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Post by lcmarky on Sept 9, 2023 11:18:37 GMT 1
Folks you were right and I was far too rich with the mains. I'm now on a 1.5mm dia hole or ~ #160 if you prefer.
The motor revs cleanly and quickly up to max. If I ride in a high gear and slowly open the throttle it'll stutter a bit around 5-5.5k, but WOT from take off and she's off.
Pilot is #48 and JJH needles. I'm now on the list to go see Mutts to get it fine tuned, but for now at least I'm away.
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Post by sidney81 on Sept 10, 2023 9:12:21 GMT 1
Nice one ๐, mutts definitely the best way to go ๐
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 13, 2023 15:06:44 GMT 1
Rear brake time
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 14, 2023 15:08:35 GMT 1
Think Iโll give this a road test before any more fettling. Need a smaller diameter spring and maybe more stroke - hence the road test.
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 14, 2023 15:10:18 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 14, 2023 15:10:35 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 14, 2023 16:44:31 GMT 1
Some form of bleeding the air out might be useful!!
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 14, 2023 16:45:47 GMT 1
Longer Ti bolts required for the master cylinder to bracket, otherwise I think Iโm happy with the general lay out.
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Post by headcoats on Sept 14, 2023 20:15:47 GMT 1
You can get a smaller (diameter) spring and as you have an hydraulic rear brake the the spring doesn't need to be very strong
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 15, 2023 8:29:51 GMT 1
You can get a smaller (diameter) spring and as you have an hydraulic rear brake the the spring doesn't need to be very strong Yep & that's my plan - just need to source one.
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Post by headcoats on Sept 15, 2023 8:32:08 GMT 1
Just re read it and you did already mention it ๐
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 15, 2023 8:34:25 GMT 1
Once I'm happy with the brake action, I'll strip it all and clean up all the parts before painting a few bits and re-assembly.
Have now ordered a M10 x1.25 banjo bolt with bleed nipple which cleverly I'd missed!!
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Sept 15, 2023 8:35:19 GMT 1
I just used the standard spring, just moved it over a bit
Tab on the pedal then milled a bit off the hanger lug, drilled and tapped for a dome head allen bolt
Moving the hanger mount over may be enough
Steve
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 15, 2023 8:56:56 GMT 1
I've achieved pretty good alignment Steve like this, so a skinny spring probably easiest with a central swivel hook. I may have to make another connecting piece if I want more plunger throw - dunno yet until I test it & for that I need hydraulic fluid without air so gotta wait for the bleed fitting now. Yes I know I'm a spanner!
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 16, 2023 20:03:56 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 16, 2023 20:04:13 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 16, 2023 20:04:33 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 16, 2023 20:04:51 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Sept 16, 2023 20:06:48 GMT 1
Iโm as impressed as I am amazed. The LC rides an absolute treat, great brakes, handling and road manners. Keeps a good temperature, finds every gear up and down and goes well. Looking forward to Mutts doing his thing but for now sheโs singing.
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 27, 2023 18:24:53 GMT 1
Been doing some fettling of late having put a couple of hundred miles on the bike.
Had an issue with the RHS carb overflowing at random & occasionally, that I think is just crud related as I've checked everything else. in line fuel filter and a good clean now needs a test ride.
Suspension softened on the rear and tyre pressures dropped have given a bit more compliance and feel.
Lowered the bar clamps ~ 10mm or so by machining down to improve ergonomics for me. Adjusted lock stops, but you still need to be careful not to over turn if doing a Uey.
Replaced the perspex clutch window with a thicker item & made up some new bosses to mount the pipes as the original Nikkon ones were shocking..
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 27, 2023 18:25:37 GMT 1
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 28, 2023 12:18:25 GMT 1
Finished. I made the length of the stepped section that actually seats into the down pipe longer & machined clearance for the spring.
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Post by tout on Dec 28, 2023 15:23:25 GMT 1
WOW that is some braking power, by the looks of it Top Class work Sir
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 29, 2023 10:26:31 GMT 1
WOW that is some braking power, by the looks of it Top Class work Sir Thanks and yes, it stops well!
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