Dunc

I'm a spanner wielder by trade but work for the Oz Michelin Motorsport agent. I organize/co-ordinate on-site tyre supply & fit at race...

Todays effort on the other side.

Having a crack at building pipes for the Cafe bike & using the stainless ones off that to run on this Street tracker.

I'd run it around 12-12.5 AFR as that produces the best power & wont hurt it in the heat. 14 would be OK at idle but too lean under...

Got mine! Thanks!👍

The O2 sensor gives an accurate reading so you can jet the carbs precisely. Best to run it on a dyno or rolling road as it could get a...

29c at 10 am with predicted 39c later, too hot to be working on the bike in the workshop me thinks.

I'd be targeting 12-12.5 AFR for best power & maybe a bit leaner @ idle. I reckon it's too rich.

What does the AFR gauge reading when it flat spots? What colour are the spark plugs? Try running it a short distance without those air...

Vacuum port for carb balancing

Mucking about with the head. Off to my mates tomorrow for some 3 angle valve seat work.

Predicted 39c today. I'll muck around in the workshop until it gets too hot & then it'll be inside & turn on the aircon.

Merry Christmas from Down Under!

I've got to do the head so there's plenty to do. Fit bigger Smedspeed valves, port job using a flow bench & fit Kibblewhite spring kit.

I've re-sleeved mine for 750 but the guy skimming the top of the barrels is very busy & has had them for 3 weeks. I will give him a few...

Same here!

30c at present. Just after 6 p.m. & getting the 3 cylinder bike out to head to the Pub to catch up with some old mates for Christmas.

Going to be 42c here today! Damn Hot!

Just finished the crank & set it in place to look at it. Assembly starts Saturday.

Was it the collection of engines/parts with a hardtailed frame with spoked wheels & a standard with tank & seat?

Was it the left side bearing that failed?

By the look of those scoring tracks something sizeable has made its way into the pump. I'd be giving the lower screen an intense check...

Only one place for that one, straight in the bin! Could be the cause of the big-end failure. I always make sure they're in really good...

If that's all new bearings & rod kits, that's not too bad a price. Getting the things true within .002" can be time consuming sometimes.

Maybe Geoff or he'll know someone.

Where in Oz are you?

28c sunny with a couple of clouds. Nice weather to knock down a few cans while working on the bike after work.

20c here today but 37c tomorrow!