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New to me 06 YZ125 lowered?
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<blockquote data-quote="BigredGrizzly" data-source="post: 212011" data-attributes="member: 4538"><p>Hey Fellas... I had a productive evening. My first task tonight was to remove the old chain guide and replace it with the TM Design model. Seems like a solid product..</p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/db518e3c3f95a61044592bb21823d4e7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d5b6bba6853b84d6cbcbc2b169e53871.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>I then cleaned the rear axle and swingarm really well where the axle goes through. </p><p>Next I moved on to the pipe. It's a bit dented generally looks shitty so I cleaned all the crap off it, wiped it down with acetone and painted it flat black high heat grill paint. </p><p>Before</p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/eb56571b79529e4fd4916658ba84ce1d.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/6b4c1ee819c4b5e260e34e118a94f725.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>After </p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d33cc767db8bc1d608fbc2c0a9a3a70f.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d46ac13c0caa7c062ea5b7bd2a4342eb.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Next I moved onto the new flywheel cover and gasket. Then I did the counter shaft/drive axle seal and collar. Then I installed the front sprocket. </p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/5072779f84407c251109d3eadbde0169.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/411b15130d3c05e03f49472e39d2db12.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Next up was the rear wheel bearings. After I tightened up the spokes I closely investigated the bearings. I didn't notice any flat spots but they just didn't turn easily so I figured, what the hell.. Swap'em out. I used my blind bearing puller and MAPP gas torch. Bearings came out very, very easily. Before I started removing the bearings I put the new ALL BALLS bearings in the snow and let them chill until it was time to install. </p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/b394d6b5b2f1c255b8cfda82c5260dac.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>When it came time to install I heated the hub with my torch again and ran outside, grabbed the bearings out of the snow, cut open the package and dropped them right in. I love when it happens like that. Oh the brake disc side has a ring clip that needs to be removed before you can get the bearing out. </p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d6d0ffb9b54b1d61473ec25bf01800e3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/8a41e5b709737a01c8ce4d5fdc1785ab.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Then the last thing I did was remove the bent clutch lever, put it in my vice and whack it straight with a dead blow hammer. Good as new. </p><p>I drop the suspension off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll pick it up early next week. Then I will be just about done. I'm not going to bother putting on the chain and rear wheel until I get the shock mounted. The last thing I will do is apply the new decals. [emoji1306][emoji1307][emoji100]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigredGrizzly, post: 212011, member: 4538"] Hey Fellas... I had a productive evening. My first task tonight was to remove the old chain guide and replace it with the TM Design model. Seems like a solid product.. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/db518e3c3f95a61044592bb21823d4e7.jpg[/IMG][IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d5b6bba6853b84d6cbcbc2b169e53871.jpg[/IMG] I then cleaned the rear axle and swingarm really well where the axle goes through. Next I moved on to the pipe. It's a bit dented generally looks shitty so I cleaned all the crap off it, wiped it down with acetone and painted it flat black high heat grill paint. Before [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/eb56571b79529e4fd4916658ba84ce1d.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/6b4c1ee819c4b5e260e34e118a94f725.jpg[/IMG] After [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d33cc767db8bc1d608fbc2c0a9a3a70f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d46ac13c0caa7c062ea5b7bd2a4342eb.jpg[/IMG] Next I moved onto the new flywheel cover and gasket. Then I did the counter shaft/drive axle seal and collar. Then I installed the front sprocket. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/5072779f84407c251109d3eadbde0169.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/411b15130d3c05e03f49472e39d2db12.jpg[/IMG] Next up was the rear wheel bearings. After I tightened up the spokes I closely investigated the bearings. I didn't notice any flat spots but they just didn't turn easily so I figured, what the hell.. Swap'em out. I used my blind bearing puller and MAPP gas torch. Bearings came out very, very easily. Before I started removing the bearings I put the new ALL BALLS bearings in the snow and let them chill until it was time to install. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/b394d6b5b2f1c255b8cfda82c5260dac.jpg[/IMG] When it came time to install I heated the hub with my torch again and ran outside, grabbed the bearings out of the snow, cut open the package and dropped them right in. I love when it happens like that. Oh the brake disc side has a ring clip that needs to be removed before you can get the bearing out. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/d6d0ffb9b54b1d61473ec25bf01800e3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170317/8a41e5b709737a01c8ce4d5fdc1785ab.jpg[/IMG] Then the last thing I did was remove the bent clutch lever, put it in my vice and whack it straight with a dead blow hammer. Good as new. I drop the suspension off tomorrow. Hopefully I'll pick it up early next week. Then I will be just about done. I'm not going to bother putting on the chain and rear wheel until I get the shock mounted. The last thing I will do is apply the new decals. [emoji1306][emoji1307][emoji100] [/QUOTE]
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