Larry,
The procedure for checking the valves is outlined in the service
manual. You can determine TDC by using the flywheel marks, (there are
two .. 70 degrees apart of course), or since you have the valve
cover(s) off anyhow it is quite easy to see when each set of valves is
sitting on the
Bob,
I would tell your dealer to take a hike ... The "list" price for a
fuel pump is $229.29 and the price hlsm.com is selling them for is
$176.37 ... ( http://www.hlsm1.com/ ). Of course if you are a VMOA
member you can use one of the discount dealers and probably do better
. Yomama part
Gary,
IMHO .. any of the glass mat batteries ... the Odyssey, Baker etc ..
will perform much better than a liquid lead acid battery, (like the
stocker). This is because they have a lower internal resistance,
(among other things), and will charge back up quicker, (the one in my
Royal will eat up
ampbell
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Subject: Re: Batteries
TC,
Got any experience with the WestCo 12V22? I read the specs on
your site and it looks like a good replacement. Are they absorbed
glass mat? How does the absorbed glass mat
other hand ... the "MJ" in the Odyssey model number
means "metal jacket" ...
IMHO as always ...
campbell
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Subject: Re: Batteries
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Eraser,
I am sure JK was referring to the Exactrep located at ...
http://www.vmax.co.uk/adverts/exactrep.htm ...
campbell
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Subject: Re: backrest
In a message dated 12/4/00 10:11:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
2000 12:06 PM
Subject: Speedo
Anybody in Arizona has a speedo for sale???
TC, you're "Da Man", do you know somebody??
Mario
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Troy,
On a liquid lead acid battery .. if you are sitting with no load ..
the battery should be above 12.5 as sulfation starts in the 12.40s ...
a fully charged liquid lead acid battery would normally be setting at
12.6 - 12.7 volts if it were fully charged ... There is a % charge
chart on my web
f very quickly below this RPM).
IMHO as always ..
campbell
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From: "Bruce Trimble" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "V-MAX TECH LIST" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: Venture rear
hey TC
do both of those bikes
Steve,
I can't think of anything more appropriate to straighten attitudes out
... it is an impressive sight ... I am going to have to look up the
publication that printed it ... but a quote I have always remembered
from a motorcycle magazine is one introducing an article and starting
with the
Anyone .. just FYI .. I have collected some of the measurements ..
links ... ratings for batteries that will fit in the stock battery
case and with the Exactrep case or no case at all ... they
are on my web site ... http://tcamp30.home.pipeline.com/ ... just
look under general
Eric,
The Royal Star or Royal Star Venture rear is a 10/33 gear set just
like the old Ventures and the Euro Maxes, (as opposed to the 9/33 that
we have on US Maxes). The housing will actually work on a Max but you
have to tap the hole for the shock mount. These rears are also drilled
for a speed
Larry,
You can check the float levels mechanically but I prefer to do the
"fluid" level routine. If you have the stack split at least in pairs
you can set a pair on a level surface and feed them with a gravity
fuel supply ... I put a piece of clear tubing on the bowl drains, (or
just slide over
CH LIST" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2000 7:43 PM
Subject: Re: Brakes 6 piston to 4 piston Residual Pressure Valves
Hey TC.
This little story follows the thread about the strange sounds and
other
manifestations that can happen...you mentioned in your post about
not
Eric,
I got the same drift from the manual not that you could adjust
stack thickness/clearance but that you could adjust the ease by which
the plate moves in the basket by rotating the slotted tabs ... Mario
didn't you try this ?? I remember a thread on this a long .. long
time ago
Patrick,
I know how distressing it can be to find a noise like this. As you
know .. you can conjure up some ungodly noises that sound like the
engine is coming apart if you have a cylinder drop out at idle, (ie
... out of sync or plugged pilot etc). A noise that starts banging
loudly at startup
Phil,
I am sure this refers to the replacement of the 1/2 friction disk,
(has a very narrow surface area ... only one like it in the stock
friction stack .. PN: 26H-16321-00-00), at the front of the stack
being replaced with a full diameter friction disk, (PN:
26H-16307-00-00 ... normally there
Darrin,
I doubt you burnt up the starter ... (assuming the bike will still
crank ... if not then I missed the whole point on your post ... once
the battery gets weak though you will just get clicks of course ... ).
