Recent content by jagtmans

It's taken some time but the manifold is ready and the carb mounted on the bike. When I got the bike it would hardly start (you could say it wouldn't start) and the 2 times I got it running it died after a few seconds. I had not expected it to run with the new single carb setup, and of course it...

@cxman: do you mean I have to smoothen (like sand or file down) the inside of the manifold where the various tube sections meet? So there's no rough "edges" or "ridges" on the inside that obstruct the flow of the air/fuel mixture? It's a 42mm aluminium tube so I would actually be able to do that...

Got the carb yesterday and it seems in pretty good shape indeed. The slider goes smooth and the throttle and cables all work nicely. But it's a big carb... So I can actually not get it too low as it would have to stick out to the side to avoid hitting the cylinder. So a straight line between the...

Just bought the FCR carb :D. According to the guy it's in good shape (no wear on the slide at least) but it needs a bit of cleaning. Will have it tomorrow so we'll see. With a lot of people running TM40's (that's also what you get with the KJS kit) I'm not worried it's too big. But it sure is...

I thought about it and have come to the conclusion that I agree with your opinion on the welds on the manifold. So that's a no-go! So now I will either make it myself or have someone weld two 90 degree aluminium tubes together. The tubes cost around € 30,- and welding shouldn't cost much more...

Thanks for measuring the drum brake, the XV500's indeed about 8 inch. Will measure the Dragstars at the parts shop. I agree 100% with you that these projects look dangerous to ride... It doesn't help putting on such fat front tires either I guess. This one look a bit better though...

What is the length of the GSXR fork? I've measured the KTM fork and the total length is about 76cm, of which the fork tubes are about 49cm in length. As you can see on the picture I have quite some space left above the wheel (even though the tire is not on yet), and as you can see on the second...

Hi Karlloss, impressive project! I've just purchased an XV500 myself which I'm going to rebuild to be a cafe racer. I've got a complete 2015 KTM Duke 200 front end (USD) which will go on the bike together with an 18" spoked wheel from a XV250. That hub goes right on the 15mm axle from the KTM...