KX Riders
Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: k5for-life on March 06, 2009, 02:58:55 AM
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ok guys i just know im going to get a lot of crap but hey this is a fix i did for my rear hub i have a busted carrier ring (this is only till i get a new rear wheel) i used an old sprocket i used what i had
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just wanna say my friend ,take real good care with that fix ,and get another hub ASAP please :wink:
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just wanna say my friend ,take real good care with that fix ,and get another hub ASAP please :wink:
I agree, that looks very dangerous. Not only is that a good "get stranded on the trail" problem, it's a "I got hurt real bad and was stranded on the trail" problem.
The K5 has to much horse power to run something like that. We are only saying this because we want to see you here in the future.
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Yes, that looks very painful. A visit to the emergency room is cheaper than a hub and respoking. Better yet, you can get a rear wheel pretty cheap off ebay.
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No need for Ebay. I already offered him one for $50.00
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It is my experience that hubs with broken sprocket tangs don't live very long. Even loose bolts are often enough to kill them. I use grade 8 bolts, red loctite, super-torque and sacrifice a few chickens when I do mine up. I think the secret is in the chickens. Cam.
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i knew i was going to get flak this is only needed to last 10 hours and as soon as i got money i will get a new hub even my shop was amazed at how strong it is
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I like it! That's the kind of backyard fix I would do in a pinch.
torch
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K5,
That actually a good macgyver fix, but for an emergency and not general riding. We're not giving you flak, just showing concern from members who may have done similar and had it not go so well (and have the scars to prove it). Cam.
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K5,
That actually a good macgyver fix, but for an emergency and not general riding. We're not giving you flak, just showing concern from members who may have done similar and had it not go so well (and have the scars to prove it). Cam.
its only for a day of riding ( i only did it so i can ride on my b day thats all)
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Sometimes a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. 8-)
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Sometimes a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. 8-)
hahahaah see bdi yours is a lil more painfull is it brakes
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Do a little research on the Maico's from the early '80's when the hubs weren't heat treated.
Bad...bad things will happen.
Bad Juju....very bad juju.
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Sometimes a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do. 8-)
hahahaah see bdi yours is a lil more painfull is it brakes
If BDI's breaks the tire will stay on, the bike will role and he wont even know it until he washes it in a week or so. WHEN yours fails you will not only be saving up for a new hub but most likely a new clutch actuater arm, push rode, mag cover, stator, flywheel and a left side case. Knowing what you have said about your riding skill I have no dought that you can ride out the unexpected 80 mph power slide that well likely insue.
Then again it might work.
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I would never encourage some one to rig something dangerously. I do understand what it's like to want to ride so bad that your willing to do things that are questionable. I have done somethings in my time that I'm very lucky didn't get me seriously hurt or killed. I'm sure most of us here have. Taking risks and doing things that that you shouldn't do are all part of growing up. I have to say your rigging job is very clever but if it fails it could be catastrophic. No one is trying to dog you they are only trying to give brotherly advice that is backed up by a real concern for your safety. Ride hard, have fun and look that thing over every time you stop. Also fix it right, asap.
P.S. My welded wheel has been going strong for six monthes now :-D
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jfab's correct on the sidecase damage. Seen it on fully wipedout hubs before,,, cause of the looseness of the chain. At least ride it like a little old lady going home from church. I missed the cause in the first place howd it chunk out,,, changing bearings? :|
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jfab's correct on the sidecase damage. Seen it on fully wipedout hubs before,,, cause of the looseness of the chain. At least ride it like a little old lady going home from church. I missed the cause in the first place howd it chunk out,,, changing bearings? :|
it came to the shop that i bought it from like that they dont know how it got that way its what you call a repo the guy didnt pay his bill so i bought it, i have been testing the fix for over a week and its holding up nicely i will be keeping an eye on it check it every 15-20 min
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Yes, that looks very painful. A visit to the emergency room is cheaper than a hub and respoking. Better yet, you can get a rear wheel pretty cheap off ebay.
ok guys i have a problem ok my birthday is april 4th i have a huge ride that all my buddys are going for its for my birthday i really need a rear wheel i have no money im just trying to get by any help would make me sooooo frigin thankful
k5for-life