When you do try to re-start you should limit your cranking blasts to
5-7 seconds
Steve,
The AMA is your best shot for this type of support,
(http://www.ama-cycle.org/ ). They have spent a lot of "legal" time
bringing some incidents to justice where otherwise people would have
just walked away with no charges filed. If you want to get involved in
a particular incident then
Mario,
I am not sure what you are really asking ... If Cid wants us to order
him a new one and have it waiting or if he wants a deal on a used
speedo ... or if he wants one for free ... I will be seeing many
of the Phoenix area riders Saturday, December 2nd and a whole herd of
Southwest
Darrin,
I think you may have flooded the engine ... it is not hard to do. You
can pull a plug out and check, (see if it is all wet). I am sure you
have really pulled the battery down too so it is good you have it on
the charger If it is really wet you are going to have to let it
sit a little
Peter,
Yes ... as you apparently already know ... you are running too lean
... the higher octane fuel will make the engine run richer .. that is
why it is improving your situation .. Why don't you just slide a
shim, (washer), under you needles for the time being ... that should
make things
great story tc...lol...
poor...poor...poor...hardley blokez...
they do seem to take it so seriously...
and miss the point...
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H,
That may be true ... but the front fender part number and description for a
49state '93 Vmax from Yomama is ...
1FK-21611-00-P1 - FENDER REAR (DARK VIOLET COCKTAIL 1) .
For a '93 FJ1200 it is
1TX-Y2165-80-P2 - COVER, REAR FENDER (DARK VIOLET COCKTAIL 1) ...
One day last year ...
tail done etc).
campbell
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Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: '93 V-MAX COLOR NAME
TC,
Explain yourself.
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PDA,
The "dark violet cocktail" is the correct color for the '93 ... The
flake is in the clear coat.
campbell
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From: "Pasquale Dell'Aquila" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: V-max Original Paint
Tyler Pennock wrote:
The !985 Max was available in 2 colors
ance on the road that we got sitting on the dyno.
campbell
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From: "Gary Rathbun" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: TC strikes again!
Carburetor problem solved!
Some of you listers may remember me posting a few
months ago about a problem my TourMaster was havin
l scenery---makes me wonder
about
shimming needles here---less atmospheric pressure seems to make
things run
rich anyway...BTW, TC---could I get your email address?
trueblue [EMAIL PROTECTED]
TB,
You lose 3% of your horsepower for every 1000 feet of elevation ...
So in Denver yo
TB,
You lose 3% of your horsepower for every 1000 feet of elevation ...
So in Denver you are only losing 15% + ... How cruel and
evil John Bandimere is for having built such a nice drag strip there
.
campbell
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Jay,
Yes ... the brown/gold tint is normal with the stainless pipes ... It
slowly turns ... but will polish right back up. Many people like the
appearance of the tint and leave it that way. I agree with your
assessment that the poor running bike you described is running too
lean. This would never
Tyler,
You know ... if we "actually" find out what they are using for the
model designation for 2001, (it really can't be N/NC again I hope), it
would make a great article, (along with the information you re-posted
in regard to Canadian variants). I would like to put Euro stuff in
there too but I
Vmaxer,
Well .. good luck .. these are beautiful systems. The header by itself
would cost you $500 ... They are stainless steel and very light ...
They are low so you have to watch out ... it is not impossible to dent
the front down pipes .. If it only has a "scrape" it will polish
out .
John,
IMHO ...
Too much oil in the crankcase ... when it gets pumped into the airbox
in great quantities it leaks out.
campbell
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: V-Max Leaking Oil
Maybe someone can give me some insight.
