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Post by cnkxu1 on Aug 15, 2021 6:33:08 GMT 1
I'd be interested to hear how they go too no worries happy to provide feedback but they are for a future project so wont be anytime soon. I read as many reviews as i could find and they seemed to be very positive. Im not looking for huge gains, just better noise and not have to scrape the barrels ive already been right to the bottom of for yet another set of OEMs that would need a lot of repairs. There are so many pipes on the Webike site. Which particular one did you opt for? |
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Post by JonW on Aug 15, 2021 14:00:51 GMT 1
Just the cheapest K2TEC side by side ones in mild steel. no sense buying stainless as that brings it to the same price as the ones from the uk.
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Post by cnkxu1 on Aug 19, 2021 8:07:41 GMT 1
Very quick delivery from Webike Japan. Ordered on Friday delivered on Monday. Worth the extra $20 for Fedex. A benefit of them having their own planes.
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Post by stirling11 on Aug 19, 2021 13:11:16 GMT 1
Wholly shamoley that was quick
3 days must be a record
That’s useful info for sure
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Post by JonW on Aug 20, 2021 13:45:07 GMT 1
Very quick delivery from Webike Japan. Ordered on Friday delivered on Monday. Worth the extra $20 for Fedex. A benefit of them having their own planes. Yes on small stuff you need rightaway it is, on exhaust pipes you are in no hurry for its a lot more than $20 lol |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 13, 2022 5:18:09 GMT 1
A while since I posted progress here. I found a 250 oil pump had been fitted The weather has changed somewhat. Over 30C in the garage the last few days but I have persisted. Dropped the oil, took off the right exhaust and engine cover to remove the 250 oil pump shaft and fit a 350 one. Shimmed the oil pump to 0.3mm. Found the proper black oil hoses and clips. Bled the oil pump. Bled the brakes. That was a saga but they came good after getting all the air out of the master with little squeezes watching a tiny stream of bubbles come out of the very small hole. Filled with coolant. Plugged holes as coolant appeared. Mainly bolts with new washers that needed to be tightened. Went over every nut and bolt, tightening, tightening, tightening. Checked the spark, a bit weak but there. Charged the battery again.  |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 13, 2022 5:24:13 GMT 1
It's alive.  |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 13, 2022 7:17:32 GMT 1
 Going to be using these everywhere on my next build. Or might package some up with made up part numbers and chance it on eBay. |
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jan 13, 2022 18:27:29 GMT 1
It's alive. congrats on start up nice too hear them purr after first start... |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 19, 2022 2:51:15 GMT 1
Impossible to shift to neutral when running. Going back in to adjust and maybe do the shift star mod or clean up the neutral indent.
Some coolant leaks appearing on new hoses.
Carbs leaking when engine not running. (Found the 4L0 carbs I had cleaned up and cannot work out where the ones I fitted came from.) (Or why I fitted them without noticing.)
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 30, 2022 10:10:00 GMT 1
Coolant is weeping from all around the head gasket. Retorqued the head bolts but still leaking. Head off and another gasket I think. Maybe resurface the head and cylinders. No sign of coolant in the cylinders so only leaking to the outside.
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Post by cnkxu1 on Jan 30, 2022 10:14:28 GMT 1
Carbs that are leaking are 4L0 but not the ones I cleaned up. Think I will have to set up a fuel feed to check for leaks and levels before reinstalling.
Carbs came off ok as all the rubbers are quite flexible, not like I remember battling with them back in the day with the AC when we were having fun putting in very large mains.
Found a set of Lectron carbs I had on another bike. Wonderful what turns up when you have a serious cleanup.
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Post by JonW on Jan 31, 2022 13:02:38 GMT 1
Did you copper spray the gasket?
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Post by cnkxu1 on Feb 1, 2022 21:13:29 GMT 1
Did you copper spray the gasket? Good idea Jon. Just did a search and saw other people's experiences. |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 2, 2022 6:35:34 GMT 1
Drained the tank and refilled with new fuel. Reinstalled the head gasket with permatex copper spray gasket. Cleaned the carbs and wrestled them back on. Made sure the plugs were sparking. New coolant and gaskets. Quite a few kicks and it started on one and then finally the other. Adjusted the idles. Now starts first kick or if I empty the carbs second kick. No leaks so far. Oil is flowing and exhaust is smoking just right. All lights work. Adjusted the new horns so they sound now. Out of the box - nothing. Just need some baffles now and a bit of body work and paint. And tyres. The list is endless.  |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 4, 2022 5:25:12 GMT 1
First ride on the bike up to the bike shop for BT46 tyres. Took a while to warm up and run smoothly on the way there. Lot of smoke to start with but that calmed down to a nice not so smoggy wisp.
