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- Mon Dec 04, 2023 4:21 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: First start in 10 years
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2328
Re: First start in 10 years
Problem solved...now running on 2 :) After taking the carbs off and pulling them apart again it turned out to be a blocked fuel filter in one of the lines in the external fuel tank I had set up. Yesterday when I tried to get it running it was the rear cylinder that wouldn't fire; today it was the fr...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:33 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: First start in 10 years
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2328
Re: First start in 10 years
Thanks Tony Yes, there was fuel in both float bowls and I have a little fuel tank rigged up so no vacuum needed. I forgot to mention that I had previously checked the compressions and they were the same on both cylinders - about 160psi (after I'd squirted a bit of oil down the bore so it wouldn't be...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: First start in 10 years
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2328
Re: First start in 10 years
<r>Hi All<br/> I'm having a bit of trouble getting a '97 Storm running that hasn't been run since at least 2017. <br/> It came with a set of later carbs that were nice and clean inside and out. I put new jets, o-rings and gaskets in making sure I had the right ones in the right carbs and set the pil...
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:28 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: carb type VPT0B vs VPT3A for a '97 VTR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 758
Re: carb type VPT0B vs VPT3A for a '97 VTR
Thanks Chris Apologies for belated reply but been away for the last month. Have also had info from a local forum suggesting all the carbs are essentially the same and can be swapped between years. Anyway, the kit I bought here from an Australian company had the A1UF and A1UE Jet needles so may need ...
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:20 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Removing choke.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1714
Re: Removing choke.
Yep, I agree about leaving the chokes as is. Even in sunny Darwin (30ºC most days) I need a bit of choke to get my VTR started.
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: the saga.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 825
Re: the saga.
Very sorry to hear you're strapped up. Hopefully not for too long.
I know what it's like...
I know what it's like...
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Happy birthday RodneyT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 361
Re: Happy birthday RodneyT
Just saw this now... Thanks guys. Yes, I did have a good birthday - got a project VTR!! Needs a far bit of work as it's not been running for 6 years at least and been stored uncovered with tank and fairings off so you can imagine how filthy it is. I've been doing lots of reading and researching on t...
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:21 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: carb type VPT0B vs VPT3A for a '97 VTR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 758
carb type VPT0B vs VPT3A for a '97 VTR
Hi All About to tackle the carbs on my project '97 VTR. I got 2 sets with the bike: a dismantled, cruddy set of VPT0Bs, which I believe are the correct type for '97, and an assembled, very clean set of VPT3As all wrapped up in cloth which I believe are from the later models with the PAIR valving. I'...
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 9:14 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: removing stuck alternator cover centre bolt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 663
Re: removing stuck alternator cover centre bolt
Have now refurbished and fitted both caps and I tightened them by putting bolts into the threaded holes in the caps and using a small screwdriver between the bolts. I could feel the o-ring squashing and then it went solid so I'm guessing there's a shoulder the cap comes up against to avoid squashing...
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:59 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: removing stuck alternator cover centre bolt
- Replies: 4
- Views: 663
removing stuck alternator cover centre bolt
Apologies if there's already several threads on this topic but I couldn't find them while searching. I know I've read about problems with this but can't find the topic. Anyway, I had a bit of a win today with both my VTRs as both had resisted all attempts to remove said bolt/cap (whatever it's calle...
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 8:52 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: 2003 exhaust
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2302
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:01 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: 2003 exhaust
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2302
Re: 2003 exhaust
My 1997 has the original pipes and both L and R have HM MBB E1 stamped on them. Apologies for upside down photo
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:21 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Valve clearance adjustment procedure
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1222
Re: Valve clearance adjustment procedure
Hi All I have developed a spreadsheet to help with working out what shim sizes are required when checking the valve clearances because I don't trust my arithmetic! Not sure how to send to anyone interested as it appears only pictures can be posted. If anyone wants a copy, send me your email address ...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 2:57 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: seized clutch slave cylinder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 891
Re: seized clutch slave cylinder
Many thanks for your comments, guys. I was planning to fill the clutch hydraulics from the bottom using exactly that method and have found the value of thread tape on the bleed nipple - when using a vacuum bleeder all it did was suck air through the threads until I taped it up. I've also had to pull...
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:37 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: seized clutch slave cylinder
- Replies: 8
- Views: 891
Re: seized clutch slave cylinder
Update... Had a mate come round to have a look and he's had several Ducatis with hydraulic clutches he's refurbished and showed me a trick for freeing the piston - bang it down hard onto a block of wood to try and displace the piston. Unfortunately, that didn't work but banging it down onto the back...