Project SMX [Pic Heavy]
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@Louis-James Being a perfectionist, there always comes a point when you have to draw a line and stop. I put a lot of work into getting my wheels perfect and some numpty damages them in seconds. OK it was only 2 small chips which were hardly noticeable unless you were close up, but to me they were enough to try and fix them. Sadly they would not polish out, so a full rub-down and respray was required. Mint wheels will be reappearing very soon............
@NINJA that's a shame! Always when others touch your things they get damaged
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Yep that about sums it up right there, the wheel is all resprayed and lacquered now, a quick tyre clean and she'll be ready for fitting;
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@declan Those pics are post respraying dude, they are now mint again!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:
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@declan No not really, when you see them in person they look AWESOME!!! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:
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@Calum Thanks bud - And it would be rude not to get an MX, then you'll have a Sports 122 and a SuMo 122. Plus there's only about 200 left in the UK now!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!
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@Calum Thanks bud - And it would be rude not to get an MX, then you'll have a Sports 122 and a SuMo 122. Plus there's only about 200 left in the UK now!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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@NINJA I think if I were to get another SM it would be an EXC300. No sense it having two 125 SMs or two Rotax 122 motors lol
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@NINJA I think if I were to get another SM it would be an EXC300. No sense it having two 125 SMs or two Rotax 122 motors lol
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Fork Refurb Time;
I noticed an oil leak on one of my USD forks, so I decided to replace the oil & dust seals. I also took the opportunity to refill the forks with some thicker oil, as I like my forks a bit stiffer. Judging by the state of the seals I removed this was a prudent service.
I bought some sexy Ariette seals with upgraded XNBR material. Longer lasting and better performance for less than OEM units, so it was a no brainer really.
SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!
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Fork Refurb Time;
I noticed an oil leak on one of my USD forks, so I decided to replace the oil & dust seals. I also took the opportunity to refill the forks with some thicker oil, as I like my forks a bit stiffer. Judging by the state of the seals I removed this was a prudent service.
I bought some sexy Ariette seals with upgraded XNBR material. Longer lasting and better performance for less than OEM units, so it was a no brainer really.
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I decided to do a test between 20W and 30W oil, to see which one I preferred;
Marzocchi / Aprilia MX 125 Fork Oil Test-1 SF 30W
Marzocchi / Aprilia MX 125 Fork Oil Test-2 SF 20W
The 30W took more force to compress the forks and the rebound was slightly slower, which is what you would expect. The compression & rebound with the 20W was noticeably quicker and I felt that the forks would recover better over bumps and during braking. So I decided to stick with the 20W, as I felt that would give a smoother ride overall. Only time will tell once I have gotten the bike back on the road though. :winking_face: :winking_face: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
