RonH

Would Rock Oil GRO work in a 2023 Gasgas TXT gear box? I know Rock Oil has a specific oil for trials bikes but I can’t get it where I am. I’m getting conflicting results from Google Ai and websites. Thanks! Answer: I contacted Rock oil and they don’t recommend GRO. It won’t give the right clutch feel and will most likely slip. They do have the PRO though and I found a guy (Santa Clara Cycles) in California that sells it now at a good, fair price.

Hi Scott, if I’m e er in Australia, and do very much wat to visit, I will watch out for you. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon to be specific. eagke8 up above is down under though. Good luck!

I went with the new Kenda Ibex K7105 rear tire because I read great reviews about them and they’re less than half the price of a Michelin or Dunlop. They’re even cheaper than the IRCs. I still have my Michelins on my bike but I wanted a spare rear tire. Every time I looked at the Michelins I felt like they were trying to rip me off. I simply don’t know why they’re so expensive. One can get a huge, fat Pirelli street racing tire that’s DOT approved and designed for high speeds for a lot less than a Michelin. Yes, they are great tires…I’m not saying they’re not. I’m not competing or a professional but I can’t see how a Kenda is going to let me down. Several pros have switched to them saying they’re as good as a Michelin. I suppose people just want to say they have Michelins on their bikes as a status symbol. Well, ok then but I’m not going to throw my money away unless Honda wants to buy me my tires like they do for Toni Bou. The Kenda’s are kind of hard to get here in the states. Many places sell them but you have to be fast because they sell out very quickly. I paid $124 with free shipping even.

Hey Mate! Welcome to the refurbished forum. You’re one lucky guy because this forum has been down for two months and we all thought it was a gonner. It’s great that it’s back because there’s an awful lot of experience in these forums. I like your bikes. I have a Gasgas myself. I rode a 1974 Yamaha TY250 A back in the day and absolutely loved it. That was in the mid 70s though. Like you, I’m back to riding after all these years. The kids are gone from us too. I’m in Portland, Oregon by the way. I just turned 65 and I don’t have the invincibility I felt when I was 17 but I’m enjoying myself immensely. Stay safe and have fun! Ron H

You’re not gong to like my answer but here it is anyway. Yes, painting fiberglass requires a specialized bonding primer and high-quality exterior or marine-grade paint to prevent peeling and ensure proper adhesion. Because fiberglass is smooth and non-porous, standard paints and primers will not bond to it without the proper chemical or physical base. Use a two-part (2K) epoxy primer or a dedicated bonding primer obviously after sanding and cleaning. Use a marine-grade polyurethane or acrylic enamel paint.

That is absolutely gorgeous and it sounds amazing. Well done!

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Cool, you got below 70!

Another great project…can’t wait to see more.

I made a wheel bearing removal tool today, based on the Jitsie model, out of Jatoba wood. It has a janka hardness of 2,350 - 2,600. That is extremely hard wood. No pun intended. It dulled every one of my lathe knives to get it done. Cost me $5,50 and 1 hour of time. Jitsie’s is $60. This’ll work on 6004 2RS bearings (20 x 42 x 12) with a center spacer.

In 1064, England was at peace under King Edward the Confessor, but the succession crisis began brewing. The defining event of the year was the controversial journey to Normandy by Earl Harold Godwinson. This trip subsequently provided the foundation for the famous Norman Conquest in 1066. Maybe the mechanic who had the case apart before was a history buff too. 😉

Custom sprockets: https://www.rebelgears.com/ https://www.supersprox.com/supersprox-custom/

Simple green is NOT safe on anodized aluminum. It is too alkaline. Just Google the question and you’ll see. I once used it on a red anodized cassette on a bike and it faded it considerably.

At least you won’t have to replace that tire…perfect condition. 😉

I forgot about this bike and it’s great to see the progress. The black scheme is awesome!