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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-06-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 103
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Posted By mmprestine
Here is a link to the CX500 build that I have...

Here is a link to the CX500 build that I have going right now.

http://cx500forum.com/forum/cx-customization-modifications/30537-1980-cx500-build.html
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
The mixture screw can be accessed with the bowl...

The mixture screw can be accessed with the bowl on, you only need a small screw bit to turn it while the carb is on the bike. This fine adjusts the low speed jetting of the carb.

I dont recall...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Installed hand guards and a new shift lever.

Installed hand guards and a new shift lever.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
carb jets - stock

carb jets - stock
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
carb slide pics

carb slide pics
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
you may not know but there is a small plastic...

you may not know but there is a small plastic plug installed to block access to the mixture screw.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Carb reference photos. After the removal of the...

Carb reference photos. After the removal of the EPA smog crap and catalytic converter I needed to rejet my carb. Here is a breakout of the carb in pictures. I have a numbered drill set to #60 and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Valve adjustment is done at TDC. Rotate the...

Valve adjustment is done at TDC. Rotate the engine until the T mark is aligned in the inspection hole. The head of a deck screw that needs the square bit works well to adjust the tappet with...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Here is what it looks like to do a valve...

Here is what it looks like to do a valve adjustment, you need to pull the tank, seat, valve cover, and timming inspection cap/cover. The feeler gauge tool shown is the type that I like to use. It...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-02-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Thanks for the comments. I need to get back on...

Thanks for the comments. I need to get back on here, I have been side tracked by a CX500 café racer build. I lost the pictures for some of the mods but can post what I still have. The speedo dial...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-26-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,619
Posted By mmprestine
I emailed the seller about km/mph display. Here...

I emailed the seller about km/mph display. Here is the response.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-18-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,619
Posted By mmprestine
I am interested, perhaps you could give a few...

I am interested, perhaps you could give a few more details about the following.

wiring - what was different from their displayed pinout

buttons and menu selection - perhaps you could take a few...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-16-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,824
Posted By mmprestine
Usually the general rule is 9 & 12 o'clock...

Usually the general rule is 9 & 12 o'clock respectively.
Forum: Other Brands 09-10-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 183,227
Posted By mmprestine
Nice looking bike. The CX500 bikes make great...

Nice looking bike. The CX500 bikes make great cafe racers, I am building one at the current time and hopefully it will be done in the spring. Here are a couple of my favorites.
...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-10-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,437
Views: 30,149,642
Posted By mmprestine
I have been thinking of selling my TMEC to...

I have been thinking of selling my TMEC to partially fund one of these. Problem is I really like the new 2015 Husqvarna FE 501.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-10-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5,437
Views: 30,149,642
Posted By mmprestine
It states in the specs of the bike that it uses...

It states in the specs of the bike that it uses the US Delphi EFI system. I was quite surprised myself.
Forum: Zongshen RX3 09-09-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5,437
Views: 30,149,642
Posted By mmprestine
How much is the shipping going to be?

How much is the shipping going to be?
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-01-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
they should have a heavy duty skid plate on the...

they should have a heavy duty skid plate on the bottom to protect the exhaust and engine. The epa pipe on the left side will get ripped off on the first ride.
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-01-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
The ground clearance is impressive. If that is a...

The ground clearance is impressive. If that is a standard height dirt bike stand then it is several inches above normal. I agree that the swing arm design is interesting. I would still like to see...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-31-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
Well perhaps I was wrong. If they do make this...

Well perhaps I was wrong. If they do make this happen I am sure they will have much success with them if the pricing is right. Sure looks like a fun toy. I wonder what the wheel base is? To bad...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
What I have come down to is it can be done in a...

What I have come down to is it can be done in a different way a lot cheaper. I was thinking to get one of these 125cc pit bikes, (Apollo I believe) and strip it down to nothing and make it bare...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
Perhaps I should put it another way. As soon as...

Perhaps I should put it another way. As soon as we see others selling the same thing then CCW will have it. All of their flagship bike are sold for lesser values and they just put their spin on it...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-28-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 37,675
Posted By mmprestine
Been busy lately but I did get several things...

Been busy lately but I did get several things done that I need to post about. Have some good pictures to show the valve adjustments, some sprocket tests, chain link removals, hand guards, and speedo...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-28-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 29,427
Posted By mmprestine
Yup good ole Wisconsin boy. What was said is...

Yup good ole Wisconsin boy. What was said is that I did not like the very aggressive knobby tire that came on the TMEC in the rain. Around here we have a lot of black top or Asphalt and it is very...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,662
Posted By mmprestine
I must laugh at that, was it CCW or the rep that...

I must laugh at that, was it CCW or the rep that told you that? Quite some time ago I inquired about a Hooligun X 450 and received the same exact answer. After some more research I have a hard time...
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