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He who dies with the most toys wins...
Back in June 2020 we were going into restrictions and then what was to become a 14 week lockdown due to a second wave of COVID. Given I couldn't ride I decided to look around for a project bike or two with the goal of buy low, spend a little and flip them for a quick profit. My timing was good as the price of secondhand dirt bikes doubled due to the lack of stock and the fact we couldn't travel overseas or even interstate for quite a while.
Bike #1
I picked up the first bike in rough but running condition. It was a 2011 TE449 with only 2500km on the clock.
Before shots:
later that day:
The work done was as follows:
This bike was sold to a friend and now gets used regularly.
Bike #2.
Another 2011 TE449 with 2600km on the clock. She was in better condition than bike #1 however only time would tell once I check everything.
Before photo.
Initial issues:
after:
lower headstem bearing needed replacing:
Next up was the lighting issue. The front wiring harness had been butchered to wire the sidelight into the headlight. The 10A lighting fuse by the speedo was blown. I replaced the fuse and repaired the wiring and the headlight now worked.
This introduced a new problem. When the bike was running the rear brake light would flash. After about 3 hours of working through the wiring diagrams and tracing wires I found the front brake switch and flasher relay have the same connectors. I swapped them over and voila. The brake light works and so do the indicators.
Work done:
After shots:
Bike #3. 2011 SMR511 with a blown engine after 15,000km.
...a little too much play in the conrod bearing
Now I'm waiting for parts. It needs a new crankshaft, main bearings, piston, valves, valve seals and gear selector lever.
Bike #1
I picked up the first bike in rough but running condition. It was a 2011 TE449 with only 2500km on the clock.
Before shots:
later that day:
The work done was as follows:
- Changed all fluids
- Replaced wheel bearings and seals
- Cleaned and re-greased swingarm, linkage and head stem bearings
- Replaced swingarm cover standoff spacers and o-rings
- Replaced Seat cover
- Removed large dents and repack exhaust canister
- Fixed small crack in clutch cover
- Replaced and loctited 6 new screws on the flywheel (2 were a bit loose)
- New chain - adjust tension
- Straightened bent radiator guards
- Serviced front forks
- Replaced right fork guard
- Replaced bent handlebar
- Straightened bent subframe (50mm off to the LHS)
- Thorough clean and shine
This bike was sold to a friend and now gets used regularly.
Bike #2.
Another 2011 TE449 with 2600km on the clock. She was in better condition than bike #1 however only time would tell once I check everything.
Before photo.
Initial issues:
- Headlight, taillight and brakelight not working
- LHS radiator is pushed in
after:
lower headstem bearing needed replacing:
Next up was the lighting issue. The front wiring harness had been butchered to wire the sidelight into the headlight. The 10A lighting fuse by the speedo was blown. I replaced the fuse and repaired the wiring and the headlight now worked.
This introduced a new problem. When the bike was running the rear brake light would flash. After about 3 hours of working through the wiring diagrams and tracing wires I found the front brake switch and flasher relay have the same connectors. I swapped them over and voila. The brake light works and so do the indicators.
Work done:
- Straightened Left Hand radiator
- Fitted B&B Offroad radiator braces
- Cleared fault codes - Oxygen sensor, Low battery
- Replaced broken 10A accessory fuse
- Repaired light wiring and replaced connector for headlight
- Serviced Front Forks - changed oil
- Repaired dent in front wheel. Clean wheel and refit tyre
- Apply Antiseize to all axle and suspension bolts
- Clean and apply grease to brake caliper slides
- Replaced coil pack
- Change brake and clutch fluid
- Replaced Horn with a spare
- Replaced front wheel spacers, seals and bearings
- Replaced rear wheel seals and spacers. Bearings OK
- Service Swingarm, Linkage, headstem and shock bearings
- Replaced lower rear shock bearing and seals
- Replaced lower headstem bearing. Grease and re-assemble
- Clean air box and frame
- Clean and refit air filter
- Replaced lower chain Guide
- Replaced chain slider on swingarm
- Fit Grip donuts
- Fit M6 helicoils for rear mudguard bolts into subframe
- Fit new rear sprocket - 50T
- Fit new front sprocket 14T
- Fit new chain
- Fitted lightweight Lithium 12V Battery - had a spare
- Fit StegPegz
- Fit new gripper seat
- Clutch lever action notchy - rebuilt master cylinder
- Replaced swingarm bearings and seals.
- Checked spokes. Tightened loose spoke on front wheel.
- Serviced started motor - water and gunk in brush assembly causing intermittent operation. Cleaned, adjusted brush springs for smooth operation, greased o-rings and reassembled.
- Straightened bent handlebar top clamp
- Replaced flywheel bolts (M6x12) with high strength loctite. Torqued to 15Nm with 263 Loctite.
- Fitted Force Accessories Clutch Protector
After shots:
Bike #3. 2011 SMR511 with a blown engine after 15,000km.
...a little too much play in the conrod bearing
Now I'm waiting for parts. It needs a new crankshaft, main bearings, piston, valves, valve seals and gear selector lever.
