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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2016, 02:34:07 AM »
Sunday is the big day.... Providing Oscar doesn't destroy the bike when breaking it in today  :-o
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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2016, 03:06:29 AM »
Yesterday, Oscar broke in the new engine.
Tomorrow he will put on all the new parts so take one last look at this bike,
This is the last time you will see it in this trim.



When you see it on Sunday it will have taken it's first steps to becoming KX Guru'd  :-D



Here is a update from Oscar over at KXuru.com

USMC 500
The Beast now has a total of 1.2 hours on the hour meter. The 2 most noticeable improvements on the Beast are the Chassis and the Tranny.

The Beast was treated to Pivot Works bearings all the way around.....wheels, steering, shock linkage, shock and swingarm. This bike feels very tight and has the feeling of a brand new motorcycle.

The Transmission......Mike and Jason did a phenomenal job getting the transmission to function properly. Previously the transmission would jump out of gear and you would have to really slam the shifter to make gear changes under load. The transmission now shifts like butter. The shift lever gives zero resistance when making gear changes and inspires confidence.

The motor is no slouch either. I spent the first hour just cruising around to get all the new engine parts to mingle and meet. Just before loading the Beast I made about 5 good 5th gear WOT passes and the Beast passed with flying colors. There is a little work that still needs to be done as far as jetting goes but that will get done at the race on Sunday.

Tomorrow will be another busy day.......there is still much to be done before Sunday's race:

Wash the bike
Torque check the head and cylinder again
change the gearbox oil
Modify and install new Torc 1 rear brake lever
Install new Torc 1 handlebar and grips
Install and test fit new Torc 1 foot pegs
clean the air filter  :-o ........those who know the history of MY bike will understand. lol
Install new factory FMF pipe and silencer
Mount all new bodywork
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2016, 03:07:11 AM »
We are coming down to round one with the beast....
We shall see what happens.
Nice job on the chassis prep and assembly Oscar.
Few people will ever understand what you went through on this rebuild...
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Sean likes the suspension...
I'm certain that Alex is wondering as well  8-)
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2016, 03:16:39 AM »
Break in ride pic... Much more is coming on that..

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2016, 12:30:39 PM »
Coolbuild.
Things Are More Like They Are Today Then They Have Ever Been Before...

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2016, 04:47:02 AM »
Race day!
After the practice session Sean says the engine runs as good as it ever did but shifts better then it ever did...
Not bad considering all the used parts we used to build the engine.
He really likes the job that Alex did with the Pro Action internals in the rear shock.
So, we will see how things go... Later today..

Here's a pic of Sean getting ready for practice

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2016, 05:07:55 AM »
Getting the launch pad ready to go..

The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2016, 07:45:45 AM »
Good luck to Sean and KXGuru racing.  I hope you guys crush the field. 
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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2016, 07:26:29 PM »
GO  CHECKERS

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #24 on: November 07, 2016, 01:32:26 AM »
The suspense is killing me.  How did he do on The Beast 2.0?
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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #25 on: November 07, 2016, 02:28:31 AM »
I'd call it the Beast 1.05... Remember, all I could do to the engine was disassemble, clean, inspect, and replace with used parts... I could not make any performance improvements other then make it shift smoother... There are good reasons for that which will be covered in detail in later posts...

The frame was replaced and gusseted..

The shock had a complete rebuild by Alex Ward using Pro Action parts...

How did Sean do?  
How did Sean like the bike?
This is where Oscar comes in... Oscar  :?
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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #26 on: November 07, 2016, 02:45:52 AM »
Let's get some coffee in Oscar and get him in here.   :-D
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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #27 on: November 07, 2016, 06:27:34 AM »
so, what fuel is/was being run it?
Excuse me, ma'am...but you've got extremely nice legs!!!...what time do they open???                                                                                                               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8tCgN3aryQ

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #28 on: November 08, 2016, 03:34:55 AM »
Oscar has been really swamped but we are talking about all the details and putting together the info everyone wants.
Just be patient a few more days and we will have the hows, where's, when's, and why's, we all want.

On a side note, we should have all the parts back from WPC treatments early next week so we can start putting the bottom end together on Sean's new bike  8-)
The four stroke engine: That's one stroke for producing power and three for wearing the engine out.

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Re: Sean Colliers KX500 Project "I was only going to inspect the top end"
« Reply #29 on: November 08, 2016, 03:53:26 AM »
WPC?
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