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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 26, 2023 0:27:50 GMT 1
Be thankful. 'Her' name is Eric. Alex ps did you get the beer? Very true Alex it can be a bit tricky in Singapore.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 26, 2023 0:20:31 GMT 1
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. best regards Johnny C . Also Tobyjugs has asked me to post this for him as he says hes a bit too busy, while working away! "My Xmas lads, Santa's just delivered my first Chrissy present" Thanks Johnny. Pity Santa doesn't do room service.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 22, 2023 15:55:29 GMT 1
I thought the idea on a track day was to lower them a style Not to increase the contact patch but to compensate for the higher running temp causing more expansion and raising the temp too much Steve Yeah look at the tyre wear and go up or down on pressure, With the emphasis of keeping heat in the tyre or not too much depending on your riding style and conditions.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 22, 2023 15:50:25 GMT 1
Personally I prefer a painted frame. My last frame was powder coated because I know the man very well and it was easy to arrange. If it was the same situation with painting I would of chosen painting.
If your under pressure to deliver its very easy to take small short cuts to get the job done, which is not ideal.
I do this myself now and again (under pressure) and I hate it. Nobody can see my short cuts and maybe 2 years later they can see it but by then it's too late. People will say what's this and everyone will shrug their shoulders and say to the customer what have you done to the engine. Visually that's another story. You can see it straight away.
Sorry Alex I think your comment was to easy. I believe you always should try to look at the complete picture to understand what's happening.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 22, 2023 15:25:04 GMT 1
He is, but at a steadier pace than previously. Ha ha you should be a politician. Just to make it clear I'm a big fan of Kenny's pipes. He also made the design of my big bore pipes which were built by PS Tuning. They work very good.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 22, 2023 15:20:19 GMT 1
Folks with Hybrids.. What tyre pressures are you running? My tyres are Conti Race Attack Soft Front & Medium Rear. Sizes are 120/17 17" Front & 160/60 17" Rear. I'm thinking 24 PSI Front & 26 PSI Rear. Who's experience with trying different pressures? Cheers LCMarky I just stick to the recommended pressure quoted by the manufacturer. I do the same also on track days then look at the tyre and lower or higher the pressure. The funny thing is I'm not 100% sure if what I do is the correct action!
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 12, 2023 15:54:54 GMT 1
Took the Gray Ghost RZ out for a romp followed by the Phoenix Project H2 750 Triple. Fun was had, wheelies were pulled and the local sheriff's deputies were avoided. HA ha almost 18 again
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 8, 2023 10:03:45 GMT 1
I think I should also add that I currently own a 650 Bandit from 2005 with it's original tyres. It had approximately 4000 miles on it. I've now put 7500 miles on it and locked the front wheel up twice with straight line braking and one very lucky save when I locked the front up on a roundabout due to not being seen by a car driver. The back tyre is almost worn out now but I plan to change them both. I've never really drove it hard but yes those tyres are too old and the front wheel locking up so easily is a sure sign they are too old.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 8, 2023 5:23:24 GMT 1
It wouldn't bother me, but I would be mindfull of the situation and drive accordingly.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 4, 2023 11:46:32 GMT 1
Hi Alex I've used the Bridgestone 21 ans 22's and found them both to be good tyres. For budget concius people they are a good choice. The 21's were also good enough for me on trackdays. I'm just about to fit another 22 on my bike. Metal or wooden work benches are all good in my eyes, they only have to be sturdy. Even when they are sturdy its best to bolt them to the wall if possible to stop them moving when you are acting like King Kong whilst using the vice
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 2, 2023 16:33:25 GMT 1
Styling by the Team of Charles and Wonder... Oh dear i like it
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Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 2, 2023 12:19:24 GMT 1
Did this engine ever run successfully?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 30, 2023 4:59:00 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 30, 2023 4:48:53 GMT 1
That horn bracket is very trick very nice indeed. Excuse my ignorance when it come to printed parts, are these parts strong enough to support the parts that are bolted onto them?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 30, 2023 4:37:37 GMT 1
I would say riding, but i do understand the importance of maintenance. For me riding a bike is an all year round thing.
Maintenance for me at the moment is;
Block 40% of my radiater off and rejet for the cold weather on my RD road bike
Prepare Bakker bike for next year trackdays. Check/clean brakes etc, change gear ratios in gearbox, Possibly fit quick shifter and dry clutch.
Remove dry clutch from 400cc engine inspect all parts improve/fix any teething problems and source/make new parts for a couple more dry clutches including making one for a 4LO using the 4LO engine casing, water pump etc.
