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by Blobber
Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Yamaha R6 rear wheel in RD500 swingarm
Replies: 4
Views: 1292

Re: Yamaha R6 rear wheel in RD500 swingarm

Yes you are right that was the issue when I looked into it the YZF600 wheel is not quite as wide and does only just fit so anything bigger in stock swinging arm will require a large hammer!
by Blobber
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Yamaha R6 rear wheel in RD500 swingarm
Replies: 4
Views: 1292

Re: Yamaha R6 rear wheel in RD500 swingarm

Done the Yamaha YZF600 17" conversion in the stock swinging arm. Pretty easy, I think the R6 is more tricky from memory when I was researching
by Blobber
Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:01 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

Re: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?

Hi Busa, yes a wheel spacer is required it is 21mm wide. The Dymags look good but come at a cost. My set up cost approx £75 including wheel and maching and doesnt look that inferior. I have FZR1000 forks/wheel and brakes so the wheels are a visually matched pair. good luck
by Blobber
Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

Re: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?

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by Blobber
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:55 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

Re: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?

Hi Mate, I did this conversion a long time ago and you need to machine 13mm off the bracket, the thinnest section of the bracket is about 10mm so still ok. I've never held back from braking hard and it has been fine.
by Blobber
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?
Replies: 15
Views: 2533

Re: 02 YZF600R rear wheel in stock swingarm possibilities?

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by Blobber
Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Nitron Rear Shocks
Replies: 8
Views: 2620

Re: Nitron Rear Shocks

nitron rear shock tranforms the handling because it works unlike probably your knackered original!
I'd recommend it and not a bad price at around £200 with spring to suit your weight
by Blobber
Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Which Emulsion Tubes to use with Ivan's Kit
Replies: 59
Views: 15886

Re: Which Emulsion Tubes to use with Ivan's Kit

Hi Linx - I have installed Ivans emulsion tubes and the bike is now sorted they are the standard 1GE tubes. With the correct tubes and Ivans needles I think that is as good as it gets and it it really nice now. I might try the 1.4 but at the moment I am pretty happy so I'm riding it
by Blobber
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Newbie With Running Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 4024

Re: Newbie With Running Problem

Hi, I have heard of them but no experience of how they perform. Sound like they are the perfect solution and would be interested to know how you get on if you go for them.
I dont think they have not been discussed on this forum and this would make me a bit cautious.
by Blobber
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:48 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Newbie With Running Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 4024

Re: Newbie With Running Problem

sorry wrong upside down photo lol
by Blobber
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Newbie With Running Problem
Replies: 16
Views: 4024

Re: Newbie With Running Problem

Hi Linx, I had the same problems. Its better when at higher revs but at low to medium revs when cruising in traffic I found it a real pain. Its took me years to sort out to my satisfaction but I am fussy. My first step was to clean the carbs with correct needle and jets for your model and state of t...
by Blobber
Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:23 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb balance between front and rears different
Replies: 0
Views: 844

Carb balance between front and rears different

Hi, I have just finished using a set of vacuum gauges on my modded carbs (added barbs on the each carb) to check the balance and found they just needed minor tweaks to make the 2 rears spot on with each other and the 2 fronts the same. The funny thing is the two rear cylinders pull a lower vacuum th...
by Blobber
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:20 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: "Opening" air jet: Why? Clip on needle question
Replies: 3
Views: 1404

Re: "Opening" air jet: Why? Clip on needle question

Hi - if you are saying there is no air jet fitted to the threaded orifice then the equivalent orifice size would be massive may be 3 mm diameter or more. Bearing in mind the standard is #1.1 (I assume this is 1.1mm dia.) this modification will allow way too much air into the pilot circuit. I doubt t...
by Blobber
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Carb service while down
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Carb service while down

Hi can you tell me what those emulsion tubes/needle jets are? They appear to only have two holes drilled through instead of the 7 holes (full power bikes) or 5 holes restricted RZV. I ask because I have had no end of fun (hassle) playing around with various N-8 and O-0 tubes to get my bike to run sw...
by Blobber
Sat Sep 24, 2016 5:55 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Fuel levels 5mm below bowl seam? Fluffy below 3000...
Replies: 14
Views: 3557

Re: Fuel levels 5mm below bowl seam? Fluffy below 3000...

my bikes is like riding a 4 stroke at low to mid revs plenty torque will pull away on tickover/1500 revs easy. Sounds like yours is running weak on the pilot circuit and then rich on the needle. Could be low fuel level causing the low throttle problems and then you have raised the needle to compensa...