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by Andrew
Thu Jun 11, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Member rides no more
Replies: 5
Views: 2303

Member rides no more

Hi All Since 2005 I've enjoyed being part of the exclusive 500 family and getting to know a lot of you (even if it was just through the forum). But my 500 years have now come to an end. I've just sold my beloved RZV500R to Herve in Brussels, he's a great guy, and a complete 2T petrol head :-) and he...
by Andrew
Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Modifying... modifying
Replies: 19
Views: 6838

Re: Modifying... modifying

next.... pipes and ports! Beautiful SS Lomas GP style expansions already fitted... Porting, not sure, it's such a controversial topic, with so many real and self proclaimed experts; probably prefer leaving that one alone for a while. For now I want to fine tune what I have, set the suspension up an...
by Andrew
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Modifying... modifying
Replies: 19
Views: 6838

Re: Modifying... modifying

next.... pipes and ports!
by Andrew
Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: stripped engine
Replies: 5
Views: 1474

Re: stripped engine

Hone the barrels and polish the ex ports. There's so much you could do while the motor's out. Check the water pump seal and impeller, check the clutch housing and basket for notching. the list could go on an on...
by Andrew
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: Tigcraft.
Replies: 115
Views: 45350

Re: Tigcraft.

Already looks great!!!
by Andrew
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014
Replies: 93
Views: 29692

Re: RD/RZ500 30th Anniversary Event - 2014

Hey all. I have to agree with everything that's been said so far, just sorry i couldn't spend more time on the stand. Andy, a fantastic job with it all, and such an excellent turn out of 500's!!!! It was great meeting the guys i could... again my time was far too short!!! Ronnie, sorry I never got t...
by Andrew
Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: Tacho
Replies: 11
Views: 3687

Re: Tacho

I tried a 350 tacho and it seemed to read half the revs???
by Andrew
Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Streetfighter vs. Replica Racer
Replies: 7
Views: 3304

Re: Streetfighter vs. Replica Racer

I'm with you... Street fighters all the way.
by Andrew
Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: More progress
Replies: 11
Views: 3147

Re: More progress

Stripped down without her cloths on...... always sexy!
:grin:
by Andrew
Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: More head shake than a dashboard bobble-head chihuahua !
Replies: 6
Views: 2187

Re: More head shake than a dashboard bobble-head chihuahua !

Get rid of the stock balls and put tapered bearing in, that's first and foremost. You say the alignments fine, how did you check, fighting you in the corners is a sign of misalignment, also check the play in your swingarm, even a small amount is bad. Agreed :cool: Something sounds like it's not str...
by Andrew
Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:37 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: TZR500 Race bike
Replies: 103
Views: 45576

Re: TZR500 Race bike

High performance 2-T's have smaller tolerances so need carefull warming up before being thrashed!
Did it simply get too hot too quick so the piston expanded quicker than the barrel.
by Andrew
Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: New V4 500cc bike coming in 53 Days, Ronax V4 500!!
Replies: 45
Views: 11802

Re: New V4 500cc bike coming in 53 Days, Ronax V4 500!!

adr1an wrote:They could at least have painted it for that much!!
:grin: :grin: :grin:
by Andrew
Fri May 09, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Non standard filters
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Re: Non standard filters

Serj

I use K&N pancake filters, but I'm running with no fairings so it don't count. :grin: