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thanks Moise, this last time, I took the sump off to make sure the o ring was in place , also, I found an o ring slightly wider than the factory ones.…login to view the rest of this post

the L shaped coolant pipe that passes through the sump, had problems with sealing. Ive drained and cleaned the sump, hopefully got the pipe to seal no…login to view the rest of this post

while waiting for a gasket, a question regarding reusing plates in tolerance.
when re-fitting used clutch plates do you prefer oiled or dry assembly?…login to view the rest of this post

cover off today, plates stuck together again but a lot of condensation from the coolant pipe. cleaned plates and cover now have to wait for another ga…login to view the rest of this post

it will break loose but I have to put the front wheel against the wall, only done the once, but wont do it today.
reckon its pull the clutch again and…login to view the rest of this post

The bike has not been tracked for a few years, but has been started a few times over the last 4 months, its got new oil in , hopefully the coolant pip…login to view the rest of this post

thanks Moise, hadnt thought about that. trouble is, it starts up again straight away . R1Jon the carbs had been off but going to do later. on the back…login to view the rest of this post

still cuts out with filler cap open. and filter still has fuel in.
next option carbs off again, got some new rubber manifolds coming as originals show…login to view the rest of this post

when the filler cap is lifted there is a hiss of air, so possibly an air lock?
when the filter is checked you can see bubbles in the filter presumably…login to view the rest of this post

well, that didnt work.
the single filter still cut out, the fuel tap is ok and the filter still had fuel in when it cut out.
the pump isnt in the tank…login to view the rest of this post

was my thoughts but need to replace the hose as would be too short if one filter removed, the top filter is a glass cleanable one the other a discolou…login to view the rest of this post

As my 02 R1 is mainly a track bike, I also managed to get hold of a 02 Fazer 1000 at a good price. The motor being slightly down powered but basically…login to view the rest of this post

looking to run it on the road first . Its been a while and think the forks may be out a bit. a run on a long straight should tell. main problem is the…login to view the rest of this post

no it wont fit but yes it could.
Ive got a 5eb 2000 and the 5sl 2003 wont fit.
unless you have welding abilities.

youngest has fitted a gsxr600 rear sub frame to his 600 bandit, takes a lot of drawing, metal work, cutting, welding, then finishing and rewiring and fixing of lights and indicators

had a look on mine, seems like only there for the fairing to rest against, as the frame is black , rubbing could wear through and leave marks like on …login to view the rest of this post

might use the red grease I use on brake pistons, but presumably there is plenty of lube in there now..

ok thanks, I did get the o ring out, well, the new one but used vaseline to lubricate it when I fitted it. maybe thats what made it loose. it was the …login to view the rest of this post

just changed the "o" rings on the coolant pump pipe, unfortunately , Ive now got to flush the engine. On pulling the pipe back out there was no "o" ri…login to view the rest of this post

no pc3 as far as I can see, the exhaust can has titanium stamped on and including the down pipes very light.

further query the 5PW pump has the two pipe connectors, one at 90 degrees for the high pressure to the injectors,and a straight down one which came fr…login to view the rest of this post

ok, second Q the fuel pump isnt working,, been stood for 5 years and fuel gone off. Ive bought one of the new rebuild pumps from ebay but its longer a…login to view the rest of this post

working on putting the track bike back together. 2002 5PW the exhaust system is very light but seems to have had the EXUP valves removed. was this a n…login to view the rest of this post

morning, new to the forum as Ive got two track bikes needing rebuilding. Both 2002, the R6 is a pure track bike, no frame number, Maxton front and rear, the R1 is un registered but Ive checked and has the possibility that might be able to regain. Both are in pieces being checked through as the tanks...