Moto-Brian Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 So, we got the two machines for my son to start his road racing career. OK, his road racing HOBBY. But, he's excited and ready to roll. We need a size 38 or 40 US suit if anyone has one they wanna sell CHEAP! If he sucks at this or decides he hates it, I don't want to buy a $1000 suit in midget size and have to sell it...Anyways, got two bikes. Bike #1: 2004 NSR50. Great little bike from a Columbus local. He took really good care of it. A little different than what i prefer in some areas and we will remedy that with what we typically use for racing. But, overall, outside some cleaning and bodywork/paint, it is really ready to go!Bike #2: 1997 RS125. This little gem was a piece of work when we first got it. Covered in a thin layer of two stroke oil and dirty as I have ever seen. However, we got a SMOKIN deal on it and the best part, we have more in spare parts value-wise than we have in the bike. We have almost enough to build a complete 2nd motor and have enough top ends and bottom end parts for 3 plus refreshes. Which is great for these machines.As it sits, it is at least clean enough that I was willing to take a pic. The thing was horribly dirty and to our standards, is needing a lot of help. Loads of missed stuff when prepping and loads of things that just should be replaced/repaired.Here they are before we go into work:NSR50:RS125:The idea is that we will use the NSR for cart track training to develop his skill set and work on form, braking, corner work, etc. We really want to get another RS to put an 85 or even a 65 in it for practice, but they are pricey and hard to come by. I have my eyes and fellow KTM employees looking for a donor motor. I have a fab guy that can do it easily once we get one or we may take the RM65 we have and tear into it.The RS was just too good a deal to pass up and we got it for really, next year at the earliest depending on how far he comes and how comfortable I feel about him doing big track stuff. I will most likely use it a few times to shake it down. Should look funny with a bear riding a tricycle image coming to mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I cannot wait to see you on that. Just seeing it next to the RC8 is funny!Awesome news man, looks like your younger son is also looking at the NS already, maybe he's got the itch already too. Training wheels can corner low I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 That RC8 is one bad mammer jammer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Here's what I did this afternoon. It's like working with a model! It's so easy to work on, so easy to move around and such.A LOAD of things were an issue in my mind. Little shit like bent fairing brackets, clip-ons slightly bent, cheapo clutch lever, etc... I am going to grease everything and assemble back together. Need to get the frame cleaned really good and polish a few spots. Should look MUCH better once I do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Powder coat the frame!!! KTM orange! or Suzuki Blue...I also wanna see you riding that beast!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Lucky kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Can't wait to see it cleaned up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Awesome - post pics along the way of the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 At this stage, we are looking almost the same as the last pic. With one major exception - CLEAN!!! Tore EVERYTHING down and replaced bearings and greased stuff, etc. Swingarm bolt was actually lubed!!! I was blown away. That's usually an item that gets neglected. Even the steering head bearings and such were as described and fairly new.We replaced however a few others in the suspension area and cleaned and regreased the other stuff with a bit better grease.I am debating putting the motor back in and getting things replaced to be able to ride the thing and shake it down. I can refresh the entire motor over winter which I plan to do.Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 So, we are at the stage where we did the following to the bike:-Frame has been torn down completely and all bearings replaced or regreased and replaced.-Swingarm - same deal as frame-Regreased all axles, swingarm bolt, steering head bearings and related.-Replaced all the junky wire ties that were used to retain the bodywork clips. Will redo in Tygon and safety wire to be cleaner.-Cleaned and got all calipers taken care of. They were a complete mess.-Cleaned the rims. It's a 97 so, they are knicked everywhere. But, they are actually nice and shiny white!-Cleaned and replaced the controls. The clutch lever was outdated and crappy. The M/C is a bit older and may replace with a Brembo unit, but not yet. Have one sitting in the spares box, but don't think he will need it yet.-Essentially cleaned everything with brushes, scrubbing pads, etc. This thing was filthy. It was good that it had a layer of oil everywhere to basically preclude any oxidation and such, but it was a mess. Here she sits sans motor. We will get the motor cleaned and inspect it before trying to test it out. I really hope to have this done for Putnam just to run a few sessions on it to see if everything works...Upper controls. New Vortex and clutch lever.Rear. Shock has been cleaned and will need a refresh along with the forks over winter via Mr. Frankenfield... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Very cool Brian! Should be one happy kid!! I'm sure I'll see ya around the track soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yeah, we were going to go down to CRP this week, but his suit hasn't arrived yet so, we are just working on the RS for now. He really wants to ride so, we will hopefully get some time next week after Putnam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 If he wants to use my old size 40 A'Stars suit for practice he can. I use it as a rain suit. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 If he wants to use my old size 40 A'Stars suit for practice he can. I use it as a rain suit. lolNah, we are buying one. We looked and had a tough time finding one for the right money. I used an industry connection to get him a great deal on a new one so, we appreciate the offer, but will wait until it gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Well, today is the day we start in on doing a complete refresh of the motor. Complete tear down.So, I decided that I would grab some small square tubing sitting around and make an engine stand. The motor is so small and easy to work on that I wanted a stand that I could put up on a table and work on it.Not my best work, but it was a quick weld and grind job so, it isn't pretty, but works.We got into the tear down immediately and will hopefully have a full on fresh motor soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeRider86 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Is that matte paint on the nsr50? Looks cool black like that anyways. That's cool you have the space to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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