I'm very familiar with all grades of loctite and how to break the chemical bond. The tool was bending from the start is what I experienced. I'm not here to bash anything, just posting my build as it happens. Right now, the forks are at Livengood Motorsports (the shop that supports Westby...
I’m going to be testing Pirellis this month Lord willing. Gotta get the bike back together, but after using Pirellis for years, after converting from Dunlop’s, I suspect they will be good.
It’s just bending, so no matter how much force I put in it, the power gets wasted, instead of working the cap loose. Also the pin holes are starting to “egg hole”. So I stopped and will have Livengood Motorsports take care of this.
So I tried using the Formula390 fork tool to swap springs...seems like these aren’t strong enough to bust the seal on the loctite. Yes I used a torch....
So what's the biggest difference in how it makes more power from 6k to redline? Must be more internals than the regular RC, APEX isn't going to add that much power on a 373cc single...
After digging around and getting opinions from everyone, I settled on the Yoshimura R-77 Race. Love the style, the sound and the fact that it clears my R6 shock!
Got some more goodies in the mail yesterday...replacement parts really. KTM "race" pegs ( looses the rubber on the peg is what I needed). As well as LH stock bar to replace the bent on. Renthal 32mm grips are on the way and I should be up and running pretty soon.
To answer your question regarding the brake line, yes the stock CALIPER to ABS PUMP line will work at the MC with no restrictions. It just has that 90 degree bend that looks wrong.
As for the "why": ABS is a really important safety system for the street and I would 100% use it in that...
Did the ABS delete with the (re)use of the factory Stainless Steel line from the caliper to the ABS pump. Looks weird, but functions and that's all that matters at this point.
Also removed the factory keys to keep things simply with the Woodcraft keyless harness. More to follow soon.
Started drilling for the HotBodies seat...not impressed with this piece. Fortunely I'll be able to compare this company vs TYGA USA products. Formula390 is sending me a nose fairing and belly pan (needed for advance group STT). I'll be reusing the wrecked stock side fairings to keep the cost...