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Post by jessy03 on Jun 23, 2024 17:24:25 GMT 1
I have some longer cans, think they are 300mm, Dave made them, it is a bit quieter. I had some pwks and lid off the airbox on my std LC with TSA pipes and it was too loud so went back to std carbs and lid on, now it’s slow.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 23, 2024 17:28:05 GMT 1
I have some longer cans, think they are 300mm, Dave made them, it is a bit quieter. I had some pwks and lid off the airbox on my std LC with TSA pipes and it was too loud so went back to std carbs and lid on, now it’s slow. It still looks fast !!!
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Post by abar121 on Jun 23, 2024 19:02:08 GMT 1
Got some new HD springs into my tuned F1, also sorted out a few of those issues that have always bugged me. Welded a lockstop so no more catching my fingers between the tank. Wired up the ignition map switch that I've had for ages. The jetting feels great other than a slight flat spot at 5k. Plugs are a lovely dark chocolate colour and it pulls really well. I'm thinking of dropping the needles one position and then a dyno when I can. Hopefully that won't make it lean wide open. Also got my 4LO resto started for the first time. It ran lean and lumpy until I realised that the balance pipe was missing. I put that pipe on and it ticks over like a watch. Rode really well too, well chuffed!
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Post by sidney81 on Jun 23, 2024 23:03:56 GMT 1
I have some longer cans, think they are 300mm, Dave made them, it is a bit quieter. I had some pwks and lid off the airbox on my std LC with TSA pipes and it was too loud so went back to std carbs and lid on, now it’s slow. yea the noise from my foam filters is mad ,the plus the stubby end cans no power value to close the port off slightly,, 🤣
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Post by abar121 on Jun 24, 2024 14:35:22 GMT 1
I have some longer cans, think they are 300mm, Dave made them, it is a bit quieter. I had some pwks and lid off the airbox on my std LC with TSA pipes and it was too loud so went back to std carbs and lid on, now it’s slow. ... yea the noise from my foam filters is mad ,the plus the stubby end cans no power value to close the port off slightly,, 🤣 The noise from the airbox without a lid is enough for me I had some time so put the map switch button on my F1 and wired it up. Also dropped the needles one notch, just need to test it now.
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Post by markrd250lc on Jun 25, 2024 16:16:59 GMT 1
Finally started polishing the rims on the powder coated wheels, slow progress but it felt good to be in the garage working on the LC after a long period of sickness, trying to do one side a day but even that's beyond me atm. Mark
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Post by mt on Jun 25, 2024 19:31:46 GMT 1
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tippy
Drag-strip hero
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Post by tippy on Jun 26, 2024 7:21:30 GMT 1
Really enjoyed it pal, looking forward to next time already!
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Post by mt on Jun 26, 2024 7:57:45 GMT 1
Really enjoyed it pal, looking forward to next time already! Might take the 385 next time 😎
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Post by peddrotzr on Jun 27, 2024 9:31:10 GMT 1
Not Today but Saturday Fabulous weather so took the LC out for a ride, great fun.
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alig
Weekend rider
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Post by alig on Jun 27, 2024 15:27:52 GMT 1
Finally run the 350 in
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Post by 84rzrider on Jun 30, 2024 4:42:33 GMT 1
Had time today to get the head off of the white RZ and see the carnage. Head is undamaged except for less than optimal threads in the LH sparkplug hole. It will get timeserts. I smacked the piston with my trusty ball-peen. No joy. Stuck tight. Alternate methods will be used.
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Post by mt on Jul 2, 2024 20:15:12 GMT 1
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tippy
Drag-strip hero
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Post by tippy on Jul 2, 2024 20:44:20 GMT 1
I had to use the same bike twice, poor from me really.
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Post by mt on Jul 2, 2024 20:49:31 GMT 1
tippy said: [/quote] I had to use the same bike twice, poor from me really.[/quote] 😂 you need to build another one 👍🏻
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foxy
L plate rider.
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Post by foxy on Jul 3, 2024 22:41:21 GMT 1
Converted my Speedo from KMH to MPH, gears supplied from Shaun complete with good advice 👍 just need to fit the complete clocks tomorrow and see if they work 🤞
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foxy
L plate rider.
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Post by foxy on Jul 5, 2024 12:37:28 GMT 1
Refitted my clocks,it took me 3 attempts to calibrate it where I wanted it to be (30 mph on the clock 28 mph on GPS) re check the oil pump ( min stroke ok ) found out the cable had been fitted OVER the pump return spring, so that's been corrected now, followed by a nice 12 mile road test 😁😁😁😁
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Post by arrdy350 on Jul 7, 2024 17:43:48 GMT 1
Had time to get my F1 started today since the 1st of April. Still got a lot of other jobs to it before it is ready to ride.
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jimmyg
Drag-strip hero
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Post by jimmyg on Jul 8, 2024 8:10:15 GMT 1
Replaced the Zeel unit on my hybrid that died on mutts dyno, now just need some good weather to try it out
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Post by philbert on Jul 8, 2024 8:27:04 GMT 1
What did i do today ? started taking the motor out so i can send it to Mutts Nuts for a rebuild.
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Post by lcmarky on Jul 10, 2024 14:13:08 GMT 1
Took my new rack for a spin!
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Post by arrdy350 on Jul 15, 2024 20:23:21 GMT 1
Had a Aircooled and a LC weekend🙂 Went on my Suzuki GT500 to a show on saturday and then went out on my Yamaha TZR 125 yesterday 👍
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 15, 2024 20:44:01 GMT 1
I went to the Aircooled RD Rally on Saturday on my LC with Crip on his X7. Went on a ride out from Derby to Ashbourne then Matlock. Then got wet on the way back.... I got invited to a nice small group ride out on Sunday, which I was going to go on my 765, but broke one of the indicators, so ending up doing a 200 mile ride out on Sunday on the LC. It was great fun chasing the big bikes :-)
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 15, 2024 21:00:41 GMT 1
Pic from Rally
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Post by hudtm60 on Jul 16, 2024 15:16:41 GMT 1
Moved it out of the garage to clean the floor. Unlikely pair.
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Post by hudtm60 on Jul 16, 2024 15:22:22 GMT 1
Fit a master cylinder repair kit to try and get rid on the sponginess. Went thru almost a bottle of Dot-5. Tried all the tricks. Left overnight zip-tied, bled from ALL the banjo bolts…Better but not great. I’ve got Dot-5 in the Mars Bar and YPVS and it’s great- so, no, not that. Will try it out in the wild and if it’s not really better then maybe replace the OEM MC.
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Post by hudtm60 on Jul 16, 2024 18:22:55 GMT 1
Out in the wild. Still spongy.
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Post by arrdy350 on Jul 17, 2024 20:14:49 GMT 1
Took the front brake calipers and the master cylinder off my F1 ready to be worked on. Also fitted a Gen Yamaha indicator flasher relay to my TZR 125 as my indicators stopped working at the weekend.
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fabiostar
Thrash Merchant
the older i get the faster i was.
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Post by fabiostar on Jul 17, 2024 20:41:17 GMT 1
Another day of no spanners just using fuel..
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