Non Factory Update List
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Originally posted by wistech
Thought Id update the list due to the recent fire issues.
Thought Id update the list due to the recent fire issues.
Actually wistech I am glad you did. What would be intersting to know is if you think (your opinion) as to whether or not buying an ATK from ATK would cross some of these items off the list?
I already know they do not check the hoses or fuel lines.
Just curious. Thanks for putting this back up top!!
mike
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Thats a good question. If I were ever to buy a brand new ATK I would treat it just the same as if I bought a new crate Cannondale.
I'd tear it completely down and spend the $200 in parts to completely build it to what I know is proven upgrades.
Plus I'd add checking the shift mechanism /upgrade to stock cannondale roller, remove clutch band sound dampener if equipted, check /replace weak wrist pin and cast iron sleeve with longer lasting nikasil sleeve.
I'd tear it completely down and spend the $200 in parts to completely build it to what I know is proven upgrades.
Plus I'd add checking the shift mechanism /upgrade to stock cannondale roller, remove clutch band sound dampener if equipted, check /replace weak wrist pin and cast iron sleeve with longer lasting nikasil sleeve.
Thanks wistech,
I think I will send it off to Brad at the end of the season here in Cali.
I forgot to mention that there was no Engine Mount Update either. I guess they didn't think that it should be done. That one was an official factory update though which should be done by ATK I would think.
Anyway again thanks!! I think you're right on this one.
Mike
I think I will send it off to Brad at the end of the season here in Cali.
I forgot to mention that there was no Engine Mount Update either. I guess they didn't think that it should be done. That one was an official factory update though which should be done by ATK I would think.
Anyway again thanks!! I think you're right on this one.
Mike
How about adding some links to instructions for fixes, or explanation of what the updates are for. For us newbies.
Such as:
2 Decompression mechanism inspection, tightening
3 Oil dipstick removal -
4 Sump magnets/paper oil filter/ or stainless mesh filter with magnets, more magnets
6 Replace swingarm pivot with solid or studded one
9 FX400 flywheel bearing replaced with 03 style
11 Checking for sticking cam buckets
12 Magnets in cyllinder head
18 Replacing stator wires with high temp ones and heat shielding
Non vital
3 Shift shaft shims
5 Wiring harness relay instalation
7 Status lights
8 Headlight bulb reinforcement
Such as:
2 Decompression mechanism inspection, tightening
3 Oil dipstick removal -
4 Sump magnets/paper oil filter/ or stainless mesh filter with magnets, more magnets
6 Replace swingarm pivot with solid or studded one
9 FX400 flywheel bearing replaced with 03 style
11 Checking for sticking cam buckets
12 Magnets in cyllinder head
18 Replacing stator wires with high temp ones and heat shielding
Non vital
3 Shift shaft shims
5 Wiring harness relay instalation
7 Status lights
8 Headlight bulb reinforcement