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by andy88
Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: YZF 750 not firing on No3 cylinder
Replies: 5
Views: 3510

A compression test would help... Do one to rule out a a goosed piston... I've seen holes blown in piston tops.. Have you done a physical check on your headers whilst the bike is running.. Touch them,,, carefully to see if it's hot on no3.. If it is hot, strip your carbs, check and clean everything a...
by andy88
Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: carb sync nozzles
Replies: 9
Views: 4096

i had an ancient mercury sync tool ,which i tried to use but it was jumping around too much to use. so i got by with a uni-syn tool and moving it between the carbs. but i will make some better brass nozzles and plugs and get heavy duty rubber and leave in situ. thanks for the link to the FB page. m...
by andy88
Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Thunderace fuel pump relay switch.
Replies: 1
Views: 1415

Thunderace fuel pump relay switch.

Hi all..... Need a new fuel relay switch but these buggers are hard to find... Does anybody know if there is an equivalent or one from another bike that would be OK to use... 1997 model.

Thanks people.. ๐Ÿ‘
by andy88
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Fzr wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Fzr wanted

Hi all...... ๐Ÿ‘

As title says... I'm in the market for a new bike...

Mainland UK only and please.. NO PROJECTS.

must be complete and preferably on the road.

Thanks people.... ๐Ÿ‘
by andy88
Sat Oct 29, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Dynojet stage 3 question..
Replies: 2
Views: 1355

Dynojet stage 3 question..

Hi all.... As the title states, has anybody had experience with this set up.. Mine has been done by previous owner, to stage 3.. This includes seating small brass caps into the air jet in the carbs, sealing it off.. My question is, has anybody reversed this MOD and drilled out these caps...this is s...
by andy88
Wed Oct 05, 2016 10:13 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Standard needle question..
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Cheers stig....im drooling over that.. :retard: Your needles are what i have in one set of carbs..5 settings. My other carbs have fatter needles, 6 settings, 143 main jets, and a capped main air jet....definitely been took to a stage 3 mod.. To answer my original post, YES standard needles can be lo...
by andy88
Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Standard needle question..
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

So i presume standard needles work in the same way,, up 1 setting to lower needle making a leaner fuel ratio...so why the need to change needles when fitting a jet kit..????
by andy88
Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Standard needle question..
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

So standard needles are adjustable.. Thanks for that...at least one set of carbs are STANDARD... And looking at at them side by side, ones definitely been tarted...thanks guys.. :thumbsup:
by andy88
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Standard needle question..
Replies: 8
Views: 2645

Standard needle question..

Are box standard needles height adjustable??.. I own 2 exups,, both 1992 models.. One has definitely been jetted/fat adjustable needles (6settings)/main air jet capped off etc.. The other is running standard jets, adjustable need(5 settings) standard air box, main air jets open etc.... What is the n...
by andy88
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Missfire and cap renewal
Replies: 1
Views: 1141

Missfire and cap renewal

Hi all...just been through my plugs to cure a missfire, hoping i didnt have to replace my caps...I found on the cap in question had come loose internally over the years..I was unaware that the internals unscrew and can collect moisture, as mine had. Cleaned and put back together tight,,plugs and cap...
by andy88
Mon Oct 03, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: My exups been jetted by p/owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1735

Hi...my toobs are round...no mishape, needles are clean,no scoring etc..exup valve stripped, greased and set,.... I know its been jetted, as there is now a cap in the air inlet as described in dynojet instructions.. But dont know if this is a dynojet kit etc.....the mains at 143 seem high....which w...
by andy88
Mon Oct 03, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: My exups been jetted by p/owner
Replies: 4
Views: 1735

My exups been jetted by p/owner

Hi all..jyst done a carb stripdown, and found its been jetted by previous owner(s)......originally stripped it down to clean and synch carbs to cure a carb pop on number 4 (sitting on bike, last pot on right) and slight bogging in 2nd at low revs to open throttle. Carbs were grainy inside, and found...
by andy88
Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Petrol tap upgrade..?????
Replies: 9
Views: 2536

Cheers nuggitt,, found an 8mm tap similar to yours just wasn't sure of size needed.. Will be ordering that today..found a new original tap on bikebitz,,so that at some point will be replaced too..cheers.
by andy88
Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Petrol tap upgrade..?????
Replies: 9
Views: 2536

Thanks guys for all the advice.. Enjoy your run to Whitby lucky sod.. :crybaby:
by andy88
Fri Sep 23, 2016 12:13 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Petrol tap upgrade..?????
Replies: 9
Views: 2536

Whats the internal size of original fuel pipe from tank to filter,,i cant measure mine now as taps constantly on and got a full tank... :whistle: