Thank you for the insight! I believe this will help some others as well as me.

Hey Greg, you going to keep the airbox the way I had it?
I think it made more airflow for the mountain and desert riding I did.
Plus it made servicing a breeze.

Greg,
Tried to send you a message, but I couldn't get it to accept GFrench--go figure. I see from this build that you are in Texas; when did you leave Colorado? I'm still stuck in California, and I hate it. I've tried messaging MarkT about taking my RT-3, but he moved, had health issues, etc. He hasn't returned my last few messages here, so I guess he's no longer interested. If you know of anyonew who'd be interested in an RT-3, send them my way. Email is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., where I still teach firearms two days a week (it's been 43 years teaching, and I'm not done yet). MA Hammer $3+ year Firearms Instructor/Gunsmith USAR SSgt; US Army CW4/SrAviator; INS/ICE/CBP, ret.

Hey Rick-

Since I have an original air box in really good shape will be putting that back into the bike...  The Uni Filter set up is Great- I have them on all my daily riders.  

But for this MX will be turning it back into orginal with the parts that I have.

Hey Hammer-

Good to hear from you again... yeah not sure why you were not able to PM me on the site here.

Yeah happy here in Texas!

Your RT3 was a good solid bike when I saw it out in Cali... I will let you know if anyone I know is looking for one... but good to have it on the site here to see if anyone is interested.

Update on the MX Project:

I am ready to start the Frame Clean up and Prep for paint- I will be posting up some pics soon on this process and the finished look,

I just purchased finally a Harbor Frt Parts Washer yesterday-

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Will be upgrading / adding a Filter System to the unit-

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Once I get all set up-   I will start working on all the "Other" parts to get everything cleaned and ready for painting and or polishing. 

I heard some good things about this cleaning solvent at Tractor Supply-  Has anyone used it with good results?

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I have been using that same cleaner and like it. It will still deteriorate nitrile gloves so keep that in mind when working with it.


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But is it Harbor Freight friendly?
Asking for a friend.

My tank is not harbor freight brand but I’m almost certain it’s a clone of the same model with a different brand name slapped on it. Works just fine. You’ll need 2 jugs of the psc1000 to fill it enough to not cavitate the pump.

Thanks Fmxr47

Look forward to testing it all out soon...