Gravy's Bike Rebuild

[anderson750]

I figured I would go ahead and start this thread so that Stratton can outline his plans to rebuild the bike he destroyed at the race in Mesquite today. Congratulations to Rockreligous for getting second in his class, Cascadia for getting 3rd in his class and Gar for finishing a tough, sandy & silty race. As far as Gravy.....he appears to have scattered his trusty old blue bike a few miles into the first loop of the race.

 

[jeeper]

NNOOOOOO!!! What happened???

How did the crash jacket hold up?

Time for a 2T?

Details!!!!!!!

 

[Cascadia]

Haha. Someone had to start the thread for him. Who knows what happened to it! About 3 miles into the race there was some sort of crash with another guy and he lost all his coolant. Couldn't get it restarted after that. Got towed off by a quad. I'm sure he'll fill us in on the details.

I vote orange plastics for the rebuild!

 

[Gravy]

Bwahaha. Thanks Paul...
I didn't crash. Just stalled it and it wouldn't start after like 100 kicks. Found a coolant leak somewhere. I'll tear it open when I get home.
I think James' bro Luke won his class too.

 

[jeeper]

it wouldn't start after like 100 kicks .

There is is a fix for that

 

[rholbrook]

Bummer Stratton. I'll come help hand you tools

 

[Greg]

Ouch, that sucks Stratton! Wonder if it would be worth finding a WR450 engine/trans, swap it in place for more trail friendly gearing? One on Ebay for $1700- http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-WR450F-W...Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c74fa05a3&vxp=mtr

I think Stratton planned this... he sure liked riding the KTM 300 a couple weeks ago.

Congrats to Tyson, James, Grant and Luke! Hopefully we'll hear more about the race. Anyone taking video?

 

[anderson750]

Anyone taking video?

I have my video and I am pretty sure James had a Go Pro. But we were racing at a different time than Tyson, Stratton & Grant.

 

[Greg]

I have my video and I am pretty sure James had a Go Pro. But we were racing at a different time than Tyson, Stratton & Grant.

How'd you do Paul? 1st in your class?

 

[Cascadia]

I don't have any video. But a gopro is definitely on my list of bike upgrades. As well as a big bore kit if I can find one that works with fuel injection.

 

[Greg]

I don't have any video. But a gopro is definitely on my list of bike upgrades. As well as a big bore kit if I can find one that works with fuel injection.

GoPro's sure are fun! The older Hero 2 can be found lightly used for $150-200, I'm thinking about picking up a 2nd one.

 

[anderson750]

How'd you do Paul? 1st in your class?

Yeah I got first in my class and managed 7th overall.

 

[Greg]

Yeah I got first in my class and managed 7th overall.

Awesome, good for you Paul!

 

[Rot Box]

Oh boy I need to get more involved with this sort of thing. I hung out with ATK's mechanic yesterday afternoon and all the talk about desert racing makes me want to go--even if it's just to watch.

 

[anderson750]

all the talk about desert racing makes me want to go--even if it's just to watch.

We always need volunteers for our Sage Riders National Hare 7 Hound:thumbs:

 

[Tonkaman]

Great job guys! I'm so jealous I didn't make it out with you. Let me know if I can help you out in any way Stratton

 

[Greg]

Hell, if you're still OK with kicking a bike... http://westslope.craigslist.org/mcy/4277055459.html

 

[Gravy]

I've got GoPro video up until my bike quit.

Russ thinks I may have skipped a tooth on the timing gear or the valves are way out.
Both of us think it may need a ring.
Tyson has me looking at newer bikes.
I want newer suspension and the ability to add a rekluse for that ridiculous sand we rode in the race.
I'll have to fix mine either way.
I sure hope I can swing it. School is eating into my time at work and it's not cheap either.

 

[Tonkaman]

Where was all the coolant coming from? Did you crack the case of head?

 

[Gravy]

Where was all the coolant coming from? Did you crack the case of head?

It looks like it's leaking near a bolt on the front of the motor. I haven't torn it apart yet but it may be a loose bolt on a coolant hard line or gasket.

It doesn't leak unless the system is pressurized.