Adventure Moto / Barrett racks for the Wolfman luggage and have Nick @ Teknik’s sort the suspension

TB

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