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Cylinder Leak Test

Posted 19th Dec 201920th Nov 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Gear, Maintenance

After the valve clearance test, I wanted to test the compressibility of the motor. A standard compression tester can do this, but I think a cylinder leakdown test is more accurate. In order to do this test the bike has to be at operating temperature, […]

Valve Clearance Check

Posted 10th Dec 201916th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Seeing as the motor on this used (new-to-me) bike has 150 hours on her, and the KTM service schedule recommends a piston at 135hrs, it’s kinda overdue a piston. Before we actually get to installing the new piston though, we’ll do some checking on the […]

CRF250X Top End Rebuild

Posted 16th Feb 201524th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Honda CRF250X, Maintenance

New Honda OEM Piston kit for the CRF250. Kit includes Piston, Rings, Pin, Gaskets and Retaining Clips No mechanical issues, it’s just time :o)

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia. #cambodia #angkorwat #ang Angkor Wat, Cambodia. 

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Sunday trials training πŸ˜† Two TXT280s and a Evo Sunday trials training πŸ˜†
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Sometimes you need to follow the signs... 😜 #n Sometimes you need to follow the signs... 😜

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