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Forum: Other Brands 02-08-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,775
Posted By John22j
the idea of taking out a good running 2 stroke...

the idea of taking out a good running 2 stroke motor just blows my mind... 2 strokes are easy to work on, cheap to maintain, and a blast to ride.

Long live the 2 strokes!!!! nothing like the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-02-2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,458
Posted By John22j
Pretty much the same deal for me - never lost any...

Pretty much the same deal for me - never lost any bolts... BUT my brake pads gave up the ghost -- mainly because I am in the mud a lot and the slotted rotors are just terrible for that. (I ordered 3...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-31-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,458
Posted By John22j
When I ordered they only had red in stock so they...

When I ordered they only had red in stock so they sent me a red one and then exchanged the plastic for me -- so the replacement plastic did not have stickers on it.

If you order a black one it...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-12-2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,458
Posted By John22j
The company I bought mine from seems to have gone...

The company I bought mine from seems to have gone out of business, so I can't help you with that....

I can tell you that I think this bike is a really nice general purpose machine. It is great...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 07-11-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,381
Posted By John22j
Any Hensim parts dealers on here?

I need brakes for my Hensim DB150-2... I would prefer to get them from a dealer that contributes to this forum if possible.

I can get them directly from Hensim USA and from www.partschampion.com ...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-11-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,458
Posted By John22j
if you're still in business... I'm letting you...

if you're still in business... I'm letting you know - I need brake pads all around... looks like I'm running on metal as of my last ride. :wink:

Really - these brake pads are not the longest...
Forum: Pure Dirt 10-24-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,058
Posted By John22j
Hawng - what are you expectations? Are you an...

Hawng - what are you expectations? Are you an aggressive trail rider or lazy? -- riding a 125 I guess leads me to believe you're not lazy because the low end is pretty bad on most YZ's I've...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-28-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,567
Posted By John22j
don't know who makes your bike... but those dents...

don't know who makes your bike... but those dents sound like you've been pounding it pretty hard. Is the wheel somewhat true? do you checked you spokes often? what pressure do you run in your?
...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-22-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,650
Posted By John22j
Yeah, these chinese air filters are very poor...

Yeah, these chinese air filters are very poor quality... I think they just took the old concept of stretching panty hose over the end of the carb and went from there.... hmmm, maybe I'll ad some...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-20-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,491
Posted By John22j
If I was looking at the right page it seems like...

If I was looking at the right page it seems like the SLD-210 is also a pit bike (with some pretty small tires) -- but they still can be lots of fun, and even take on some serious trails.... the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-17-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,920
Posted By John22j
Ahhhh yes -- most 16 year olds would ride...

Ahhhh yes -- most 16 year olds would ride agressive. :wink: Doesn't surprise me that he complains it's too slow.
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-17-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,920
Posted By John22j
I think you're still going to be waiting for him...

I think you're still going to be waiting for him no matter what you do. :roll: -- old 490 'eh... gotta love the big bore 2 strokes.

I don't know what kind of bike your son has, but I think...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-16-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,046
Posted By John22j
sounds like not enough air -- is your filter...

sounds like not enough air -- is your filter clean and free flowing? You said it shows rich with also leans to not enough air (or too much fuel) -- lean it out or let 'er breath.... or put it all...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-15-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By John22j
Yes - the # of coils or length of the spring is...

Yes - the # of coils or length of the spring is not really a fair way to judge a shocks performance. There are different spring rates, internal valving and other factors that come into play.

The...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-13-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,648
Posted By John22j
Those forks certainly do look a little small --...

Those forks certainly do look a little small -- but heck, at least the Chinese are trying to get into that full size off-road bike market... it will be interesting to see how things go as they start...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-13-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,648
Posted By John22j
Are you looking for something to do more serious...

Are you looking for something to do more serious off-roading with?

I don't remember seeing any long travel full size china bikes yet... maybe they are in the works, but I don't think there will...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-31-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By John22j
curious - what country are you in? I've never...

curious - what country are you in? I've never heard of a "theory" test before; is it just a motorcycle driving test?
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-30-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By John22j
You will probably be better with something like a...

You will probably be better with something like a KX100 -- it has the 19" front / 16" rear setup.

Other super-mini's (or big-wheel mini's) use this size as well.
Forum: Ride Reports 07-27-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By John22j
Re: a ride in the rain

I remember the first time I got caught in the rain -- felt like a thousand tiny needles all over my arms and on my neck below my helmet line... hail is even worse. :roll:
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-23-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,749
Posted By John22j
I saw a SunL 200 over the weekend. Also,...

I saw a SunL 200 over the weekend.

Also, their big dune buggy thing looked very cool in person:

http://www.sunl.com/productoverviewdetails.asp?model=SLGK-800-2&category=Go%20Kart&pid=194
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-23-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By John22j
just a liquid you put on the threads. Many...

just a liquid you put on the threads. Many brands, but blue is what I use:

I've used both these ones with good results:
The original:...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-22-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,774
Posted By John22j
ouch -- I guess welcome to the club......

ouch -- I guess welcome to the club... unfortunate for sure, but thankful you're still here telling us the story.

I understand being upset over the bike, but 10 years from now you'll probably...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-20-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,672
Posted By John22j
I was posting to on of the other threads when it...

I was posting to on of the other threads when it got deleted -- so hopefully I can remember everything. :wink:

What kind of racing are you hoping to do? I have not seen a china bike that would...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-19-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By John22j
if you're keeping the plastic as it is you could...

if you're keeping the plastic as it is you could maybe paint it black and put the red stripes like what is on the side number plates.... if you just want a plain color then I would contrast with the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-17-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,433
Posted By John22j
I hear ya there -- I'm so much more mellow now...

I hear ya there -- I'm so much more mellow now than I was 20 years ago. I don't race anymore, just like to practice. A lot of the guys in the vet classes are just as crazy now as they were back...
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