What is the pink stuff that is sprayed on Patrick?

I had no problem from the wife when i used her broom handle .....








She could still fly on it !

I would start by finding out which cylinder/s if not all are misfiring. A Gunson Colortune is useful for this as you can see the actual explosions. You can also check for any mixture issues while you are on. If the misfire is on one cylinder only, start by looking for the simple things ... swap plug...

mikey wrote:Nothing for a while jim off on me hols saturday 1st one in 3 years.

Don't forget to pack your Dremmel!

Enjoy

buzzard wrote:What wrong with the existing head?

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A1John wrote:If you want to do a proper job you have to bite the bullet and pay the price.

I agree John, the question is what is the right price for a top job and when does it become uneconomical?

If anyone has a good, complete, low mileage, cylinder head they want to part with in exchange for beer tokens please let me know? It might be the way to go if it works out cheaper and easier than repairing my existing head.

Cheers Paul, I problem is low comp. When i pulled the head off and poured petrol down the ports the exhaust was ok but the intake was pissing out. I gave the head to John Wyatt, a reputable, local Jap bike restorer. He says the head needs everything. Stems, Guides, Springs, Shell bearings as well as...

John Wyatt says head is shagged :( Any suggestions? I have decided not to condemn the head yet. Steve at Debbens says it is unusual to find a head that is unsalvageable. I reckon £250 - £300 for bits - plus seat and guide fitting and labour. Does this sound about right? It adds up to a lot of dos...

John Wyatt says head is shagged :( Any suggestions? I have decided not to condemn the head yet. Steve at Debbens says it is unusual to find a head that is unsalvageable. I reckon £250 - £300 for bits - plus seat and guide fitting and labour. Does this sound about right? It adds up to a lot of dos...

How much should it cost to get new seats and guides fitted to a head?

Are there any benefits to getting bronze liners fitted to the existing guides?

John Wyatt says head is shagged

Any suggestions?

Anyone have any genuine standard 903 cc head and base gaskets?

That is truly amazing

It's only a fiver here.... http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/431865 It would probably cost most of that to post some. :cry: I have loads here if anyone want's to collect it. :D Point taken GB. I am only looking to cut 4 x 1 inch pieces. Seems a waste to cut up a 2m length. Compo Zir - I might run down t...