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by rollingthunderx2
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Afghanistan - absolute waste
Replies: 5
Views: 1017

Re: Afghanistan - absolute waste

Real waste, yes but they did have 20 yrs of not being killes by towel headed medieval lunatics.
by rollingthunderx2
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: End of speed!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2461

Re: End of speed!!

" it expects the limiters "to give drivers feedback when the speed limit is exceeded rather than limiting the speed"
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by rollingthunderx2
Fri Aug 06, 2021 11:13 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Scotland 2021 6th, 7th & 8th Aug
Replies: 105
Views: 21171

Re: Scotland 2021 6th, 7th & 8th Aug

Sorry to not make this, as Im recovering from a broken wrist, but will try and get over to st Marys loch on Sat.
by rollingthunderx2
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Benny...
Replies: 10
Views: 1663

Re: Benny...

Rip
by rollingthunderx2
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: Racing
Topic: Moto 3 practice crash.
Replies: 13
Views: 2238

Re: Moto 3 practice crash.

: lad: is usually a term of endearment to a youngster, in UK. a bit like :mate: or in North East England, :Marra:, This still does not mean Mac can spell, though.....
by rollingthunderx2
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:14 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Choke
Replies: 10
Views: 1643

Re: Choke

You could try unscrewing the knob head and put some vaseline under the hood.
by rollingthunderx2
Tue May 04, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Velocity stacks
Replies: 17
Views: 3179

Re: Velocity stacks

It is what Moriwaki quoted in their literature, according to the guy I got the alloy stack from, so, no Im not bothered whether 4 or 5 hp, it is a small increase that doesnt cost a fortune, which used with a better exhaust will improve HP, a little here and there, whether you think its 4 or 5 is irr...
by rollingthunderx2
Mon May 03, 2021 6:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you listening to.....right now?
Replies: 1693
Views: 211194

Re: What are you listening to.....right now?

Aurora.


This is a hilarious interview.


And a reworked David Bowie classic.
by rollingthunderx2
Mon May 03, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Velocity stacks
Replies: 17
Views: 3179

Re: Velocity stacks

I have moulds for Moriwaki spec velocity stacks in carbon fibre, the moulds were made directly from an alloy Mori stack, and the radius was transferred to a longer stack. I can make short, standard long, or longer stacks. Longer stacks make 5hp more in the midrange. The carbon fibre Moriwaki copy ve...
by rollingthunderx2
Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: Lh oil cooler to engine pipe wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2546

Re: Lh oil cooler to engine pipe wanted

Fi CBR600 87-90 cooler hoses fit.
by rollingthunderx2
Mon Apr 26, 2021 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: lot of craftsmanship but still not sure about it
Replies: 18
Views: 2438

Re: lot of craftsmanship but still not sure about it

Started as a Bol d Or 24 idea, then went rapidly downhill due to the total lack of design ability.
by rollingthunderx2
Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Items Wanted
Topic: 45mm steering damper clamp
Replies: 2
Views: 2690

Re: 45mm steering damper clamp

Yes.
by rollingthunderx2
Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22479
Views: 1851772

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Rear Pad retaining pin seized, eventually gave up.
Left it soaking in releasing fluid after heating it up...
by rollingthunderx2
Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: diy zinc plating
Replies: 10
Views: 2051

Re: diy zinc plating

You can put together a DIY set up for pennies, get some bits of zinc from a roofer, and sugar and epsom salts, and I use either a battery or battery charger. I use an acid with drain cleaner, and a caustic neutralising bath after,cleanliness is very important, enen just touching parts with your hand...