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by smurf 1
Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: REDEX,,,,PROBLEMS
Replies: 3
Views: 1180

Re: REDEX,,,,PROBLEMS

I have the bike in my place at the moment, he was lucky he didn't run it long so I sonic cleaned the carbs flushed out the tank & lines it is running fine now :smt003 , I was worried about the cranks seals :???: :???: :???: but they are fine. Like has been said only heard bad things about fuel /...
by smurf 1
Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carburettor overhaul
Replies: 1
Views: 798

Re: Carburettor overhaul

pm sent
by smurf 1
Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: UK SORN regs
Replies: 4
Views: 1239

Re: UK SORN regs

if it has never been SORN'ed you will be ok but once it is it has to be done every year they send you a tax reminder to either tax or SORN. hope this helps I have done it with loads of bikes in the past, there will be something on the DVLA web site somewhere about the rules
by smurf 1
Mon Oct 20, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: rear master cylinder
Replies: 6
Views: 1978

Re: rear master cylinder

350 YPVS master cylinder is the same I think you just have to use your mounting bracket & the actuating rod to make it work there are loads on flebay
by smurf 1
Wed Sep 10, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Hitlers rd500lc is crashed..............
Replies: 11
Views: 3285

Re: Hitlers rd500lc is crashed..............

just mint !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by smurf 1
Wed May 21, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: 30th Anniv Parade at Donnington Classic Fest 9th 10th August
Replies: 8
Views: 3350

Re: 30th Anniv Parade at Donnington Classic Fest 9th 10th Au

yes it has gone very quiet & I am wondering if it is going to happen. Do I book the weekend / hotels or not does anybody know what is happening ?
by smurf 1
Thu May 08, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Choke not working/plungers stuck
Replies: 10
Views: 2420

Re: Choke not working/plungers stuck

the choke plungers from an RD350 R the Brazilian one look the same as the RD 500 ones but dont know if they are still available
by smurf 1
Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Choke not working/plungers stuck
Replies: 10
Views: 2420

Re: Choke not working/plungers stuck

whoever did the sonic cleaning should have removed the plungers before cleaning & any moving parts, it sounds like some of the cleaning solution has got down them & dried up you will have great difficulty getting them out + after cleaning in a sonic bath ALL the parts should be cleaned of an...
by smurf 1
Sun Mar 30, 2014 5:05 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: CARBURETOR SONIC CLEANING
Replies: 1
Views: 833

Re: CARBURETOR SONIC CLEANING

Hi I do sonic cleaning on carbs all the time, have been for the last 5 years with no complaints, the only way your carbs will get damaged is if the person doing it doesn't clean out the ALL cleaning solution after they come out of the cleaning tank + there are all different kinds of cleaning solutio...
by smurf 1
Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Starting engine for first time since rebuild
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Re: Starting engine for first time since rebuild

I always prime the oil lines before starting if you get a small syringe you can push oil up them from the oil pump till you see it coming out of the other end, it can take a while for them to fill when first started if they are empty & that is when you need the oil most.
by smurf 1
Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: 500 forum key chain
Replies: 34
Views: 6170

Re: 500 forum key chain

Hi Tom put me down for the full kit, patch, key chain, sticker, badge or what you get done my old patch is starting to look a bit tattybut the lighter is still going strong
by smurf 1
Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014
Replies: 93
Views: 30435

Re: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014

looking good. I WILL be one of those bikes hope it is good weather, but I will still be there even if it's raining
by smurf 1
Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014
Replies: 93
Views: 30435

Re: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014

see you soon then, the kettle will be on for your arrival
by smurf 1
Sat Oct 12, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014
Replies: 93
Views: 30435

Re: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014

Cru, come round to my place if you want to see another I've got 4 in here 2 are mine, 2 are customers bikes in for repairs. I will be at the event with mine that's for cert so you & Vin wont be on your own :smt006 .