Carltons Custom 155z crf70 build

[Carlts]

Okay so done a few things today,

ordered an OKO 30mm(kudos Hillz) should open the bike up bit especially up top.

My near new Pitster Pro rear brake fell apart, wasted hours on the piece of junk, so I resorted to belting it with a hammer, turfing it and buying a new GPX rear brake system. I'm just over cheap China crap

got rid of most of the crap bits, but next on the cards is definitely a jap bike.

 

[wogtaz ryder]

You will never go back once you do lol..

 

[tim_]

were you using the aerosol spay oil in your filter? i have been told the propellent in the castrol one eats the glue and the filter... i have a oil recommended by uni filter and my uni's have fallen apart..but before i went to uni's i used to use the spray and was goin through filters every 3 rides...

 

[Carlts]

I am using some Motul Air filter oil spray. Filter was gently cleaned after the ride using only warm water and soap.

 

[tim_]

iim using uni filter brand filter repair... stuff is awesome.... will post a pic of the bottle..

 

[Carlts]

^^^ would be appreciated man, I'm gonna reseal the filter and have another go with oil. Might try what your using or go the stocking setup like DHZ_outlaw

 

[tim_]

close up of the label

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re is what the bottle looks like

 

[timeeh]

Thumbs up ^^^ thats what i run, jam the filter in a plastic bag then cover it in this stuff, then massage until you see the oil "bleed" out of the foam when squeezed, then sit in the sun for an hr or so, and bob's ur uncle (or possibly aunty????) P.S on sat checked my carby (float bowl) for any signs of dirt (normally i just rip the filter off and clean it) and not a spec in sight

 

[Carlts]

So you lads reckon ditch the spray idea? I'n the past Ive sprayed a tonne in a plastic bag and massaged it through the filter? works similar?

 

[timeeh]

worth a try, iv'e ridden some pretty dusty stuff of late (being summer) and the fact i don't have any dirt in the carby has to be a good thing, right? can't hurt to try, iv'e never tried the spray stuff b4 so i can't compare the 2....

 

[tim_]

just tip this into the inside of the filter then put it in a bag.. the massage as tim said... i just used an old container and poured it into the filter and rubbed it in... it water proofs your hands for a while even if you wash em lol... p.s kept my oko squeaky clean too...

 

[Carlts]

Ok lads, lil update on the bike, pics this time too, got an OKO 30mm from Hillz and am rocking 38, 102 jet setup atm. Will see how that goes, I also bought a GPX rear brake system, after the Pitster one fell to bits:

Oh and proof that I have no spare time, barely ride

 

[Hillz]

sexy carby there

 

[Carlts]

^^^ haha lol, you chose well, glad I got them extra jets cuz stock was 39, 139 lol

 

[timeeh]

Whats with the plastic wrapping on the brake??

 

[Carlts]

Good question, I think its a guard to prevent damage from things hitting it, not that its in a precarious place lol

 

[motorman]

They have them on all big bikes. It's to protect the caliper.

Mine snapped like first or 2nd ride I ever had on it. lol

 

[Hillz]

Whats with the plastic wrapping on the brake??

powerband for sure

 

[timeeh]

have to let us know how the brakes go. I'm still pretty happy with the stock ones on mine, as long as they lock the back consistently (which they do) I'm happy, but keen to know if you notice a difference. Also I reckon Hillz was the only one with the right answer Better hold on now Carlts or the powerband might spit ya LOL

 

[mr_plow]

Spent a good 9 hours on my Saturday, cleaning and rebuilding my bike to OCD standards lol. Took the time to replace all wheel bearings with good quality ones, even though originals had only 10 hours on em lol. Changed fork oil to some legit SAE 5 fork oil, making them a ton lighter than the engine oil in them lol. Also changed the oil again since my previous 3 hours ago.

Bike is in ship shape, but I managed to make the back brake fall apart so will be buying a set of GPX rear brakes now and 4 dust seals for the wheel bearings!

what part number are the repco bearings? i need to get myself a set!