Recent content by biktaviousmaximus

Thanks for the feedback guys, mg42gunner, so i pull the plugs, how should i rotate the engine? Thought the kick start or take the timing cover off and use a spanner? crazypj, So speed up idle, and synce carbs. Check! What do you mean by pipes to short and 'open' doesnt work well?

Both cylinders are definetley firing. Valves checked, timing checked and chain tensioner checked, although only externally. It still sounds a little rattly. So if it is botom end, should i stop riding it? It still runs beautiful on the highways, just the bloody knocking sound at idle. ???

CARN!!!! Anyone got anycles? ???

How many bolts did you over tighten? I'm guessing you've fixed by now? I would replace them as they are only a few $$$$ where as an oil leak later will be very frustrating!!!!

Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06_JWAcLHs&feature=youtu.be And or this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwftsQ2adpQ :'(

Temporary exhaust mod. Ithink they are 5-10 degrees to high. thoughts? :-\

Sweet, that's what I'd have if money was free!

I can't see it? ???

After some tinkering and hours of polishing, this is where I'm at. I still need to remove the side covers from the engine and polish those. The engine is a crappy black, but I'll leave it for now.

I'm not sure how to post pics between paragraphs so I just started this reply...... ;D ;) The following pics are the inspiration for my build. I plan on under seat exhaust, stretched tank, solo hump and classic half fairing with an offset head light. Kind of modern meets classic cafe!

Hi all, I'm Paul from Australia, way down south on a little island known as Tasmania (Home of the Tassie devil). I recently aquired this little bike for $2000 :o Aussie dollars. It had trouble starting, barely ran and looked a bit tired. I have since fixed the timing, cleaned petcock and...