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Post by looey on Nov 24, 2015 20:03:07 GMT 1
If it's any help, my YPVS engined Hybrid has one of Martin's (Mad Biker Designs) Pro Spec Hotrod cranks fitted.
I had the same problem with a shot crank that couldn't be rebuilt, and after a bit if research, that's what I settled on.
Martin's a good bloke to deal with if that's the path you choose.
Good luck
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Post by looey on Nov 15, 2015 19:05:09 GMT 1
Yeah the safest option would be to get the oil pump refurbished and re-fit with a new seal but assuming the bike ran ok before ?, you probably only need to remove the r/h casing and fit a new oil pump seal.
You'll need fresh gearbox oil obviously.
If it were me, I'd be changing the water pump bearing and seal whilst you're in there (if you've no knowledge of them being changed recently), as it's a bit of an arse to remove the r/h casing.
Good luck
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Post by looey on Nov 15, 2015 16:08:15 GMT 1
I'm sure all those with orders will understand totally.
All the best and fingers crossed for the best for her.
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Post by looey on Oct 24, 2015 9:00:15 GMT 1
Try using Gixxer.com   It wasn't my first post, I've been a "member" (no puns please) on there for 8 years and made dozens of posts (most giving advice to others) But just recently I got an "Infraction" on my account (REALLY ? !!!!!)  because I had the cheek to ask if anyone had a spare exhaust SET valve servo I could buy (they usually get thrown away every time an exhaust system gets upgraded and the link pipe discarded). Then a couple of days later someone else posted a suggestion on the thread that another forum member might be able to help, and I got a warning for promoting services not associated with the club (WTF ?). Now they are bonkers mad on there, some serious kind of control freak police thing going on.......ha ha ha Get some posts in mate, then you can ask in the wanted section  |
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Post by looey on Oct 10, 2015 10:26:01 GMT 1
Yeah a few of us are going, not sure what bikes we're going on yet but they will be 2-strokes |
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Post by looey on Oct 9, 2015 11:10:21 GMT 1
Looks nice  ,does it say anywhere where you are located ? |
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Post by looey on Oct 6, 2015 21:22:52 GMT 1
I've got black chrome pipes on one of my LC's I usually just use Mr Sheene , if they need any sturdier cleaning then it's Brasso Duraglit Wadding |
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Post by looey on Oct 6, 2015 15:05:02 GMT 1
The way I see it is,..... if it leaks with a thin smear of clear RTV silicone then something is majorly wrong. If it leaks without the silicone, then chances are it won't with the silicone, so why not just put some on ?. It wipes straight off with brake cleaner after use, then just repeat the process with the same gasket Everyone has a different opinion, you just need to decide/find out what works for you. |
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Post by looey on Oct 6, 2015 11:26:44 GMT 1
I do the same process as Mutts when fitting the head gasket. The only other thing worth noting is that if you're fitting the barrels before fitting the head, then I only hand tighten the barrel nuts until I have torqued the head down for the first time (lets the barrels move very slightly to take up any slight difference in heights there might be). I like some apply the THINNEST POSSIBLE smear of clear RTV silicone to both sides of the head gasket prior to fitting. The head gasket I currently have in my YPVS engine is a quality pattern one from Norbo and it's been re-fitted 3 times so far without any problems. Good luck with whatever method you choose  |
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Post by looey on Oct 2, 2015 19:16:16 GMT 1
No, the heart of Surrey we are mate Was riding all over the place today, mainly on back lanes, with the misses in tow on a Suzuki GP100 Managed around 80 miles, many of those on single track roads  |
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Post by looey on Oct 2, 2015 14:01:33 GMT 1
Was that anyone on here that rode through Westerham village around 1:45 pm today ?.
I was parked up on the village green on my TZR125
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Post by looey on Oct 1, 2015 23:22:42 GMT 1
Well it's a good find , an original small can Micron for any bike, just gotta work out what it fits eh ? Not long ago I picked up a NOS Small Micron for an AR50. Got no idea what I'm going to do with it Oh and I have a NOS pair of small can Microns to fit an X7 hanging in the spare bedroom wardrobe...... lol |
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Post by looey on Sept 30, 2015 19:35:45 GMT 1
Are you absolutely sure that's for an RD125LC ?. Is it stamped on the hanger ?. I've never seen one where the hanger bracket welds on half way down the body of the exhaust and the end can looks at the wrong angle to the main section of the pipe for an original small can Micron for a 125LC (correct one droops slightly) ??. And who bit a chunk out of the hanger ?  |
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Post by looey on Sept 27, 2015 12:53:48 GMT 1
RIP mate
Life is terribly cruel sometimes but Nik will live on in the LC world with the legacy of the fantastic bikes he built and left with us !
