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Re: My Bike
« Reply #66 on: June 25, 2021, 05:24:31 AM »


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« Reply #65 on: June 13, 2021, 12:39:57 AM »



(Back) On the road at last - unfortunately the bike is running like a sack of $h!# but I think I'm gradually getting to grips with a few missteps along the way - cheers guys - regards kev
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« Reply #64 on: December 26, 2020, 07:17:43 AM »
Belated Happy Christmas to all XSAUS from Kev in Salisbury UK

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Re: My Bike
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #62 on: November 27, 2020, 04:48:24 AM »
Cheers Makzy - been promising myself gauges or columns (or maybe even make a manometer) for a while so I may need to get a bit more serious about it now :) - regards Kev

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Re: My Bike
« Reply #61 on: November 26, 2020, 07:49:05 PM »
It’ll need a proper tuneup Kev, search the topics on here and you’ll find out what to do, STEPTOE has some videos also, you really need a set of vacuum gauges tho, Cheers.
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #60 on: November 25, 2020, 07:00:49 PM »
Hi all - I have got my bike started again (Yippee) and although not running great does at least  run on all 4 cylinders now - I can start it with the choke fully on and back it halfway off after a minute or two - but whatever I do - as soon as I touch the twistgrip and open the throttle (even the slightest amount) the engine dies - please bear in mind this is only the second time I've had it running recently - I haven't changed anything settings wise nor exhaust or air cleaner - it's all as it was - I've had the carbs off and cleaned everything in sight - changed the old needle and seat valves and the diaphragms but nothing else - I'll have another look at it this weekend - fingers crossed - regards Kev
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #59 on: October 15, 2020, 04:07:50 AM »
Sorry haven't been on for a while - what with Covid  - work closing its doors for a while and then getting back to work with the restrictions and other changes going on with me personally - I have been doing a few little bits to my bike and did have it running but it was running so rough (mainly on 1 & 2 with the occasional chime in from 3 & 4) that I've taken the carbs off and am cleaning them and replacing a few of the service parts as and when I can afford to - anyhow - hope all are keeping well/safe - regards Kev
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #58 on: May 26, 2020, 08:35:33 PM »
Got the decals reproduced in the UK (ATIK Graphics) - the guy was really helpful and a biker too - he has done a superb job and I would highly recommend his work

Dragged the bike outside (we're having some beautiful (riding) weather for lockdown :( but I'm sure it's better to look out at sunshine :) rather than grey clouds and rain.

Still to match front and back wheels (Black + Polished spokes and rims - Painting the seat trims at the moment which will leave the swinging arm that needs attention. regards to all - Kev
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #57 on: May 12, 2020, 09:20:44 PM »
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #56 on: May 11, 2020, 06:47:37 AM »


Now comes complete with rear brake too - regards Kev
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Re: My Bike
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #54 on: May 01, 2020, 08:48:23 PM »
IT'S IN - the headlight is back were it's supposed to be - cheers for you help and encouragement - that was seriously getting me down - now for the next job - hope you're all keeping well - Kev
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #53 on: April 28, 2020, 06:37:39 PM »
Per , my last post - It's not blatantly clear where it (wiring loom) all goes in the Yamaha diagrams - but by a process of elimination I've found that - when I stripped the bike in the late 1980s and had the frame completely stove enamelled I had put the loom back nearly right  ::) so now I find that the 'extra wiring' that doesn't fit inside the headlight shell is supposed to route up the frame toward the headstock and down right under the bottom of the steering stem (which I'm sure you are all aware of) then back under and into the headlight shell. So - I am now confident that with the correctly rearranged loom there is a chance I might get the headlamp and shell mated once more - watch this space !!!  - regards Kev
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Re: My Bike
« Reply #52 on: April 14, 2020, 05:53:06 AM »
You will note (at least) two things - one - the downpipes and tailpipe dont meet (gap of about 3") and two - the headlamp is craftily 'out of shot' still haven't got the wiring back in yet - BUT did have a major brainstorm and looked in the back of my Yamaha manual - and you guessed it - there's a complete nose to tail wiring guide !!!!!!!   - regards Kev
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