Planet Minis

reynolds_brad · 04-18-2009, 06:23 PM

So i tried to orginize a group ride on another forum for today and everyone had plans. Determined to get out there and make the best of it i went on solo. Here is the route i did. Google MAPS

I had the extra time though cause no one showed up to work out some of the gremlines on my APE. I molikoated my Dryclutch which maked them butter smooth. The Takegawa dry clutch was starting to sound like my Daytona one on my ZB. Its good now. However when i took it apart to do the job i ran into a little glitch when re assembling. The backing plate got stuck up on something when i put the pressure plate back on and when i put the cover and gave the lever a grab there was no clutch action. Oooops, what should have been a 15min job turned into a 45 min job. If your running a dry clutch and are having screaching surges check out Molykote 421. the stuffs amazing.

Hope every one had a good day and got out and enjoyed some sunshine. It was beautiful out there.

I did have a run in with some Napoleon complex park ranger at one point that came off like a total ass when he told me my bike wasn't street legal. Why is it that they are always so angry. I asked him nicely to pull over and ide be happy to provide him all the documentation. He just growled and drove on.

enjoy the pics, sorry they are all from the same angle.

Z · 04-18-2009, 06:29 PM

How do you like the dual stack compared to what you had on there?

88ccmotoX · 04-18-2009, 07:02 PM

Oh to live in Cali and go for a ride like that! Im so envious!

reynolds_brad · 04-18-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

How do you like the dual stack compared to what you had on there?

I think I will like it better when I get it more dialed in. So far i have lost 5mph on the top end with it over the old one but the throttle response in the mids is better. Or it coulc just be the 115 getting tired (excuse to get the 145 dohc, lol).

I spent a little time in the middle of the ride messing with the AF mixture screw and no improvements. I think I need to change the needle height. Trouble shooting a MJN carb is so different, and it makes me want to weld a AF sensor bung in my pipe.

gstegman · 04-18-2009, 07:16 PM

Glad you still went for a ride...

Z · 04-18-2009, 08:10 PM

Your little teeny 115 is tired. You need the Kitaco DOHC.

Dan

supernes550 · 04-19-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by reynolds_brad

Or it coulc just be the 115 getting tired (excuse to get the 145 dohc, lol).

great pics.

so all the dry clutches end up chirping? any idea why?

how much time is on the 115? i know you've been flogging it but i would think it would last longer?

gstegman · 04-19-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Z

Your little teeny 115 is tired. You need the Kitaco DOHC.

Dan

While I fully agree he does indeed need a/some dohc(s); If that motor is tired I would not like to try and hang with him on a fresh one!

reynolds_brad · 04-19-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by supernes550

great pics.

so all the dry clutches end up chirping? any idea why?

how much time is on the 115? i know you've been flogging it but i would think it would last longer?

NO idea if they all do it E, just the ones ive had do. No biggie easy fix.

Also on the 115 i don't know its probably fine and im just trying to force a excuse to upgrade.

s_10onbagz · 04-19-2009, 11:44 PM

I say swap a CRF150/CRF230 motor into the bike with a high compression piston and call it a day. I'm sure the motor isn't that much bigger than the stock ape50/100 motor. Probably one solid day of fab and the bike will be a blast.

big pete · 04-19-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gstegman

Glad you still went for a ride...

+1. I was really bummed I couldn't make it. I'll be on the next ride

04-18-2009, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,719	Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 So i tried to orginize a group ride on another forum for today and everyone had plans. Determined to get out there and make the best of it i went on solo. Here is the route i did. Google MAPS I had the extra time though cause no one showed up to work out some of the gremlines on my APE. I molikoated my Dryclutch which maked them butter smooth. The Takegawa dry clutch was starting to sound like my Daytona one on my ZB. Its good now. However when i took it apart to do the job i ran into a little glitch when re assembling. The backing plate got stuck up on something when i put the pressure plate back on and when i put the cover and gave the lever a grab there was no clutch action. Oooops, what should have been a 15min job turned into a 45 min job. If your running a dry clutch and are having screaching surges check out Molykote 421. the stuffs amazing. Hope every one had a good day and got out and enjoyed some sunshine. It was beautiful out there. I did have a run in with some Napoleon complex park ranger at one point that came off like a total ass when he told me my bike wasn't street legal. Why is it that they are always so angry. I asked him nicely to pull over and ide be happy to provide him all the documentation. He just growled and drove on. enjoy the pics, sorry they are all from the same angle. Attached Thumbnails __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Motoshop Z - Honda50.com

04-18-2009, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,541	Re: Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 How do you like the dual stack compared to what you had on there?

04-18-2009, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
88ccmotoX 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 217 My Mood:	Re: Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 Oh to live in Cali and go for a ride like that! Im so envious!

04-18-2009, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
gstegman "The Steg" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 983	Re: Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 Glad you still went for a ride...

04-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,541	Re: Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 Your little teeny 115 is tired. You need the Kitaco DOHC. Dan

04-19-2009, 11:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
s_10onbagz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Connecticut. Posts: 1,550	Re: Solo ride pics from today 4-18-09 I say swap a CRF150/CRF230 motor into the bike with a high compression piston and call it a day. I'm sure the motor isn't that much bigger than the stock ape50/100 motor. Probably one solid day of fab and the bike will be a blast.

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