I think I would try pumping air into the cylinder to hold the valves closed, and fashion some kind of spring compressor to push down on the...
Here are two examples of some inexpensive, DIY piston stops. The upper one is an old plug that I knocked the guts out of and tapped for the long...
In saner times, that would be a $500 project bike. These days, $800 isn't unreasonable and it definitely helps that it's a big wheel bike.
I love 2-strokes and love CR85s (I've had several over the years), so I'm biased in favor of. The downside is that a lot of o.e. parts have been...
Nice, tubeless is a Godsend! Did you pick up that CR85???
10+ years ago, a guy associated with HMC was selling off KTM 125GP wheel sets. A bunch of them ended up on eat coast 150Rs, 150Fs and KTM 85s. It...
Looking at that pic of your bike, the stock front brake stands out. You're probably going to want (need!) to upgrade the brakes, that single...
Definitely not a straight swap, and probably a good bit of work to make them fit. At a minimum probably customs spacers and front caliper bracket,...
It has been 4-5 years since I converted mine over to tubeless. The only thing I remember is that the 1" wide tape was almost a little bit too...
That does seem a little rich on the pilot, most of us down near sea level run a 45. I'm usually 45/140 on U4.4 tuned with a wideband. I would...
Out of curiosity, where are you with your jetting at that elevation?
Here's another one somewhat in your area if you're still looking. Price is a little high for what it is, IMHO. Facebook
Absolutely! They are ridiculously good.
Here's one in OH already on 17s: https://www.facebook.com/share/VT9fiTpJEmgLXqTs/
Here are the recommended pressures from Pirelli: [ATTACH]
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