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by Jeff B
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: RZ500 engine in R3??
Replies: 4
Views: 186

Re: RZ500 engine in R3??

The R3 frame looks quite unimpressive.
by Jeff B
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: How Are These Pipes Made?
Replies: 301
Views: 59913

Re: How Are These Pipes Made?

Impressive! Is there a build thread somewhere?
by Jeff B
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: How Are These Pipes Made?
Replies: 301
Views: 59913

Re: How Are These Pipes Made?

Is that a real YZR or a replica?
by Jeff B
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Engine start problem after TSI mods
Replies: 16
Views: 681

Re: Engine start problem after TSI mods

Worst case scenario you could have a longer kick lever made.
by Jeff B
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Engine start problem after TSI mods
Replies: 16
Views: 681

Re: Engine start problem after TSI mods

Just have your son give you a push. :grin:
by Jeff B
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: No spark at the plugs.
Replies: 10
Views: 2413

Re: No spark at the plugs.

I took a look at my bike. It didn't help. I don't remember how I fixed my ground issue.
by Jeff B
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: No spark at the plugs.
Replies: 10
Views: 2413

Re: No spark at the plugs.

It was many years ago so it's testing my memory a bit. I think the issue was ground between the engine and the frame or the frame and the coils. I think I added a ground wire somewhere. Maybe engine to rectifier or engine to coil mount. I can look at my bike tonight. See if it jogs my memory.
by Jeff B
Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: No spark at the plugs.
Replies: 10
Views: 2413

Re: No spark at the plugs.

When I had ignition issues it turned out to be bad ground.
by Jeff B
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:10 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

I had Dot 5 in an old Buell. The front single caliper worked quite well. Too many variables between the Buell and a typical twin caliper setup to really judge the fluid though.
by Jeff B
Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: VJ22/RG500
Replies: 7
Views: 3921

Re: VJ22/RG500

Cool Project! That said, I'm getting tired of you guys fighting. Mounting the motor by the head bolts is not a new idea. These bikes have been around for a while. If the idea was terrible and unacceptable we would be seeing pictures of failures. There are enough bikes out there using the head bolts ...
by Jeff B
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

Smoker wrote: Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:47 pm

Not sure, but I think most 2-stroke factory race bikes use a header cross-over design. I've also seen RZV500 cross-over street pipes in Japan. Definitely not just for looks.
Got any pictures of this. I haven't seen this before.
by Jeff B
Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

Yeah, for sure the stock bike is a challenge for custom pipes. Mostly speaking about the rear pipes, though. My definition of "considerable" would be based on the pipe simulation numbers. I think the front pipe bellies are the only consideration, for cornering. I have noticed that Yamaha ...
by Jeff B
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

I was thinking those Jolly Moto pipes might be for sale, soon. I don't have a pipe simulator program. Won't pipes made for a stock engine rob your 100hp engine mods of considerable power? I think it depends on your definition of considerable. Keep in mind the space restrictions you'd run into with ...
by Jeff B
Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

Hello Jeff, You're absolutely right, Sir! I fitted those pipes approximately nine years ago. However, don't let the image deceive you. While they may appear pristine in the photos, the reality is vastly different. The relentless battle against surface rust has proven to be quite the challenge. Afte...
by Jeff B
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: The Burning Question...?
Replies: 87
Views: 183700

Re: The Burning Question...?

Looks like it was piped when you got it. What kind of pipes are they? Jolly Moto's perhaps?