The only reason you wipe the axle down and apply grease is so it slides easily through the bearings. The wheel spins on the bearings within the cup and cone assembly, they do not turn on the shaft. Looks pretty shined up tho!
You never want to use a metal brush on a chain that's factory sealed with rubber grommets on it. A plastic bristle brush that's not to hard at best. Preferably a cloth though you don't want those getting damaged.
Kyle please please dont use a wire brush on the chain. It can destroy the rings. Just use parafin (cheap and fantastic degreaser) and a scouring pad (for doing the dishes). The parafin won't damage the rings and is very cheap and is great at cleaning the chain.
That rear axle nut should be torqued to 111 Nm. I had a rear put on at my local shop and they charged me $60 and they dont balance them. I will be doing future ones myself and I bought the ABC ceramic beads for inside the tube to balance them. 1 oz in the front and 2 oz in the rear.
Dude, you are on NEWFOUNDLAND!?? Spent a memorial night in the Raddison in St. John's with A Co. 1-102 Infantry Division in '89! Thanks for all the help!!
Two more things you need for your tool box,...a 2 lb. ( or heavier ) dead blow hammer, and a set of brass drifts, we have to protect those threaded ends of shafts/bolts! I'm glad you had a the specialist's mount the tire for you.
This is really exciting, good job cleaning the lack of maintenance from the previous owner. That is one good looking tire! 14T front sprocket would be our recommendation for your next mod, aluminum handle bars & hand guards would be close second :) There's also a spacer in the front forks that you can invert to lower it along with the hole for the back shock. Coming along nicely, can't wait to see your first trip on it!
Man thats dangerous as heck man don't run bike like that it catches that brush in a instant u loose a finger happens all the time man just dont want u hurt
Ok if he works on the top side…because the chain is working away from the sprockets….BUT…I agree if he does it on the bottom because then you get pulled into the sprocket. Remember which side to work on and all ok. 👍🏻😁
Kyle a gave you thumbs down on this one i am 67 i drove a lot of bikes what you did i no a few people that lost fingers and thumbs.i hope nobody copies you.
never use engine to rotate rear wheel like that, and hammer on threads of axel, and wire brush along with brake cleaner on an "O" ring chain. I hope no one follows this advise
Hey Kyle, Nice tire lug pattern and overall looks. What size tire are you running on the rear and also make ? I'm wanting to put the widest rear tire on my DR-650 but dont want clearance issues also I do street riding as well and want a tire that will hook up on and off road. Thanks and I enjoy your vids. Mark
Kyle, Using knobby on pave road is a very bad idea. In the states its against the law. They have virtually no traction on paved surfaces. Look at how much rubber is acutely in contact with the pavement as compared to a trials tire or a road tire. Please take my advice and don't use them on the road. Any speed over 25mph is a bad idea. The are great in the woods or dirt roads but not safe on the highway. You have 2 beautiful children, they disserve to have you at their weddings. And do get a brass drift for when you ditch the knobby...……….
Keith, this tire is specifically designed for pavement use. The tread pattern and rubber density are fully prepared to handle dirt AND pavement effectively. That is the beauty of dual sport!
I spent a number of years riding with knobblys on the road. It's not that bad. Yeah, you don't lay on the power while on a lean. But that is bad practice no matter what the tire. Second best tire on the road with my old XL was a Pirelli knobbly. Best tire was a bald semi knobbly. While the bald tire was not road legal, it was gripping the road best by far.
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The only reason you wipe the axle down and apply grease is so it slides easily through the bearings. The wheel spins on the bearings within the cup and cone assembly, they do not turn on the shaft. Looks pretty shined up tho!
Thanks. Just got a Dr and thought the axel was in the wrong way and your Vic confirmed it.
You never want to use a metal brush on a chain that's factory sealed with rubber grommets on it. A plastic bristle brush that's not to hard at best. Preferably a cloth though you don't want those getting damaged.
Kyle please please dont use a wire brush on the chain. It can destroy the rings. Just use parafin (cheap and fantastic degreaser) and a scouring pad (for doing the dishes). The parafin won't damage the rings and is very cheap and is great at cleaning the chain.
Sorry but also, break cleaner can be VERY aggressive on plastics and rubber.
