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Yeah. The engine seems to run fine (even good!) with the 2T synthetic oil I’ve been using. It’s only the power valve that’s suffering. Also I wasn’t sent the Oil I was expecting, I ended up with ‘Smith Alan’. I didn’t take any notice of the packaging, just that it was synthetic and approved. My embarrassing fuckup!...
I’m going back to Castrol for the foreseeable future...wrote on 24 Oct 2022, 18:18 last edited byThe power valve started sticking again a day after. I switched back to castrol R1 and it has cleared up nicely...
The bike itself ran fine with the oil, it was just the power valve was gumming up with a thick, sticky varnish. Not power valve friendly! I still want to try Exol oil at some point...
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@SpookDog The bleed nipple should be backed off when retracting the pistons, you risk damaging something otherwise.
On cars, with solid brake lines, the bleed nipple should be backed off else risking rupting a solid line.
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wrote on 30 Oct 2022, 17:30 last edited by
Stripped and replaced the clutch side main oil seal. It looked fine, but on removal there was gear oil on the bottom of the main bearing. Brown, not red...
Bike definitely feels different as well. The tick over has altered so I’m gonna have to tweak the airscrew, which I don’t think I’m very good at
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Stripped and replaced the clutch side main oil seal. It looked fine, but on removal there was gear oil on the bottom of the main bearing. Brown, not red...
Bike definitely feels different as well. The tick over has altered so I’m gonna have to tweak the airscrew, which I don’t think I’m very good at
The revs seem to pick up much ‘cleaner’ as well...wrote on 1 Nov 2022, 16:47 last edited byAlso replaced the EBC uprated clutch springs with the original ones, the clutch is as light as a feather!. Downshifting is a lot less clunky since I adjusted the basket/pressure plate
...Also my progressive springs have finally arrived and been posted! I really want a second hand set of forks to use either for the upgrade, or to use while the others are stripped for powder coating, ect...
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Also replaced the EBC uprated clutch springs with the original ones, the clutch is as light as a feather!. Downshifting is a lot less clunky since I adjusted the basket/pressure plate
...Also my progressive springs have finally arrived and been posted! I really want a second hand set of forks to use either for the upgrade, or to use while the others are stripped for powder coating, ect...
wrote on 2 Nov 2022, 08:50 last edited by@SpookDog Oh awesome, I run the EBC Springs and after a short while of riding I don't bother with the clutch, just let off the throttle.
The problem I was worried about was once you start increasing the vehicles power you may run into clutch troubles. But total overkill for stock systems.
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@SpookDog Oh awesome, I run the EBC Springs and after a short while of riding I don't bother with the clutch, just let off the throttle.
The problem I was worried about was once you start increasing the vehicles power you may run into clutch troubles. But total overkill for stock systems.
wrote on 2 Nov 2022, 16:41 last edited by@Calum
My thinking was that an unrestricted motor might need uprated springs, but it seems absolutely fine with standard springs...The HyperPro springs actually look like a top knotch product. I was a bit dubious at first, like I am with any fleabay listing, but they come with copious instructions, fork oil & fork grease for the bottom of the stantions that sit in the lower legs. Plus they are properly well packaged...
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Holland for 89 ~ 06 model Dtr/e’s, which was one of my worries 
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My thinking was that an unrestricted motor might need uprated springs, but it seems absolutely fine with standard springs...The HyperPro springs actually look like a top knotch product. I was a bit dubious at first, like I am with any fleabay listing, but they come with copious instructions, fork oil & fork grease for the bottom of the stantions that sit in the lower legs. Plus they are properly well packaged...
Made in Holland for 89 ~ 06 model Dtr/e’s, which was one of my worries ...wrote on 11 Nov 2022, 20:15 last edited by SpookDog 11 Nov 2022, 20:19Still haven’t fitted the new top & bottom bushes, new seals and progressive springs to the forks yet. I want to buy a used pair of forks to renovate and powder coat without taking my bike off the road...
Still waiting for Henrique Romeu to post my exhaust as well...
Waiting for some money to buy a new front tyre (Kenda 90-90 21in) to match the new rear 4.00 18 I already have brought...My mongrel bike is still running really well at the moment, no head gasket issues
🤪 as soon as I get financially viable I’m gonna get a PJME rebore and maybe an oring conversion to the barrel. I am also going to rebuild another bottom end with new bearings all through. I have genuine crank seals, and am gonna get all koyo bearings with the best quality oil seals I can get for the rest of the bottom end. I’ve sourced another good condition crank (that I may get rebuilt with bearings and con rod if money willing)...
Swing arm and linkage bearings are all holding up since I replaced them 2 years ago, but I do want to replace them with koyo bearings and quality (if genuine seals can’t be found) seals because I got them from fleabay when I did the overhaul when I first got my basket case 🥴
I will get my shit together eventually
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Still haven’t fitted the new top & bottom bushes, new seals and progressive springs to the forks yet. I want to buy a used pair of forks to renovate and powder coat without taking my bike off the road...
Still waiting for Henrique Romeu to post my exhaust as well...
Waiting for some money to buy a new front tyre (Kenda 90-90 21in) to match the new rear 4.00 18 I already have brought...My mongrel bike is still running really well at the moment, no head gasket issues
🤪 as soon as I get financially viable I’m gonna get a PJME rebore and maybe an oring conversion to the barrel. I am also going to rebuild another bottom end with new bearings all through. I have genuine crank seals, and am gonna get all koyo bearings with the best quality oil seals I can get for the rest of the bottom end. I’ve sourced another good condition crank (that I may get rebuilt with bearings and con rod if money willing)...
