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Author:  Turbotexas [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:15 am ]
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Well I got some good seat time on the new beastie today and already have a list of things that will have to be addressed!
REAR SHOCKS
This thing reminded me of the ODY before I put some Works Shocks on it! The rear end bounced or Bucked quite a bit, made me sore in places I didn't used to get sore LOL
I asked the PO and he said ATVRACING rebuilt the stock shocks. Now he was a bit (25-30) pounds heavier than I am and this might be the problem. I haven't jumped it enough to tell if it is bottoming out, but it sure does buck! I also have several spare bodies of front and rear shocks that I might be willing to trade for some good aftermarket shocks! I don't know if I have the tools to rebuild these???

The Stock Seat is in CHERRY condition so I want to address the shocks first before I decide if I want to change that around. It does make me feel like I am sitting up higher than the suspension seat in the ody, or even the stock seat in the ody seemed lower?

The Stock Seat belt is pretty cherry too, So Cherry I took it off and put it inside the truck so the wind and sun don't weather it or rip up the tag! Since I want to be able to Race this thing I will need an up to date 5 point seat belt!
(ADNOH Read your PM's) Maybe someone will want to trade???

The clutch I have on the pilot is a Powerbloc, I have always liked the one on the Ody, and I have a OEM Honda Drive Clutch that someone might use! I have not had the chance to even take pictures of this yet, and have no idea what kind of shape it is in, but cosmetically it looks great!

This Pilot also came with a full set of stock a-arms which I will keep until I can convince ADNOH to show me how to do a long travel like he did! I don't want him to do it for me, but to TEACH me (if at all possible LOL) how to make this with the A-arms that are on the ODY. I am hoping to use the longer arms on the ody and take the stock arms and put them on to the 350 when I am done! Kinda kill 2 birds with one stone Or maybe find a set of 450r arms to trade.

motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) seems to be running good, I want to put a bigger Carb on it and see how that will mate up with the torque pipe it has. For now I will use the 39mm I have been using on the ODY while Hoser re-does the 350 motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? ))! When he is Done with Hoserizing the 350, I will send him the 400 for him to work his majic on!!!

One thing I noticed while changing the fuel filter, the fuel switch, ON OFF RESERVE has a small trickle in the off position... Not real good when you are trying to change the filter, and might be why there is so much crude around the carb vent tubes? Any one know a simple fix to this? Is this a common problem? Are the switches even available???

Even with the rough ride, this thing is a blast to ride, And I hope to get it into tiptop shape soon!
I want to replace the rubber boots, and bearings just in case but quite honestly the PO Took damn good care of this thing aqnd it migh not need it???

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Author:  Turbotexas [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:15 am ]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7UAVHzEI6U

Author:  hoser [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:24 am ]
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So your thinking ATVR might have changed the valving on the rear shocks ? maybe you can install one of the spare sets to see if it rides better?

Whats the tire pressure of the rear tires?

Author:  badbob66 [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:53 am ]
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hoser wrote:
So your thinking ATVR might have changed the valving on the rear shocks ? maybe you can install one of the spare sets to see if it rides better?


I was thinking the guy that did turbo's port work on his 350 at ATVR also did the work on the shocks :-)

Bob

Author:  Turbotexas [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:28 pm ]
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hoser wrote:
So your thinking ATVR might have changed the valving on the rear shocks ? maybe you can install one of the spare sets to see if it rides better?

Whats the tire pressure of the rear tires?


tire pressure is 4-5 lbs I have not looked over the box of shocks yet, but I would have to swap springs I think???

Author:  hoser [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:44 pm ]
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Turbotexas wrote:
hoser wrote:
So your thinking ATVR might have changed the valving on the rear shocks ? maybe you can install one of the spare sets to see if it rides better?

Whats the tire pressure of the rear tires?


tire pressure is 4-5 lbs I have not looked over the box of shocks yet, but I would have to swap springs I think???


If the spare shocks don't have springs just take the springs off the other shocks, its easy as hell to remove install the springs.

Author:  Turbotexas [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:35 pm ]
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where is your post on rebuilding these? I come up w/2500 results???

Author:  hoser [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:15 pm ]
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Turbotexas wrote:
where is your post on rebuilding these? I come up w/2500 results???



http://www.pilotodyssey.com/PO/view ... shock+seal

http://www.pilotodyssey.com/PO/view ... shock+seal

Author:  adnoh [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:28 pm ]
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Heck Turbo why do a Hacker set up when the yoda kit seam to be the best bang for the buck. I just like to be different. The yoda set up is progressive which means after the you install them you can upgrade as you go. If you do some woods racing the stock or +2 set up may be the best. Plus you gotta add some kinda of bling to the machine to make it yours. Ican not wait to see theresults. Did you notice that "H: added a razor to his message body. Proud owner or what. Maybe he will add you new bling machine once it's blinged out. Go ahead and pimp your ride.

