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Post by mouse on Apr 18, 2017 7:38:18 GMT 1
Looking good there Andrew , keep it coming... Cheers, remember the RGV front mudguard you sold me? Well it is for this, but it is now a different color. Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 18, 2017 7:40:13 GMT 1
Hi Mouse, That's looking Very Nice! I love the attention to detail. Phil. Many thanks Phil Mouse
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Post by stusco on Apr 18, 2017 7:44:51 GMT 1
Looking really good Mouse.
I would have thought a couple of bits of weld on your sidestand to build up the stop should do it. At least that way your not damaging the frame paintwork. Sort it when the exhausts are fitted
Great build mate Cheers Mark, A good idea, but like you say will wait till pipes are done first, which hopefully will not be too long! Mouse I did this because my side stand hit my exhaust but it grinds out really easily when going round left handers so further alteration required
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Post by mouse on Apr 22, 2017 17:53:54 GMT 1
Today very kindly, Dusty gave me a lift in his van to drop off my 31k Hybrid to have the pipes made.
Should get it back in a couple of weeks!!
Many thanks Dusty
Mouse
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Post by dusty350 on Apr 23, 2017 8:15:50 GMT 1
Hi mate No problem happy to help. The pipes are gonna be stunning Mr Dent does make exceedingly good pipes !! Let me know when it needs picking up Dusty
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Post by mouse on Apr 29, 2017 20:39:32 GMT 1
Evening all, had a bit a surprise result this week. Got a call from Mr Dent, your pipes are done!. Only dropped the bike off on Saturday and he called on Thursday. Luckily i was off work and yet again Dusty came to the rescue with his van and time and we collected her.
He also fitted my chain and sharks fin
So, this morning went to see Yogi, who very kindly has supplied a MPH speedo, i have only been looking since September! Thanks so much Yogi, by the way, your bikes are stunning. Anyway got back home and did some more, fitted the levers, my refurbished switchgear, a NOS GSXR reservoir and clutch cable
Also fitted the horns and battery. Had a bit of a mare with the front brake light switch wiring, but sorted it. Switched on and it all works! RESULT! I have lights, front stop light and horns
More tomorrow.
Mouse
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Post by Topman350 on Apr 29, 2017 21:32:26 GMT 1
Stunning mate pipes look so cool 😉👍👍👍
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Post by Yogi on Apr 30, 2017 8:55:38 GMT 1
Hi Mouse Good to meet you yesterday mate Your bike is looking very trick with some nice bling I love them Dent pipes as well,really suits it and look well made Can't wait to see it with the body work on It's gonna look pukka next to my favourite lc Atb Matt
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Post by dusty350 on Apr 30, 2017 14:06:49 GMT 1
Looking great Andrew The pipes are gorgeous - really suit the bike and the welding is exquisite ! Mark Dent is certainly very talented, and turned around in less than a week !! Noticed another forum members bike in his workshop too This is really moving on now, look forward to the next pics Dusty
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Post by Mr Kipling on Apr 30, 2017 15:43:22 GMT 1
Agreed !!! looking a beaut .... Superfast turnaround from Mark ...Look forward to seeing more....
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Post by mouse on Apr 30, 2017 19:34:36 GMT 1
Many thanks Topman, Yogi, Dusty and Mr Kipling for your kind words. Yes, Mr Dent is pretty good at exhausts!
Mouse
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Post by wallcraft on Apr 30, 2017 19:45:29 GMT 1
Very nice indeed, are the pipes a top end power pipe or a general good spread of power type?
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Post by mouse on Apr 30, 2017 19:47:35 GMT 1
So, started at 7.30 this morning. Managed to fit the clocks, grips and stuffed all the wiring into the headlight! All electrics working! Fitted the rad and plumbed it all in Then i fitted the gearbox sprocket with a new nut and tab washer and covered it with this stator cover which i got from German Ebay, it has no road rash. Gave it a good clean and polished it up
Fitted the front mudguard, i wonder if Probolt do sponsorship!!
With the mudguard on, i couldn't resist fitting the seat unit. Not having any rear mudguard as i love the look without
Had the new clutch plates soaking in oil overnight and fitted them today, which meant i could fit the cover, which i painted, the kickstart and a waterpump cover with a drain bolt. Have put in some gearbox oil, no leaks yet!
And here she is with the fairing on
I'm B****y knackered, is it me or is it really tiring doing all this bike stuff? It's amazing how long what seem like small jobs take. Anyway beer and pizza time now. Hope to get the carbs on tomorrow plus bleed the oil pump etc and buy some fuel and maybe just maybe...
Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 30, 2017 20:03:51 GMT 1
Meant to say, i fitted an RGV speedo cable, which is fine length wise. I span the front wheel and the trip started to register, which means i have a working MPH speedo, Yeeeeees!
Yogi, a massive massive thank you!
Mouse
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Post by Mr Kipling on Apr 30, 2017 20:19:31 GMT 1
looking sharp !!1 I like it lots ( mudguard looks well nice now ) yep , but when ur having fun....
