Recent content by Lechy

I use a simple "U" tube manometer to synch the carbs on both my bikes. I had 2 5x1mm screws beheaded and drilled 1mm. Use the copper washer and a lock nut to secure, some insulation tape around the adapters to ensure a seal. Cylinder #2 is the benchmark, synch #1 with #2, then synch #3 with #4...

If you are going to go with pods, you will need to re-jet. Or, you can cover the pods with T-shirt material to get the small amount of negative pressure needed to raise the pucks, it will be trail and error until you get it right.

Hi Shed, I am about 50K north of Bangkok. Have you come across JC up there, he does some interesting vids on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7oebMteQSY One reason I left the UK. For your entertainment. You will need to reset the timeline to the beginning, I tried to edit 3 times with no success

I went for a ride around the local canals, it was hot so I stopped off at a small village store for a cold soda and there the were, straight off the barbecue.

Found this hanging around the back garden soaking up the sun.

Could be a fouled plug.

Never had a problem, it is the central market in Thailand and the turnover of goods is rapid.

Just thought you may like to see.

Incorrect float heights can cause a lean or rich condition. Bad valve stem seals can cause oil to pass. Run your finger around inside the muffler, the residue should be black and dry if it feels oily then you are passing oil into the cylinders.

I believe that the coils from a Chevvy Nova are the preferred upgrade, you will need to fabricate mountings for them.

I live about 50K north of Bangkok in a small township, no hills and no twistys. Everyone has a small 100cc scooter and in the evening it is bedlam in town. It is very pleasant to ride around the local canals but after last years flooding the roads are badly potholed.

Long story, 17 years ago I went to Hong Kong for a 3 month job, turned out to be 2 years, met my wife there, she is Thai. Worked in Europe for a few years, went back to the U.K. for a couple of holidays and became disenchanted with the place. Bought a retirement home in Thailand for about 1/10th...

Originally from Preston N.W. England.