Main Site  FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Register   Profile   Log in  Log in to check your private messages    Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5  Next          Exup1000.co.uk Forum Index -> Workshop View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Metalface Moderator Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3567 Location: Bolton, the land of fortune and opportunity. Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:57 pm    Post subject: Question time Hello, yesterday I accidentally bought a 1990 exup, its streetfightered so it has bits missing. I'm leaving it as a streetfighter but I have questions. Should it have a reserve switch like the RU, it doesn't seem to have one? It needs tyres, what tyres are people using? Ta. _________________ If I have to understand, don't bother to explain. Yoda wrote: Well mental bikes though, suits you sir. Back to top Stig Site Admin Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 11559 Location: digging through projects Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:20 pm    Post subject: Yes it should have a reserve switch And it should have tyres _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard Back to top nuggitt Moderator Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 5601 Location: North Yorkshire Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:13 am    Post subject: Stig wrote: And it should have tyres Last year I was running Bridgestone S20 Evo's and managed to get nearly 6,000 miles out of them and that's with using various speeds. After talking to a few riders last year who we're running Bridgestone S21's. They say it out performs the S20 with lots more grip and harder wearing too. That's what I'll be fitting at the end of this month ready for the sticky summer tarmac. _________________ Bit of advice. Buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you aren't in one you'll be in the other. Back to top Stig Site Admin Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 11559 Location: digging through projects Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:37 am    Post subject: I’m running 10 yr old Pirelli’s. the rear is ready for changing anyway. Recon I’ll be looking for Costa’s next _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard Back to top nuggitt Moderator Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 5601 Location: North Yorkshire Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:57 am    Post subject: Stig wrote: I’m running 10 yr old Pirelli’s. the rear is ready for changing anyway. Recon I’ll be looking for Costa’s next Do you mean Corsa's or are you spending all summer in Costa cafe's? _________________ Bit of advice. Buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you aren't in one you'll be in the other. Back to top Stig Site Admin Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 11559 Location: digging through projects Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:31 am    Post subject: Sodding predictive text (FPT) Not long left here now. Looking a bit sad. At least I can feel my hands in a morning which is a relief in winter Yes I’ll be looking for Corsas _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard Back to top Metalface Moderator Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3567 Location: Bolton, the land of fortune and opportunity. Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:01 pm    Post subject: I think I spotted a useful answer in that lot, I am doing well. _________________ If I have to understand, don't bother to explain. Yoda wrote: Well mental bikes though, suits you sir. Back to top Stig Site Admin Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 11559 Location: digging through projects Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:16 pm    Post subject: Not like us to drift off topic _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard Back to top Teego More Rabbit Than Sainsbury's Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 2416 Location: On the road again. Distance is the drug. Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2020 9:30 pm    Post subject: Stig wrote: I’m running 10 yr old Pirelli’s. the rear is ready for changing anyway. Recon I’ll be looking for Costa’s next Fess up, Paul. You haven't been running anything for at least two years. Your tyres aren't worn out, just cracking and wrinkling with age like some members. _________________ Keep on keepin' on. Back to top Metalface Moderator Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3567 Location: Bolton, the land of fortune and opportunity. Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:17 pm    Post subject: Teego wrote: Stig wrote: I’m running 10 yr old Pirelli’s. the rear is ready for changing anyway. Recon I’ll be looking for Costa’s next Fess up, Paul. You haven't been running anything for at least two years. Your tyres aren't worn out, just cracking and wrinkling with age like some members. _________________ If I have to understand, don't bother to explain. Yoda wrote: Well mental bikes though, suits you sir. Back to top Metalface Moderator Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3567 Location: Bolton, the land of fortune and opportunity. Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:20 pm    Post subject: Stig wrote: Not like us to drift off topic That's true! Right! I've got my carbs in bits to give them a clean, should I replace the emulsion tubes/needles etc while they're in bits or what, anything else I should do/replace also? Oh and why does it have two filler plugs on the engine, sort of side by side? Cheers. _________________ If I have to understand, don't bother to explain. Yoda wrote: Well mental bikes though, suits you sir. Back to top nuggitt Moderator Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 5601 Location: North Yorkshire Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:31 pm    Post subject: Get a set of these. Very good quality and cheaper too. https://litetek.co/Carb_Kit_Yamaha_FZR1000_89-95.html _________________ Bit of advice. Buy a good bed and a good pair of shoes, because if you aren't in one you'll be in the other. Back to top Metalface Moderator Joined: 29 Dec 2006 Posts: 3567 Location: Bolton, the land of fortune and opportunity. Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:04 pm    Post subject: Thanks, they look good. I'm going to leave the emulsion tubes etc, I saw the price then checked them again and they look ok. _________________ If I have to understand, don't bother to explain. Yoda wrote: Well mental bikes though, suits you sir. Back to top Stig Site Admin Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posts: 11559 Location: digging through projects Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:08 pm    Post subject: Check the tubes for wear with a drill bit held to the light Set the float heights and make sure the pilot jets especially are thoroughly clean Yes my tyres probably are cracked but it’s been 2 years since I saw my bike that I can’t confirm that. Next couple of months should see that right tho’ _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard Back to top Teego More Rabbit Than Sainsbury's Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 2416 Location: On the road again. Distance is the drug. Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:14 pm    Post subject: Paul, after years advising others how to recommission their bikes you're going to have to practise what you preach. I'm looking forward to your stage by stage reports with Pix. Start with a big reveal of the bike emerging from its shroud. _________________ Keep on keepin' on. 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