« Last post by fazerscotty onToday at 02:04:31 pm »
"Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up"
Neither will be happening the way it's going - job's are piling up. Just confirmed that May Bank holiday weekend I'll be working at Goodwood and between then and now I've got a job on near Teeside as well.
And as for the weather......... (I blame Brexit, Dominic Cummins, Donald Trump, The Russians, Immigration, etc etc )
Nice job . Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up. Going to Le Mans on Thursday for the 24hour. Looking at the current forecast for the early hours, the heated grips will be getting a workout for sure.
What about the needle valve and seat ? Do these also tend to wear or it's just the o-rings that seal it ?
It's usually just the O-rings that fail.
In my experience, none of the aftermarket needle valve kits work as well as the OE parts. Then tend to have different needle spring tension which affects the float level, which is important if your carbs have been 'Ivanized'.
« Last post by fazerscotty on 15 April 2024, 09:44:26 pm »
Managed to get a couple of hours in the garage/workshop/playroom on Saturday afternoon. Ended up drilling out the snapped stud and fitting a Helicoil. I hate using Easyout's, they can be good when the snapped stud is loose already, (who snaps a loose bolt/screw?) but if the thing is seized or corroded in place, I find that the simple act of using one, forces the remaining stud material outwards onto the thread and nothing happens until the easyout snaps - then you've got two problems! Anyway, coolant Foo Foo valve sorted and back in position.
« Last post by old son on 15 April 2024, 07:02:51 pm »
Try Megazip.net
They sell genuine Yamaha bits at a very much reduced price. Worth taking a look at their website. You need to allow for Customs Tax but still much cheaper, I saved 60% on an ignition switch.
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(I blame Brexit, Dominic Cummins, Donald Trump, The Russians, Immigration, etc etc 
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. Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up. Going to Le Mans on Thursday for the 24hour. Looking at the current forecast for the early hours, the heated grips will be getting a workout for sure.