Riding my 89 Max yesterday
I pull up to
Larry,
If you haven't been fooling with slide needle adjustments and the #2,
(left front), is fouled "black" .. possibly wet etc ... then I would
think that you either have a problem with that plug, (check gap,
actually fires all the time etc), or an air jet path is plugged or the
pilot mixture
Grab barTroy,
This old thread might help . These bars replace the top
portion of the regular Vmax backrest base. It looks very cool ... I
just gave one of these away a few months ago, (a chrome one) ... the
person who got it was having their base peice as well as the original
top portion
Tyler,
Thats great ... I will add it to the list ... just where it should be
... Do you know what they did for 2001 They must have done
something besides roll over to N/NC again
campbell #95
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From: "Tyler Pennock" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: HOW DO I KNOW
anada Director
1987 Vmax 1260
end
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From: "Wayne Pettipas" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "V-MAX TECH LIST" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 5:57 AM
Subject: RE: HOW DO I KNOW
TC
I have a '93 Canadian max, its metal flake
blac
Steve,
These are the model numbers through Y2K ... I am assuming they used
"M" for 2000 and I haven't the slightest idea what they have done for
2001 .. The "C" suffix indicates California.
campbell #95
Model Numbers - VMX(V-MAX)
85'VMX12N/NC
86'VMX12S/SC
88'VMX12U/UC
89'VMX12W/WC
Steve,
Interesting ... Motocom ... shows the '85 and the 2001 both as a
VMX12N and 2000 as a VMX12M as I suspected ..
campbell
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From: "TC" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 11:21 AM
Subject: Re: HOW DO I KNO
1985
manual, never opened. I'll have to see if I can return it first.
GaryS
VMOA#1482
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From: "TC" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "V-MAX TECH LIST" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2000 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: HOW DO I KNOW
Steve,
These
Gary,
You have the correct manual then. As I said .. there is not a
supplement for all model years, only years that represented a major
change. All manuals are basically "N" manuals, (the first year of
manufacture, '85). I bought my manual in '93 which also happened to be
a significant year of
RE: Larin motorcycle liftTroy,
I received the same "Sam's" catalog, their "Holiday Catalog 2000" ...
The lift is on page 33 and obviously the people who do these catalogs
do not have any "catalog" skills. The text that appears to go with the
lift and states a $49.88 price is actually for an
Mike,
I noticed Thomas Powell has nice photos of PCW's arm ... on his photo
site, (look under "tires").
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=957019
The holeshot arm is similar in appearance but is braced only ... no
widening ... at http://www.holeshot.com
There are more exotic arms at Mek,
Simon,
The 1/2 plate replacement is explained in the double "D" modification
which is available at the "list" web site, ("How to do the Double D
Clutch Modification"). If you look at the microfiche you will see the
1/2 plate and it's associated spacers .. it is the plate seated
deepest into the
Scott,
That is correct ... you have to make an adapter ... I think I saw a
sketch of a suitable adapter on the list web site. I have one but I
haven't really bothered to use in on the Max yet .
campbell
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Larin motorcycle lift
Dracer,
The larin lift is a lift that is available at "Sam's Clubs" for $99
. It is rated at 1500 lbs .. and I don't have the box cover
anymore but it looks like it will lift around 15 inches. It is similar
in specs to the Harbor Freight, Northern lifts but the front wheels
are behind the
Gary,
The article is fine .. thanks for posting. It is "good enough" to read
... I know it is hard to make these readable without making them
"huge" .. but this one is great.
campbell
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From: "Gary Voisine" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: More Turbo Stuff
let me know
Gary,
I recently put a set of platinum tipped NGKs in, (DPR8EVX-9). I always
wanted to try these as I had seen a couple of dynos where it was
implied that the "VX" plugs had been responsible for increased
mid-range torque etc I also wanted to fool with them and see how
they behaved with a
assembly ... As far
as clean up on the shields themselves .. mine were not cracked or
anything and they polished up very nice with "mothers" ..
