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Post by tsmiley98 on Apr 9, 2011 11:02:46 GMT -5
The condensor you can buy from any parts store, spare plug is a must especially when we are running in KS for 5 days. I'll bring those sprockets to the races.
Let me know on the shocks.
If you have questions Ask on here. I don't know if yo uahve been around car guys that race dirt track, but they would rather wreck you than help you with your setup. You will find the flattrack guys are very helpful. If a bike goes down there are 3-4 guys from neighboring pits that will jump in and help get you going. Every year so far some of the guys would suggest gearing changes for me, as they would hear my bike running around the track. They all know I'm still a newb. They will also help you with getting your tire pressure right.
You see winning is fun, but winning without a challenge isn't as fun. Heck just racing next to a guy the entire race for last is more exciting than sitting mid pack all by yourself. Some of my funnest races were when I was dicing it out with Kyle for the entire race, trading positions and finishing withen a half bike of each other. Sure the rest of the guys were a half lap ahead or more and we were never catching them.. but we had fun doing it.
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Post by kawasakifreak77 on Apr 9, 2011 11:27:28 GMT -5
The condenser looks built into the stock coil. Actually come to think of it, there's two of them... Doesn't make any sense to me. The plug wire is awfully beat up. I'm trying to source a performance coil, any idears?
I do have a spare plug & rear brake pads & points (left overs from replacing with new) fuel filters & all kinds of wire stuff. I should probably get things like spare cables. Stupid frickin' Honda, the cables aren't interchangeable on the throttle like my good Kawis!
It's looking like I'm going to want longer, stiffer shocks so I'll most likely get the hammerheads from ya man.
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Post by tsmiley98 on Apr 9, 2011 23:07:56 GMT -5
The condenser looks built into the stock coil. Actually come to think of it, there's two of them... Doesn't make any sense to me. The plug wire is awfully beat up. I'm trying to source a performance coil, any idears? I do have a spare plug & rear brake pads & points (left overs from replacing with new) fuel filters & all kinds of wire stuff. I should probably get things like spare cables. Stupid frickin' Honda, the cables aren't interchangeable on the throttle like my good Kawis! It's looking like I'm going to want longer, stiffer shocks so I'll most likely get the hammerheads from ya man. On the stock coil the condensor is Riveted onto the coil. An aftermarket one can be wired in and placed anywhere I just grounded mine ot the frame. On the coil maybe Josh will chime in, but he runs an aftermarket coil, I believe it is an automotive style coil. Any coil will work. My bike has an XR250 coil on it now. A problem I've had is the plug end/boot coming loose so if you have a long enough coil wire you can cut the stock end off and get one to screw on. Yea the cable thing can be a PITA. Nothing worse than ruining a weekend of racing with a bad throttle or clutch cable. My e-mail is TSmiley98 @ Yahoo.com if you want to talk more on those shocks. |
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Post by verticaltwin on Apr 11, 2011 7:38:46 GMT -5
Here's a pic of the k180's:  I live in Topeka, and you are welcome to come pick them up if you want. I can try to answer any questions and I'll be glad to help with anything I can. All advice is FREE... and worth every penny!  TJ's advice on spares is great, like he said... we help each other out all that we can in the pits. Nothing like helping someone get out on the track so you can battle it out with them. A few front sprockets are nice to have on hand. Extra footpeg and cables/levers, etc... if you got 'em around. I'll send you a private message with my address and ph#. If you get my answering machine... ignore the stupid recording... its really me. (sure keeps the telemarketers away though) |
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Post by tudorpilot on Apr 11, 2011 17:42:31 GMT -5
Yeah...
I run an aftermarket coil, but on a total loss system. The coil I run on the Bul-Fighter wouldn't work with the rest of your stock ignition very well.
Josh
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Post by verticaltwin on Apr 12, 2011 7:28:12 GMT -5
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Post by kawasakifreak77 on Apr 17, 2011 17:53:09 GMT -5
Might not be making the first race now. Got in a little trouble with the law yesterday on a ride. I'm going to try & have the court date moved forward so I can get Buttons back sooner. I'll keep ya'll posted.
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Post by cracing on Apr 17, 2011 20:17:43 GMT -5
I have photos.... ;D Stop by the shop next time you come to town. 107 North Ohio......I have the only jail cell in town. Dan |
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Post by kawasakifreak77 on Apr 18, 2011 0:05:15 GMT -5
Were you the guy that showed up randomly...? Or the cop?
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Post by cracing on Apr 18, 2011 6:50:27 GMT -5
Not as random as you might think, we met you on the street and I recognized your bike. Anticipating you would not ride any farther, I stopped to offer overnight storage. It seems you and Bart had already made arrangements, so we moved on.
Sincerely, stop by the shop next time you come to town.
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Post by tudorpilot on Apr 18, 2011 11:02:02 GMT -5
Probably the first time a Kansas dirt track racer ever got crossways with the law..... Josh |
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Post by kawasakifreak77 on Apr 18, 2011 18:20:04 GMT -5
^You guys aren't trying nearly hard enough, lol!^
Well thanks for the offer Dan. I'm not in Mount Hope much but when I go down next I'll be sure to partake.
& feel free to share the pictures!
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Post by tsmiley98 on Apr 20, 2011 5:31:11 GMT -5
Well that's no good, Hope it all works out for ya.
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Post by tsmiley98 on Apr 27, 2011 22:52:16 GMT -5
Ray, any updates on getting your bike back?
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Post by kawasakifreak77 on Apr 28, 2011 6:53:02 GMT -5
Oh yeah, got her back last weekend.
Only thing I lack is mounting the two side number plates, got a plan for that & hopefully I'll have them done tonight. Hope I pass tech & the guy that was going to come with me has some eye surgery so I might be going this alone. It's starting to dawn on me that I have no idear what I'm doing so I'm getting a touch nervous.
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