new trail 125

[DesmoDrew]

Looks good.  A nice simple solution that will has a noticeable improvement.

Next thing i'll do it put in a koso cam chain tensioner (ball bearing roller typce) at some point way down the road. but thats it. 

   Ever consider putting in a DHM manual cam chain tension adjuster as well?  I put a manual tensioner in my WR250R.  Quieted the engine down at all rpms and smoother power off the bottom when the oil pressure is low (low rpms).  Makes stuff last longer as well.  No sudden loss of tension when backing off at high rpms.

[m in sc]

I don't like manual chain tensioner. but ill eventually throw a koso roller .

[Evans Ward]

That chrome muffler heat shield looks great and is a huge visual improvement over the stock piece! 

[m in sc]

did the small bike trip at gap few days ago, just brought the trail. was fun. it did ok considering.. was def a blast.  but was missing a 2t for sure.



matt with the 'big' bike. tu250.





galaxie did really well as well. averaged a smidgen over 15 mpg total. 14.3? on way up, 15.9 on way back.

[DesmoDrew]

Is that a bullet hole(s) in the passenger door?  Please be 'yes'. 

[m in sc]

Drew, they are indeed. Got the car that way. bottom one goes straight thru the door with an exit hole in the door panel, top one at angle didn't make it thru the door panel.  I have no story behind it but the car did originally come from up in the NC mts . No, i'll never fix them even if i ever paint the car.

[Czakky]

How do you like that receiver hitch mount?
I think about throwing my RD on one of those from time to time.

[m in sc]

its good. works better on the suv because its a bit higher, but I've hauled a gt550 and a 14 gkadius on thee no problem. oh, and sn rd or 2

[dgorms]

That Galaxie is way too cool to ever paint!............................................D

[m in sc]

at least i had about 1000 mile son it before the very mild 143 cyl went on.





koso chain tensioner.






this is in conjunction w the tb cam, the de-catted pipe, efie device to fool the ecm to run a bit richer. I have about 30 miles on it so far, way more grunt. fast? no. but more useable and much less needed downshifting. 

I have no control, i swear. 

[SoCal250]

at least i had about 1000 mile son it before the very mild 143 cyl went on.

I have no control, i swear. 

Mark, I think it's way overdue that you get some professional help! You have issues! 

[85RZwade]

On the contrary, I believe the next generation would be grateful if we cloned him in bulk.

[Czakky]

I feel better about some of the choices I've made now.

[m in sc]

i think i cracked a piston skirt on todays ride. not sure but its tapping like one. dammit.

wasnt even raising hell, just cruising along at 48 mph behind an suv.    no metal in oil, no other obvious failures. teardown time. 

[SoCal250]

i think i cracked a piston skirt on todays ride.

Doh!  Ouch