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| Topic Started: 12 Jul 2009, 11:28 (539 Views) | |
| rookie | 12 Jul 2009, 11:28 Post #1 |
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for more than 10years, i'm surprise i'm still in this dirt biking circle, though now have become a couch potato, but then, my observation saw many new riders, very excitingly got their dirt bike, eagerly wanted to ride, but then, not many really actually set their bike up. so here the poll |
 
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| Kleivard | 12 Jul 2009, 17:00 Post #2 |
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it is IMPORTANT to have your suspension set up to your body weight so that the bike will absorb the shock better, a poorly set up suspension will result in lost of control to bike, and for long term will  ur body.
Edited by Kleivard, 12 Jul 2009, 17:01.
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| jackster | 12 Jul 2009, 23:47 Post #3 |
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i'll start off by setting the sag. Then tweak the handlebar tilt to my riding style. Lastly loosen slightly the bolts on the clutch/brake clamps so that it will slide upwards during the dreaded first fall.... now we're good to ride.... |
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| Zach | 14 Jul 2009, 09:17 Post #4 |
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My priority will be the suspension - correct spring rate. Getting experienced rider's advice is definitely one of the first thing i'm gonna do. Rookie, when u gonna try my set up and give me your feedback on the suspension? heee...thanks! |
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| airtime | 14 Jul 2009, 11:10 Post #5 |
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hmmm,every 1 seems 2 be talking abt suspension! but the most important thing is greasing yr bike b4 the maiden ride! esp bikes with linkages,it won work well if the bearings r dry. heat do built up there 2. so get everything grease all the nuts/bolts,bearings,shafts n u will be surprised how "light" the bike suddenly becomes! 
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| rookie | 14 Jul 2009, 22:27 Post #6 |
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i reckon many bikes linkages are already rusty liao... some maybe slavagable but some roller bearing maybe gone case already..  |
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| airtime | 15 Jul 2009, 11:46 Post #7 |
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guess those bikes r in depaerate of some major T.L.C from thier owners! 
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| new_dirt | 15 Jul 2009, 13:41 Post #8 |
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Here's what I do to my bikes when I first lay my hands on it and before riding it: - inspect and grease the following * steering head bearings * swingarm bolt and bearings * suspension linkages - check and lube clutch/throttle cables - service brakes (caliper, master cylinder, brake pads, brake disks, brake fluid, brake hoses) - check wheel bearings - de-restrict bike if not already done so - clean/replace air filter - tune carb to suit - check valve clearances - change oil and oli filter - flush coolant if applicable - setup controls (bars and levers) to personal preferences - setup suspension (sag, spring rates, etc) - install basic guards like handguards, bashplate No wonder I don't get to ride much. |
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| airtime | 16 Jul 2009, 22:09 Post #9 |
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well,thats the way 2 go! but when u do ride i m sure u enjoy yr ride. knowing everything is working properly. remind me 2 tell u my method when we meet up. the honda special tool is still waiting 4 u!
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| rookie | 16 Jul 2009, 22:40 Post #10 |
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i got a special stuff to replace those ASV or ARC unbreakable lever!!! i never broke or replace my brake and clutch lever since day one!!!! |
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| new_dirt | 17 Jul 2009, 10:27 Post #11 |
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So what's the secret? Teflon tape? Sunline levers? 
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| airtime | 17 Jul 2009, 13:14 Post #12 |
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sounds interesting! wats the new toy,  ?
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| il4 | 17 Jul 2009, 14:06 Post #13 |
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Don't Fall - Master Wang 
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| rookie | 17 Jul 2009, 21:57 Post #14 |
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wah lau il4, i'm no pro, i will fall oso but fall liao wouldn't break!! hehee come by and see my bike and you will see many hidden setup trick though it is still very much stock. |
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| airtime | 18 Jul 2009, 12:25 Post #15 |
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great! so u will be down on aug 2nd 4 the newbie mx ride? can do a short talk on bike set up n let the others see yr tricks 2.
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| rookie | 18 Jul 2009, 16:50 Post #16 |
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i need a ride to the track with my bike leh, u free?? if your boy riding, then i guess i dunwan to squeeze into that orleng loti van. hahaa short talk no need lah, if anyone wanna know, just come over to me loh, i;m frenly ok!! |
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| airtime | 18 Jul 2009, 22:48 Post #17 |
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ok rookie,2nd august u can tag along in the van. bring yr ride up 4 u. so we do the same thing n get the toys all loaded up on the 1st. K?
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| rookie | 19 Jul 2009, 10:40 Post #18 |
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thanks a million!!
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| airtime | 19 Jul 2009, 21:37 Post #19 |
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look at the time u post....its riding time,uncle!!!! ride ppl at the track than u post reply!  ok,we get the details sorted out as the date gets closer. 
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| barakuda | 29 Jul 2009, 22:07 Post #20 |
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Noob here. Can pls advice where to go to get KTM 200 steering cone, swing arm, shock and wheel bearings greased and how much it will cost? What is a good grease to use? Thank you! |
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