Re: Rowdy Mouse Racing, back on track;)


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On Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:52:26 -0700, Mike Baxter <mgb***@comcast.net> wrote:

The TTR125 engine does not have a tight built engine. They do come
jetted lean. I suggest getting the next couple larger pilot and main
jets for the bike.

Put an hour on the engine and send her out on the track to kick butt
and take names.... OK, send her out there to have fun!

Mike Baxter
(wife had TTR125 that I flogged heavily)

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I agree with Mike, and want to add the following.


First, go over the bike, looking for loose bolts, nuts, etc; and try
to find any potential problems or "fall off" items. You may be
surprised at the low level of competence of many of the dealerships'
bike set up workers. Check the air filter for proper oiling and how
well it seals. Check the intake maniifold, to make sure that a loose
bolt won't cause you an air leak..
Make sure that all spokes are properly snug and the nipples are not
"frozen" to the spokes.
Put the oil you want to break it in with, in the engine.


Run the bike through a couple of 30 minute to one hour heat up
cycles.
On the first "heat up cycle", run the bike gently.

Be careful to warm the engine thoroughly each time, and let it cool
down completely (be able to hold your hand against the cylinder for
ten seconds without burning it) in between heat up sessions.

On the second "heat up cycle", you may want to start taking notes to
help with your jettiing strategy.

After the second heat up cycle, go over the bike and recheck bolts,
nuts, and fittings. (It can be embarassing for the seat to fly off
while the rider is standing for a jump; or for the silencer to fall
off in the whoop section; or the ...... etc.)
Do your first oil change, as the transmission gears are going to
throw off a lot of metal as they "wear in" for the first time.
Then, go race.

Dean & john had excellent advise, also.

Tell the Mouse that I said to "Have Fun!"

Jim


Jim Cook
Tree Dodger Rock Finder
Team LAGNAF
2006 Gas Gas DE300
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