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Some ID numbers from the chassis and /or engine might be quite beneficial for some help ... A photo might go a long way too ... Glenn

Jon; I've never balanced a single cylinder engine before , but have balanced many a multi cylinder race car engine to the grain ... Wouldn't a 50/50 balance be the best starting point ? Or does it work out better with the crank weights just a bit heavier ? Glenn

Got young son and my section out ... (son on reflex!) Played on small steep hill in front yard ... Son can now start and stop going uphill or down without stalling or dabbing ... Baby steps....confidence take's time And boy I've got to work on the section , I want to use it in a event ! it's so easy to ride ! Glenn

Single DAD , 3 kids , so yeah I've done my share of laundry !!!!! Wash gear by itself , Warm water (as much as your machine will let you, aka large load setting) Gentle cycle , let it presoak for a while if nasty ... Hand up or tumble dry on cool ... Works fine for me ....? Glenn

Well I just sat down out in the shop to pull the carb off again and drill the pilot jet out with a # 78 bit ... Slipped while opening small case of 21 jewelers drill bits and dropped them after about 1/2 a hour with a magnet sweeping the floor , and another hour with my micrometer :measuring them repeatedly to put them back in their respective slots in the case , Damn they are small !!! I think I'll drill the pilot next weekend , Right now I'm gonna have a and watch the nascar race .... Glenn

Rode the Trusty 240 this last weekend ... Did some steps and drops I didn't think I could do , to the amazement of a few modern riders ... I love the feel of my 240 , the suspension is finally tweeked to about perfection in my feeble old mind ,and the power curve of my 240 is just fun to ride Now to find some time to play/work on the section and teach young son throttle/clutch control on his reflex . Ain't life just grand ? Glenn

No Matter , fix it and ride it ! You'll love it , still a great bike slightly different frame than the pro model , but still works great with some love ! Glenn

Just got a factory shop manual for the reflex in the mail .... That's almost better !!!!

! got to do the same thing ... But with about 12 of my buddies And they all cheered and coached my son Tyler on his "new" bike . All in All , a great day . Glenn

Well Young son had a great time on his first event with the reflex ... But I definitely need to slow it down for him And now I have a excuse to practice more , Got to get him some competent clutch and throttle control But he did great and thinks the bike is 'DA BomB ' ! Glenn

Sounds like you may have a 200 pro ! if it's a Forward kick 200 cc bike , Kinda rare and a Fantastic bike ! Glenn

The 10 is about shot , and I'd like to use the lock plate as it was meant to be used , so I think a 12 is as small as I can go on the front , unless a 11 bolts on ? And I'm glad about all the fresh carb info ... I shimmed the needle abit just before I put the bike on the trailer and mid range and up is a major improvement , Now I need to get some bits for the pilot and the better taper needle ... Thanks all off to bed got to get up early ! Glenn

The Saga Continue's ... Exhaust on ,Slight rub with me on and preload @ softest setting, no worries...(Free silencer and 15 min's of my neighbors welding expertise ), carb rebuilt and tweeked , old bars and grips on , ungratefull kid polishing wheels....Bike works OK...., motor makes a few noises I'm not fond of, Carb works fine for him, I'd want a pumper . Has 10 - 44 sprockets right now , will change that to 12 - 58 asap , just to slow it down a little and teach young son THROTTLE CONTROL !!! Still loving old honda's Got to do laundry and groceries right now , then load up for a event in NC. Leave at about 5:30 am . And the trusty 240pro fired 2nd kick after sitting since the world round weelend (I love old Fantics more !!!) Glenn And a shot of Zelda the Trials puppy ... She's almost 2 !!!!

Does the 11 tooth counter shaft sprocket still accept the lock plate ? or is 12 as small as you can go and still retain the sprocket as designed ? Glenn

Your Fantic suffered the same fate as the reflex I just resurrected ! the gas tank was rust filled inside to the indent of the gas cap , along with the bottom seams only a visual effect ! But it's starting and running good now , My son get's to try it this weekend .

Went out to the shop after work to check tire/exhaust clearance on the modified, but not yet welded reflex exhaust ... And patted my 240 on the seat confident in knowing I can put fuel in her and compete this weekend while my son get's to try out the reflex ... And my section glared at me and the box of parts !!! Damn italian girls ...! Glenn

Now you made me miss a XR500 I had years ago ... Bulletproof and with some tlc, as fast as one across the desert too ...

Mud and traction is wherever you find them ... And I don't stop to look for either !!! Glenn And dadof2 , you should see some of the golf courses around Palm Springs , California.... Smack dab in the middle of the desert !!!!!!

Get the other frame or at least check it out , great project / history either way !...

I love the blue smoke effect myself !!!

I can't vote on any of the above ... But get some time on the bike , get to a event close to you and either spectate or get on the novice line , either way you will have fun and make some friends ! WE ALL STARTED SOMEWHERE !!! And both places sound cool if you want to spend the money for a playday .... Glenn

When you look at his headers and welding , the word "art" comes to mind ... (think Big Block Chevy in a Fox body Mustang , and you can change the plugs with just a ratchet and extension !! ) Glenn

And Yes, it cleared the tire but not the shock under full compression , but we will shorten the body of the silencer and lengthen the inlet pipe to rectify that .... FREE is so cool on a $ cheap build ...

Valves adjusted and double checked etc . (damn honda frame in the way !) Timing chain quieted right down with a minor adjust... Even starts better with clean oil !!!! First test fit of exhaust repair/ (cheap customizing!!!) as the rear silencer is not worth the effort of getting the pieces out of ... A little welding work from my neighbor that builds custom headers you wouldn't want to pay for and all will work for now ! and I don't even know what or where the silencer came from/off but it was in the shop !!!.... Glenn And yes it's held in place with a zip tye in the photo , but a little cutting / welding / drilling and it will look and work better than OE ... I rode it , off idle response is WAY !!!! better :)

What gearing/ sprockets are you running ? I'd like to keep the lock plate on the one I'm building for my son ... Maybe a sweet as yours someday .... Glenn