New and starting my build any tips ????

[Rhyatt]

Well wat do i say im new to the site and
I like it allready i bought a 86/87 r and the
Guy i got it off of had good intentions but
Looks like dident want to finish it. So far it has
A cool head whit 21 dome in it lsr stock length
A-arms i dont know what kind but a stock plus
2 steering stem, wholeshots all around
Fmf gold serries pipe, blue race cut meijer
Plastic and sum other little things im forgetting
But i ended up getting it for 1200 so i dident think
I got that bad of a deal o yea all new powder coat also
So far i got the motor totally done nothing
To special a middle port job had new top and all i got a 38 pwk
Carb i orderd me a airbox still got to get me a lid ????
I got a ESR trx6 pipe and silencer that i cudent get to mount right??? also hipers all around wit
New rubber my plans are to set it up for xc if theres anyway or any ideals u all can help me
Wit please let me no im only 20 years old and wud like
More knowledge about anything little thing with about the bikes i will upload pics
Soon as i take sum and find out how thanks

[audioworks04]

If you use full words and spell check, also read through before you post you will most likely get alot more responses.
Sounds like a good deal to me. Good call on the trx6 pipe and pwk, the midrange port work should be perfect for a xc bike. Your next step should be to concentrate on suspension and skid plates. I would keep your front arms and get some front shocks that are set up for your weight and riding style. Should be fine with your stock swing arm, but would get your rear shock revalved and sprung for your weight and style also. Remember, you can only go as fast as your suspension lets you.

[gtjason]

Pull the swingarm bolt out & grease the hell out of it! I had to cut mine out. The bolt has a collar around it(for some reason) & it will seize to the bolt. It works fine, but if you have to replace the swingarm bearings you will have a problem. You only want to do this 1 time. It cost $100 for the bolt & collar, not counting the $3 nut(which doesn't come with the bolt & mine was missing), or bearings & seals.

[Rhyatt]

Ok im sorry i will start using full words.
And yes that's my goal to do the front end
Next and shocks all around. Then bumpers and
Nerf-bars they are a must and thanks for the advice
On the swing-arm bolt thanks for the help
From both of you two

[june]

Ok im sorry i will start using full words.
And yes that's my goal to do the front end
Next and shocks all around. Then bumpers and
Nerf-bars they are a must and thanks for the advice
On the swing-arm bolt thanks for the help
From both of you two

I too was repremanded for my use of "shorthand!"

[deadly]

Seizing of the pivot bolt is very common as well. I used a torch to heat mine up and beat the ever living hell out of it trying to get it to come out. No luck. I had to take it to a shop and we had to use an (air hammer?) or what ever it was called, basically looks like impact wrench with a jack hammer chuck in it. I sat there for over an hour hitting both sides of that bolt. Nothing but rust dust kept falling out and FINALLY it broke loose enough that I could finish beating it out. I had tried keeping the nut some what screwed on but the force I had to use burgered the threads and ruined the bolt.

All I can advise is you expect the worst and hope for the best. Don't procrastinate and try doing this at the last minute. You just might end up having to order a pivot bolt and nut And without fail make sure you grease the ever living hell out of that bolt before you put it back in. I would also recommend putting a drip of blue locktite on that pivot bolt nut . Not one you want to loose out riding.
I would also lift the rear end in the air and try wiggling your axle. Any play up/down or side/side you'll want to rebuild that bearing carrier as well. It's been my personal experience the three most neglected places on these bikes is the pivot bolt, bearing carrier and the swingarm needle bearings. Don't skimp, buy a full rebuild kit - don't reuse ANY of the dust seals.

[eatsleep250r]

Seizing of the pivot bolt is very common as well. I used a torch to heat mine up and beat the ever living hell out of it trying to get it to come out. No luck. I had to take it to a shop and we had to use an (air hammer?) or what ever it was called, basically looks like impact wrench with a jack hammer chuck in it. I sat there for over an hour hitting both sides of that bolt. Nothing but rust dust kept falling out and FINALLY it broke loose enough that I could finish beating it out. I had tried keeping the nut some what screwed on but the force I had to use burgered the threads and ruined the bolt.

All I can advise is you expect the worst and hope for the best. Don't procrastinate and try doing this at the last minute. You just might end up having to order a pivot bolt and nut And without fail make sure you grease the ever living hell out of that bolt before you put it back in. I would also recommend putting a drip of blue locktite on that pivot bolt nut . Not one you want to loose out riding.
I would also lift the rear end in the air and try wiggling your axle. Any play up/down or side/side you'll want to rebuild that bearing carrier as well. It's been my personal experience the three most neglected places on these bikes is the pivot bolt, bearing carrier and the swingarm needle bearings. Don't skimp, buy a full rebuild kit - don't reuse ANY of the dust seals.

any clue on how to stop my carrier from lossening on me? my chain keeps trying to lossen up on me and i have Herculeased the allen bolts on the swinger

[Burns350R]

Is the TRX6 pipe you have an orginal mount or a center mount style?

[eatsleep250r]

I too was repremanded for my use of "shorthand!"

also for not buying my nerf bars
dont make me have neil cut you off!!!!


i hate when people have something to say about grammar and spelling ...if it were not for spell check half these idiot cant spell anyways they just mastered the spell check features ... i use my phone for the site so i can care less how i spell or talk... i make sure my prices are right and my paypal info is correct.

[kristynluann89]

any clue on how to stop my carrier from lossening on me? my chain keeps trying to lossen up on me and i have Herculeased the allen bolts on the swinger

Make sure the carrier isn't in it backwards.