Dextron 3 really any make will work if it meets the requirements to be classed as dextron 3 then go for it. I have switched to Canadian tire house brand dextron 3 because its cheap $4.25 per L I just change my oil a little more often to cover my ass.
I have a 2008 TXT 250 almost the same bike and it is a great bike. Look for the normal things wheel bearings, shock linkage bearings, etc... Then if you get it do a full fluid change forks, coolant, trans, new spark plug. Then ride the hell out of it.
Thanks Dustin, I think we've got a crossed wire though, I'm refering to the wee steel fingers inside the clutch pack, not my own pinkies
I appreciate the input though!
Nope no crossed wire adjust the steel finger to the 19mm height and it will produce a more progressive feel if you adjust them down to 16.5mm it is more on off feel
Clutch finger height does adjust it out to 19mm or just move you lever father away from the grip. Try the lever method first much easier no taking apart anything
I usually remove both seals carefully with a dental pick and put a mixture of 70% waterproof grease and 30% anti-seize in. The anti-seize helps prevent galling in thin lubrication conditions. I use BelRay motorcycle grease but there are others that work well. Not all grease resists water well so make sure it's water tolerant. I probably get 12X the life from my bearings that you were getting.
Now and then, when I have the wheels off, I'll remove the outer seal to see if a little more grease is needed.
Most of the bearings we use are made for higher RPM's/temps/less shock loads and less moisture than they see being used in a wheel and you'll be surprized at how little grease is in some bearings to start with.
So I repacked the bearings and just for your info check out the Lucas grease
Also the other plus of a higher oil changer schedule is you can check the magnets on the plugs for debris and possibly save your engine/trans from a catastrophic failure
There is 2 HD gopros one will do full 1080 and the other will do only 960 but it is 199 vs 349 for the later.
I use the full HD one and you can side mount it or chest mount it. Personally i was torn between the contour and gopro, I chose the gopro after hearing the contour puts out all clips in a MOV format and is a little more difficult to deal with compared to MP4. Also you can get a LCD screen for the back of it to preview your clips.
I assume you remove the inside seal as not to disturb the outter seal and what do you recommend for a grease. Onhand I have Lucas red and tacky grease would that do the trick.
Haha so stupid of course. Ok just for kick say we add a small screw compressor driven off the crank. I bet it would still be alot lighter than a 4 stroke and have the rev to boot
I have new rear bearings, installed. My question is how long do your bearings seem to last. I am getting about 4 months out of a rear pair, I ride every weekend. Does this seem like normal amount of time for bearings to last and has anyone converted there rear wheel to 4 bearings?
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Just to give you an idea of the Gopro HD footage on youtube check out my channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/legionnair23
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Dustin