Author Topic: Yamaha WR450F Amageza build (Read 20273 times)

darthvader · « **Reply #140 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:24:16 am »

I have two questions :
1. X-ring or O-ring chains for rally?
2. 14/50 sprockets with a 2007 5-gear gearbox? I really like the 13, but I want to save the engine and the chain guide.

darthvader · « **Reply #141 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:28:10 am »

Ah, one last question!

Oil or wax for rallye? Which one and what brand?

JustBendIt · « **Reply #142 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:39:51 am »

Buy the best chain you can get - the most expensive o - ring will be better than cheap x - ring - look for DID - I love those chains

Wax lube / dry lube - wurth make an excellent chain lube / also try white lightning dry conditions mtb chain lube - I use that

darthvader · « **Reply #143 on:** October 21, 2014, 10:42:22 am »

Quote from: Jagsding on October 21, 2014, 10:39:51 am

Buy the best chain you can get - the most expensive o - ring will be better than cheap x - ring - look for DID - I love those chains

Wax lube / dry lube - wurth make an excellent chain lube / also try white lightning dry conditions mtb chain lube - I use that

So... I buy the most expensive X-ring then?

bonova · « **Reply #144 on:** October 21, 2014, 11:07:20 am »

DID x-ring. Otherwise I know some people swear by the EK chains.
O-ring is not just a different seal... the metal is thinner and weaker. Stretches faster and breaks easier

JustBendIt · « **Reply #145 on:** October 21, 2014, 06:16:10 pm »

Quote from: darthvader on October 21, 2014, 10:42:22 am

Quote from: Jagsding on October 21, 2014, 10:39:51 am
Buy the best chain you can get - the most expensive o - ring will be better than cheap x - ring - look for DID - I love those chains

Wax lube / dry lube - wurth make an excellent chain lube / also try white lightning dry conditions mtb chain lube - I use that

So... I buy the most expensive X-ring then?

Yes ROBBIT - but phone around and don't be shy to ask for discount - Trac Mac Paarden Eiland and Craig's Maitland will give you big discount if you ask nicely

whitedelight · « **Reply #146 on:** October 21, 2014, 11:41:34 pm »

Quote from: Jagsding on October 21, 2014, 06:16:10 pm

Quote from: darthvader on October 21, 2014, 10:42:22 am
Quote from: Jagsding on October 21, 2014, 10:39:51 am
Buy the best chain you can get - the most expensive o - ring will be better than cheap x - ring - look for DID - I love those chains

Wax lube / dry lube - wurth make an excellent chain lube / also try white lightning dry conditions mtb chain lube - I use that

So... I buy the most expensive X-ring then?

Yes ROBBIT - but phone around and don't be shy to ask for discount - Trac Mac Paarden Eiland and Craig's Maitland will give you big discount if you ask nicely

Yep speak nicely to Dave at TracMac in Paarden Eiland

darthvader · « **Reply #147 on:** October 22, 2014, 07:15:00 am »

So I settled on a DiD X-ring, but the thinner chain. It is actually stronger than the wider chain and it was developed specifically for MX and SuperCross.

Hope it works. Any objections?

africanSky · « **Reply #148 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:28:06 am »

Apologies for the hi-jack, also need some chain advice: I recently had a new DID X-ring chain fitted, but the back wheel is waaay forward, is it possible to lengthen the chain to get a bit more clearance between the tyre and swingarm?

darthvader · « **Reply #149 on:** October 22, 2014, 08:42:57 am »

Quote from: darthvader on October 22, 2014, 07:15:00 am

So I settled on a DiD X-ring, but the thinner chain. It is actually stronger than the wider chain and it was developed specifically for MX and SuperCross.

Hope it works. Any objections?

I also bought a PBR sprocket set, anybody had bad experiences with these?

BlueBull2007 · « **Reply #150 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:05:27 pm »

Quote from: africanSky on October 22, 2014, 08:28:06 am

Apologies for the hi-jack, also need some chain advice: I recently had a new DID X-ring chain fitted, but the back wheel is waaay forward, is it possible to lengthen the chain to get a bit more clearance between the tyre and swingarm?

Hi, Yes it is, you just need a short length of chain.

adamktm · « **Reply #151 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:44:10 pm »

Quote from: darthvader on October 22, 2014, 08:42:57 am

Quote from: darthvader on October 22, 2014, 07:15:00 am
So I settled on a DiD X-ring, but the thinner chain. It is actually stronger than the wider chain and it was developed specifically for MX and SuperCross.

Hope it works. Any objections?

I also bought a PBR sprocket set, anybody had bad experiences with these?

Nothing wrong with PBR sprockets. They are good. One thing you must keep in mind with an MX chain is that they stretch a lot more than the thicker ones. As long as you keep your tension right you should be fine!

darthvader · « **Reply #152 on:** October 23, 2014, 08:09:36 am »

Last night I re-wrapped my exhaust with fibreglass and the fuel line with Marglass I got from Jagsding's connection at Powerflow Exhausts Salt River :

I got some good clearance :

and a view from the bottom :

darthvader · « **Reply #153 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:04:45 am »

I am finishing this guy on Sunday :

I am taking a GPS as backup though $:-\$ I did not really have time to print and manufacture a PC board. The component cost was :

Enclosure : R75
IPV5 Push-button
LCD : R100
Microcontroller : R200
Compass : R250
Regulator components : R85

MaxThePanda · « **Reply #154 on:** October 23, 2014, 11:24:00 am »

Very cool! While the rest of us just do wiring, change tyres and bolt on accessories. I'm feeling super lazy all of a sudden.

There's a guy on ADV Rider that's developed something similar looking. Was talking about mass producing them for a lot less than the price of the ICO CAP (and with extra features) but I can't find the post right now....

Rolling Stone · « **Reply #155 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:14:39 pm »

Quote from: darthvader on October 23, 2014, 09:04:45 am

I am finishing this guy on Sunday :

I am taking a GPS as backup though $:-\$ I did not really have time to print and manufacture a PC board. The component cost was :
Enclosure : R75
IPV5 Push-button
LCD : R100
Microcontroller : R200
Compass : R250
Regulator components : R85

Very cool

whitedelight · « **Reply #156 on:** October 24, 2014, 05:34:34 pm »

Nicely

JustBendIt · « **Reply #157 on:** October 24, 2014, 06:52:15 pm »

Quote from: darthvader on October 23, 2014, 08:09:36 am

Last night I re-wrapped my exhaust with fibreglass and the fuel line with Marglass I got from Jagsding's connection at Powerflow Exhausts Salt River :

I got some good clearance :

and a view from the bottom :

well done ROBBIT !!!

Rolling Stone · « **Reply #158 on:** October 24, 2014, 11:30:40 pm »

Did you need to do anything special with the stator to get enough power to run all the kit on a rally bike?

onderbroek · « **Reply #159 on:** February 20, 2018, 08:56:45 pm »

I know its been a while but a lekker read anyway. Very informative