Hi All,
I am rebuilding a 2005 FS650 motard that looks like it had been allowed to breath in some sand/grit of some kind.
Liner is scored to the point of just being able to pick up the marks with a finger nail and the piston has very small hard, what looks like sand grains, embedded in the...
has anyone here ever powder coated things such as clutch cover, swing arm, or water pump on their off road bikes? I know in time it would get dinged, but I'm just hoping to get peoples opinions or experiences. Anyone have pictures?
Performance Coatings in Auburn, Wa did this ceramic coating on the head/mid pipe for me. Works as good or better that wrap and doesn't rust the pipe out like wrap will over time. No clearance issue either as with wrap. Ti satin color - $135 for heat shield, header/mid pipe.
I have noticed on more than one occasion hearing liquid percolating in my bike when I stop after a tight slow section. I am not dripping coolant out the overflow hose and have not needed to add any either. I removed the gas cap and really dont see the gas boiling so not sure whats up BUt dont...
Just a heads up
the 35mm big end cage is silver plated.
moreys heavy duty oil stabiliser isn't supposed to be used with silver plain bearings as I understand it due to (in) compatibility of the corrosion inhibitors with silver.
the silver coating on the cage is very thin and designed...