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by simon#51
Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: stafford bike show 26th 27th april
Replies: 0
Views: 1254

stafford bike show 26th 27th april

Hi guys, just to let you know ill be at stafford in 2 weeks time with my ABE 500 and spondon tz250, in the race paddock area, and will be firing them up. :grin:
hope to see some of you there..
by simon#51
Sun Apr 06, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Stafford motorcycle show April 2014
Replies: 1
Views: 2004

Stafford motorcycle show April 2014

Hi all, I will be at Stafford this month with my 500 and spondon tz250, in the race paddock, will be firing them up to, will be there the 2 days, hope to see you there..
by simon#51
Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Possible RD/TZ meet in may 2014
Replies: 4
Views: 2494

Re: Possible RD/TZ meet in may 2014

What ever became of the article in PBS nov issue about the 30th anniversary for the 500, is that still going to take place..
by simon#51
Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Pipes Oiling Badly, Flat Slides & Pre-Mix;Toughts?
Replies: 15
Views: 5113

Re: Pipes Oiling Badly, Flat Slides & Pre-Mix;Toughts?

My 500 has 32mm flat slides 250 mains fuelling is perfect on dyno, all 4 pipes drip oil until it gets a good long blast, then they clear up, but they need revving not just riding.
by simon#51
Sat Feb 01, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Possible RD/TZ meet in may 2014
Replies: 4
Views: 2494

Re: Possible RD/TZ meet in may 2014

Mmmmmmmm that could be tempting..although a long way up the m6.
by simon#51
Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: Literature, Brochures, Magazines and Other Printed Material
Topic: GP 500 Club.
Replies: 9
Views: 7476

Re: GP 500 Club.

Hi all, I've been going on the France trip since 2009 and there are about 6 of us that still go, Jeremy and Ian still come along, Jeremy sold his harris this year,but still has rogers nws 500, if you go onto rd500 club de France there are pics of the event dating back to 1999 I think. Hope you enjoy...
by simon#51
Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Gearing Advice Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1884

Re: Gearing Advice Needed

I'm running 15/42 and do a lot of different circuits,works well and pulls really weel of corners in high gears.
by simon#51
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Forum Alerts
Topic: My abe rep is in this months fastbike magazine
Replies: 0
Views: 2392

My abe rep is in this months fastbike magazine

october issue of fastbikes, my abe rep is in there, 5 pages and a good writeup.
by simon#51
Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: YZR500 Chassis For Sale... £22,000
Replies: 2
Views: 1866

YEH,
ITS FRANK FROM NIKON EXHAUSTS, HE HAS A MARLBORO COLOURED HARRIS YZR500, LUCKY BAST...D :grin:!!
by simon#51
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:30 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: Dry Clutch Kit & Mikunio Carbs
Replies: 59
Views: 29220

What is he claiming the HP rating is? I assume this is the Ducati kit. I have one from him for my rz350 stroker. He makes alot of stuff. Mine gained roughly 4 bhp, but every bike is different depending how they are set up. but what a difference when just push starting, no more clutch drag!! :grin: ...
by simon#51
Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Gurus,Help new guy with engine noise
Replies: 14
Views: 2292

Hi solo2, Right!, try taking the lh rear plastic cover off the back crank, behind there you will see a the blind seal, check to see if its fluttering back and forth as iv had one do that in the past, its due to the crankcase presure if its not sealed properly, if so its an easy fix. hope this helps ...
by simon#51
Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Gurus,Help new guy with engine noise
Replies: 14
Views: 2292

Hi solo2, Right!, try taking the lh rear plastic cover off the back crank, behind there you will see a the blind seal, check to see if its fluttering back and forth as iv had one do that in the past, its due to the crankcase presure if its not sealed properly, if so its an easy . hope this helps :gr...
by simon#51
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: telford bike show 3-4 feb
Replies: 2
Views: 1288

No worries.
ill try and get someone to film it.
by simon#51
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: telford bike show 3-4 feb
Replies: 2
Views: 1288

telford bike show 3-4 feb

Hi guys,
ill be taking my abe rep to the telford bike show this weekend,
last year they had a starter roller and were getting every ones bikes fired up, so ill be firing her up!!!
by simon#51
Tue Nov 08, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Stan Stephens RD500 to 750 Project
Replies: 63
Views: 24492

Its supposed to be running 2 top ends from a 350 tpvs with modified crankcases.