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Post by JonW on Oct 29, 2011 23:41:05 GMT 1
haha too funny Chirs... I was one of them   |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Oct 30, 2011 10:58:21 GMT 1
it gives you a good reading of how hot the water is thats fed to your motor! I thought the idea of a temp gauge was to tell you if the motor was overheating not how hot the water is that is cooling your very expensive motor. If I had just spent all that money on a motor I would want to know that it was not running too hot & likely to seize, as mentioned by the suppliers on one of the other 2 stroke forums. most of all they look the nuts and keep people asking silly questions about them lol Seems like thats all these bikes are about now................looks  OEB |
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Post by smads on Oct 30, 2011 14:53:57 GMT 1
It not just looks
Both bikes have remote thermostats set to run cooler than standard.
So we got side temps with proper numbers to watch and gauge how the bikes will run.
You can never have enough info!
And yes I do want to know the temp of the water in my engine don't you??its not rocket science!
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Post by smads on Oct 30, 2011 14:55:59 GMT 1
And no our bikes are not just looks every part was sourced made to improve performance!
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Post by smads on Nov 3, 2011 19:23:42 GMT 1
well its running...ive taken it up to temp a few times and it crackles....the cranks making it hum smooth as silk...im awaiting a fan before test rides..... happy so far.
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Post by JonW on Nov 3, 2011 22:36:07 GMT 1
Phew! i was keeping my fingers crossed for you mate. Great news!
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Post by smads on Nov 3, 2011 23:49:20 GMT 1
cheers jonw...god u get around the forums lol.....yeah im happy ive got summit to work on...
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 0:11:03 GMT 1
haha, yeah i know, it gets a bit silly at times me too mate, it was a lot of money if it wasnt a runner. Time for celebratory drinks i reckon  |
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Post by smads on Nov 4, 2011 0:37:22 GMT 1
i was shaking with excitement when it started...it sounds mad powerful when you blip it...
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 0:45:07 GMT 1
hahahahaha! too cool! it will be like riding your first big 2T MXer... on brand new kobblies... in the rain... on slick tarmac! haha! |
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Post by smads on Nov 4, 2011 0:51:36 GMT 1
thanks for that...lol
mate how are you getting lc parts in auzzie??
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 1:07:48 GMT 1
The LCs were sold here and there are a few around so parts are 'findable' but some of the newer stuff has to come from elsewhere as, TSS apart, we dont have any LC suppliers for specific stuff, tho of course cranks, rebores and other things can be done by the generic guys. So Ive spent a small fortune on parts from all over the world for my bike. Switzerland, Canada, USA, UK etc. Its also expensive for things to be done here, I found it was cheaper to buy a set of LC bodywork and have it posted than it was to have my old parts repainted. mental.
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Post by smads on Nov 4, 2011 1:18:11 GMT 1
lol...sounds mental...well if u get stuck give us shout ill hunt it down thers loads bits in uk
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 1:20:35 GMT 1
Cheers m8, its appreciated. I just wish Id seen sense and just bought a few up before i moved out here in '05 and put em in the crate we shipped over, they were cheap back then too LOL
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Post by smads on Nov 4, 2011 1:27:08 GMT 1
that they were ive had 14 lcs ,2 rg500s ,1 r1,3 125 lcs ,1 125 dx,1 fizze ,gt250 ,tzr350,i wish i had them all id have a few pennies lol
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 1:28:46 GMT 1
Blimey! that would make a very nice garage now LOL!
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Post by smads on Nov 4, 2011 1:30:33 GMT 1
lol need bit of room ...anyways off to bed so u cant stalk me...lol
night mate.
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Post by JonW on Nov 4, 2011 2:01:25 GMT 1
hahha, too funny you'll sleep well knowing it runs, sweet dreams of riding the thing |
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Post by fafnisbana on Nov 8, 2011 7:04:48 GMT 1
smads - where does the temperature gauge come from? I am thinking of putting one on my RZ hybrid for insurance.
Crazy
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Post by vin on Nov 12, 2011 10:10:01 GMT 1
looking forward to seeing/hearing a video clip mate  |
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Post by smads on Nov 12, 2011 10:46:47 GMT 1
hi i have no idea how to get video off my facebook...lol
temp gauge is from ebay.com...usa...have look if u cant find them ill look. :-)
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Post by mellow on Nov 12, 2011 13:24:18 GMT 1
wots ur facebook name? il have a bash at getting it here |
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Post by christyres on Nov 12, 2011 20:50:57 GMT 1
smads facebook name darren adams r1666@hotmai.co.uk send him freind request
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Post by smads on Nov 13, 2011 20:44:45 GMT 1
r1666@hotmail.co.uk
Its running nice but has splutter at 5800 to 7000 the goes clean
Engine feels very smooth tho
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Post by lcolin on Nov 13, 2011 23:08:48 GMT 1
i really want to see that vid, so facebook request just sent from colin white (just so you know who's requesting you smads).
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Post by smads on Nov 14, 2011 19:20:52 GMT 1
hi colin accepted!
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Post by lcolin on Nov 14, 2011 21:12:12 GMT 1
Cheers mate - it sounds every bit as good as it looks (as does chris's).
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Post by smads on Nov 14, 2011 23:14:27 GMT 1
lol the vid where chris walks off at the end mine goes flat....derrr i never turned tap on lol
been many year since i had petrol tap.
chris's is alot louder than mine and im trying to just let the engine do some heat cycles at the time.
but thank we both love the sound...together there great.
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Post by smads on Nov 15, 2011 15:51:29 GMT 1
hi all ive cured splutter it was pilots its lifting front wheel with ease lol..
although chris 421 with custom rad is doing ok...mine is just bit too hot for me!
so im offering the custom built rad i have for sale
its done 20 miles and would be ample on any tuned lc or even upto 41 but not 485.
its 50mm core with many more cooling tubes than standard
also its 10mm further forward at the top and 15 mm further at bottom straightning angle of rad for more air flow.
this cost me £450 to have made to look as close to standard design but bigger.
i wanna get back £375 towards new rad if any takers if not it goes on the bay.
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Post by lcolin on Nov 15, 2011 17:37:28 GMT 1
PM sent.
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