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by RichardUK500
Fri Jul 06, 2018 12:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Ivans needles
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Ivans needles

I have an Ivans needle set with A and B needles. Does anyone know which needles i use for a standard RD500?
by RichardUK500
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: fuel cock
Replies: 13
Views: 2261

Re: fuel cock

Thanks SpeadFreak.... Perfect!
by RichardUK500
Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:08 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: fuel cock
Replies: 13
Views: 2261

fuel cock

For the avoidance of doubt can someone please tell me the correct way to connect fuel pipes to the petcock. Top, middle right and bottom for the larger diameter hoses. Is the top point the fuel hose to the carbs? Bottom point of fuel petcock connected to "On" side of fuel tank? Middle righ...
by RichardUK500
Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: rev counter not responding to revs
Replies: 1
Views: 857

rev counter not responding to revs

Thanks in advance to any help with fixing my rev counter.... After the engine is running, its a few minutes before the rev counter starts to work. Firstly it only shows around 1,500rpm. After a short ride it will only register up to 4,000rpm even if I am way higher than that. Any advice on what coul...
by RichardUK500
Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: Ignition coils
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

Re: Ignition coils

Thanks for all the assistance.
by RichardUK500
Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: Ignition coils
Replies: 9
Views: 1923

Ignition coils

Thanks in advance for any recommendations on ignition coil replacement.... I see lots on eBay, are they OK to use?
by RichardUK500
Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: RZ carbs to RD500
Replies: 2
Views: 964

RZ carbs to RD500

Hi, I have read so many posts etc but I am still not 100% sure as what i need to change when putting RZV carbs on a RD500. What do i need to change? I think just the main jet to a 165 yes? I can leave the pilot jet and the pilot air jet (in the intake bell mouth) and the emulsion tubes as is yes? Th...
by RichardUK500
Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Fuel pipe kit
Replies: 1
Views: 752

Fuel pipe kit

Hi,

Does anyone do a replacement fuel hose kit from the petcock to the carbs? Or does anyone know the diameters required from petcock to T junction and then T junction to each bank of carbs and then from top carb to lower carbs?

Thanks in advance for any help.
by RichardUK500
Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: YPVS adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 1005

YPVS adjustment

Please assist....

Do I adjust the YPVS cables, using the 8mm bolt method, with the ignition on of off?
by RichardUK500
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb set up/sync
Replies: 1
Views: 706

Carb set up/sync

Hi,

Can anyone enlighten me into how to set up/sync the carbs on my RD500 please. Mainly the throttle valve height.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.