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Post by mouse on May 14, 2021 7:32:19 GMT 1
Cheers all!
Thanks Dusty, that's v generous! Seals are ordered and on their way
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Post by mouse on May 14, 2021 7:30:49 GMT 1
Really very nice and great power too!
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Post by mouse on May 13, 2021 11:03:39 GMT 1
Morning all
i just wondered what grade of fork oil you should use in 4LO forks, i.e 5, 10 etc. Would like keep to use silkolene if poss.
Many thanks
Mouse
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Post by mouse on May 5, 2021 20:43:00 GMT 1
Nice one Dusty, What a twist of fate with him being bribed to race at the TT!
I think Tom Herron mentioned in the above was killed at the TT later, but i may be wrong.
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Post by mouse on May 5, 2021 19:04:28 GMT 1
Aha!
Cheers chaps!
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Post by mouse on May 5, 2021 19:02:12 GMT 1
That is a bumhole!
Really sorry to see this, but it can and you will get it fixed. Good job you spotted it when you did, pain in the a**e but it will be ok.
Mouse
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Post by mouse on May 5, 2021 7:49:24 GMT 1
Hi Dusty, another great pic, i know this is Parish and Sheene, but the guy in front? Is it John Newbold?
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Post by mouse on May 4, 2021 7:56:49 GMT 1
Amazing job! Really well done!
All the best with it
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Post by mouse on May 1, 2021 6:48:35 GMT 1
Buying ex juke box 45's with no centre
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Post by mouse on Apr 23, 2021 10:18:21 GMT 1
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a place! Did i spy an RC30 in the garage and next to it one of his old 500LCs?
By the way yes, i'll take it!
Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 23, 2021 8:25:23 GMT 1
Pretty sure the first one is a replica, but the second one looks like the real deal. I don't think Ducati were particularly interested in racing a bike at the TT so Steve Wynne of Sports Motorcycles built the bike and sorted everything. Hailwood came out of a fifteen year retirement to win a TT on it, utterly incredible!!
I believe Sports Motorcycles then had to badger Ducati to build a road going replica (based on the 900ss), they seem to have quite liked the idea of building replicas since then!
May have some of these points not quite correct so apologies!
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Post by mouse on Apr 22, 2021 7:49:18 GMT 1
Great progress, another skill added to the long list!
Exciting news on the paint, you now have a deadline to finish the wiring!!
Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 21, 2021 20:37:26 GMT 1
Which bike?
I have a 31k which has a set of Mutt's pipes and there are no issues with the bellypan, i also have a 4LO with a bellypan and different pipes (not Mutt's) and that i had to modify to fit.
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Post by mouse on Apr 20, 2021 7:34:52 GMT 1
What a terrific picture!
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Post by mouse on Apr 20, 2021 6:32:48 GMT 1
As has been said, I have bought another frame to get round the Q plate problem, it's an F1 frame in nicer condition that my Q reg one and came with a load of other bits I wanted, so I'm a happy bunny. I've also had a PM from someone on here who's interested in the frame, so it might be going. Moving the conversation on, it appears to be impossible to reregister a Q reg frame to age related, but could you grind the number off, restamp it with your engine number (as the engine probably comes from a crashed bike with a wrecked frame) and then get it the registration for that frame number from the DVLA, you'd then have a matching numbers bike, so long as when you sold it you advertised it saying what you'd done and all components were owned by you, would you be committing a crime? I know that rally cars are often re-shelled but keep the same registration number, surely reframing is the bike equivalent of reshelling? Yes, pretty sure you would be committing a crime! Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 20, 2021 6:31:50 GMT 1
Oooops
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Post by mouse on Apr 18, 2021 6:54:28 GMT 1
Looks really fantastic Tobyjugs, will this be a track only bike?
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Post by mouse on Apr 13, 2021 21:32:38 GMT 1
Ooooooooooh yessssssss
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Post by mouse on Apr 13, 2021 21:30:58 GMT 1
Is the cable genuine or pattern?
If it is a pattern one it may be too short, i have had this prob, it works fine when only connected at one end but it could be too short to attach at both ends at the same time.
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Post by mouse on Apr 13, 2021 21:26:44 GMT 1
Jesus! That is dreadful, really feel for you on this.
Try to stick with the bike if you can because when you do finish it and you can/will, it will be worth it.
Good luck with whatever you decide, there are some great people on this forum who will/do help.
Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 10, 2021 7:12:16 GMT 1
Wow! Looks terrific Phil, you must be over the moon! Brilliant job
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Post by mouse on Apr 8, 2021 7:48:22 GMT 1
Love these old pics!
