kato 54 Posted July 3, 2013 Who is George? my favorite local suspension guy... well; actually my ONLY suspension guy "suspenders" on this forum... lives 2 miles from my house, and has done the suspension on a few of my bikes, and a lot of other members he also did some other light mechanical work on my bikes, because he's just awesome like that x2 for George, i watched him rebuild my wp shock and i couldnt beleive how much effort he put into it, every step of the way. im waiting to be able to ride the bike to do a full post on that, since he let me take notes/pics to make a "how-to" to help sdar members who want to tackle the job on their own! Great to have someone local who really knows his stuff and gives amazing service/work for the price!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 412 Posted July 3, 2013 +5 stars for Suspension 101's George Spinalli, San Diego is fortunate to have a local independent offroad suspension nice guy guru. plus he's Italian (hahaha). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 3, 2013 plus he's Italian (hahaha). I always assumed he was filipino... huh... learn something new every day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 906 Posted July 15, 2013 Axel dropped off this poor pumpkin in my garage yesterday. At least the birds seem to like it. Anyway, it needs some TLC. A few spokes missing, no chain, the wiring is a bit hacked up, no side stand, gas tank has something growing in it, etc. He wants to make it into a single track machine. Stock gearing is 14/48, anyone with a 525MXC running lower gearing or is this thing geared pretty low as is? I was considering ordering up a 13/49 combo. I know KTM kick stands aren't much good but he wants something to hold it up in the garage and on the trail. Buy a stock one, or get aftermarket? Anyone have a wiring diagram, or a link to one? That should keep me busy for a while, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted July 15, 2013 Definitely aftermarket on the kickstand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted July 15, 2013 13 52 gears 13 50 on the enduro model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 906 Posted July 15, 2013 13 52 gears 13 50 on the enduro model That's quite a jump from stock gearing. He has already bought a stock sized chain, so I am probably stuck at 13/49 or maybe 12/48? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaugh 1 Posted July 15, 2013 12 tooth will work fine. I ran one for a long time on an "XC" model like that one to get 1st low enough for single track. i usually just get a 120 link chain and cut to fit the gearing and try and get the wheel as far back as possible in the swingarm for hillclimbs. unfortunately the MXC models have the tall gearing so you will have to work on the external gear ratios or learn to use the clutch a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 906 Posted July 15, 2013 12 tooth will work fine. I ran one for a long time on an "XC" model like that one to get 1st low enough for single track. i usually just get a 120 link chain and cut to fit the gearing and try and get the wheel as far back as possible in the swingarm for hillclimbs. unfortunately the MXC models have the tall gearing so you will have to work on the external gear ratios or learn to use the clutch a lot. 12/48 works out mathematically the same as 13/52 (.250) so I'll probably go that route for him. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 906 Posted July 17, 2013 Found an online manual and got the E-start working. The wiring was a pretty bad hack job, when I'm done it will be upgraded to a decent hack job. I'm sure Axel will be happy for saving his kicking leg from abuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
