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Messages - Sesman
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« on: September 14, 2026, 10:26:42 PM »
PIkI all day long.👍
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« on: September 10, 2026, 10:29:10 PM »
Definitely replace them unless it means severe financial hardship 😳. Honestly, it’s worth the expense. Do it right, do it once. Easier to write than accept, and yes, it gets expensive…. Ask me how I know.
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« on: September 10, 2026, 10:25:57 PM »
I recommend you reverse engineer in order to progressively and logically eliminate the problem. Revert to standard equipment and progressively ‘improve’ the bike? I’d leave the replacement carb brassware till last.
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« on: September 09, 2026, 08:26:07 AM »
I’d start with the carburettor brassware then move onto the ignition system.
I presume the top end of the motor was un disturbed during the work? I’m thinking valve timing. I ask as you stated the “crank was bent”. Did you really mean the ‘crankshaft’, necessitating a full engine rebuild?
Folk have used the non OE carb kits with variable success, but generally they have a reputation for being poor, especially needles and slow jets.
Replace the alternator! If you are charging satisfactorily I doubt you need a new alternator!
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« on: September 09, 2026, 08:17:07 AM »
Please don’t make them from inner tube rubber😳. I think he meant ‘shim’ them with cutdown inner tube. TBH, the dampers are exactly what they claim to be and any loss of condition will simply result in a harsher ride and more drive chain snatch. Personally I’d take the hit and replace them, but if desperate shim them. Removing the slack might still not result in a satisfactory solution if the dampers have gone hard.
I’m inclined to agree with Ted. Suck it and see. If the ride is tolerable go with it, if not you can replace them at a later date. I replaced mine and the difference in ride experience was very noticeable.
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« on: September 08, 2026, 10:27:20 PM »
For clarity, the power problems occurred after the carb re-fresh? If so I’d try cleaning and reverting to the original brass. Was there a reason why you replaced the brassware?
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« on: September 06, 2026, 05:36:03 PM »
I use Avon road rider mkII, without complaint.
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« on: September 02, 2026, 09:25:08 AM »
Mmm, harrier. Last time I saw one of those was with its guts hanging out on the Newcastle to Blyth coast road. It’s tuned 40hp was no match for a 550 GS Suzuki. I believe it had dropped a rod.
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« on: August 28, 2026, 11:39:23 AM »
I know, just my mischievous sense of humour🫢
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« on: August 28, 2026, 08:56:53 AM »
Mmmm. 12000rpm without any ill effects. How do you know? I’d be more concerned about the potential stress damage you can’t see without a granular, detailed check. Consider going to 12000 again for about 5 seconds and let us know how you get on?
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« on: August 22, 2026, 09:38:56 AM »
Factually, we lost the war to a Welshman. Glad to see you are in better form, Ken.👍👍
As for being on the “ wrong side of the hill..”..mmm🤔. I’m certainly over the hill.🤨
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« on: August 20, 2026, 10:14:54 PM »
Yes, very much so.Still awaiting delivery of your ‘shell collection’, though😄
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« on: August 19, 2026, 08:52:36 AM »
In answer to Oddjob. We have a phrase in golf for a poor shot that finds its way to the fairway in reasonable order. It’s called a “Sister in law”. It’s up there, but you know it shouldn’t be!
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« on: August 18, 2026, 01:10:34 PM »
Who knew that 4 screws could attract so much ‘discussion’. 🫣🥱
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« on: August 16, 2026, 08:57:44 AM »
Nicely done that man. Take a cigar, sit back and watch the fun.
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