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  • IronFreak
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2012
    • 3702

    #811
    Originally posted by Zacm829
    Just picked this up yesterday.

    2002 Triumph 955i Centennial Edition. One of ~400.

    I hade a 955 special edition.....last year they made it. That bike was so much fun! 3 cylinder POWA!
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    Rebellion Forge Custom Fabrication

    1988 325is - TrackRat in progress

    Instagram @rebellionforge

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    • emerson.
      E30 Addict
      • Jun 2012
      • 485

      #812
      New rubber, chain, sprockets and fitted a LED headlight






      Originally posted by LowR3V'in
      It's in the name e30tech not e30offtopic

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      • Nesset
        Mod Crazy
        • Mar 2014
        • 672

        #813
        Putting some work off on the 02' to rebuild my KX85 just to go goon around on... I need something to ride again. The bug is back
        -1976 2002 daily (Sold)
        -1986 528e 5 speed daily

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        • Vedubin01
          R3V Elite
          • Jun 2006
          • 5852

          #814
          out at the local meet last night and we had a Y2k bike show up. Something you don't see every day.

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          • emerson.
            E30 Addict
            • Jun 2012
            • 485

            #815
            Bump




            Originally posted by LowR3V'in
            It's in the name e30tech not e30offtopic

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            • bikerbill2021
              E30 Modder
              • Mar 2008
              • 933

              #816
              Been awhile, sold the RM125 with the 144 big bore kit on it last week, got the YZ125 up for sale as we speak. Really happy with the Yami, cleaned up real well and runs/rides great.

              When I picked it up


              How she sits now, new top end, decal kit, and a good cleaning.


              So yet again, onto the next project, picked up this 99 CR250 (my first 250 woo!) that needs the motor gone through. If you couldn't tell I love two strokes :p

              Ignore the donut on the truck, had that happen on the way to pick the CR up, almost 100 miles round trip on a dry rotted, shitty spare tire, I love this truck, such a trooper

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              • TheTacoMan
                R3VLimited
                • Nov 2011
                • 2308

                #817


                Supermoto project...

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                • Restoman
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 1311

                  #818
                  Downz.
                  So how do you go about re-covering a seat? I have a Polaris ATV and need to replace the cover. OEM cover cost 175 while a complete replacement cost 400! I'm hesitant to buy some cheap cover. The seat gets hammered on pretty hard. I know you can't spend a ton of money on OEM parts when you are flipping, whats your secret?
                  i'lldoitforacaravan

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                  • bikerbill2021
                    E30 Modder
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 933

                    #819
                    Originally posted by Restoman
                    Downz.
                    So how do you go about re-covering a seat? I have a Polaris ATV and need to replace the cover. OEM cover cost 175 while a complete replacement cost 400! I'm hesitant to buy some cheap cover. The seat gets hammered on pretty hard. I know you can't spend a ton of money on OEM parts when you are flipping, whats your secret?
                    Honestly? ebay ha, I haven't had a seat recovered yet, I just lurk ebay looking for either a stock seat in good shape, or a stock seat with an aftermarket cover on it. A lot of those aftermarket seat covers are pretty cheap too, have a better texture to them, feel more solid, and sometimes clean designs on them that accent the bike nicely. I cant speak for longevity's sake, but it seems those aftermarket seat covers are preferred over the stock leather a lot of these machines come with.

                    However, when I was fixing up my XR350 I was debating on re-wrapping the seat myself, a trip to jo-anns or hobby lobby for some marine grade style leather fabric and a staple gun was in my plans, just never got around to it.

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                    • Restoman
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Jun 2006
                      • 1311

                      #820
                      I found an OEM or they say it is, cover for $87. I'll just give it a try. Thanks for the input. I could use a bit more grip on the seat...
                      i'lldoitforacaravan

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                      • tim88325is
                        Wrencher
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 201

                        #821
                        I have removed and reinstalled seat covers on a CRF250R and Nighthawk CB700SC after replacing the foam. It should be pretty straightforward if the cover is already made for the application. I would plan on getting a air powered staple gun, cordless/electric/hand staplers just don't cut it in my experience. I would take note with how the factory installed the cover you are replacing and just try to duplicate that.

                        Originally posted by Restoman
                        Downz.
                        So how do you go about re-covering a seat? I have a Polaris ATV and need to replace the cover. OEM cover cost 175 while a complete replacement cost 400! I'm hesitant to buy some cheap cover. The seat gets hammered on pretty hard. I know you can't spend a ton of money on OEM parts when you are flipping, whats your secret?

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                        • bikerbill2021
                          E30 Modder
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 933

                          #822
                          Originally posted by Restoman
                          I found an OEM or they say it is, cover for $87. I'll just give it a try. Thanks for the input. I could use a bit more grip on the seat...
                          the different texture is nice, its more of a "marine" style usually, raised dimples rather then smooth leather etc its def an improvement in my eyes on any off road bike/quad

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                          • beta14ok
                            Wrencher
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 283

                            #823


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                            • Axxe
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Aug 2004
                              • 3355

                              #824
                              Anyone have good advice for a pit bike? Something easy to move around in a race trailer and quick enough to scurry around the entire track?


                              Keep it slideways!!

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                              • bikerbill2021
                                E30 Modder
                                • Mar 2008
                                • 933

                                #825
                                Originally posted by Axxe
                                Anyone have good advice for a pit bike? Something easy to move around in a race trailer and quick enough to scurry around the entire track?
                                Depends on your budget, Honda CRF50 or a Yamaha TTR50 are excellent choices, but they will be upwards of 600-1000 for one. I hear meh things about the SSR knock offs, 125CC so a bit more power then the Honda or Yami, but the quality will be poorer.

                                Id go with a YSR50 or YSR80, just b/c (joking, kinda :D)

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