That rear axle nut should be torqued to 111 Nm. I had a rear put on at my local shop and they charged me $60 and they dont balance them. I will be doing future ones myself and I bought the ABC ceramic beads for inside the tube to balance them. 1 oz in the front and 2 oz in the rear.
Might be hard starting the nut on the axle after hitting the end with a metal hammer
Dude, you are on NEWFOUNDLAND!?? Spent a memorial night in the Raddison in St. John's with A Co. 1-102 Infantry Division in '89! Thanks for all the help!!
best motorcycle ever made!
Dude I love your videos. I wish I lived close to u so we could go riding. U have a cool personality also.
Running engine in enclosed space leads to the long sleep. Hope doors were open
Well done Kyle....what a difference in tread. Can't wait to see the next improvement video
Almost ready for the ride. You have mad skills besides making great knives.
Cool video, thanks Kyle!
Two more things you need for your tool box,...a 2 lb. ( or heavier ) dead blow hammer, and a set of brass drifts, we have to protect those threaded ends of shafts/bolts!
I'm glad you had a the specialist's mount the tire for you.
Excited to see the carb video
This is really exciting, good job cleaning the lack of maintenance from the previous owner. That is one good looking tire! 14T front sprocket would be our recommendation for your next mod, aluminum handle bars & hand guards would be close second :) There's also a spacer in the front forks that you can invert to lower it along with the hole for the back shock. Coming along nicely, can't wait to see your first trip on it!
Man thats dangerous as heck man don't run bike like that it catches that brush in a instant u loose a finger happens all the time man just dont want u hurt
Ok if he works on the top side…because the chain is working away from the sprockets….BUT…I agree if he does it on the bottom because then you get pulled into the sprocket. Remember which side to work on and all ok. 👍🏻😁
My 2018 Dr stalls at red lights and stop signs sometimes what could cause this and how can I fix it. Its all stock.
You might have your tick over too low? Try screwing the speed up a little bit on the carb. Or your jets might need cleaned or replaced?
Never, under any circumstances clean or lube your chain with the wheel spinning, this is a rookie move and dangerous.
Kyle a gave you thumbs down on this one i am 67 i drove a lot of bikes what you did i no a few people that lost fingers and thumbs.i hope nobody copies you.
yep and hammer on threads of axel, and wire brush along with brake cleaner on an "O" ring chain. I hope no one follows his advise
Hmm what to do one the bike next,,,,, day trip fishing at the family cabin :-) maybe not just yet (-: it's looking great Kyle
Can the chain be adjusted with the rear wheel on the ground?
Yes way I do mine says in manual also u want tension on swing arm while adjusting not to tight tho loose is better than to tight hope this helps
That is the ONLY way it should be adjusted. The adjustment is 1.2-1.8” with all load on the rear wheel.
Also could u do more videos on your DR. I need all the help I can get.
never use engine to rotate rear wheel like that, and hammer on threads of axel, and wire brush along with brake cleaner on an "O" ring chain. I hope no one follows this advise
Hey Kyle,
Nice tire lug pattern and overall looks.
What size tire are you running on the rear and also make ?
I'm wanting to put the widest rear tire on my DR-650 but dont want clearance issues also I do street riding as well and want a tire that will hook up on and off road.
Thanks and I enjoy your vids.
Mark
Looks like your license plate expired about two years ago.
Yep.. In storage for two years before me buying it.
@@kyle_noseworthy Looks like it's coming right along. Thumb up.
Fingers go bye bye
Kyle, Using knobby on pave road is a very bad idea. In the states its against the law. They have virtually no traction on paved surfaces. Look at how much rubber is acutely in contact with the pavement as compared to a trials tire or a road tire. Please take my advice and don't use them on the road. Any speed over 25mph is a bad idea. The are great in the woods or dirt roads but not safe on the highway. You have 2 beautiful children, they disserve to have you at their weddings. And do get a brass drift for when you ditch the knobby...……….
Keith, this tire is specifically designed for pavement use. The tread pattern and rubber density are fully prepared to handle dirt AND pavement effectively. That is the beauty of dual sport!
I spent a number of years riding with knobblys on the road. It's not that bad. Yeah, you don't lay on the power while on a lean. But that is bad practice no matter what the tire. Second best tire on the road with my old XL was a Pirelli knobbly. Best tire was a bald semi knobbly. While the bald tire was not road legal, it was gripping the road best by far.
Chain tight