One tip when polishing aluminum with wire wheels/Dremel bits; always use brass brushes instead of steel. Not only Nia brass less aggressive and won’t bite into the aluminum as bad but steel brushes are more likely to deposit iron particles into the aluminum which will cause it to blacken or corrode much sooner. Bead blasting after, reduces this issue.
Curious to know the route you will be going for the rear suspension? I myself have a kdx450 I’m bringing back to life. I can not find much online for rebuilding the shock or the linkage mount bearings. Funny you got bike buzzard piston and rings as well. It’s the only availability I could find myself. Nice stuff but pricey. Just fired my beast up in the garage a day ago. One thing to note is the carburetor needle jet being worn. Mine was worn out causing it to run rich all the time at idle. Just a little pointer on your build to not over look the needle jet.
Awesome! I found some rebuild parts for the rear suspension online. You’ll have to wait to see the video. I’ve had a busy fall and winter so far but hoping to get back on this soon!
One tip when polishing aluminum with wire wheels/Dremel bits; always use brass brushes instead of steel. Not only Nia brass less aggressive and won’t bite into the aluminum as bad but steel brushes are more likely to deposit iron particles into the aluminum which will cause it to blacken or corrode much sooner.
Bead blasting after, reduces this issue.
Thank you!
Curious to know the route you will be going for the rear suspension? I myself have a kdx450 I’m bringing back to life. I can not find much online for rebuilding the shock or the linkage mount bearings. Funny you got bike buzzard piston and rings as well. It’s the only availability I could find myself. Nice stuff but pricey. Just fired my beast up in the garage a day ago. One thing to note is the carburetor needle jet being worn. Mine was worn out causing it to run rich all the time at idle. Just a little pointer on your build to not over look the needle jet.
Awesome! I found some rebuild parts for the rear suspension online. You’ll have to wait to see the video. I’ve had a busy fall and winter so far but hoping to get back on this soon!
Remove crankshaft next
Next is the rear suspension and wheels