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by dave55
Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:41 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb heat shields
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

Re: Carb heat shields

Cheers Guys

Tanks empty so should make this easier, i will see if there's a pipe run diagram in the manual.

Merry Christmas

Dave UK
by dave55
Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:38 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb heat shields
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

Carb heat shields

Hi

Going to tinker in the shed over winter and fit a pair of carb heat shields i won on auction.
Is it a fiddly job, and or do i even need them, run this year without them and did not seem to get
any more problems then usual :smile:
Tips or hints welcome

Dave
by dave55
Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:23 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Winter Lay up
Replies: 13
Views: 3163

Winter Lay up

Hi Gents Going to lay my RZV up for around 18 months, just got others to ride next year and was wondering what tips i should do for such a long period. I will do the obvious oil change drain tank and carbs, but should i run it from time to time or will a total stop be OK. New crank seals from a full...
by dave55
Tue May 31, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb Heat shields
Replies: 1
Views: 835

Carb Heat shields

Hi

Just a quickie, does the RZV have these heat shields ??
Mine came without and was wondering about it affecting performance.

Dave UK
by dave55
Tue May 31, 2016 3:09 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Rear wet plugs RZV500
Replies: 8
Views: 2389

Re: Rear wet plugs RZV500

http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... =3&t=14107" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Updated my outcome on this guy's post :grin:
by dave55
Tue May 31, 2016 2:59 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carbs running bad
Replies: 15
Views: 4021

Re: Carbs running bad

Just been through the same troubles after a engine rebuild. My cure was as follows. Put an new aftermarket coil on, would run fine on tick over then drop out the rear two intermittently oily wet plugs. Checked the resistance of the cheap coil and it was a bus ride away from standard. Rebuilt both or...
by dave55
Fri May 27, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Gear shifter problem
Replies: 13
Views: 3178

Re: Gear shifter problem

jackson.40 wrote:This problem can also happen when the clutch cover has been fitted without the gasket and just sealant has been used.

It needs the thickness of the gasket to have the correct clearance.

Steve
Bloody hell how did you find that out. :shock:
by dave55
Mon May 09, 2016 2:56 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Rear wet plugs RZV500
Replies: 8
Views: 2389

Re: Rear wet plugs RZV500

Thanks for all the tips. Will check them all. New Genuine crank seals all round, smokes on 4 lovely when plugs are all firing. Do i compression check cold,hot,engine running? Will triple check float heights again just don't trust the float Bowl off method prefer the Yamaha tube. But what's the corre...
by dave55
Sun May 08, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Rear wet plugs RZV500
Replies: 8
Views: 2389

Rear wet plugs RZV500

Hi all Can anybody give me list of things to try to cure rear wet plugs. everything seemed hunky dory after the rebuild and the first 20 mile blasting and traffic riding. filled her up to the brim this morning and its run like a pig since then. rear plugs always the problem, good job it wasn't all r...
by dave55
Sun May 08, 2016 4:28 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: About to undertake a RZV Restoration Job UK
Replies: 24
Views: 8823

Re: About to undertake a RZV Restoration Job UK

Thanks for the complement's guys.

Think this my last restoration, want to ride the 3 I've done for now.
Only a NS400 :smt007 could tempt me our of retirement.
by dave55
Sat May 07, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: About to undertake a RZV Restoration Job UK
Replies: 24
Views: 8823

Re: About to undertake a RZV Restoration Job UK

Hi All

Well 14 months later the fruits of my labour.
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Its had a 20 mile spin and all seems well.
looking forward to some decent weather to take it to task.

Dave UK
by dave55
Wed May 04, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Engine mounting bracket RZV Frame
Replies: 3
Views: 1492

Re: Engine mounting bracket RZV Frame

http://www.rzv500r.net/Tech_docs/51X-PL ... age_34.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Try this link, part 16 & 19 for lower engine brackets.
Sure you mean these.

Good luck with the rebuild. I have just finished mine. :grin:
Ask for any help

Dave
by dave55
Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Fuel tap lever
Replies: 8
Views: 2492

Re: Fuel tap lever

Yes, i have ordered a new one to be safe

Dave UK
by dave55
Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Moment of truth is upon me.
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

Re: Moment of truth is upon me.

Well, had a fairly mixed morning. It started after half a dozen kicks on a 35-1 pre-mix :grin: then promptly Spewed half its gearbox oil over my nice garage floor :smt010 Nobody told me you couldn't run it without a sprocket on the output shaft. :mad: Cleaned that up, topped up and fitted sprocket, ...
by dave55
Fri Mar 25, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Moment of truth is upon me.
Replies: 8
Views: 1970

Moment of truth is upon me.

Hi All Happy Easter, saying that before the politically correct in the UK ban it all together. Well im in need of a bit of advice, all pre-flights check are done and about ready for take off for a first engine start after a personal rebuild with lots of advice i got from you guy's. Couple of questio...