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« Reply #30 on: October 03, 2008, 02:48:52 PM »
Alright, i got the numbers, and i have decided to buy it back... lets just say that it was CHEAP to buy it back. Now i need some parts....

Front wheel
left rearset
exhaust (which may be taken car of already)
left side switch pack (turn sig, headlight, and horn switch)
handle bars (though now is the time to do some clip-on's)
someone that can weld my steering stop back on.
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« Reply #31 on: October 03, 2008, 03:42:56 PM »
Thelos,
Contact  "Motored-Sports" at  1-916-628-0963 and ask for Chris.
He should be able to help you and save you some $$.
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« Reply #32 on: October 04, 2008, 07:30:14 AM »
Quote from: Zaster on October 03, 2008, 03:42:56 PM
Thelos,
Contact  "Motored-Sports" at  1-916-628-0963 and ask for Chris.
He should be able to help you and save you some $$.

thanks man! i'll have to see what they can do for me.

And thanks to everyone else for all the help!
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« Reply #33 on: October 04, 2008, 04:41:58 PM »
The only issue I have with Chris at motored sports is that it takes FOREVER to get parts.  On the other hand, it's cheap!
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« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2008, 12:26:26 PM »
ok, i am getting everything, but have yet to find a front wheel.
Does anyone know where i might be able to get one locally (or even close)? chris has one for $200... does anyone know if it can be repaired? its not cracked, just one lip of it is slightly bent.  Huh?
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« Reply #35 on: October 07, 2008, 01:27:03 PM »
If it's just bent a little take it to a wheel shop, first or a moto shop second, they can straighten a lot of them.
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« Reply #36 on: October 07, 2008, 04:30:45 PM »
I recommend a big F"N hammer.     Evil
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« Reply #37 on: October 08, 2008, 09:13:58 AM »
BFH is tempting... but i'm not sure if i'll stop when the wheel is done... i may take out the whole machine...
hahaha!! i'll try a wheel shop. *crosses fingers*
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« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2008, 12:04:43 PM »
Actually Los... Kingbaby isn't entirely joking... at least I don't thing he is. I've used the BFH technique before but two things you want to consider.1) The surface under the rim... I recommend a clean sheet of plywood. Clean cause you don't want rocks or pebbles embedding themselves in the powder coat.2) Don't strike the rim itself with the hammer, a piece of wood struck vertically with the grain works well. A short piece of 2X2 or 4X4 works well. If you are aim challenged though have it done, it would suck to wang a hammer blow off your rim.
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« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2008, 01:04:34 PM »
I was absolutely 100% joking.
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« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2008, 01:06:46 PM »
Quote from: kingbaby on October 08, 2008, 01:04:34 PM
I was absolutely 100% joking.
Oh well, backyard mechanic says sometimes you gotta do what you gotta due....  Wink
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« Reply #41 on: October 08, 2008, 01:18:42 PM »
haha! good 'ol shade tree mechanic... not something i'm entirely used to, i'm spoiled by working for BMW group... at least im a tech though. waytogo i had a friend look at it, and he seems to think that i should just put a new tire on it, and re-balance it. it is still holding air... lol!!

i got my clip-on's in the mail today!! woot woot!
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« Reply #42 on: October 08, 2008, 03:05:07 PM »
uh, I dont mind a little redneck engineering...  what do we call that kingbaby?  CUSTOM!

But...

holding air and holding air while you are doing 80 in a corner are two different things.  I'd fix it right or get a new one personally...
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« Reply #43 on: October 08, 2008, 04:26:16 PM »
good thinkin' lincoln'!! haha! i think i'm gonna get a new one from chris and motored-sports.
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« Reply #44 on: October 08, 2008, 06:05:18 PM »
Quote from: ducducgooseme on October 08, 2008, 03:05:07 PM
uh, I dont mind a little redneck engineering...  what do we call that kingbaby?  CUSTOM!

But...

holding air and holding air while you are doing 80 in a corner are two different things.  I'd fix it right or get a new one personally...

Sing with me DDGM!  "Round tire on a square wheel".   CUSTOM BABY !!!
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