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by vdrive
Fri May 24, 2019 3:28 am
Forum: Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Topic: I lost my best friend
Replies: 23
Views: 2363

Re: I lost my best friend

The biggest lesson Rick seems to have left us is to be a true friend to as many people as you can and never waver from your convictions. I honestly will never understand how he got so much done. so true , Rick & I used to always say " its nice to be important , but more important to be nic...
by vdrive
Thu May 23, 2019 3:07 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Crank timing and anti backlash
Replies: 11
Views: 1259

Re: Crank timing and anti backlash

I will tell you that you can not measure the crank timing by a math problem. It must be performed with both dial gauges and a large degree wheel fitted firmly to the end of the stator crankshaft. Regardless of piston used the rear crank is retarded in rotation some 3-3.5* from the front. If I under...
by vdrive
Wed May 22, 2019 3:13 am
Forum: Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Topic: I lost my best friend
Replies: 23
Views: 2363

Re: I lost my best friend

hi so sorry to hear the news , just found out today , yes talked to Rick many times on the phone , very nice guy indeed , he will be missed......
by vdrive
Wed May 22, 2019 2:20 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Rick Lance
Replies: 0
Views: 1117

Rick Lance

after reading topic below on " Identifying Pipes " , had no idea Rick Lance passed away several days ago....... bought a set of Tommy Crawford Hydro Formed RZ500 expansion Chambers From Him in 1987......
by vdrive
Tue May 07, 2019 3:07 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

maybe when Bassani has more time they can do a shorter run ......
by vdrive
Tue May 07, 2019 3:07 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

maybe during winter this year , can get less sets made .........
by vdrive
Mon May 06, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

any body interested in tsi spec pipes made by bassani ? need 25 sets made for minimum order......
by vdrive
Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:17 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

asked this question years ago .
by vdrive
Thu Apr 25, 2019 12:58 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

I was wondering how many people would want a set of TSI spec pipes ? Kind Regards Andrew
by vdrive
Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:09 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

You could try this guy: http://www.npowerperformance.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; He does custom pipes for a living and I guess starting from a batch of one instead of 25. Currently he's a bit busy but if you have a bit of time, it should be doable. Edit: Correct for...
by vdrive
Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:27 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

stock or gp style? assuming they save a bunch of weight, etc, yeah I'm in. stock , needed to drop my bike off for them to do fitment under stock bodywork.
by vdrive
Wed Jun 20, 2018 3:40 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

My buddy would be in for a set. well only need 24 more people ........
by vdrive
Fri Jun 15, 2018 3:01 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Expansion chambers plans / drgs
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: Expansion chambers plans / drgs

Others please chime in - I suspect that those pipe specs would work best if you did the rest of the TSI mods. And from what I can recall the mods result in not the most suitable streetbike? Others please comment as I have no personal experience with doing the full TSI mods. I went to ask Bassani in...
by vdrive
Wed May 16, 2018 3:36 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Crankshaft assemblies
Replies: 122
Views: 21132

Re: Crankshaft assemblies

You know that everyone that has ever posted on this website feels that they deserve a "special" discount. Regardless of how much "free" advice you've given over the years. :smt102 I, for one, hope you're able to put a good amount of profit in your pocket for taking on a job that...
by vdrive
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:19 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Cylinder boring services
Replies: 10
Views: 2273

Re: Cylinder boring services

Glad to hear all went great .