Other 1993 Yamaha WR500 Teardown/Overhaul
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OK. So....
Tomorrow is the due date for my back-ordered EXCEL Black 18" 36 hole Colorworks Rear Rim. 8/7/13
If it doesn't show up either at the dealer, or at my doorstep... I have decided to source it myself.
I found one online and had the lady take pictures of it so I was assured they actually had one in stock.
Price is similar, and I can have it over-nighted for free.
EITHER WAY, COME MONDAY, THE 1993 YAMAHA WR500ZE WILL ROLL AFTER 8 LONG MONTHS IN MAINTENANCE.
-BIG DAN
Tomorrow is the due date for my back-ordered EXCEL Black 18" 36 hole Colorworks Rear Rim. 8/7/13
If it doesn't show up either at the dealer, or at my doorstep... I have decided to source it myself.
I found one online and had the lady take pictures of it so I was assured they actually had one in stock.
Price is similar, and I can have it over-nighted for free.
EITHER WAY, COME MONDAY, THE 1993 YAMAHA WR500ZE WILL ROLL AFTER 8 LONG MONTHS IN MAINTENANCE.
-BIG DAN
Purchased a rim from Dennis Kirk, due at my house sometime between wednesday-friday.
Searching the recent listings for this rim (used on 25+ different bikes), most go for much more than I paid for either of these. Looks like I'll profit on the resale of the extra rim.
So, the WR will be ready by the time it's 100* out again.
Just in time for this fall/winter season!
-BIG DAN
Searching the recent listings for this rim (used on 25+ different bikes), most go for much more than I paid for either of these. Looks like I'll profit on the resale of the extra rim.So, the WR will be ready by the time it's 100* out again.
Just in time for this fall/winter season!
-BIG DAN
So, the WR will be ready by the time it's 100* out again.
-BIG DAN
Four words
Night ride, dawn patrol.
Just make sure to tell someone where you are going if it will be a solo ride and bring enough water to survive the daytime heat should there be a problem. It's not that I doubt your mechanical skills, it's just a good idea in general.
However, you have one important task before the first ride. Take a bunch of pics because it's a dirt bike and they have a way of not looking pristine for long.
You don't need a rear tire to do heat cycles. You did some heat cycles right Dan? That way all you have is a couple of "load" heat cycles left and it's WFO out the back and into the hills!
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That's correct, but I'm not going to start a 500CC engine on a set of jack stands and wobbly milk crate... I'll wait until it can support it's own weight, let alone the force it requires to kick it over... -BIG DAN
I have the rim laced up, I'm truing it right now. Then tire and tube. Then we'll take a few photos!
I imagine, I will not start it today... MOM's Birthday in Riverside tonight!!! -BIG DAN
you won't be able to resist the will to run...