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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 19, 2024 14:43:40 GMT 1
The first thing I’ would do is double check the temperature readings.
It’s very good it hasn’t seized at 120 C
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 18, 2024 17:28:00 GMT 1
Is it not just 5% Thee registration would be the hard bit as you'd need a NOVA which ideally needs to be through a shipping company and started before you bring it in Probably easier riding it over then having a convo with them and acting dumb 🤣 Steve That’s what I would do as well.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 18, 2024 9:58:02 GMT 1
Import duties are not so much on older vehicles into Holland.
Could be the same rules for the UK?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 16, 2024 9:36:55 GMT 1
Hi Alex have you thought about buying from Europe? Below is an advert I stumbled across. Suzuki
Now working?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 14, 2024 13:37:28 GMT 1
Thinking about it, my R11 tyre was the same until I put it on the rim and pumped it up.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 14, 2024 10:21:00 GMT 1
My tyres are the same but a little less
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 11, 2024 17:48:32 GMT 1
The age was the first thing I checked on these new tyres. They were less than 6 months old. The company had a Dutch name the business address was in Andora. One tyre came from France the other 3 came from two different places in Germany. Not sure I would've ordered them if I knew all this beforehand. Just ordered a 110/140 S22 pair It's on your head as you said they were good 🤣 My biggest concern is I bought through Demon Tweaks again which I said I'd never do again but I suppose they don't actually stock them and they will come from another suppliers warehouse They were £152 delivered so £20 cheaper than anywhere else I could find Steve I hear they second best only just beaten by the Cheng Sing tyre when it comes to performance for still standing 400cc YPVS bikes!!!
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 10, 2024 10:44:27 GMT 1
Sounds like something rubbing. Have you checked the oil for debris?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 9, 2024 15:14:43 GMT 1
I've always used a 110 front My dilemma is I can get BT090s in 110 and 150 but when I ran a 150 before it didn't turn in well Whether it was going from a 150 when I ran Dunlop GPR and moved to the Bridgestone BT090 in a 140 that improved it due to the width reduction or the fact the BT090 was egg shaped I don't know And then there is the question over what age of 090 ill get delivered 🤔 Steve The age was the first thing I checked on these new tyres. They were less than 6 months old. The company had a Dutch name the business address was in Andora. One tyre came from France the other 3 came from two different places in Germany. Not sure I would've ordered them if I knew all this beforehand.
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Mar 9, 2024 0:00:17 GMT 1
Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 9, 2024 0:00:17 GMT 1
I went from a 150 rear down to a 140 and liked that better. Now I’m going to go from a 120 front down to a 110 to see how that is.
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Mar 8, 2024 16:49:50 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 8, 2024 16:49:50 GMT 1
In the end I went with S22's They more than good enough for me.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 2, 2024 7:40:58 GMT 1
That was a loverly 500 GP bike Great video. I like all the alternative ideas. Cheers Johnny
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 2, 2024 7:09:21 GMT 1
I agree with Marky. Maybe two mm at a time and go for a good blast between adjustment. As previously mentioned the back of Kees's bike was jacked up (because of clearance issues) and in the end the front end was also lifted slightly because he found the back end was losing grip in the bends after being jacked up.
I would also suggest when you have.found an adjustment you are happy with put a stripe over the extension piece locknut and shock so you can check if it comes loose.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 29, 2024 12:34:14 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 29, 2024 12:29:24 GMT 1
Yes on 50cc Freetech race bikes. It's all tiny gains towards different needs of the racers. I've also done similar on my engines but not really seen any big gains. The reed spacer worked best on a 4L0 engine fitted with YPVS reeds. I think the YPVS reeds interfere with the middle transfer duct a little. 6mm gave possibly 2pk in the midrange and there was no extra gain with a 10mm spacer fitted. I would say good to use for a specific engine goal. Interesting. I was running some 6mm 3D printed plastic spacers between the barrels and YPVS dual stage carbon reeds on my 4L0. When stripping it after one of the reeds broke I noticed the plastic spacer was being deformed by the smaller gasket surface that resulted from the barrels being carved out to fit the YPVS reeds. So it got rebuilt with new oem yam steel reeds and no spacers. I cannot really say I noticed any loss of performance, but I don`t know how long the dual stage reed had been playing up for before one failed completely , one outer petal being sucked through the dual reed window. Its running nicely now, but I have some NOS LEDAR nozzles to try , then I may try some alloy 6mm spacers. I`m not sure my "Arse Dyno" is sensitive enough to pick up small, 2HP, changes though ! I would also like to try both the ledar nozzles and the dual stage reeds. People give the reeds a bad reputation for not performing, but i think they probably will work well for the midrange gang. That's exactly what I'm trying to say about the spacers unless it's part of a plan you won't notice much unless you are measuring on a dyno.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 29, 2024 9:15:55 GMT 1
Yes on 50cc Freetech race bikes. It's all tiny gains towards different needs of the racers. I've also done similar on my engines but not really seen any big gains.
