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by fred99999au
Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Building work anyone
Replies: 3
Views: 929

Re: Building work anyone

Might help to add where you are based and where you are willing to travel to as well.
by fred99999au
Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: hybrids YZR500 project
Replies: 71
Views: 31604

Re: hybrids YZR500 project

yep, it changes the exhaust tuning by changing the volume of the chamber or at least the header section of the chamber.
by fred99999au
Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: hybrids YZR500 project
Replies: 71
Views: 31604

Re: hybrids YZR500 project

Doesn't the PV effectively change the timing of the exhaust port rather than the volume or length of the exhaust?

Oh, and it was great to see from start to finish as well. I have often wondered what the yellow jobbie was.
by fred99999au
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: New toy (TZR421) is on its way!!!
Replies: 141
Views: 22898

Re: New toy (TZR421) is on its way!!!

Yes, can confirm that is sounds dangerous and the paint is in need of re-doing... Mind you it sounded dangerous before it exploded last time as well. Might sponge a ride after you have proven that it wont hand grenade again (I don't want to be blamed for that).
by fred99999au
Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: RZ restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1298

Re: RZ restoration

Oh, and "start ya bastard" is a product made by Nulon which is an ether gas mix designed to help along vehicles with a stubborn disposition.

Not a litany.

:)
by fred99999au
Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: RZ restoration
Replies: 7
Views: 1298

Re: RZ restoration

I pulled my RZ250 put of the shed after not running for 13 years and pumped the tyres up, washed the mouse shit off it, replaced the air filter gave it a bit of 'start ya bastard' and it settled down to an idle with the 13 or more year old petrol in it. Best thing you can do is do an inspection of i...
by fred99999au
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Cranks I will rebuild or buy cheap plus anybike parts bought
Replies: 36
Views: 18238

Re: Cranks I will rebuild or buy cheap plus anybike parts bought

So, when we are talking about Link not working, are we talking about the OP and his services or the link to CRS in Darwin?
by fred99999au
Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: FOUND: RZ clutch cable bracket for crank case + other bits
Replies: 11
Views: 1792

Re: URGENT: RZ clutch cable bracket for crank case + other bits

funny thing was, I prolly have a clutch perch and lever on my other spare RZ at my mate's place in Lara.
by fred99999au
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:15 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: RZ 250 carb wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 901

Re: RZ 250 carb wanted

Presumably, you need a left carb with a choke?
by fred99999au
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: FOUND: RZ clutch cable bracket for crank case + other bits
Replies: 11
Views: 1792

Re: URGENT: RZ clutch cable bracket for crank case + other bits

I prolly have one on that spare engine or two givvus a bell this arvie.
by fred99999au
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Bikes for sale
Topic: rgv250 vj22 1993
Replies: 6
Views: 2439

Re: rgv250 vj22 1993

That link looks like it is for your side of the ad, not the public side.
by fred99999au
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Digital speedo for RZ 500 with R6 front end
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: Digital speedo for RZ 500 with R6 front end

Or run it through a ferrite ring a few times , near the tacho maybe?
by fred99999au
Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Joe Eastmure and the 1971 Castrol 6 Hour Win.
Replies: 6
Views: 1559

Re: Joe Eastmure and the 1971 Castrol 6 Hour Win.

What a great read and by the sounds, a great ride.
by fred99999au
Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: ypvs chatter??
Replies: 10
Views: 1750

Re: ypvs chatter??

Well, if it is the same as the RZ, then it is just a leccy motor, power it up one way then the other and if it moves without being jerky, then it is eeither the feedback pot or the CDI.
by fred99999au
Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: New toy (TZR421) is on its way!!!
Replies: 141
Views: 22898

Re: New toy (TZR421) is on its way!!!

Down here in the wilds of the western suburbs of Melbourne. When the men are men and the cyclists are nervous.

Actually, after speaking to Jeram, the women are men here too.