Matt96shee Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey Guys, I've heard when you're riding dunes you're looking at rebuilding most of your bike every 3-4 rides...is this true? Maybe not the motor but all the suspension parts. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey Guys,I've heard when you're riding dunes you're looking at rebuilding most of your bike every 3-4 rides...is this true? Maybe not the motor but all the suspension parts. Thanks, Matt Wow! I'd say no way. The suspension doesn't see as much action on the dunes as it would in woods, trails, or MX, although you do have aproblem with the sand. The motor still isn't gonna go in 4 rides unless your runnin' lean or hot. You would do the smae compression check though. I rode dunes a few years back with my Raptor out in Utah, and I think the machine took way more abuse on the MX track and woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bzy2p Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 no way that is completley false.. i would change my lower end about then but never rebuild... u definatly want to make sure u have filterskins and everything is all sealed up but thats about all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt96shee Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 yea, they were saying the sand would just chew up your axle bearings, chain, and bushings...and if you weren't careful (like you said) you could kill the motor. i ask because i'm looking at a job in boise and wanted to know what to expect in the dunes. no way that is completley false.. i would change my lower end about then but never rebuild... u definatly want to make sure u have filterskins and everything is all sealed up but thats about all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 id say thats bullshit. sand is alot cleaner than dirt i only ride my banshees in sand and have never had a suspension problem ever. as far as the engine rebuild id say you should get atleast 3 or 4 years before you have to do a top end if you maintain it right and stay on top of your jetting. you need to clean your air filters and change your tranny oil but thats just normal.i also wash my shee after every time i ride it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt96shee Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 sweet, that makes me feel better. thanks! id say thats bullshit. sand is alot cleaner than dirt i only ride my banshees in sand and have never had a suspension problem ever. as far as the engine rebuild id say you should get atleast 3 or 4 years before you have to do a top end if you maintain it right and stay on top of your jetting. you need to clean your air filters and change your tranny oil but thats just normal.i also wash my shee after every time i ride it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Dust and stuff from dirt riding will get into the air filter alot easier than sand does. Dust is a way smaller micron than sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've been ridin' sand for years and never had any problems that were because of the sand, but now human error was a different matter all together............. Ya, sounds like your friends are a little on the paranoid side, they don't see little green guys with big purple or blue eyes chasing them on their rides do they................. :yelrotflmao: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh88 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 My '02 has seen nothing but sand since day 1 and has had zero problems. I've cleaned the filter and changed the oil. That's it. Whoever gave you that info is smoking crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Whoever gave you that info is smoking crack. and not just any crack but that east county crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 and not just any crack but that east county crack Damn Flatbillers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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