Swing arm and linkage bearings are all holding up since I replaced them 2 years ago, but I do want to replace them with koyo bearings and quality (if genuine seals can’t be found) seals because I got them from fleabay when I did the overhaul when I first got my basket case 🥴
I will get my shit together eventuallywrote on 11 Nov 2022, 20:20 last edited byWish Me Luck
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wrote on 12 Nov 2022, 20:00 last edited by
Best of luck! I’m looking forward to hearing a detailed explanation of how that Romeu pipe performs, I’ve been tempted myself and he’ll also do you a custom pipe spec’d for a WR200 with DTR mounts.
Also those kenda tyres are based of an old Dunlop design that would’ve originally come on some model DTR’s. They are highly regarded and going to be my next purchase for my other bike. I’ve not seen a better road / trail tire yet. Only a few contenders like the pirelli mt21’s or Dunlop d952’s
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Best of luck! I’m looking forward to hearing a detailed explanation of how that Romeu pipe performs, I’ve been tempted myself and he’ll also do you a custom pipe spec’d for a WR200 with DTR mounts.
Also those kenda tyres are based of an old Dunlop design that would’ve originally come on some model DTR’s. They are highly regarded and going to be my next purchase for my other bike. I’ve not seen a better road / trail tire yet. Only a few contenders like the pirelli mt21’s or Dunlop d952’s
wrote on 12 Nov 2022, 21:20 last edited by SpookDog 11 Dec 2022, 21:20I’ll let you know when I get the pipe, with pics!...
I put Pirelli MT something (24?!) ‘rally cross’ tyres originally on my bike. They were total shite in my opinion! I don’t say that lightly, they were really uncomfortable on the road. It was like riding a pneumatic road drill 🤨 I had absolutely no confidence cornering with them on road. In fairness I think they were truly 50~50 orientated, so were to specific for my use. Also the rubber was a lot harder than the Kenda tyres I’ve gone through...
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I’ll let you know when I get the pipe, with pics!...
I put Pirelli MT something (24?!) ‘rally cross’ tyres originally on my bike. They were total shite in my opinion! I don’t say that lightly, they were really uncomfortable on the road. It was like riding a pneumatic road drill 🤨 I had absolutely no confidence cornering with them on road. In fairness I think they were truly 50~50 orientated, so were to specific for my use. Also the rubber was a lot harder than the Kenda tyres I’ve gone through...
wrote on 12 Nov 2022, 21:23 last edited byBollox! My rev count cable has broken! Can anyone point me towards a good replacement?...
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Bollox! My rev count cable has broken! Can anyone point me towards a good replacement?...
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Anything on eBay cheap n cheerful, IMO. That goes for the speedo cable as well, As long as you oil them they should last as long as ye brake pads.wrote on 15 Nov 2022, 16:27 last edited byGutted! Finally found a set of forks complete with yokes and spindle on fleabay for a decent price £50 + 20 postage! And the bloke ‘won’t receive bids or offers’ from me! Meaning I can’t ‘buy it now’ even! 🤨
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Gutted! Finally found a set of forks complete with yokes and spindle on fleabay for a decent price £50 + 20 postage! And the bloke ‘won’t receive bids or offers’ from me! Meaning I can’t ‘buy it now’ even! 🤨
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@SpookDog a lot of sellers only accept bids off buyers with good feedback. If you message him first he may sort it for you.
wrote on 15 Nov 2022, 19:44 last edited by@markus-w
I’ve got 100% feedback from a few hundred deals. I’m stumped...
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@SpookDog a lot of sellers only accept bids off buyers with good feedback. If you message him first he may sort it for you.
wrote on 16 Nov 2022, 17:08 last edited by SpookDog@markus-w
I messaged him before, he’s not sure why I’m on the banned list, but is gonna look into it. I don’t have any clue as to what I might of done to deserve ‘banishment’
...PS 4430 miles with no head gasket problem
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@markus-w
I messaged him before, he’s not sure why I’m on the banned list, but is gonna look into it. I don’t have any clue as to what I might of done to deserve ‘banishment’ ...PS 4430 miles with no head gasket problem
wrote on 16 Nov 2022, 20:03 last edited by@SpookDog yes strange one bud. I've bought lots and lots of stuff off eBay but I've never sold anything so I guess I'd have no feedback? I'm not really sure how it works but I have seen ads saying basically people with no feedback don't bother.
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@SpookDog yes strange one bud. I've bought lots and lots of stuff off eBay but I've never sold anything so I guess I'd have no feedback? I'm not really sure how it works but I have seen ads saying basically people with no feedback don't bother.
wrote on 16 Nov 2022, 20:07 last edited by SpookDog@markus-w
I’ve never sold anything. Never thought about it before either. I had to go and look at my profile to find it. You press on your name banner at the top of ‘my eBay’ to find it...Mine was 205 not a few hunnies...
PS edit. I remember seeing those kinda things about feedback, but not for a real long time...
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@markus-w
I’ve never sold anything. Never thought about it before either. I had to go and look at my profile to find it. You press on your name banner at the top of ‘my eBay’ to find it...Mine was 205 not a few hunnies...
PS edit. I remember seeing those kinda things about feedback, but not for a real long time...
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Woooohttt! Got a tracking number for my Henrique Romeu exorst! Chrisblast coming early this year!
wrote on 18 Nov 2022, 06:44 last edited byIf It’s coming via parcel farce you’ll get a cracking delay when it gets to the UK as well, plus customs charges 🤬