The reed spacer worked best on a 4L0 engine fitted with YPVS reeds. I think the YPVS reeds interfere with the middle transfer duct a little.
6mm gave possibly 2pk in the midrange and there was no extra gain with a 10mm spacer fitted.
I would say good to use for a specific engine goal.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 29, 2024 7:15:36 GMT 1
Just being tested Great I don't have to make them anymore. Let me know when they are for sale Rob
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 28, 2024 9:55:50 GMT 1
A lovely bike but it a bit slow to react to the throttle.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 14:23:51 GMT 1
When I saw this video it reminded me of some of the Diesel fitters I worked with in the past.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 13:51:15 GMT 1
Yes that's what I tried to say. The same as on Racing bikes a piece undeder the yokes. I have seen perpex fitted and when clean you have to look twice to recognise it. I totally agree the bike looks great as it is.
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Feb 27, 2024 12:34:31 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 12:34:31 GMT 1
Today I set to making some larger rad scoops out of computer heatsink. Big as I could go allowing for clearance on the forks at full lock. I had some smaller ones on before and they did make a difference as not only do they help direct air towards the rad, but they also help dissipate some heat as they absorb heat from the rad and as such, provide extra surface area for getting rid of the heat. More work to do on these but for now, it's a matter of so far so good..... Oh, ignore the colour, they'll likely get anodised black once finalised. I have also made a scoop/shroud around the top of the radiator. This also helps yo direct air into the cooling area and stops it passing over the top of the radiato. Another loose plan I had for extra cooling if it was needed on one of my bikes was to fit a mini bike radiator in the Vee of a belly pan. I'm not sure if you could get away with that on this bike. Those radiators are also very cheap.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 12:26:11 GMT 1
Had a play about with the cooling system this afternoon, not sure how viewable the image will be but here goes.... Good to see some data from testing. This was all done at tickover? What is the reason or thoughts for this? Will you also do the same tests with load?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 9:54:35 GMT 1
Not sure how relevant this is, but I swap engines in and out of the LC's now and then. I put a little two stroke oil in the cylinders, make sure that all in and out holes are blanked off and pour engine oil or flushing oil into the crank space until it quite full.
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Feb 27, 2024 9:19:39 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 9:19:39 GMT 1
You can also try Heidenau brand. I've heard lots of positive remarks from the classic bike racers about them. I've got a set on std rims but have only done 400 miles on the road. So can't really comment much on them.
Bridgestone S21's and S22's I like alot, but they wear out quickly. I am just about to order some R10's or R11's in a H rating if I can find them. I've used the V rated R11's on a 443cc powered bike with no complaints. They warm up quickly.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 27, 2024 6:02:33 GMT 1
Collected this Beauty from Dave at Mutts Nuts!! 421!!! by Keith Tiplady, on Flickr It wasn't today but on Friday the utter god that is Dave Whattam ran the motor back up for me, very pleased with that chart!!! 421 dyno by Keith Tiplady, on Flickr Nice power output. That's definitely not in the LC Caravan Club!
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 26, 2024 9:59:37 GMT 1
My favourite design is from Randy Mamola.
I also like the Caribbean style sun with the smiley face. Similar to a few of Rossi's designs. I still can't forgive him for making flurescent yellow/green colours popular.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 26, 2024 9:52:43 GMT 1
Gotta be my AGV Kenny Roberts replica Pity it’s too old to use now. I keep thinking of having a new helmet painted up the same, but it’d cost too much Do it Bill We only live once.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 17, 2024 16:40:43 GMT 1
I have made polyurethane parts in the past and it was always a bit hit and miss with the shore once made.
Sometimes too hard and sometimes too soft using the same resin/compounds. The mixing seems to be very critical Do you know what the ideal shore hardness would be? No sorry i don't but i could try to measure it for you if the meter is in the company workshop.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 17, 2024 6:57:42 GMT 1
anyone know if the seat unit is available ? best looking lc single seat i have ever seen guessing it could be a one off too mart +1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Feb 16, 2024 21:14:44 GMT 1
A set of early R6 (right way up) forks gives you a nice comfy ride which i like on my road bike, Plus i found out early R1 upside down forks will bolt straight in. Never used them, so can't comment on how good that set up is.
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