Hi,just looking through older posts,and spotted bike i built a few years back,USC451R. certainly still looking good. Neil. :D Hi Neal bought this bike back in Jan 2014 in a part ex with an old commando that the seller wanted. She's still running sweet since your rebuild. Checked and shimmed valves ...

I agree it is the engine of the Zed that makes you stop and look even passing mine parked on the drive still. You may as well put some work in on the donor bike and ride that? IMHO!!

ive always liked the look of the yamaha vmax and they do seem to be holding price, they are collecting a cult following, i dont think they can be too fragile otherwise they wouldnt be holding price like they are. but they may be too old now i dont know. I bought a Vmax full power spec with the idea...

PAULJAC47 wrote:You have the three wires going to the bulb crossed,swap them round till you get the it right!

Too simple, works perfect now, why didn't I think of that? Don't comment!

Thanks

Hi Guys, just getting the bike ready for mot. The headlight on full beam is bright but on dip goes dull. Then I found that on dip both the elements inside the bulb are both on at about half brightness. Any ideas why both elements are being powered up?

My A4 has a slight hesitatation around 2500 to 3000 rpm where it transitions from pilot to main jets but it was much worse before I did all the things you have done, and also the coil 12v supply relay mod and Nippon Denso plugs just to be sure. I have pattern 4x4 zorst system and found it was runnin...

Great thread! Saw a couple of triples on the Gooseneck last Wed or Thurs in practice week, maybe your good selves!

Are you totally happy with the valve clearances and timing. Sounds like it could be a tooth or two out? Just a thought! Valve clearances are fine, all between 0.1 and 0.15. Did enquire here that the timing was OK which it was deemed to be. Chevron at front just above top of head and rear one just b...

Are you totally happy with the valve clearances and timing. Sounds like it could be a tooth or two out? Just a thought!

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The bolt #25 locks the adjustment mechanism. I slackened this bolt half a turn before adjusting the bolt with the lock nut. Once you have adjusted and tightened the lock nut then nip up the bolt#25 and fold tabs up. Too tight and you might shift the adjustment. Good luck.

Hope there supple!!

New set ordered from Saisei !

Thanks guys, for some reason I could only find the full set new.

Just split a perished no3 and no4 (R) not looking great. Anyone got any in reasonable condition please?