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paul G:
Great looking bike rob. I fitted a Delkevic to the Z650 cafe and the do sound sweet.

Rob62:
Just back from the first shakedown run. No major problems to report, everything seems to work quite nicely.. The suspension is on the firm side but ok (TEC shocks as suggested on the forum),  no clonks or rattles from the running gear. Front brake is a little weak (new pads) rear brake is ok. The engine and gearbox is smooth, no rattles, leaks or burning oil. The gearbix has an audible but quite pleasant whine through all the gears which i guess is normal?. The Delkevic exhaust sounds absolutely awesome although I only went up to 5k revs and part throttle first time out. The throttle is a little stiff, cables need lubricating and the gear lever is way too high and needs adjusting. The engine paint i used is hopefully curing in the garage now its had a good heat cycle, could smell it when i got back. The most depressing thing is that the best summer in living memory appears to be over just as I'm finally finished.. I’ll go for a run to squires cafe tomorrow if the sun comes out, yippeee  ;D

Rob62:
Just one thing, the engine just stutters ever so slightly when coming off closed throttle, only noticed it as i was almost back home...... a bit of carb fettling may be necessary

hairygit:
NO NO NO! Never oil cables, most are nylon lined these days, and oil will make the nylon swell and make the cable stiffer! Even most aftermarket cables are nylon lined, and if they are stiff, it's more likely to be cable routing.

Rob62:
Thanks for the tip hg, although i must say thats a new one on me, nylon absorbing oil...  but i will take heed and see what else i can do to remedy the issue..

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