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06-03-2013, 08:48 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Glad to hear it worked out for you Karl.
I've been keeping my eyes open to find another one. So far no luck. I did stumble across one a pawn shop bought. Someone talked them into giving them... -
01-16-2011, 02:10 PM
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Re: going to get a pitster xtr230. need some help
This will be a lot easier when you actually have the bike in front of you. ChinaV got you a good start but you find there are easier solutions when the bike is in hand.
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09-23-2010, 08:29 PM
Thread: Can anyone confirm this 300 bike?
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Re: Can anyone confirm this 300 bike?
Is their a US importer of the Puzey or Galaxy models yet?
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07-27-2010, 03:22 PM
Thread: Racing chinese bikes
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Re: Racing chinese bikes
They definitely have the capacity to race competitively with proper setup. I was building a Galaxy 150 to race in mini-motard. Unfortunately it got stolen before I had the build done and got it to...
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03-26-2010, 09:54 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Just when things were coming together, the project takes an unexpected turn. I wasn't home last night and didn't come home until around 11am today. WHen I pulled in the driveway I noticed my SMC...
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03-21-2010, 10:35 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Update time. This time with some pics
Got to work today on the rear shock spring swap. The subframe design makes it easy to pull the lower mount bolts and loosen the top to rotate the subframe out... -
03-17-2010, 09:54 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Kind of makes you wonder. At the least when this bike was designed they had a KTM to measure from...
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03-15-2010, 04:30 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
I got back to work on the SMC this past weekend. The WP KTM 85sx shock is a direct fit, no tweaking or odd fitment issues. I am working with a supplier to find an appropriate shock spring for my...
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02-24-2010, 02:06 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Most definitely will keep the posting up. Not much exciting to see or read about digging around for parts though :) I'll be in Daytona next week for Bikeweek but the real action should start the...
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02-23-2010, 09:12 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
I'm gonna give it a try but I'm not optimistic. Never seen a master cylinder this small in my life. Heck I have a hard time locking up the brakes with the existing system...
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02-23-2010, 07:49 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Ended up acquiring a rear shock, front and rear brake calipers, and rear caliper mount for just under $200 shipped (all from a 2006 KTM 85sx). Still want to get my hands on a set of KTM 85 wheels,...
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02-23-2010, 07:46 PM
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Re: My New old dirt bike project. Converting a beat up 2002 Hong Du GY 150 for fun..
Wow and I thought my project was gonna be done cheaply! Nicely done
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02-21-2010, 11:33 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Not many asthetic changes to speak of, other than a good bit of dirt on her :)
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02-17-2010, 11:23 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Thread update time, although not particularly exciting...
I've been playing email tag with Galaxy and Fast Ace with little success. I do have the line on heavier fork springs. I'll take the small... -
02-03-2010, 03:28 PM
Thread: My Chinese Dual Sport and Dirt Bikes
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02-01-2010, 10:39 PM
Thread: My Chinese Dual Sport and Dirt Bikes
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Re: My Chinese Dual Sport and Dirt Bikes
You gotta post the BMW clone pics over at ADVRIder, they'll go nutz :)
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01-27-2010, 11:09 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Ok time for an update. I figured a few things out on the bike after the first time in the dirt.
I had a retard moment with the round slide carb and was turning the choke to full when I thought I... -
01-18-2010, 03:18 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
I've got to pull it out and get some bore measurements, but I believe I'll be going to a Keihin in short order, just don't have a lot of faith in knock off carbs.
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01-18-2010, 04:32 AM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
The carb is a knock off of a Keihin Round slide carb common on dirt bikes.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JQ88DzLnrqw/S0unSai9a0I/AAAAAAAACx4/SPdC_9Zk4Jw/s720/Tear%20Down%20018.jpg
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01-17-2010, 09:08 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
So I went and picked up the bike yesterday. Took it out this morning for some fun in the dirt. Boy it's been a long long time since I've been in the dirt. It rained a good bit yesterday so the dirt...
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01-16-2010, 12:59 PM
Thread: Galaxy Parts
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Re: Galaxy Parts
Sounds like the Chinese are a lot like the Koreans in that regard. I will say that Galaxy has responded faster than Hyosung Korea ever did.
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01-15-2010, 11:17 PM
Thread: Galaxy Parts
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Re: Galaxy Parts
If I can get them to respond to the basics first I'll work on that but they are less than responsive so far...
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01-15-2010, 09:48 PM
Thread: Galaxy Parts
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Galaxy Parts
Does anyone have an online source for Galaxy parts? I'm in the US and having trouble getting a few parts I'd like to get. I've made contact with a factory rep by the name of Lydia. I didn't get much...
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01-15-2010, 04:13 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Also of interest I got a call this morning at 830am from the dealer. All the repairs are done and the bike is ready to pick up. I was rather shocked since I just dropped it off Weds. Not too many...
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01-15-2010, 04:11 PM
Thread: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
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Re: New Project Bike, SMC YB150
Adding an oil cooler wouldn't be a huge undertaking really. I've added oil coolers on older bikes using oil filter adapters that gave an outlet and inlet. As long as you add additional oil to fill...
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