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Author: Robw
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Tank repair
Replies: 15
Views: 6217

On my old LC I used JB weld to fill in a pin prick hole and it was still okay after 4 years. I rubbed down the area until it was shiny and ensured it was spotlessly clean and applied the JB weld, I left it for a few days to ensure it was dry. I would also put POR 15 in it so that any rust inside doe...
Author: Robw
Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: ELR fuel tank
Replies: 29
Views: 10170

Pmed you
Rob
Author: Robw
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: 8 - Plug Head advice
Replies: 40
Views: 11182

The 1.5v coil method is the one I used. I linked the coils using the wiring diagram and everything works a treat. Also I got the coils from Joe Hooper as they were by far the cheapest even with import tax etc.

Cheers Rob
Author: Robw
Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:17 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Where can i buy Lawson Replica Parts
Replies: 8
Views: 3129

Martin, I agree some people have good experiences and some have bad. For the rear shocks if you are after Worksperformance I got mine direct from the factory. Service was very good especially after the spacers went missing and they replaced them no probs. Thanks for the heads up on Electrex I was ab...
Author: Robw
Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Where can i buy Lawson Replica Parts
Replies: 8
Views: 3129

Sorry Martin but I disagree. I have had nothing but excellent service from Alan. Even to the fact that I was ringing his mobile over Easter bank holiday asking and getting help when I was dialing in my cams. I have bought loads of stuff of Alan including the oil cooler brackets and mine looked fine,...
Author: Robw
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Rd 125 LC
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Rd 125 LC

Hopefully I won't get excommunicated for my next project. I have had a RD 125 lc stripped down for about 10 years with parts in the greenhouse and garden shed. It was originally bought for my son when he was 9, he is now 19, as a replacement for Lego models. Other projects got in the way and also a ...
Author: Robw
Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: do over sized valves increase performance?
Replies: 5
Views: 2200

Hi, I got my Z1000R head done by Alan Cooper at Kipkawa. It has oversize inlet and exhaust valves, its been gas flowed, it has APE cams fitted with undershim buckets and it has had the twin plug mod done as well. I also have fitted CRS 33mm carbs and a Kerker exhaust and it is bored out to 1170cc. I...
Author: Robw
Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Brake banjo size - Z1000R rear master cylinder
Replies: 4
Views: 1879

Yep, metric fine thread at 1.25 not coarse at 1.0

Rob
Author: Robw
Tue Sep 27, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: DOT Capacity Placard
Replies: 3
Views: 1848

Bill, I have had a look in my genuine and Haynes etc books and there is no GWR listed.
Rob
Author: Robw
Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Copdock show - 2 Oct
Replies: 2
Views: 1325

Bill, I will give you a ring later.
Rob
Author: Robw
Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Copdock show - 2 Oct
Replies: 2
Views: 1325

Copdock show - 2 Oct

The Copdock show will be on at Trinity Park in Ipswich on Sunday 2 October. It starts at 0930 and normally has a good selection of clubs and bikes.

Cheers Rob
Author: Robw
Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Carb Set-Up & Performance Tuning
Replies: 17
Views: 6367

I recommend Seastar Kawasaki near Norwich, they did my 1170 ELR and it ran well around Cadwell earlier this year.

Rob
Author: Robw
Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Suffolk VJMC Open day 4 Sept
Replies: 1
Views: 1089

Suffolk VJMC Open day 4 Sept

September 4th Suffolk Section Open day and BBQ Wheelhouse Pub Naughton 11am to 3pm. Barbeque and bike show, all welcome.


Cheers Rob
Author: Robw
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Starting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4246

I had to replace it as the all the brushes were knackered, the bearings were shot and the wires to the brushes were badly corrodrd. Turns over very easily now, proberly knackered for quite a while.
Rob
Author: Robw
Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Starting problems
Replies: 13
Views: 4246

All sorted it was the starter, spins over nicely now.
Cheers Rob

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