03-24-2011, 12:52 PM | #256 |
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I noticed that wear on the original CST that my lifan had. I was thinking that was your reasoning for the rotation.
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04-01-2011, 01:42 AM | #257 |
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About three weeks ago I decided to substitute chain rollers for the "chain slipper," and the chain guide slider on my XR650L. Today I inspected my chain guide rollers after 1,000 miles of wear. Here is a photograph of the front roller.
Here is a photograph of the rear roller. Here is a photograph of both rollers. I believe the sizes I selected for these chain guide rollers is very close to ideal, and I am pleased with their wear after 1,000 miles. The bolt for the rear roller had loosened a little, but it was still securely attached to the chain guide. Based upon these promising results, I am going to keep using these chain guide rollers. The roller I substituted for the chain slipper looks almost new! I believe this roller is perfectly sized for this application. Spud
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04-01-2011, 02:07 AM | #258 |
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Spud, was that to preserve chain life? What was the original slipper material?
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04-01-2011, 02:12 AM | #259 | |
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04-01-2011, 02:35 AM | #260 |
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Thank you. I never thought of that.
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04-01-2011, 03:52 AM | #261 | |
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This roller appears almost new after 1,000 miles of wear. I greatly prefer employing this chain roller to the stock, rubber "chain slipper." Spud
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04-01-2011, 10:04 AM | #262 |
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I can see where the stock slider would rob a little horsepower; that's a good idea. :idea:
Most Chinese 125 pit bikes use a similar system, but the rollers are of poor quality. Yours are clearly better; where did you find them?
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04-01-2011, 01:39 PM | #263 | |
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Two of the chain rollers are Primary Drive rollers from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. The smallest, most rearward roller is marketed by Moose Racing. If you wish, you can read my installation thread at the following link. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667646 Spud
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04-01-2011, 02:01 PM | #264 |
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Thanks for the education on chain rollers, Brother Spud! My KLX came with them, now I know enough to appreciate them.
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04-01-2011, 02:11 PM | #265 | |
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04-04-2011, 01:25 PM | #266 |
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any reduction in drag on a smaller bike such as the zong sounds like possibly a noticable gain. i think i will try that. thanks for the idea.
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04-04-2011, 11:02 PM | #267 | |
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I believe chain guides are necessary on larger bikes, with more suspension travel, to insure the chain will not become disengaged from the rear sprocket. However, I don't think a chain guide is needed on the Zong. As you can see, my XT225 swingarm doesn't employ a chain guide, merely a lower chain guard. Spud
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04-05-2011, 01:19 AM | #268 |
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I grew tired of cleaning the baked mud off my bike’s exhaust header. :roll:
Therefore, several days ago I installed a stainless steel, FMF, Hi-Flo header. Based upon the color of the header, and my engine's performance, I think the stock, carburetor jetting is just about right for my altitude. What do you gentlement think? :?: Spud
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04-05-2011, 08:43 AM | #269 |
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I Think it looks good. In Fact I'm curious what the seat height on that bad boy? I Probably wouldn't be able to touch ground but I'd love to see how much power that baby has.....Sweet Ride......I like it!
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04-05-2011, 10:13 AM | #270 |
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I think that header needs to be polished, but I have a compulsion when it comes to polishing metals.
It never occurred to me to read performance by header colour.
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