Author Topic: LRD Attitude Build (Read 137751 times)

Dirt man · « **Reply #60 on:** January 01, 2014, 11:31:02 AM »

Ok so I don't want to be a downer but those head stays are quick to crack. I would seriously advise mounting the tank mounts to the headstay bolt holes on the outside of the frame. The added weight of the tank is not going to be good for the already undersized head stay. I reinforced my head stay and have had no issues since.

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #61 on:** January 02, 2014, 02:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Dirt man;21104

Ok so I don't want to be a downer but those head stays are quick to crack. I would seriously advise mounting the tank mounts to the headstay bolt holes on the outside of the frame. The added weight of the tank is not going to be good for the already undersized head stay. I reinforced my head stay and have had no issues since.

Dirtman,
I like to see how yours is setup! It would be great if you could possibly snap a few photos for me?

Thanks Higgy

Dirt man · « **Reply #62 on:** January 06, 2014, 08:43:21 PM »

Give me some time. I'm gone on vacation for the next week.

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 09, 2014, 04:56:46 PM »

Ok, so I'm in the process of rebuilding my Laeger t-pin!! Another battle, I won the 1st round, but I'm gonna have to take the spindles into the shop to have the bearings pulled becuase I've already damaged one internal spindle bearings because I don't have the correct puller. I was thinking of buying a blind hole bearing puller, but I didn't want to fight it anymore so off to the shop it goes! They can deal with it at $75 an hr!

Thanks Higgy

jcs003 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 09, 2014, 05:02:57 PM »

this is going to be the ultimate machine.

john

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:55:11 PM »

Ok, went to the shop and talked with the guy he had a blind hole bearing puller, not the correct size. So I went to Habor Freight and bought the this one http://www.harborfreight.com/blind-hole-bearing-puller-95987.html hopefully it works!
Thanks Higgy

Langbolt · « **Reply #66 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:04:52 PM »

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_14671.jpg

That thing looks sweet! great price too....you shouldn't have a problem using that.....just make sure the housing is securely mounted in the vise before you start sliding that hammer

Good Luck

rk88r · « **Reply #67 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:25:26 PM »

I've have one of those and use the crap out of it.

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #68 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:26:42 PM »

Well, the tool worked like it was suppose to, but I still didn't have any luck with removing the bearings. I just managed to beat up my spindles a bit. I even tried using the spreading part of the tool in the press and pushing on it with a punch and still got no love!! I think its beyond me and my abilities:fatigue:!!!
Thanks Higgy

mx250r91 · « **Reply #69 on:** January 10, 2014, 01:23:00 PM »

Are the spindles aluminum? Try warming them up in an oven to 200-250 F that should help loosen their grip on the bearings.

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 10, 2014, 04:57:27 PM »

Quote from: mx250r91;21947

Are the spindles aluminum? Try warming them up in an oven to 200-250 F that should help loosen their grip on the bearings.

Thanks, I'm gonna give it another shot this weekend, I may end up grinding them out if the heat doesn't work. We'll see wish me luck!!!
Thanks Higgy

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #71 on:** January 10, 2014, 07:52:12 PM »

Well I finally suceeded!!! Leager spindle bearing removed I used the oven at 250 degrees for 20min and then the Blindhole bearing puller. It seemed to work better if I turned the vise facing down, so I could a little gravity and then slammed the hell out of that sliding slam hammer!! I ended up grinding out one of the bearings about 3/4 of the way and then used the puller again and it came right out!! Thanks for all the tips guys!!! Heres a few pics.

Thanks Higgy

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 11, 2014, 07:20:56 PM »

Ok, heres the dilema. I have 2 gas caps the red one only fits Clark tanks oem replacement and the Clark oversize tanks. The black one only fits my Honda OEM tank. I really wanna run a red tank and the red gas cap!!!! There in lies the problem!!!

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bnau267 · « **Reply #73 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:27:59 AM »

Your use of the Zeta to hold down the tank is pretty slick. What part is that?

Higgy87trx425 · « **Reply #74 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:58:50 AM »

Quote from: bnau267;22031

Your use of the Zeta to hold down the tank is pretty slick. What part is that?

You know I'm not sure, I think that it was a random find at the bike shop if I'm remembering correctly?
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