campbell
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From: "Kamp, Steven" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Exhaust heat guards
TC,
By any chan
Chris,
If you had auto-cancellation then you have a more sophisticated
flasher relay with a timer built in. To keep the flasher from being
released when you are standing still you must have a reed switch
somewhere, (this indicates vehicle movement). If the reed switch is
defective it could
No .. only Evo-Tec w/ their airblaster, (reference - "they have other
neat stuff besides the tail piece"),
http://www.basler-etd.de/English/evo-tec-design.htm. Or some of the
GFK fiberglass lids directly . at
http://www.geofrog.force9.co.uk/ .. go ahead .. get it out of
your system
Mario,
Yes .. that is true ... what do they say ?? Great minds think alike or
something like that there is a link off the same page for wheels
I may be wrong but I think this is the guy who does the
airblaster stuff for Evo-Tec. We have one person locally that runs one
of his top
Wayne,
Hey ... 100 DEM is only 44 bucks ... I'm in what kind of
indication are you looking for ?? Are you asking for orders ??
campbell
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From: "Wayne Pettipas" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Stock air box mods
Tech List:
If some of you guys are interested,
Ken,
I appreciate your post in regard to the UFO seat I had no idea
they did seats, (had to go to the site and look at the little photos).
I assume this is the "custom gunfighter conversion". The photo shows
the main seat and the flip back .. did your job include the passenger
pad too so
Steve,
I have had mine off before and they cleaned up very nicely ... of
course the little chrome piece will completely detach. I replaced all
the bolts with 316 stainless etc . and so the only thing I
would warn you about is that the very long 5mm bolt holding the bottom
of the "ribbed"
All,
Recently ... I was pleased to see that someone had finally put parts
microfiche online for some of the more current late model bikes, (this
was epowersports at http://www.epowersports.com ). I was interested in
late model Royal Star Venture swingarms that are about 10mm longer
than regular
It isn't just you ... it is ugly ..
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Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 6:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Vmax] Next Generation VMax?
Is it just me or is this thing ugly?
;Kamp, Steven" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Exhaust heat guards
TC,
By any chance do you know what size all those bolts are? I would
love to swap mine out to stainless. Also where is a good place to
find
stainless bolts? Thanks!
Steve
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To u
Steve,
You should probably check out the articles at Terry Hayden's site ...
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/2476/index.html ...
He has done an airflow comparison involving stock/KN filter
replacements ... removing the "Y" ... etc ... You should note that the
results reveal that the
DR,
Why don't you send it to me, I will replace the original one and
re-post the URL ... This will save a lot of email traffic
campbell
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Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 8:06 AM
Subject: threeway
Dracer,
Your new drawing is posted at the same URL as before
http://sites.netscape.net/tcamp30/vswitch.jpg
campbell
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: dracer vboost switch posted
new vboost switch sketch .
Gary,
I think everyone has been seeing the "best" oil debates for a long
time .. and there are plenty of SG rated oils out there. I don't think
anyone will argue with the cold start benefits of a synthetic oil. I
suspect this "declaration" is as typical as you would see from any oil
manufacturer.
Phil,
I think you are just looking for a free tune-up for those flatslides
!! Seriously though .. IMHO .. there are so many variables that it
would be of little value unless the same bike were used .. I was
on Terry's site last night and noticed somebody posted a 1400cc dyno,
(the Wiesco ..
Omy,
Sitting on the bike ... on the right you have two screws .. the front
balances between the right and left bank .. the rear balances the
front and rear carb on the right bank. On the left side of the bike
you have one screw .. and it balances the front and rear of the left
bank.
campbell #95
Steve,
Thanks .. I didn't notice that .. and that certainly seems a "lot"
more reasonable ... you know the piston kit I was thinking of when I
saw that ... w/ the 11.5 compression etc
campbell
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From: "steven detamore" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: 1400cc dyno
Steve,
It sounds like you don't need any more power !! You didn't say how
your 1500 was currently running, (driveability wise ... especially at
low RPMs ). Anyhow .. you can do anything in regard to removing
intake resistance and probably get by with a lot less sensitivity than
the stockers
R,
The Vmax has a 10.5 to1 advertised compression ratio. Paul Beaumont
has an exceptionally nice turbo installation on his bike. It won the
"unlimited class" dyno shootout at Daytona in Y2K but I really don't
remember what it turned on "that" dyno. Check the members pages for
links ... I think he
Dracer,
If you want to post something like this .. you can send it to Paul
Sayegh to put on the list web site for anyone to see. If you want
something temporary .. (a few weeks etc). I have some free web space
on a Netscape site where I can park it and will post the URL back to
the list ... If
For anyone who is interested. Dracer's vboost switch drawing has been
posted at ...