On the way back I gave it some beans and it was a little rough leading up to 6000rpm then it took off. I had gone down to three springs on the clutch because the lever action was very hard but will have to put them back in as it slipped when the power came on.
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Post by JonW on Apr 5, 2022 0:27:43 GMT 1
Great that its back on the road Chris!  |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 5, 2022 22:34:20 GMT 1
Great that its back on the road Chris!  Good to feel that powerband come on again. Last two stroke I rode on the road was an AC RD350 in the early 80's. No filters and 240 main jets, would pick the front wheel up on gear changes. |
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 10, 2022 6:18:16 GMT 1
Back to six springs and the clutch lever feel is not that bad. Australian GP on now so might test ride tomorrow.
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Post by JonW on Apr 10, 2022 7:18:46 GMT 1
Are you using 6 brand new OEM springs Chris? Thats what works best really.
Old springs are always no good, just replace em. Cheap to do too.
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 10, 2022 10:21:30 GMT 1
New springs that came with the clutch but when I put them in it felt too stiff. Seems fine now.
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 10, 2022 10:27:09 GMT 1
Comes from reading too much stuff on the various fora that is not quite right. Standard from now on for everything.
They were heavy duty Banshee springs. Probably not needed as you say Jonw.
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Post by cnkxu1 on Apr 15, 2022 7:24:54 GMT 1
Baffles turned up. One week delivery UK to Aus. Maybe things are getting back to normal.
Sounds much better now.
Sanding and filling the side covers and tailpiece this weekend.
Happy Easter.
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Post by cnkxu1 on May 30, 2022 10:18:46 GMT 1
Took it out for a longer run. No leaks, performed well, runs out quickly to over 9k after hitting the 6k powerband, very quiet with the new baffles. I thought it was a bit smoky at first but it cleared up nicely. Low oil light works as it came on down a very steep hill near home. Topped up the fuel and oils. Checked the tyre pressures on the new BT46's, front was a bit low.
Still very hard to get into neutral when running. Topped up the engine oil and adjusted the clutch.
Tacho noise (that I have read about elsewhere) was very loud. Took the cable off, lubricated it and rerouted to give a more direct connection on the tacho. Seems a bit quieter but it is coming from inside the tacho and depends on the angle of the cable.
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Post by stirling11 on May 30, 2022 14:32:28 GMT 1
Going to be using these everywhere on my next build. Or might package some up with made up part numbers and chance it on eBay. I hate to tell you but those are plumbing washers not sump or engine related |
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Post by arrow on May 30, 2022 15:08:44 GMT 1
Going to be using these everywhere on my next build. Or might package some up with made up part numbers and chance it on eBay. I hate to tell you but those are plumbing washers not sump or engine related Also, there are hardly any fibre washers used on the whole bike? |
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Post by cnkxu1 on May 30, 2022 22:40:18 GMT 1
I hate to tell you but those are plumbing washers not sump or engine related Also, there are hardly any fibre washers used on the whole bike? I used them on the temperature sender and the drain bolts on the cylinders. No more coolant leaks. |
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Post by cnkxu1 on May 31, 2022 9:06:52 GMT 1
Commuted today 60km there and back. Cold and wet this morning so took it very carefully. Only 12 corners and a freeway there but I was very careful, alright call me timid. Raining on the way home but the bike performed well. Suspension is just right for my style of riding, any harder and it would be uncomfortable. Feels a bit soft but soaks up all the bumps without wandering all over the place.
All good apart from the clocks, needles jumping everywhere and the noisy tachometer. Might swap for another set and fit LED dash lights as I could hardly see a thing in the evening.
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Post by wazzak on Jan 8, 2024 6:44:19 GMT 1
I live in Melbourne,AUS
Resto looks fantastic.oil pump refurb who do you suggest?
Thanks
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Post by JonW on Jan 8, 2024 6:47:59 GMT 1
I live in Melbourne,AUS Resto looks fantastic.oil pump refurb who do you suggest? Thanks Contact Arrow on here. He is the best and a lovely bloke as well. |
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