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Chuck Harder
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A concept based approach to fixing dirtbikes.
All about Nikasil- How & Why- Kevin Kinrade of Mongoose Machine
Kevin Kinrade was a major part of Mongoose Machine in Vancouver until 2021. Mongoose was the only place in Western Canada that offered Nikasil plating services & Kevin's father was one of the first in North America to offer the service.
In this conversation we talk about the process of re-plating a nikasil cylinder, different ways people can maintain their cylinders at home and then we got off the rails and talked about the nuts & bolts of the dirt bike business.
Mongoose carries a wide variety of parts like Rekluse, ProX, Innteck, SKF, Wiseco and lots more. Visit them online at www.mongooseparts.com or give them a call to talk to some of the most competent humans in the industry.
In this conversation we talk about the process of re-plating a nikasil cylinder, different ways people can maintain their cylinders at home and then we got off the rails and talked about the nuts & bolts of the dirt bike business.
Mongoose carries a wide variety of parts like Rekluse, ProX, Innteck, SKF, Wiseco and lots more. Visit them online at www.mongooseparts.com or give them a call to talk to some of the most competent humans in the industry.
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Living with the TPI (EC300)
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This is a full list of the mods I've done to my bike after 100 hours. I'm very happy with how the bike works. I love the handling and the engine. I will never go back to a carbureted engine. Here is a link to the Emperor Racing website: www.emperorracing.com/?er-ref=chuck&campaign=TH-cam
How to Repack FMF Turbine Core Silencer YZ Build PART 3
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Full Engine Teardown- Real Time/Unedited
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How to Inspect a 2 Stroke in 15 Minutes
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YZ250 Custom Flywheel Weight- Part 8- Project Build
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How to Install Graphics- Part 7- YZ250 Build
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How to Install Steering Bearings- Part 6- YZ250 Build
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YZ250 Project PART 2- Engine Tear Down
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You're a life saver Chuck. Putting an 18-23 cylinder on a 19 and I was really confused about z-height adjustment because of the lack of stopper.
What do you do if the stream is fat and low pressure?
Gotta find out what’s causing the low pressure. Sometimes it’s a clogged pickup screen or a missing jet or a worn pump rotor or gear.
What is your choice for hard enduro?
Evans 100%.
Hey Chuck, I'm moving into a new house and looking to setup a nice workbench area in my garage. I'd love to see a video of your shop, and listen to you talk about what makes a good efficient layout, how much counter space you need, etc. I feel like you have a ton of valuable experience to share with the rest of us here. Thanks!
That sounds like a good topic for a video! I’ll try & do it soon!
Totally completely agree, the 4CS forks are the worst forks in the history of KTM. That’s where the big plus is on the Kove.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You are not the only one to notice the ring difference. I have done less than 100 top ends over the years but it went from never filing rings to always the last few years. And this is on older Japanese 2 strokes.
A piece of string is ALWAYS twice the length from middle to end 👍🙂
I'm doing a XR200 with that setup right now. All the rubber on the manifolds and stuff just fell apart when I tried to take it apart. I'm now building an intake manifold and have a shinny new Lectron carb for it. From super complicated to super simple (no jetts!!!) Should be interesting.
I think the 790 has eighty jets
You got lucky, aluminum body and steel screw , always stuck
Please no music. Hard time hearing you speak.
Or you could just use an easy out
Vinegar?
I'm wondering if the porosity helps with lubrication?
Some claim it does.
Legends! Great chat, thanks for the info.
St. Pierre Moteur in Qc is the other plating company, I've used them, seemed like a great company. They gave me a Purolator account number, so I could send my cylinder in, and they charge roughly $450 for a 300 KTM, they also offered a piston which needs to be matched to the cylinder plating. In the future I would maybe just let them sell me the piston they offered. The only downside I saw to this whole procedure is they want you to put your CC information on a sheet you fill out and send with the cylinder.
The've change their name for STP1958
Thanks for doing this Chuck - such an interesting discussion with very useful information.
This video answered a ton of questions for me thanks 🙏
I would try hitting it with a punch 2 or 3 times and then use a flat chisel to try to get it to turn works on gm rotors that have a similar screw on rotors
Love these discussions and all of your content. I hope you’re aware of how refreshing it is to have someone in the field that is willing to share and teach without any layer of curmudgeonry. I used to enjoy the character of the curmudgeon in media such as Car Talk with Click and Clack, but I’ve found the real world curmudgeon’s to be less entertaining and often lack the core of curiosity and caring that I assumed was required to build and maintain relationships and knowledge towards what we’re trying to accomplish. You’ve helped me fast track so many plans and methods that I’m implementing in my shop. I really can’t thank you enough!