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Post by yamark on Apr 30, 2017 20:23:19 GMT 1
Mouse, love the pipes, they look spot on. I'm not surprised your knackered - you've moved the build at such a fast pace. Beginning to look spectacular
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Post by rostrumorhospital on Apr 30, 2017 20:35:46 GMT 1
Very nice indeed, just the right amount of bling and the pipes look a work of art, good luck for the finishing stage of a top build
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Post by tell7437 on Apr 30, 2017 22:25:32 GMT 1
What's the kickstart lever off, very neat
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Post by Mr Kipling on May 1, 2017 1:25:13 GMT 1
What's the kickstart lever off, very neat think that's one of Nigel,s ( nk racing )
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Post by mouse on May 1, 2017 8:04:47 GMT 1
What's the kickstart lever off, very neat think that's one of Nigel,s ( nk racing ) It is indeed Mouse
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Post by dusty350 on May 1, 2017 8:07:06 GMT 1
Great job Andrew, it's looking as good as I knew it would !! Gonna be a stunner Dusty
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Post by mouse on May 1, 2017 19:53:11 GMT 1
Evening Gents, so today the big push. Rebuilt the carbs, fitted new pilots and new main jets, 280 mains and 22.5 pilots, i hope that is a good starting point. Using standard carbs and airbox with Mr D's pipes.
Fitted an NOS throttle cable, sorted the loom route, fitted the carbs and oil feeds, tried to prime them, but managed to get two stroke everywhere, it doesn't taste so good!! Filled the rad and the two stroke tank. Bleed the oil pump, set the oil pump, sync'd the carbs, had the usual wrestling match with the carb rubbers/clips, Jeeez!!
Bought some fuel, added a bit of two stroke, fitted the fuel pipes.
Tried to start her...Nilch, narda, nowt. She will not fire. I have tried the airscrews at 1 1/2 turns out, 2 turns out, 1/2 turn out, all the way in, nothing. Tried new plug caps, tried different plugs (admittedly all used plugs) NOTHING! The carbs are all correct, the right bowls, link pipe attached, all fuel pipes attached. The fuel is getting through as the plugs are getting wet. Could it be that i am using old plugs? Anybody got any ideas??
I am massively disappointed, really wanted to get her running. I have just had a thought, there is an earth wire from the coil, when i got the bike, the paint had been filed off the frame where said earth wire attaches. My frame has been painted, so should i do the same and remove the paint so there is a better earth?
Any help massively appreciated
Mouse
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Post by mouse on May 1, 2017 19:56:20 GMT 1
Great job Andrew, it's looking as good as I knew it would !! Gonna be a stunner Dusty Hey Dusty, cheers Mouse
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Post by Mr Kipling on May 1, 2017 20:08:01 GMT 1
yes Andrew that earth needs a good contact...its bare from the factory...
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Post by mouse on May 1, 2017 21:38:16 GMT 1
yes Andrew that earth needs a good contact...its bare from the factory... Ah ok, so would a bad earth stop it starting? Sorry i'm no mechanic! Mouse
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Post by stusco on May 1, 2017 21:47:24 GMT 1
Have got a spark you haven't mentioned checking for one run switch it's off in one of your photos sometimes it's the simplist thing i recently fitted a new throttle cable and somehow managed to pull a spade out of a connector block stopping it from sparking spent a couple of hours checking,carbs ,coils earths ,kill switch,then suddenly remembered squeezing the throttle cable past a connector voila
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Post by dusty350 on May 1, 2017 21:52:52 GMT 1
Hi mate You need a good earth for sure. I often add a second earth wire on my builds. Have you got a spark ? Take plugs out, attach ht leads and rest the plugs on the cylinder head. Turn the garage light off and kick it over - easier to see the spark in the dark !! I presume Martin timed it when he rebuilt it ?
Dusty
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Post by Mr Kipling on May 1, 2017 21:54:01 GMT 1
Take out both plugs and check for spark , ( it can an will run on one , at least disconnect the other ) , no joy check connections pickup an cdi still no joy try earthing it at another bare point on frame by use of a jumper lead ..
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Post by yamark on May 2, 2017 6:08:45 GMT 1
Hi Mouse, I agree with all above. Are the plugs wet with fuel? Fit new plugs, check for spark. Your carbs have been vapour blasted, how clean were emulsion tubes, pilot jets, air correction circuit and passageway to the needle valve? Slides seated all the way down? Correct way round? Sorry to ask the obvious If the carbs were checked and cleaned before fitting; as the engine has been rebuilt, the fault should be on the ignition side as you only need 3 things to make it run. Old spark plugs can spark when tested, and then not spark under compression! Check everything carefully/slowly to eliminate it.
Good luck, it will soon be running
HTH Mark
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Post by mouse on May 2, 2017 7:46:21 GMT 1
Thanks for all your answers, Dusty Yamark, Mr Kipling and Stusco.
Yes, Yamark the plugs are wet with fuel
No i did not check for spark, i will get some new plugs first.
However the first thing i will do is get the paint off the frame where the earth wire from the coil attaches, I really hope that is all it is, would a bad earth be enough to stop her firing??
I know what you mean about the kill switch etc, but it was on. The carbs are all correct, the jets are brand new and the emulsion tubes were ultrasonically cleaned along with the carbs. She was running before the strip and one of the emulsion tubes was really filthy, see the pic on page two!!
Thanks for everyones help, i'm so close and desperate to get her going, spent the three days over the bank hols in the garage from 7am to 6/7pm everyday. Have now spent six days on the re-build so far, now back at work for a rest!!
Mouse
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