http://sites.netscape.net/tcamp30/drswitch.jpg
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David,
Running open vboost will make you extremely rich at the low end. You
may get by at idle by turning the mixture screws in a bunch .. but you
really need to slip DJ190s, (big hole), in the secondary pilot air jet
position, (PAJ2), behind the slide rubbers. This will lean out your
pilot
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Aguiar
To: V-MAX TECH LIST
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 7:39
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Subject: Re: TC-Eric
steven detamore wrote:
Bob,
you're very welcome, glad you like my v-stack configuration. to date
everyone that has tried it has loved
Marshall,
PCW does not currently have a web page. I think they will have one
soon, (pcwracing.com) ... They do however have an email address -
[EMAIL PROTECTED] - or you can call them at (518) 346-7203 for a
catalog.
campbell #95
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From: "Marshall Cliffe" [EMAIL
Trueblue,
I don't know if this would make any difference for oil retention but I
think you can make a good guess by when your compression readings
stabilize. I have hot and cold readings from when my '93 was new and
you could clearly see the engine changing all the way through 2K.
At 677 miles I
Charles,
I agree ... with using the synthetic as well ... if for no other
reason it seems to be great for cold start-ups and I don't get the
"first time in gear" clank, (plus I don't feel so bad going 2000 miles
on an oil change). I just don't fill it closer that 1/8 from the top
line anymore,
Ken,
Are you absolutely sure you don't have any supplements in the front of
your manual ?? Mine is a '93 and the last supplement is an "E" ... I
think the latest manuals would have up to "H", (96), as that was the
last year of significant changes etc ...
campbell
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Bo,
The nipple at the front is normal .. some are open and some have a
drain hose attached. It is simply a drain for the airbox .. it
actually opens inside the filter area so you aren't really pulling
unfiltered air into the engine. The original arrangement has a larger
diameter nipple at the
Ken,
I don't know what the 2001 manuals could have that would be different
than 1999 and 2000 but if it is newer and you can get one .. "go for
it" ... it might be a complete re-do and have some neat stuff in it.
At least your manual is newer than mine .. as it shows the "H" , 1996,
stuff ...
Dracer,
Following is an old post from Patrick Ahearn I am sure he won't
mind that I am re-posting it. The old link to his drawing does not
work anymore so I put a copy of Patrick's sketch that goes with this
at ... http://sites.netscape.net/tcamp30/vswitch.jpg ...
campbell - #95
original -
has their own reasons ... as do I ... This usually
does not turn out to be a great topic of discussion on the list as
opinions vary greatly ..
campbell
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From: "trueblue 28" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Rings seated yet?
Thanx TC (and other
Unfortunately, a leak down tester doesn't tell you anything about oil
scrapers either ... Elimination of any significant difference between
hot and cold compression readings will tell you that your compression
rings have seated. If all my readings end up +- 1 psi .. hot or cold
.. it is telling
Anders,
Check this place out ... this looks like the tail, (of course they all
look the same to me .. sigh ), and they sell the lamps to go
underneath etc ...
http://www.basler-etd.de/English/evo-tec-design.htm
This site has some very interesting parts .. even if it is the wrong
call on the tail
Wayne,
Oh .. don't tell me .. they have some really nice stuff too .. I
wonder what they are afraid of ... some of the stuff they have I
haven't seen anywhere else .. hm
campbell
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From: "Wayne Pettipas" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: tailpiece
Evo-Tec:
Bo,
I assume you mean you put Mikuni 152.5s back in for mains thats
fine ... Having a pilot mixture screw out 8 turns is pretty wild ...
perhaps it was vibrating itself to freedom and you guys simply cut the
escape short.
