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- Mon May 06, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: VTR smoking when startup
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3619
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...
- Mon May 06, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 231
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...
- Mon May 06, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Exhaust header gaskets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 231
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...
- Mon May 06, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: HB jchesshyre
- Replies: 5
- Views: 102
Re: HB jchesshyre
Happy Birthday Joseph
I hope you’re having a great day,
Chris.
I hope you’re having a great day,
Chris.
- Sun May 05, 2024 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The new Job...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4606
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...
- Sat May 04, 2024 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The new Job...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4606
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...
- Fri May 03, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ebay
- Replies: 8
- Views: 289
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:38 am
- Forum: Bike Chat
- Topic: Anyone feeling flush??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 98
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...
Re: BSB R 2
Thanks Mac
Chris.
Chris.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ebay
- Replies: 8
- Views: 289
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
Chris.
Chris.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Happy birthday StuartWags
- Replies: 6
- Views: 108
Re: Happy birthday StuartWags
Happy Birthday young man
Hope you're having a great day,
Chris.
Hope you're having a great day,
Chris.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: Pimp Your Ride
- Topic: The RD400 drag bike
- Replies: 155
- Views: 31495
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 ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: VTR smoking when startup
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3619
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 ...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
- Replies: 22475
- Views: 1847249
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
- Replies: 22475
- Views: 1847249
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
IMG_5182.jpeg Pass How do you get away with the big elastic band on the rear brake pedal Al :?: :eh: Chris. Eagle eyes there Chris :lol: The brakes return fine without it, but I like a bit of extra resistance on the pedal so I can feel what’s going on, so I add the rubber band. MOT man never questi...