KX500 BOTTOM END REBUILD FOR SCOT By JT Engine Works & OEM-CYCLE
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Re: KX500 BOTTOM END REBUILD FOR SCOT By JT Engine Works & OEM-CYCLE
Bearings and seals are in.... Just waiting for the replacement transmission....
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Scot just sent me this... Anodized and ready for bearings..
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Stripped the trans, cleaned every part, inspected everything, replaced every cir-clip, washer, and bushing..
Fresh out of the oven..
Drop in the crank while it is hot..
Oh yeah...
Fresh out of the oven..
Drop in the crank while it is hot..
Oh yeah...
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Tomorrow we will button up everything except for the flywheel because it isn't here yet
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A bit more progress..
This basket had been filed on before and the tangs were angled instead of inline with the clutch plates so it was going to wear out very quickly.
So, Jason files them square again.
While filing on a clutch basket really should not be done, the basket can be replaced relatively easily.
And, with a new bottom end you don't want the customer to have shifting issues so.. File away..
On our KX500 builds we replace all the goodies in the governor... Bearings, spring, washers, ect..
This basket had been filed on before and the tangs were angled instead of inline with the clutch plates so it was going to wear out very quickly.
So, Jason files them square again.
While filing on a clutch basket really should not be done, the basket can be replaced relatively easily.
And, with a new bottom end you don't want the customer to have shifting issues so.. File away..
On our KX500 builds we replace all the goodies in the governor... Bearings, spring, washers, ect..
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The flywheel came in today..
It cleaned up pretty good..
It's baking in the oven right now for an hour at 200F
It cleaned up pretty good..
It's baking in the oven right now for an hour at 200F
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This is going to be a sweet build...
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A bit more progress
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Little bit more progress tonight on the KX500. Ran into a couple of snags, but we're in no hurry. Still waiting on a few parts and I need to make a call or two tomorrow. This beast is gonna be new from the ground up.
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Oh man... I'm jealous
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