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Post by looey on Sept 15, 2015 10:16:33 GMT 1
Nightmare news  , all the best to Nick and family from Tracey and myself. Don't know Nick really well but we've done a few rideouts (Dyno Days, Hastings run etc.) and always had a good laugh. Lets hope he can beat the odds eh |
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Post by looey on Sept 11, 2015 10:11:41 GMT 1
Got em on my GSXR1000 and they are well up to the job stopping that. Like has been said, they need looking after if used in all weathers and quite interesting at rebuild time When I researched rebuilding mine, I found out that it's nearly always the outer dust seal that causes the seizing problems and indeed on mine the dust seals were starting to come out and jamming the pistons. A couple of places that offered a rebuild service said that they leave the dust seals out but I did mine myself and fitted them I rebuilt mine with all genuine seals about 4 years ago and they are still perfect .  |
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Post by looey on Sept 8, 2015 11:22:31 GMT 1
Did you mean September ? |
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Post by looey on Aug 13, 2015 20:07:51 GMT 1
Yes great write-up and pictures Mr Mouse Was deffo a great action packed day and cool for Tracey and myself ("Looey" ) to meet some more LC nuts,...... it's what it's all about And yes a BIG BIG thanks to Martin and family for looking after us all day |
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Post by looey on Aug 10, 2015 21:49:24 GMT 1
I agree, I'd want the decal placed as per the white tank but they were all over the place from the factory  . I've got a picture of my RD125LC when it was brand new & before I'd even ridden it and the Yamaha on the LHS of the tank was as p*ssed as anything  |
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Post by looey on Aug 4, 2015 17:51:38 GMT 1
It's actually an RZ50 and they have around 8hp standard a have a 6-speed gearbox.
I have a magazine somewhere with the specs and top speeds etc., I'll try dig it out and scan it in and put it on here.
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Post by looey on Aug 3, 2015 16:50:18 GMT 1
Yeah 70mph all day long. My AR will get to 70mph easy but no more, as that's all it's geared for (70mph on the clock at just under 10,500 rpm ) |
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Post by looey on Aug 3, 2015 12:04:14 GMT 1
Bet my AR50 would've pissed all over it - (with it's 100 big bore of course!) Nope it wouldn't have, they are very fast for a 50. We have an absolutely identical one that comes on some of the Fizzy runs and it absolutely flies. I think they are 9 or 10hp standard  I currently have an AR50 with an Autisa 93cc top end (squish etc. fully sorted), AR80 6 speed gearbox & clutch, big carb and pipe etc. and I reckon they would be pretty similar in performance and mine is pretty quick (certainly much quicker than a standard AR80) . |
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Post by looey on Jul 28, 2015 21:25:19 GMT 1
I was told to always put a thin smear of clear silicone on the O ring before sliding the casing on.
I've always done that, even on a new O ring and it's always been ok.
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Post by looey on Jul 28, 2015 17:48:43 GMT 1
A simple spritz of Copper Coat HG goop Will make the HG resusable *multiple* times :-) Can you get that in the UK ?. I've looked for it before but never found it ?. Is it Head Gasket specific copper spray you use or just the Permatex Copper Spray-A-Gasket stuff ?. The genuine head gasket in my valve motor is on its 3rd use with a good clean and the thinnest smear of clear RTV silicone. |
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Post by looey on Jul 26, 2015 10:37:18 GMT 1
I'm not aware of a Mk1 model sold from new without the faring, certainly not in the UK. Most bikes were crashed and the fairing trashed in the process |
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Post by looey on Jul 20, 2015 19:19:52 GMT 1
Not really. The tap shouldn't leak past but even if it does, the needle valve should stop the fuel at the correct level in the carb. So looks like you have the 2 problems. If the float height is correct and the needle tip and seat are clean, then the needle must be worn and needs replacing. Probably best just get 2x new needle valve assemblies and sort the tap out at the same time |
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Post by looey on Jul 19, 2015 21:54:47 GMT 1
I remember seeing that....... lovely.......I shoulda bought it..... |
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Post by looey on Jul 19, 2015 19:53:15 GMT 1
It could be 2-stroke oil getting in there.
Last year when my oil pump seal went, my gearbox oil was originally light brown, 2-stroke oil red and it made a horrible shite colour mixed together.....lol
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Post by looey on Jul 19, 2015 16:38:55 GMT 1
What happened to your buyer recently ?. I also saw it on ebay last week go upto £2,750 with 31 bids in just a few hours Then the auction ended, did you decide to keep it again ?  |
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Post by looey on Jul 19, 2015 11:47:56 GMT 1
Do both sides have identical symptoms or does one side run different to the other ?. Maybe the best thing would be to see if you can borrow a known good pair of carbs, to eliminate yours as the problem ?. Last year I could not get an X7 to run properly on the r/h pot depsite having the carbs professionally ultrsonically cleaned, all jets clear and all setup properly. Borrowed a r/h carb from another bike and the bike then ran perfect. Sometimes they can have hidden circuits that get blocked and no amount of cleaning will sort them Good luck anyway |
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,does it say anywhere where you are located ?
, all the best to Nick and family from Tracey and myself.
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