I love to hear it. Thanks!
Iron eagle bud. Wheelers revenge.
RFVC were notorious for top end problems. Solution? DOHC water cooled Suzuki DRZ400.
When running correctly that setup made more power than the single carbed versions…but the added complexity and weight!
Just use an heated ultrasonic cleaner bud makes that job super easy
Ugh, buddy of mine has an old xr500 with that carb set up, it has yet to run right for more than about two minutes on pretty much any ride we've been on.
I bought Yamalube combustion chamber cleaner today, they were all out of the yamalube "carb cleaner" ;)
Make it flip uppable . Pressure from below pushes it towards the engine flipping it up and inwards .
1500rpm below redline, change the damn oil, service before the due date and pretty much any engine is indestructible.
Nothing better than ol drift spec ziptie jobs!
Riding singletrack/hard enduro recreationally here in upper Michigan we get 200 to 300 hours on our 300 2t,s no problem.I replaced the top end on my 21 beta RR at 172 hours(new brand to me so I was curious).It was a waste of money as it was almost like new( but I feel better lol).Our super tight trails and almost never wfo definitely makes a difference to making a longer string.When I raced heavy on yz 250,s 100 hours was needed to avoid a boom.My pistons always came out nice but I was afraid of a piston being fatigued and breaking as bike was seeing enduro to mx racing (A class for many years).My last bike was a 2015 sx250 with 300 kit fully converted to offroad.3 pistons in 600 hours(from conversion )and stock crank(KTM 2t,s have awesome cranks if you keep a clean filter).
A thorough check over at the beginning gives a realistic vision to the customer and makes the mechanic more money in the long run. Win-win.
I like watching your videos and hear your thoughts on repair solutions
RPM, Air filter cleanliness and oil changes are to me the three biggest factors. If your on a 4 stroke and bounce off the rev limiter all day at the track your bike wears out WAY faster then a dude just off idle all day in the woods. Dirty air and oil kills motors.
Good one, a new trick to learn from.
Ok, that makes sense, now you have two 250cc motorcycles for the same type of use (motocross, or enduro for example), one is 2 stroke and the other one is a 4st, they can actually be from the same maker, lets say ktm. The same pilot uses both, which one wears out first?
On a modern bike it’s likely very similar. The 250 4 stroke revs much higher than the 2 stroke and makes less power. It has to be ridden higher in the RPM to do the same work as a 2 stroke.
Can you do a video on how you measure valve seats
I don’t really measure them. It’s easy to see when they’re worn if you know what to look for and when you’re re-cutting them it’s also easy to tell what needs to be done by using a bit of sharpie on the seat.
The PO did rebuild the crank at some point and Im wandering if he put the mains in wrong, should the bearings be facing up so you can see the brand and numbers or down so you cant read them?
Doesn’t matter.
@@ChuckfromTrueTech Thank you very much. Check the channel for progress on the build if you are interested
Love me some zip tie stitches. Not pretty but perfectly functional.
Have you tried repairs with heated staples (called plastic welding but not real plastic welding) been holding on my looped Beta for 2 yeats
Nope. I don’t do these very often & if I do it needs to be real fast to justify.
If it were something that wasn't likely to take a hit again, the hot staple stitch would be a good and decent looking fix. If it's something like this that is going to get damaged again, the hack looking fix that's re-workable on the trail sounds like the smart move. Most of my WR's plastics are ziptie stitched, because I know it's a when not an if I break it again
@ChuckfromTrueTech plastic welding is faster than using zip ties and stronger
Say no to crack, kids.
Nice. Didn't know that was available. Who makes this?
Emperor Racing.
Shouldn’t you use flat clamps on silicone hoses? Genuinely asking, I heard the serrated clamps damage the hose.
Flat clamps are nicer but these work just fine. This is what comes in the kit.
Wheres my third hand
❤ True mechanic vs. uninterested motorcycle employee working in a specific brand garage 😢
And it will take 45 minutes to fix
Usually when my buddy starts talking sbout stripped trannies i gotta leave but this was a nice watch
$2500 for a top end and transmission rebuild. Holy moly
Labour is the same as a full engine rebuild ($1200-$1500) plus nikasil ($500 including shipping) plus a piston, some tranny bearings & gears, gaskets & tax.
4k 😂robbed
Can you do a video on valve seat measuring
Uh, did you miss the slop when you turned crankshaft?
mild rust , could just be from times when its sits . the gears werent working