Numbers 1 and 2 were fine, Number 4 was out the most. Balanced up nicely and idles a lot smoother. Really dont get it

After some more riding and fettling, I don't have the flat spot in first and second. At full chat the bike just sails through the rev range. 3rd is a little hesitant then 4th, 5th and 6th aren't happy at all.


In 5th at 70, upto 1/2 throttle bike accelerates smoothly, any higher it's like i've driven into treacle and it slows right down. Took it to a local mechanic, who had a quick look and listen(he was very busy). He doesn't seem to think it's timing as the engine revs so freely, he measured the temps of the collector pipes and all equal, he lent me his carbtune and have balance the carbs but the issue is still there.


All very odd :/


Any ideas chaps?

Dodgy earth buddy. Mine was doing it a few weeks ago. Was bouncing around like mad

Last time I saw my head....

Instead of a single spark they have a twin

Had to do exactly this on mine last week. 2 snapped. Centre punch, pilot, upto 5mm then retapped. As people of said, it's tough going and a long winded process. But it works.

Good luck mate

I'm in no rush at all buddy. Get out there and enjoy one final season

Quote from: thunderpantz on 07 April 2014, 10:29:50 pm

Put me down for the bars and ends too

Half price comes in at £25 for bars plus the ends.


You up for that????


& half price hoses equals £75


So £100 all in...nice round number????

Sounds fair mate

Quote from: thunderpantz on 07 April 2014, 11:52:57 am

Quote from: noggythenog on 07 April 2014, 11:50:32 am

Quote from: thunderpantz on 07 April 2014, 11:49:43 am

Dibs on the coolant pipes

Pending any picker upperers & price then 

I'll pick them up to get my hands on them. That's no issue

Okey dokey, welk we'll, say they're yours then...i havent thought about price but in the interest of being fair i usually go on the mantra of half price for mint condition 2nd hand.....buyer & seller are usually happy with that...i wont take the piss just coz they're rare....as said some of the smaller ones (upgrade pack) are still not fitted.

Sounds spectacular. Not going to lie. The day you say you're breaking, I'm going to come with a wad of cash on my tool kit. I'd of offered for the whole bike but I just dont have the room

Dibs on the coolant pipes


Will more than likely take a few other bits and bobs off your hands too. Will see what happens when the time comes. Shame to see it go, but i'm sure it'll be a great donor for other projects out there! Mine included

Cheers for the replies guys!


Well after snapping one of the infamous exhaust studs an executive decision has been made. New MOTAD pipes were collected this morning. Easter weekend, the jobs getting done. Decided i'm not going to FOC about. Dremel the nuts off, heads coming off and replacing all the studs.


Off to ebay I go to get studs and head gasket

Snapped an exhaust stud! So happy!