2 Strokes Down Under

Thanks for the feedback gman, I might be able to build stuff ok but its been a long time since I've tuned at 2T! The smoke from one side (LHS) was from the pilot jet being blocked on the RHS so was only running off the LHS. All good now with the 25 pilots. Regarding jetting, I was expecting to go up...

Cheers gman, I did try collecting/measuring the oil output from the pump but not at maximum pumping level. I might give that a go. The problem I found was that the RHS oil feed pipe (to carb) kept having air bubbles whereas the LHS oil feed pipe didn't. I thought I bled the oil pump properly. The LH...

Hi, Since I'll be running pre-mix until I can get the oil pump serviced, I wanted to make a blanking plate that incorporates the oil pump shaft, so I don't have to drop all the fluids and remove the clutch cover to remove the pump shaft. Here's the end result. Anyone see any problems with this idea?...

Thanks gman, I'm using the standard vm26 mikuni carbs with wet foam pod filters. It's idling nicely with the 25 pilots fitted. I also increased the mains to 250s. The plugs are still quite wet but I'm assuming that's to be expected when its not running at speed and under load. Its been 30 years sinc...

Tried with premix and much less smoke at idle. Also found the right carb idle circuit not working properly so rhs cylinder only comes on properly when the needle comes into play. Then both sides smoke evenly. Off with the carbs and try 25 pilots as current it idles smoothest and comes off idle best ...

Ive just done a quick compression test and both sides are the same. I also put my finger over the gearbox oil filler hole while I cranked it over and didnt feel any pressure or suction. Ive disconnected the oil feed tubes and blanked the carb feeds and will try it tomorrow with premix. If its still ...

It's the left side when sitting on the bike that's smoking more than the right. Both plugs are wet though. I thought it could be the oil pump so was going to disconnect the pump and run pre mix to help get the carbs setup.
Hadn't considered gearbox oil but cant see how it could get to lhs cylinder.

Thanks L.B & Oz,

It seems to be running very rich as the plugs are wet, but at least its running. Lots of smoke out of one side and bugger all out of the other so some tweaking to be done. I wonder how tolerant my neighbours are going to be with all the white smoke !

It lives.....

Here's some shots of the exhaust being shortened. First pic has one pipe in the old position and one in the new position. Second shot is the pipes in the final position and ready for fuel and some kicks tomorrow. 8O https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4236/35127202303_568c46e2d1_b.jpg https://farm5.stati...

Thanks Oz & L.B. It's getting to the exciting part soon... starting for the first time! (I just want to shorten the exhaust pipes and angle up the mufflers while they're still clean inside, before I start it.) All Ign and Instruments wiring finished tonight, so I could technically start it. Just...

Started on the rewiring so, all going well, should be able to start the bike this weekend or next.

Photobucket has changed their terms of use and have now blocked photo references in other sites (forums) !! Major pain in the butt to move all my pics to Flickr and edit all my previous posts. I'm working on it but may take some time. In the meantime, latest update is that front brakes are all refur...

Hi, I've used cycleterminal.com for specialised motorcycle connectors and bullet connectors. Good quality stuff. I've also used electricscooterparts.com for some oem style 2.8mm connectors. Jaycar cable is typically too small or too big, same with Narva cable. 3mm cable I found just a bit too heavy ...

Progress shots. Lots of little jobs. Mounted custom oil tank, fabricated a battery box, repainted switchgear & fabricated a dash for new instruments. (cardboard template in photo). Waiting for Zeeltronic ign and other bits to be delivered before starting to redo the wiring loom. [url=https://fli...