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by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: MGP R4
Replies: 4
Views: 737

Re: MGP R4

Who put the ball bearings on the track in the Spring race :crazy:

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: MGP R5 Frogland...
Replies: 1
Views: 22

Re: MGP R5 Frogland...

Cheers Mac :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: VTR smoking when startup
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

Re: VTR smoking when startup

Hi Chris, thank you for the response I really appreciate it. I checked the oil level and it has dropped by about 500ml in a week (I drive the bike about 80km (50miles) per day. Looks like the bike is burning oil. I do however still feel that it might be valve stem seals as it smokes when starting a...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 77

Re: Exhaust header gaskets

The copper gaskets seat better and when the header is connected, it is flush with the engine port. The aluminium fibre gaskets create a gap because they are thicker (but I thought they were supposed to compress and crush on installation). The aluminium fibre gaskets create the gap you see in the im...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 77

Re: Exhaust header gaskets

Maybe they will be fine. OEM parts is all I would consider, especially given the price, for engine related parts. You most certainly don't want to shear the studs. I'm the same on OEM parts, however I can’t see the difference of compression between using the gaskets you have and the OEM parts being...
by sirch345
Mon May 06, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HB jchesshyre
Replies: 4
Views: 46

Re: HB jchesshyre

Happy Birthday Joseph :Birthday: :beer:

I hope you’re having a great day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Sun May 05, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new Job...
Replies: 41
Views: 4023

Re: The new Job...

I was told on Thursday that my application to stay on as a yardie has not been granted. So I'm being made redundant ! However this was an informal meeting, I still have the formal meeting on Wednesday next week :confused Seems strange to me that they give you the good news but expect you to still t...
by sirch345
Sat May 04, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new Job...
Replies: 41
Views: 4023

Re: The new Job...

I was told on Thursday that my application to stay on as a yardie has not been granted. So I'm being made redundant ! However this was an informal meeting, I still have the formal meeting on Wednesday next week :confused Seems strange to me that they give you the good news but expect you to still t...
by sirch345
Fri May 03, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 261

Re: Ebay

fabiostar wrote: Wed May 01, 2024 7:03 pm Iv solved the problem for now. i launched the netbook across the room :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :clap: :clap:

I'm sure that did get rid of the problem :thumbup: :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Wed May 01, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Anyone feeling flush??
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Anyone feeling flush??

Storm owners :D :D https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145748075532?itmmeta=01HWSPE6S1185QJG9H5CJB9FAE&hash=item21ef43240c:g:iG4AAOSw3KJmLeML&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8EBVF6RR5otx8dXdDoh%2BbFVhCupwDZgPvVIEMf%2FwPo%2F9YU%2FLLBvgP0Gtrw1VcVnXyfa3MGnFFM9mOJtnbAt0adTzbvsH0Twy2HWezb8C99wAt41OGPcz84N4OBPZSVdf%2...
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: BSB R 2
Replies: 6
Views: 193

Re: BSB R 2

Thanks Mac :thumbup:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 261

Re: Ebay

Rob, You could try removing the App and reinstalling it, but don't blame me if you lose your password or anything else :problem: :lol:

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday StuartWags
Replies: 6
Views: 104

Re: Happy birthday StuartWags

Happy Birthday young man :Birthday: :beer:

Hope you're having a great day,

Chris.
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: The RD400 drag bike
Replies: 155
Views: 29702

Re: The RD400 drag bike

Rebuild is started. Phase 1 : A) get the crank rebuilt with new rods, all new brgs, labyrinth seal, trued up then welded B) get the barrels bored out to 2nd oversize, C) cut windows in the back of the pistons to suit the boost port. I would then collect these parts, rebuild the bottom end , put it ...
by sirch345
Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: VTR smoking when startup
Replies: 12
Views: 2876

Re: VTR smoking when startup

I replaced the oil with Castrol 10w40 today. Still smoking when starting the bike and reving it. Hoping it’s not valve seals. Need to drive it tomorrow morning to get to work, hoping for the best. What colour is the smoke? Chris. Hi Chris, the color is a white grey almost. If the valve guide seals ...