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'tis why I always tuned for response and mid-range...

Good luck with this one gents; sounds as though you have your work cut out for you

Did a conrod big-end leave the crankshaft and damage the engine :?: Nope. The clutch-side main bearing was heavily worn but complete. The front con-rod bearing is less worn but still toast, the rest look like they could be used again. Only the flywheel side of the crank had any play so I think the ...

gtecomp wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:01 pm hm...and varadero TB diameter is 45mm??? right???

Says 42 mm here: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model ... ro_07.html

Broke the small plastic tabs (in rear cowl) holding the taillight in place (without a doubt the most flimsy and useless design ever used! grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr). Used some thin sheet metal to rebuild them and ready to go!

Happy hatch-day Mike!!!!!

Happy b-day to a true gent!!!!!

Made it to the dyno yesterday. Numbers are a touch low but I am running really rich right now. Only received a piss poor print out so no chart to post up from this run :thumbdown: With that she is putting out around 120hp though as soon as the slides open the A\F ratio drops all the way off the cha...

I totally understand trying it out.....I've done my share of "experiments" over the years. On this though I passed as the shift shaft,on a VTR, already rides in a needle bearing as it exits the case. So adding another next to it didn't add up for me.......Though just my opinion and YMMV :...

Booked dyno time for this Wednesday :thumbup: Seems to be running well and pulling hard so it will be interesting to see what it does :wink: Can't wait to see the results :) Of course, the real results of all your hard work come when you twist the throttle out on the road and by that measure it see...

I installed one on my VTR for two reasons: OCMD ('nuff said), and also due to my incremental approach to modding the bike. While its effect could not be expected to be world-changing, it also cannot do any harm. Providing additional support to the protruding section of the sift shaft can only help r...

Kev L wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:34 pm What a life though! RIP Charlie.

Indeed, R.I.P.

He is incredibly quick on his good days, but they are increasingly few and far apart. Hope he can sort it out at Aprilia...

fabiostar wrote: ↑Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:53 pm that was a great read nice machining skills sir

i have serious mill envy here

+1

nice work indeed!!!!