500 Two-Stroke Tech

Thanks guys. I sent Straycat a message. Looks like it’s been quite some time since he’s posted though.

Anybody have one of these? Hows the quality? https://www.ebay.com/itm/364699661061?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D263986%2C263992%26meid%3D25277629ebe849548ee50839a09ae7f2%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D364800930328%26itm%3D364699661061%26...

The R3 frame looks quite unimpressive.

Impressive! Is there a build thread somewhere?

Is that a real YZR or a replica?

Worst case scenario you could have a longer kick lever made.

Just have your son give you a push.

I took a look at my bike. It didn't help. I don't remember how I fixed my ground issue.

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.

When I had ignition issues it turned out to be bad ground.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...