Not too much to do and thats why i say riding only
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 29, 2023 9:03:30 GMT 1
That is a big tap, i bet it took good man and a bit pipe to use that one
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 29, 2023 8:35:26 GMT 1
I've seen this TZ a few times in the paddock areas but always missed it on the track. It realy is a nice bike.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 29, 2023 7:20:43 GMT 1
The most difficult set of taps for me to get hold of was M5 with a very fine pitch it was used for reclaiming thread on old Keihin carbs, it took about 3 months to order them through my company. I could only source them from companies that deal with trade and not joe public.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 29, 2023 7:15:36 GMT 1
... oh come on Tony, as you well know, you only need cutting paste / oil if your using your OWN taps and dies, if its the WORKS taps and dies you dont need any cutting paste at all ! Steven. Ha Ha that is mostly true, normally the customer has it onboard. There have been occasions where i have ordered the stuff and my colleagues have questioned why i have odered it. They have all been a bit on the younger side and still need to experience "being up shit creek without a paddle"
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 26, 2023 0:46:36 GMT 1
I would just like to add buy yourself a good cutting oil. It really makes all the difference and your taps will last longer especially when cutting titanium or stainlees metals.
I use Zettex cutting oil which comes in a spray can but my favourite is Roco, i've had a big tin of the stuff since i was an apprentice it's a bit like grease so you dab it on it works really well and stinks like hell.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 25, 2023 9:46:28 GMT 1
You're correct that it's a good repair method and I'll keep it in mind for sure. The tapping hole for the helicoil is 10.25mm and it's 9.5mm already and there's plenty of room for the helicoil. I'm going to reinstall the top end Sunday and then wire in the Ignitech CDI and will hopefully finish the bike before December 4 when we go to Malaysia for 4 months out of the cold. I'll do all of the commissioning when I get back next year. I miss the warmth
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 25, 2023 9:40:56 GMT 1
Naked? Stark bollock? Pant less? Or more cryptic? If anyone has posted about using atf in forks it’s him? Or an aversion to hagon progressive springs. Mobil of course. It does work well to be fair.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 23:26:15 GMT 1
Is this also a creation from Julian? I would like to have such a creation
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 23:11:18 GMT 1
yeah , i know there can be no limit.. not even the sky for now, just make sure it stays reliable and for sure a braking improvement is a must. A friend of mien has an R6 front end with radial pump and its as nice as modern bike. about Mutts Nutts, unfortunally im bound to my location in the middle of nowhere.. You can fit the R6 brake calipers if you get some adaptor plates made from NK racing, if you want better brakes. NB dont chuck your old calipers out. Pure coincedence but i was just talking to a freind about standard RD brakes and we both think that the standard brakes regularly maintained and using a quality brake line are good enough you just have to squeeze a little harder. I have an R6 brake set up oon my RD and i find it a bit over the top. Again personal opinion.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 23:04:23 GMT 1
Probably condensation in the oil, but to be sure regularly check your coolant level. If it's a new bike to you, i would suggest you get the engine nice and hot and change the gearbox oil. Not because of condensation but more for the oil quality as there is no oil filter and all the clutch plate particles just stay in the oil and settle in the bottom of the engine cases. yup, was going to do that as soon as i find the oil... hard to find Castrol MTX 10w40 any good alternatives? I have in the past tried a few different oils to see what was best and in the end i settled on a 75W transmission oil for my LC on the road. There's no special reason for this except i can use the same oil for my Land Rover gear box. I just believe in regular oil changes due to the friction material from the clutch plates building up in the oil.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 22:55:15 GMT 1
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 14:22:04 GMT 1
That's comiming along nice Al, just out of interest do the fork tubes hit the tank cover at full lock?
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 14:03:03 GMT 1
Probably condensation in the oil, but to be sure regularly check your coolant level. If it's a new bike to you, i would suggest you get the engine nice and hot and change the gearbox oil. Not because of condensation but more for the oil quality as there is no oil filter and all the clutch plate particles just stay in the oil and settle in the bottom of the engine cases.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 13:32:05 GMT 1
I would say first make sure your cooling water system is working well and your bike can breath, exhausts are clean (de coke), air filter is good and not too oily and make sure your powervalves are in good working order.
Then a decent ignition system and VForce reeeds.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Nov 22, 2023 13:23:13 GMT 1
Tj, I don't have the welding gear or pillar drill to do it. My thoughts were that it's not a fastener that you use very much just install once and leave and that the Helicoil and non-standard stud would be OK? I Just think it's not so expensive to repair it and use a standard size stud compared to making sure an M10 stud fits your exhaust flange etc. If i understand you correctly your thinking of putting an M10 helicoil in the cylinder. Take a good look because i dont think theres much room for such a repair/mod.
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