Factory settings on the mixture screws can get pretty wild too ... it
Steve,
IMHO .. if you are lucky you can get the first 10, (probably not
really that much .. depends on where you want to start counting), for
less than $1K. On the bright side is the fact that you will likely
lose 20-30 lbs with most aftermarket exhaust systems, (more likely 25
or less but it
the article
TC, if you still have it .
Dracer
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Don,
How did the plugs really look ?? Was the one that smelled really bad
... very clean and white ??
Do you think the POP could possibly be a muffled blow back through one
of the carbs ??
campbell
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From: "Don VMOA #1370" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ok here we go. bear with
OK .. try this one ...
http://www.esquire.com/features/articles/001001_mfr_motorcycle.html
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Steve,
I don't know ... it sounds like he is doing awful good by himself. He
is only just a tincy under a DJ175 .. It would be nice to see the dyno
and if it is a smooth or ragged termination on the run and at what RPM
his power is peaking ... might still be another one in there by
coming down
Steve,
I think there was a 2 1/4 on the old style Hindles but it was not
straight through .. there was something wrong with it etc ... I never
did find out for sure if the "regular" Hindle pipes all had a 2 1/4
collector or not .. The two bros and the holeshot do .. so I guess
the straight
Dracer,
The only point to the fade out smooth routine is if you went out rich
... (smooth) ... your power is probably going to lunch sooner that it
has to as the engine goes "over-rich" at high RPM .. etc ... , (I am
sure your dyno guy has made his recommendations accordingly). As the
engine gets
Raleigh,
You might try RMSportMax .. Furbur was selling adapter and Nissin
setups for a while, (85-92), and I have absolutely no idea if this is
still going on but those adapters would work fine for what you want to
do.
campbell
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From: "raleigh 2K" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Eric,
Thanks .. I don't know what the difference is between the "old" and
the "new" hindles are supposed to be ... is the collector on that pipe
2 1/4 too ??
campbell
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From: "Eric Harnish" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: DYNO
Eric,
I don't want to contribute to a "brake" war but I have to agree with
Sat Tara on this one. IMHO, (and we all know what opinions are worth),
consider the following:
Floating calipers are required for self alignment only when the
piston/pistons are mounted on one side of the caliper. Our
Dracer,
I have a comparison chart .. go to ...
http://tcamp30.home.pipeline.com/
and check under "General Info" ...
campbell
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: DJ jets
snip
i have noticed DJ and MK are different,
anyone have a MK size comparision
to a
Eric,
Without regard to mechanical alignment .. I am really wondering where
the "check-valve" functionality went on that system. I have a really
bad feeling that it is the job of the "little flap". A small amount of
pressure must be retained in the lines when the lever is released to
keep the
Re: BrakesSat Tara,
No .. I don't think you are missing anything. Thomas said that when he
released the lever he gained measurable daylight/clearance instead of
just seeing them relax somewhat. He also noted that with the stock
setup he did not get this, (clearance), only noticed them relaxing.
Dracer,
Despite how accurate I think my chart may be .. you may get different
results depending on where you are using them, (there are usage
disclaimers w/ the chart). The noses on the jets have different shapes
etc .. I never mix the jets for the application for which they are
being used but if
Eric,
Well .. we will just have to dis-agree on that one. All "disc" brake
systems must have a check valve of some type and usually this is a
function of the master cylinder. Inline valves can be purchased to
permit use of open master cylinders for conversions or hybrid systems
on cars, (they are
Phil,
This is a representation of the sheet I used to use. I don't have the
original anymore. Just put your runs in the top and then you can scan
across the bottom and see the individual segments. I found this to be
very helpful when tuning. Just drag and drop copies to cover more runs
... If you
Dracer,
It really depends who you get on the phone at DJ ... The guy Eric
mentioned will treat you OK if you are not hostile. I guess if the
162.5 screwed in then their threads must have been screwed up, (I was
afraid you might have done something to the aluminum jet carrier). You
know .. if you
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