After lookng at your picture how about calling it "Turbo's Texas Tornado" (aka: T T T)

Author:  mudbogger [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:02 pm ]
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Hoser and Mike rode mine with the YODA kit installed -stock shocks, they might be able to shed some light on the kit for you Turbo, I love it, I have set my shocks(Foxs) to 60/40 on the valving which is light and soft in the front, I would recommend to you for the riding you do, going heavier on the settings, it will be way to soft(fox airs I am speaking off here).I think Yoda has 2 kits already ordered, mine is being built and I think somebody else here has ordered a kit as well, so expect a delay in getting it.

Author:  hoser [ Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:35 pm ]
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lutrev wrote:
I have the other kit on order, but it is a white-out right now. 1" of snow, but forcast for +15 C next week. Might get to use kit this year but I doubt it.


Winter come early or this normal?

You have a sled?

Author:  hoser [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:42 am ]
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lutrev wrote:
generally doesnt snow till mid november so it is early. Looking at getting a couple sleds right now, the funny thing is I am only looking for sleds which would have good donor motors for the oddys


Let me know if you find any old skidoo 9500 or 9700 Blizzards the Engine in my Pilot is out of a 9500

Author:  Turbotexas [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:41 pm ]
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Here are some of the extra's I got... None of it has been "dusted off" yet, so what looks dirty is just dust...
the numbers off the showa shocks or cushions as lee likes to call them are hb9-771
and heo-003 this is the stocker with springs and a set with springs. the first number is a bit longer? and has preload adjustments

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Author:  Turbotexas [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:47 pm ]
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more pics...

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Author:  Turbotexas [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:53 pm ]
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2 more...

Ya'll know I hate ebay but it might have to go there if nobody here is interested??? I too am a parts whore LOL I want a yoda long travel kit BAD!!! THIS IS HOW i NEED TO FEED THE BEAST!! lol

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Author:  Turbotexas [ Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:13 pm ]
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Turbotexas wrote:
Here are some of the extra's I got... None of it has been "dusted off" yet, so what looks dirty is just dust...
the numbers off the showa shocks or cushions as lee likes to call them are hb9-771
and heo-003 this is the stocker with springs and a set with springs. the first number is a bit longer? and has preload adjustments



I tried the google and the bing and couldn't find anything on that shock??? Lee might know???

Author:  brooks [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:40 am ]
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Still waiting for video parts 2-4....Since I gotta live through your helmet cam for a while!

Author:  Turbotexas [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:04 pm ]
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brooks wrote:
Still waiting for video parts 2-4....Since I gotta live through your helmet cam for a while!


<<<<< You should change your location on the profile since you are no longer in CT...
I am uploading them now as we speak, but I didn't want to rub it in! You take care of them two Girls first and foremost!
Again thank you for the Visit and Hospitality! I will be more than happy to take your triple EEE out for a spin next time just to knock the dust off of her for you!!! -::

Author:  Turbotexas [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:06 pm ]
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brooks wrote:
Still waiting for video parts 2-4....Since I gotta live through your helmet cam for a while!


<<<<< You should change your location on the profile since you are no longer in CT...
I am uploading them now as we speak, but I didn't want to rub it in! You take care of them two Girls first and foremost!
Again thank you for the Visit and Hospitality! I will be more than happy to take your triple EEE out for a spin next time just to knock the dust off of her for you!!! -::

Author:  King Kx [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:59 pm ]
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I am in need of the right front upper a-arm if you are willing to seperate. Love the videos, keep them coming.

Author:  Turbotexas [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 1:26 pm ]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sqG_M0RGyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRAaKzZCOhc

Author:  Ody_Stable [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:58 pm ]
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King Kx wrote:
I am in need of the right front upper a-arm if you are willing to seperate. Love the videos, keep them coming.


Try ATVRacing for the arms.

When we got our 3 pilots with one needing a lower arm I got an entire set for spares from them for $100 an arm and they look nearly new. Guy I talked to on the phone said they had quite a few that are take-offs from pilots they put their long travel kits on.

Author:  adnoh [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:24 pm ]
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Is that shock bent.

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Author:  Turbotexas [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:43 pm ]
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adnoh wrote:
Is that shock bent.


Let me go look...

Author:  Turbotexas [ Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:59 pm ]
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here i lined up the shocks on a straight edge on my trailer... They look fine to me!

If you need more pics let me know

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