Forum: Pure Dirt
07-19-2011, 02:27 AM
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Well I screwed the pooch today. Had the motor...
Well I screwed the pooch today. Had the motor disassembled to fix the leak. Went to put it back and the camshaft shifted as I was putting the cover on. Didn't realize it until I tightened the cover...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-11-2011, 09:55 PM
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Got the new headgasket in. Its not an exact fit...
Got the new headgasket in. Its not an exact fit but I was able to modify it to work. Now there is a oil leak. Gonna track it down tomorrow. I believe its from where I started it without the starter...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-04-2011, 03:29 PM
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Alright, I'll rename the topic then.
Could...
Alright, I'll rename the topic then.
Could you do me a favor and measure the distances between holes on the top end gaskets?
If you can, see if they measure up to one of these two, I'm...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-04-2011, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 82
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05 DB-27A Project Bike
Ok, a couple questions.
One, should I start a new thread for other problems? Or since its encompassed in the general rebuild that's been discussed here, keep it in this thread?
Secondly, It did...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-03-2011, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 82
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She RUNS!!!!!
Had to remove the engine...
She RUNS!!!!!
Had to remove the engine again, the valve retainers weren't seating good so I wasn't getting enough compression. Took care of that, adjusted the valves(before I put the engine in...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-02-2011, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 82
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They should work as good. Same thickness and...
They should work as good. Same thickness and material. And I can make it cover more of the head so it should seal better. But as a safeguard I used gasket dressing too.
EDIT: everything is put...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-01-2011, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-01-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-01-2011, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 82
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Just doing a little final prep now. Then...
Just doing a little final prep now. Then hopefully ill be able to dig in
EDIT: The circlip was too small, trying to track one down at a local shop. Hopefully I'll find one, :p
EDIT 2: Found a...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
07-01-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 82
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The parts came today. Amazing how fast things...
The parts came today. Amazing how fast things move when the post office is working! I didn't expect them to make it that fast, I figured they would get here at the beginning of the week when my other...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-30-2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-30-2011, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-29-2011, 10:17 PM
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Need picture of Roketa DB-27a
Since I got this bike mostly in parts, and with parts missing, I'm not sure of the location of some things.
I can gather where most goes, but the battery holder is beyond me. I think I know but am...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-29-2011, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 82
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That's good news!
Other good news: I got...
That's good news!
Other good news: I got the ignition/starting system operational. Got a selanoid off a old lawnmower and wired it up. Also picked up a push button for a starter switch. Mounted...
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Forum: Parts & Accessories
06-29-2011, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 52
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Forum: Feedback
06-27-2011, 02:10 AM
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Powersportsmax is also motopartsmax, as well as...
Powersportsmax is also motopartsmax, as well as Ride Max Inc and Dealc Inc.
It made me worry when the same company, out of the same building, has so many names. But being as these are china bikes,...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-26-2011, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-26-2011, 02:25 AM
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I very well might be. What can I say, its so...
I very well might be. What can I say, its so close to being done. Tomorrow I'm going to try and find a circlip so I can getthe rebuild started.
That way, when the package does arrive all ill have...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-25-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-23-2011, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 82
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No need! You were/are doing me a big favor by...
No need! You were/are doing me a big favor by sending it and not asking anything in return. It will get here, just depends on how dickish the unions are going to continue to be on how long it will...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-23-2011, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-22-2011, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-21-2011, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 82
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I'm at a stand still. Plastics are painted and...
I'm at a stand still. Plastics are painted and back on. Will post pics later.
No parts have arrived, darn snail mail + customs. But on the plus side, it wouldn't matter if they did get here as I...
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-16-2011, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Pure Dirt
06-15-2011, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 82
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I'll have to look into that. Not sure about the...
I'll have to look into that. Not sure about the carb, will measure it in a little bit to find out. Probably won't change it out until the bike is running and I can monitor if its running lean/rich
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