"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker)
07/14/2016 at 20:41 • Filed to: 1972 KE175
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"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker)
07/14/2016 at 20:41 • Filed to: 1972 KE175 | 0
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So I’m wrist-deep in my mouse nest filled motorcycle when it dawns on me that I might actually have to find and buy parts for a machine that’s 10 years older than I am. Hell, I’m not even entirely OEM anymore, and this bike sure as shit isn’t going to run without some newish parts here and there. I like to think I’m attempting some sort of enduro bike restomod but trying to leave the dented, torn, used and loved aesthetic alone. So, to that end, who are some of the more reputable parts suppliers out there? Sources for old and new stuff alike are appreciated. A family patch for your time.
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> The Lurktastic Opponaught
07/14/2016 at 22:08 |
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engine piston?
soak and slowy work back and forth. I brought back a seized 914 engine after sitting a few weeks.
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The Lurktastic Opponaught
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
07/14/2016 at 22:22 |
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Thanks. I'll give it a try.
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gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> The Lurktastic Opponaught
07/14/2016 at 22:59 |
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Works if you’re not in a hurry to get it loose. i let it sit for a few weeks first.
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The Lurktastic Opponaught
> gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
07/14/2016 at 23:19 |
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I’ve been sitting on this project for years. A few weeks of soak time is nothing. Thanks for the advice.
briannutter1
> The Lurktastic Opponaught
07/18/2016 at 03:25 |
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Not the prettiest, but if a 4 stroke;- tap a broken spark plug or correct diameter bolt with a grease zerk, take all the lash out of the valves (so they are closed), and compress away with a grease gun.
Depending on your riding skills, another option (and much more entertaining) is to drag it at high speed in neutral behind a car holding a rope wrapped around your handlebar...., release said rope and slam the shifter down into 1st with the clutch out. Been there and works precisely 68% of the time if not knobby tire.