To all you newbees out there...
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#12
To all you newbees out there...
Yes, but the valve adjustment on the Raptor is much easier. I did my valves on the Pred (shims under bucket) and the next week did my friends Raptor (adjusters on rocker) wow what a difference. It seems that the DS is pretty easy to get to everything except the valves?????
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To all you newbees out there...
Originally posted by: BigJon
You should be able to pick up the allen head screws at any home depot. if not then I would bet you have a lowes.
You should be able to pick up the allen head screws at any home depot. if not then I would bet you have a lowes.
Orchard has them!
If you really want them in stainless go to McMaster Carr. You'll have to order a box of either 50 or 100 (can't remember which it is.)
McMaster-Carr
Do a search for Socket Cap Screw
18-8 Stainless is fine (a little less expensive than 316 Stainless.
(I don't remember the size so. . . don't ask me (I think M4-8???)
Take the stockers out of the carb and take them to Orchard Supply where you can match them up with the steel ones they have there (also watch the pitch - some sizes have two different pitches). Once you have the size you can order them from McMaster to get the stainless ones.
Definitely put them in tight (there is a lot of vibration on these bikes!)
Also, if you don't alread have some. . . go get some Blue Loctite at your local auto-parts store. I wouldn't use it on the carb bowl but, you'll want to use it on any of the frame / plastic bolts and many more.
As for the work. . . how mechanically inclined are you?
I am real new to this too - when I first got my DS I had never changed a jet and it probably took me well over two hours (screws were stuck [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] ) I can now pull the head and cylinder without any problems.
The best thing is to try to make a new friend!!! Someone that doesn't mind coming over and watching you work while you feed them a few beers and can point things out as you do the work. Do it once or twice and you'll be a pro!
You wouldn't believe me as to how far you can go if you get some good guidance.
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To all you newbees out there...
If you buy the screws online, get the 316 - they are only a few pennies more for 50 of them. I bought some online, however the next day Do-It Center had Stainless steel metric bolts in droves and I could buy them on, two or three bolts at a time. Also True Value has a good selection of metric. Home Depot and Lowes DO NOT carry ANY metric bolts (of any type as far as I've seen.) It's amazing a HUGE store like that doesn't carry metric bolts. I think if you aren't sure which local hardware store will have them, call & see if they have a good selection of metric bolts first, the person on the phone probably wont know enough about bolts to say if they actually have the bolts you need or not.
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To all you newbees out there...
[qThe best thing is to try to make a new friend!!! Someone that doesn't mind coming over and watching you work while you feed them a few beers and can point things out as you do the work. Do it once or twice and you'll be a pro!
You wouldn't believe me as to how far you can go if you get some good guidance.[/quote]
DuneMe: Would you be my new friend? I have cases upon cases of Budweiser for your personal disposal. I live in Saginaw, MI. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
You wouldn't believe me as to how far you can go if you get some good guidance.[/quote]
DuneMe: Would you be my new friend? I have cases upon cases of Budweiser for your personal disposal. I live in Saginaw, MI. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
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To all you newbees out there...
Originally posted by: TheOz
[qThe best thing is to try to make a new friend!!! Someone that doesn't mind coming over and watching you work while you feed them a few beers and can point things out as you do the work. Do it once or twice and you'll be a pro!
You wouldn't believe me as to how far you can go if you get some good guidance.
[qThe best thing is to try to make a new friend!!! Someone that doesn't mind coming over and watching you work while you feed them a few beers and can point things out as you do the work. Do it once or twice and you'll be a pro!
You wouldn't believe me as to how far you can go if you get some good guidance.
DuneMe: Would you be my new friend? I have cases upon cases of Budweiser for your personal disposal. I live in Saginaw, MI. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][/quote]
lol. . . Come on down after work. . . the garage will be open! Just about 3000 miles away!
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To all you newbees out there...
Oooh oooh I know Iknow....spelunking...my brother was one of the those back when we were kids in school he was the SPELUNKING!!! He always won the spelling B tourny.
Some might define it as cave explorin...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
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Some might define it as cave explorin...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
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