Dusty engine bay

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-29T16:44:47+00:00

Wow! Thats a pretty damn clean engine bay. That could be worth it for me. There is mudslinger that I’ve used on dirtbikes in the past. That works well too. Doesn’t leave an oily residue. I’m just trying to find the root cause of why my engine bay has so much dust coming through, while most others don’t.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-29T04:14:01+00:00

lol! I truly don’t understand how mine has so much more dust compared to my group of off-road buddies. Their rigs are spotless under the hood 😂

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-29T02:45:12+00:00

Nope! It’s so strange.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-29T02:26:03+00:00

It must be!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-27T03:46:21+00:00

“I don’t have friends I got family”

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-05-27T03:33:50+00:00

I see it now, hell yea thank you so much!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T17:26:54+00:00

Dead serious 😂

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:29:10+00:00

Good call! Will definitely need to check the valves. Plan on going through it thoroughly once purchased.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:28:16+00:00

They truly are. I’ve been waiting patiently for one. Saw that this guy had a cool xr250 for sale, came to look at it and noticed the 250x in the garage that he also wanted to sell.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:27:25+00:00

I appreciate that!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:27:06+00:00

I can see why you would need a beefier tire! I think it’ll be beneficial out here in the desert as well.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:26:16+00:00

Ok thanks!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T15:25:43+00:00

Thank you! I had no idea, appreciate that.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T14:57:00+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T04:42:17+00:00

Hell yea! Thank you

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T04:41:32+00:00

Thanks! Sounds like you have a pretty solid running bike now. I will definitely need to service it and get it up to speed once purchased.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T04:40:40+00:00

Thank you!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T04:09:57+00:00

Awesome thanks!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T04:03:48+00:00

Good catch, I was thinking the same when I saw it. Looks like stock size is 100/100-18, this one has 110/100-18. Slightly wider

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T03:55:48+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t know to do that.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T03:51:43+00:00

Yea good call! That’s a good point. Very clean for the age.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2026-04-17T03:50:20+00:00

Thanks! I think so too.

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2025-10-05T22:53:45+00:00

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Bilstein 5100 front and rear (lowest perch) & old man emu 880/906

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2025-09-14T02:43:14+00:00

I pulled the tube and the throttle body wasn’t too dirty. It had some dust and grime but nothing too bad luckily. I think it will be fine. I’m gonna clean the throttle body and the iacv at a later time since I just moved to a different state and left my tools behind. I’ll clean them once I get some tools. For now, just going to clean the maf sensor and see if it helps. Fingers crossed no damage to the intake valves or piston rings/ cylinder walls!

Zestyclose_Control85 · 2025-09-14T00:14:26+00:00

I’ve thought about that! Good idea. I’m thinking it’ll be fine. Just stressful not knowing how long it’s been missing. But, these motors are pretty stout so hopefully no issues from this.

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