Project SMX [Pic Heavy]
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wrote on 30 Jul 2019, 08:49 last edited by NINJA
@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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@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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wrote on 30 Jul 2019, 11:50 last edited by
I'm not looking into any projects at the moment. lol. Skint just bought a house
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wrote on 8 Aug 2019, 19:41 last edited by NINJA 8 Aug 2019, 20:46
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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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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wrote on 11 Aug 2019, 00:33 last edited by NINJA 8 Nov 2019, 01:54
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:
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wrote on 11 Aug 2019, 10:14 last edited by
So I've been using my DT some recently. And it's so awesome not to worry about speed bumps anymore. They are more a welcome challenge than a nuisance lmao.
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So I've been using my DT some recently. And it's so awesome not to worry about speed bumps anymore. They are more a welcome challenge than a nuisance lmao.
wrote on 11 Aug 2019, 18:14 last edited by NINJA 8 Dec 2019, 00:57@Calum Good to hear that it's finally seeing some action! Have you still got your GoPro? If yes you should take some footage and more importantly have a friend film you, so we can all see your beastie in action!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :motorcycle: :dashing_away:
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@Calum Good to hear that it's finally seeing some action! Have you still got your GoPro? If yes you should take some footage and more importantly have a friend film you, so we can all see your beastie in action!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :motorcycle: :dashing_away:
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wrote on 19 Aug 2019, 18:14 last edited by NINJA
A few more parts have arrived;
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wrote on 4 Sept 2019, 21:15 last edited by
It'sa SHINYYY SCALVINNIIIIIIIIIIIII 
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wrote on 5 Sept 2019, 07:55 last edited by
Hey looking smart. That pipe looks Phat!
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wrote on 6 Sept 2019, 18:46 last edited by NINJA 9 Jun 2019, 20:11
Exhausting work all this bike building.........
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wrote on 6 Sept 2019, 19:28 last edited by
Lush mate
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Lush mate
wrote on 6 Sept 2019, 19:33 last edited by@johnaitken1983 Thanks bro. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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wrote on 6 Sept 2019, 20:07 last edited by
Jesus! Such a weapon.
Man i gotta get myself one of these haha!
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wrote on 4 Feb 2020, 13:54 last edited by NINJA 2 Apr 2020, 13:56
Sadly I badly injured my back at work a few months ago, so I've been unable to do any work on the bike since the injury. My back is getting much better now so hopefully I'll be able to restart working on this project again real soon.........
