Resto/TLC time

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Rural Rat
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Resto/TLC time

Post by Rural Rat » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:28 am

As my baby has got a few kms (85000+) on it now I decided some months back to treat it to some real TLC.

First up was into a friends workshop for a real good checkover of the engine. Now he is a real TRX fan so he was never going to give me a bad report. So valve clearances, cam chain and all hoses replaced and we were onto the next step.

Next up rear brake disc, pads and hardware replaced. As it is so good cosmetically, I had decided I want to keep this baby as stock looking as possible so went the oem path through these guys (http://www.oemmotorparts.com) as their prices obliterate what can be had locally. Also picked up new footpeg rubbers, gear lever rubber, cables and some little detail bits and bobs to really finish it off nicely.

The suspension has just come back from the shop. Revalved rear with heavier spring to suit my heavier self. Front has heavier springs too with cartridge emulator kits installed. I know this isnt stock but still is visually.

What has surprised me is how well the bike has held up over the years. I have checked and relubed all suspension linkage points, swingarm bearings and steering head bearings and all have been fine.

Still have front discs and hardware to come along with fresh chain/sprockets and then I think I will then almost have a new 1999 TRX :roll:

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Re: Resto/TLC time

Post by dfh » Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:57 am

Hi RR

Is your workshop friend thats a TRX fan in Adelaide?
Now with 140,000 on the clocks, X-mas tree didn't kill it & I still love it.

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Re: Resto/TLC time

Post by Rural Rat » Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:10 am

dfh wrote:Hi RR

Is your workshop friend thats a TRX fan in Adelaide?
Yes he is. Can message his details if you like.

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Re: Resto/TLC time

Post by dfh » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:20 am

Rural Rat wrote:
dfh wrote:Hi RR

Is your workshop friend thats a TRX fan in Adelaide?
Yes he is. Can message his details if you like.
Yes please...
Now with 140,000 on the clocks, X-mas tree didn't kill it & I still love it.

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Re: Resto/TLC time

Post by Rural Rat » Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:26 am

First time out of the shed for quite a while. Just some registration to get and one final trip to the suspension shop for some fine tuning. Almost ready for some sunshine in the hills. 8)
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