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Post by mouse on Apr 8, 2021 7:39:45 GMT 1
Hey Mouse Looking very nice, with your ypvs hybrid how do find the running temperature? I know the front end seems to block the airflow, I’m building one similar and don’t know whether to go for a wider radiator. Thanks Jess Hi Jess, i have the biggest GMX rad fitted (widest and deepest) was told a while ago that the optimum temp should be between 58-63 degrees, if i am just riding around using all the revs/performance etc. i can keep the temp in the 60's ish depending on the air temp, if i keep up a sustained high speed (7-9000 rpm) the temp can go north of 70 on a hot day, however the bike cools down very quickly. When the air temp is in the low 60's i often have to tape up the rad to help bring the temp up, it's a bit of a balancing act! The rad scoops on the side have helped i think and also having the return hose from the back of the head plumbed into the rad as it would be on a YPVS rad has too. I don't run a thermostat, so the temperature does fluctuate a fair bit but you get used to it! Don't really know what else to do to keep her cool. By the way i get my degree readings from a small temp gauge plumbed into the hose from the top of the head to the rad, however the standard temp gauge has never been anywhere near the red zone! HTH Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 7, 2021 8:20:44 GMT 1
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Post by mouse on Apr 7, 2021 8:03:16 GMT 1
Looking awesome mate So glad the tuning work has paid dividends, plus all the other jobs you've done. Such a stunning looking bike Dusty Praise indeed! Thanks Dusty, you can probably hear the sigh of relief from here! Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 7, 2021 8:02:28 GMT 1
Great looking bike Mouse. Have you tried throttling the de-aeration line to see if it improves the cooling? No I haven't, seems to be better at the mo. though Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 7, 2021 8:01:49 GMT 1
Looking good mouse 👌 It’s about time you gave my lc some love ❤️ Matt 🐻 Cheers Matt! Needs a nice man cave, like yours! Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 6, 2021 16:28:47 GMT 1
Thanks Steve, did think so but thought i'd best check!!
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Post by mouse on Apr 6, 2021 16:24:47 GMT 1
Well, just another update. The 'standard' 4LO is pretty much 'run-in' and going really well except...For some reason has decided to start sucking c**p from the tank into the carbs and blocking the pilots. However this is now in-hand thanks to some great advice from some people on this forum and hopefully should be sorted in the next week or so. The 31k hybrid is awaiting it's re-ferb'd oil pump from a certain 'Arrow' on this forum (the man is an absolute star and a real pleasure to deal with!) And the Black Hybrid, well she had a number of upgrades over the winter and after doing 200 miles the other week, can now comment on their worth: 1. Cooling finns added to the rad..............Success! seems to help keep her a bit cooler! 2. Cerakote on head barrels and rear caliper...Success! Looks great and withstands heat, no prob 3. Steering locks modified.....................Success! now have a steering lock 4. Rear shock refresh..........................Success! now back to her springy best and not leaking 5. Made a new undertray........................Success! not snapped and carrying electrics 6. New brake hoses all round...................Success! no leaks and the brakes all work (i bled them!) 7. Rear caliper, rebuild.......................Success! see above! 8. Hose from head to rad with new spigot.......Success! no leaks 9. Spare speedo and rev counter................No good! speedo under-reads and rev counter over-reads! Oh well, have put originals back on 10. Re-furb'd oil pump.........................Success! pumping beautifully 11. Leaking powervalves........................Success! no leaks 12. Leaking exhausts...........................Success! no leaks 13. Breaking exhaust springs regularly.........Success! finally found the correct length/strength 14. New chain fitted...........................Success! still on! 15. Replaced more bolts with titanium..........Success! still holding her together! 16. Extra porting by Stan Stephens.............Success! B****y Hell! Goes like stink from 5k, motor feels soooo strong! Apologies if some find this dull but the relief and joy that these changes have made is huge! IMG
Cheers all Mouse
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Post by mouse on Apr 6, 2021 14:41:10 GMT 1
Steve, thanks for this, yes i think it is just rust. Once you have used the 'Deox C' do you then put anything inside the tank to protect it or just put fuel in and away you go? Mouse I usually just quickly rinse with water then dump half a can of wd40 in it and swill around to disperse any water Allow to dry then fill with fuel. I always put a small glug (about 30ml) in every full tank of fuel It should be enough to stop any future rust Steve Thanks Steve, brilliant! 'a small glug' do you mean of Deox or 2 stroke? Will get some on order Mouse
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