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Forum: Pure Dirt 11-08-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,006
Posted By rossw
I have bought 3 10+ Japanese bikes myself this...

I have bought 3 10+ Japanese bikes myself this summer and know a friend who also bought 2 10+ Japanese bikes. Of the 5, 1 came from a kid whose father maintained it but had no clue. Air filter had...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 10-16-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By rossw
I agree that they are close in quality, but good...

I agree that they are close in quality, but good luck finding parts when they do break or you wish to upgrade components.

Full disclosure, I parked my Chonda's and bought 10 year old Honda's.
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-29-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,817
Posted By rossw
One last item to consider. The Apollo will...

One last item to consider. The Apollo will likely come crated, which means you have a min. 4-10 hours putting that bike together and going over all the bolts, etc. Don't underestimate the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-29-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,817
Posted By rossw
I will answer with sharing my experience... I...

I will answer with sharing my experience... I just bought 2 CRF230F's for about $2300 each. One is a 2004 and one is a 2007. The Chonda's will be up for sale once I get one of them running 100%...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-29-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,817
Posted By rossw
No problem. IME, no. All bikes break...

No problem.



IME, no. All bikes break for various reasons.
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,817
Posted By rossw
I may not represent the majority opinion, but...

I may not represent the majority opinion, but here is MY opinion.

The bikes are strong, and will take you wherever you want to go. Fabulous bikes.

Parts for these bikes when they break is the...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 08-28-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By rossw
Douglass, where are you located?

Douglass, where are you located?
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-31-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,784
Posted By rossw
I had this happen when I replaced a screw with...

I had this happen when I replaced a screw with one which was a couple mm's longer. Used JB Weld to fix it. Seems to be holding fine.
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-20-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By rossw
Tried starter fluid, and the bike turned over. ...

Tried starter fluid, and the bike turned over. Removed the carb... and found the emulsion tube and jet at the bottom of the bowl. Will retighten them tonight and cross my fingers. I must have left...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-19-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By rossw
I had not considered start fluid through the air...

I had not considered start fluid through the air filter box. Great idea! That will confirm manifolds and valves.
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-18-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 940
Posted By rossw
AGB36 Won't Start

Stock PZ30 carb.

Was out Sunday riding when I started to experience bogging once I have it more than about 1/4 throttle. Suspected main jet clogged.

Came home and took the carb off and cleaned...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-17-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
Posted By rossw
+1 for FlashLightBoy. Bought a couple bikes off...

+1 for FlashLightBoy. Bought a couple bikes off him last fall. Excellent experience!
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-11-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
Nice and thanks! I ended up going with...

Nice and thanks!

I ended up going with buying blanks for my rear and machining them. Or at least, I have bought the blanks but have not got around to machining them yet ;-)
Forum: Wanted 06-06-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 878
Posted By rossw
530 Rear Sprocket

Looking for a rear sprocket for my AGB-36C. Something in the 44-46 tooth range.

Looks like I will have to go custom unless someone has one lying around not used anymore.

Looks like this:...
Forum: Pure Dirt 06-01-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
You are awesome, thank you very much for all of...

You are awesome, thank you very much for all of your help.

I did learn something. Searching for 530 12 is not the same as searching for 530 12T... I guess I should have known. Lesson...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-31-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
They also have a 428-13... Any experience...

They also have a 428-13...

Any experience with delivery times from them?
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-31-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
The dimensions seems to indicate it will fit.

The dimensions seems to indicate it will fit.
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-31-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
Thanks, You did what I could not last evening!

Thanks, You did what I could not last evening!
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-31-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
The ADR125-2 / 154FMI is: 428, I am looking for...

The ADR125-2 / 154FMI is:
428, I am looking for 12 or 13 tooth

The diameters are 14mm, 17mm with a 4mm flat or whatever it is called. The bolts are 5mm and 30 mm apart.

The AGB-36C / 166FMM...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-31-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,065
Posted By rossw
Source For Sprockets

I am looking to change the gearing on my following bikes:
ADR125-2 / 154FMI
AGB-36C / 166FMM

I am trying to find the sprockets locally, or worst case North America. I would prefer to not wait...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-27-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,115
Posted By rossw
Rosso Motors is also related to GVA somehow. ...

Rosso Motors is also related to GVA somehow.

https://rossomotors.com/parts/body-kit-for-gx250

Looks a little more expensive.
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-26-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,162
Posted By rossw
That is what you called on the first reply ;-) ...

That is what you called on the first reply ;-)

I might pick his brain tonight if I see him.
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-26-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,162
Posted By rossw
Quick update, I came to the conclusion that...

Quick update, I came to the conclusion that something was wrong internally and I was not comfortable removing the clutch.

I took it to a shop and he confirmed my suspicion. He was able to...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-23-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,162
Posted By rossw
That did not help, at all. One other...

That did not help, at all.

One other symptom, which may or may not be relevant, or maybe not even a symptom.

If the clutch adjuster is bottomed out, the cable is as slack as possible, the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-23-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,162
Posted By rossw
My current thought is that there is too much play...

My current thought is that there is too much play in the end of the clutch rod... if that is the correct name. From what I have read there should only be about 1/2 turn of free play in there and I...
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