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Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 20 Aug 2015 14:33
by carlrf
Savage wrote:Yes. It stays up perfectly fine w/o the pin in.
I did a google search, come to find out it's pretty common for these lifts not to work right.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 20 Aug 2015 14:46
by carlrf
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 22:33
by carlrf
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 21 Aug 2015 22:49
by carlrf
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 22 Aug 2015 21:32
by carlrf
OK, back to the rear inner fender.
Earlier you saw the dilapidated old one and the new one I purchased.
Now I am ready to mount the turn signals on the fender and the fender on the bike.
It was a challenge to finally decide where to put the signal holes and get them the same on both sides since there are so many different angles and irregular surfaces. Not much to measure from.
Not only do I need the signal mounting holes but......
............but I also need rotation locator holes.
The Mounting holes look a little rough because I had to open them up with a rattail file. The two bits I have one was a little too small and other was too big.
And they need to be close enough to the pre-drilled wire pass through holes as the pigtails on the blinkers are very short.
Cool!
I think they came out ok for blinkers on a dirt bike!
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 22 Aug 2015 21:43
by troy
NICE WORK, Carl!
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 22 Aug 2015 21:58
by carlrf
Troy gave me a tail bag too!
Maybe a little beat up certainly functional.
He even gave me the bolts to mount it with!
Before I did anything with it.
I turned it inside out removed what was left of a water resistant liner long since gone most of it, and trim up the frayed seams. The seams actually are still in good shape.
I used up an old tube of modeling glue on the seams to possibly reduce further fraying and strengthen the existing seams.
Throw it in the laundry with some old towels I use for various jobs.
Looks better but you can see where the glue worked it's way away from the seams.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 23 Aug 2015 20:31
by Ed M
I see you are using WD-40 to clean the electrical connectors. I also open the connectors and cram in dielectric grease to prevent water intrusion and corrosion.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 23 Aug 2015 21:49
by carlrf
Ed M wrote:I see you are using WD-40 to clean the electrical connectors. I also open the connectors and cram in dielectric grease to prevent water intrusion and corrosion.
Yep.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 24 Aug 2015 08:07
by troy
Ed M wrote:I see you are using WD-40 to clean the electrical connectors. I also open the connectors and cram in dielectric grease to prevent water intrusion and corrosion.
And Carl should have found most of the electrical connectors were packed with dialectric grease. Slightly less than 2 years ago, I took them all apart, cleaned, and packed with dialectric grease before reassembly.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 25 Aug 2015 20:43
by carlrf
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 25 Aug 2015 20:55
by carlrf
I got to have a new crankcase breather hose!
Here is the original, a little kinked.
I think I will go with this setup.
And here it is installed.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 25 Aug 2015 21:03
by carlrf
Enough of that, let's move to the cooling system.
Drain it.
Yes, I do leave it out for the cat!
Every hose and clamp comes off to be inspected and cleaned.
This is as far as I got this weekend.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 26 Aug 2015 22:25
by HanesAnizer
I'm admiring your progress....I bet the 450 doesn't miss it's old neglectful owner
I wish I had the time to do this to my bikes.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 26 Aug 2015 22:34
by troy
HanesAnizer wrote:I'm admiring your progress....I bet the 450 doesn't miss it's old neglectful owner
I wish I had the time to do this to my bikes.
Seriously. When Carl started this, I was like, OK, so he's going to clean up a few things, fix the oil leak. Who wouldn't? ..but now this is getting ridiculous! That 450 is going to be show-ready in another couple weeks!
I'm starting to feel bad about the sawdust I threw in the oil to quiet down the fact the motor is ready to explode.
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 27 Aug 2015 05:31
by Rick
I don.t know carlrf but I admire his patience and attention to detail exhibited during this process. That said, I can't help but wonder what his reaction will be when faced with that first big mud bog out on the trail??
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 27 Aug 2015 05:42
by carlrf
Rick wrote:I don.t know carlrf but I admire his patience and attention to detail exhibited during this process. That said, I can't help but wonder what his reaction will be when faced with that first big mud bog out on the trail??
MUD? NOoooooo!
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 27 Aug 2015 07:06
by Savage
Good work!
I don't like tearing into stuff as far as you're going, because if it's not broke I don't want to fix it. I'd probably end up creating a radiator leak. But I do enjoy cleaning and working on my bikes just as much as I do riding them.
Now put that thing together, load it on the trailer, and go ride it for an afternoon!
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 27 Aug 2015 12:11
by carlrf
"Now put that thing together, load it on the trailer, and go ride it for an afternoon!"
I am trying!!!
Re: 2007 450 KTM EXC Rejuvenation August 2015
Posted: 27 Aug 2015 12:14
by carlrf
HanesAnizer wrote:I'm admiring your progress....I bet the 450 doesn't miss it's old neglectful owner
I wish I had the time to do this to my bikes.
Taking care of kids = 0
Lawn care = 0
House maintenance/repair = 0
Appliance/HVAC maintenance/repair = 0
Elder care (other than myself) = 0
House cleaning = 0 almost
Grocery shopping = 0
Girlfriend maintenance = 1
Full time employment = 1
Other current hobbies = 0
I am looking for a part time retirement job!