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« on: September 01, 2024, 04:04:11 PM »
Thats interesting Ted, it does irritate me when things dont fit as they should. I have fitted the same system to Lazarus over the weekend and having trouble with the same side, number 2 cyl. It hits the sidestand spring and the side stand itself, also where it comes out of the exhaust port seems slightly wrong. will need tweaking. havent had it off the main stand yet so will see if that is also a problem.
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« on: August 21, 2024, 05:16:21 PM »
I have a new one that was far too long for my standard handlebar 500, I can measure it for length
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« on: August 07, 2024, 02:33:32 PM »
oh forgot to say, the screws are the ones with the hole in the end as per Teds post.
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« on: August 07, 2024, 02:31:11 PM »
not had a lot of time with bike, but had a tinker with carbs again, synced them and tweaked air screws. still not quite right. My question is the idle screw adjusters are now 2 full turns out and flush with the edge of the casting they fit into. If I adjust any further out they would maybe fall out? have I reached the end of adjustment and if so should I fit smaller idle jets? carbs are 627s 100 main jet 40 idle jet. also front brake screams like a banshee although feels good. Once I am satisfied he is running ok then I will treat him to the new 4/4 exhausts sitting in my bedroom!
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« on: August 06, 2024, 06:17:14 PM »
Ted its not as simple as tapping a thread as the k3 manifolds are a different length.
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« on: July 30, 2024, 09:17:43 PM »
steve they look like f2 or k3 550 items.
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« on: July 24, 2024, 06:28:17 PM »
yes the tanks are the same shape.
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« on: July 21, 2024, 04:29:12 PM »
back with Lazarus again, as reported before the two main things were a flat spot off idle and a clutch slip problem. I put the needles in the centre groove and made a big difference, each subsequent adjustment makes a slight improvement so getting there except for a slight hanging idle. The clutch was doing my head in, as all seemed good with new plates etc, but continued to slip. It felt as if i had the clutch slightly held in, so checked the operating mech, the spiral thread thingy. It felt like it was catching and not returning as it should. the cable is a new oem item with the plastic liner, this is the second one that i have had problems with and found the liner was damaged where it joins the lever at the handlebars. I carefully cut the bad bit off and lubricated with silicone grease, also replaced the spiral holder with a spare. result is I have just been on a 20 mile ride and come back with a big grin and hope a little more fettling should get him 100%
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« on: July 21, 2024, 04:12:01 PM »
i have just restarted working on Lazarus after loosing enthusiasm for a while, things will get better.
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« on: July 01, 2024, 06:17:48 PM »
Nurse Julie sells them
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« on: July 01, 2024, 12:55:30 PM »
as Bryan said two different types, not sure but the KO may have used the earlier 500 type indicators, if you measure the distance between the mounting screw and the indicator boss centre to centre i can check mine.
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« on: June 19, 2024, 02:51:06 PM »
After Teds thread on losing enthusiasm I had a bit of a rethink and took lazarus out for a ride, the first one since i re-cleaned the carbs and fixed the coil. Running much better although still a bit of hesitation off idle. Came home and weakened the mixture a bit more and again a bit more improvement. checked the plug colour and still sooty, but getting lighter on each adjustment. The clutch still not quite there, not sure if adjustment is wrong or some other fault. Tickover is a bit odd, sometimes a slight hanging throttle and sometimes cuts out when coming to a stop. oh and no 3 cyl runs slightly hotter than the other three. But did a few miles and enjoyed the ride.
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« on: June 19, 2024, 02:34:48 PM »
after this thread i got some enthusiasm back and took Lazarus out for a test ride. still got some issues but had some improvement so now ready to push on. Will be the same for you Ted.
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« on: June 18, 2024, 08:29:17 PM »
I'm with you Ted, very little motivation at the moment but wait until the enthusiasm comes back rather than push yourself too hard.
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« on: June 08, 2024, 01:35:30 PM »
The little plate underneath is plated as I have a nos one.
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