tricky wrote:have you checked your service fuel level? just a thought.

I did at the time , but I will check as I have the right adapter

i thought raising the needle a notch would low more fuel at higher rpm but maybe not, it could be one of the mains blocked or I supose a faulty plug or coil breaking down under load? Raising the needles will help from approx 1/4 to 3/4 throttl..:P , i would say 3/4 to full throttle, as if you try a...

Ray[/quote] Ray: you say "suffering from fuel starvation" ..... if thats the case raising the needle won't help :!: You need to check flow from the tap.... also make sure the filler cap i.[/quote] yes I had a gpz9 which had a blocked cap and it was like running out of fuel if you were givi...

Ny z1b hasnt been used as nuch as it should and I know he pilots were a bit blocked and a good 100 mile run has low speed running spot on. problem I have at about 5-6k rpm - giving a decent handfull of throttle the engines lurches before it picks up. This can also be the case if you work it hard thr...

Most bearings have serial code, have you stripped engine yet, you may be able to get them from sks bearing suppliers if you have the codes. Most regular bearings are bought in by bike or car industries, they're not set up to produce them

Hi All, Does anyone know a competent company or individual who can sort out my 26mm Mikuni .. thanks all Phil I had a problem on No3 on a z1. Took a while to sort out, gez eventually found the problem which I had suspected - a possible hairline crack in the body. The carbs had been cleaned ultrason...

Soda does a great job, but as said before, it does not remove any of the oxidisation or corrosion, it can't do this because it's not an abrasive, I believe it .....bead and doing the entire engine, did a fantastic job and left a nice smooth finish. I had a problem with it not removing corrosion unt...

If its all set up correct before you fit the idler wheel then Im sure its all ok, Im sure that the difference and shift due to tension in the relative positions of the tdc mark and arrow are part of the design. the important thing is to set the chain correct with the arrow and tdc before any tension

yes fitted firstly Im no mechanic so this is my own experience from setting the cam timing on various bikes , inc my z1b and gs750, you set it up without the idler wheel tensionors, with the arrows in the right position, tdc mark, number of pins counted etc - and then when apply full tension by way...

zman wrote:this is the tdc,cams spot on


thanks for help

Is this with the cam chain tensioners in place or not fitted?

I fitted replica pipes and before fitting I was advised to soak the insides with used engine oil, the oil burns off quick and leaves an insulating layer which helps prevent blueing - the tip came from a mate who has single skin chrome pipes on his 67 Camaro - apparently its done a lot in the custom ...

been on before,but,i cant find it,so whats best way of cleaning out my tank,as there seems to be loads of very fine rust particles in it,heard tale of grit in tank with petrol and shake it.any suggestions will be welcome. :evil: Easy way that Ive just completely de rusted 2 gs750 tanks - 1 litre of...

What is the best way to clean up a set of engine casings. Iv got them compleatly stripped and I've washed them down with a bit of paraffin. I've heard puttin them in the dish washer can clean them up???? Does any one have any experience of this?? I wouldn't use the dishwasher there's a good chance ...

DaveZ1A wrote:Nice one Ray. You won't be disappointed.

No Im not dissapointed at all, nice one Hutch

Dave

he is away to drop off a z1 set to me in about 1/2 hours time!