Harris Magnum I

Pigford · #46 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:51 am

KWACKERZ1 wrote:Mark,
I don't know what spec this Z1R motor is, but I assure you it is NOT standard Exclamation When its not spinning up, it's doing power-wheelies in first & will lift (a few mm) in second Twisted Evil

Thats the beauty of the weight loss I mentioned plus the short wheel base on Harris's even with a standard motor they are like that!!

The wheel base on this one is a bit longer due to the JMC, but take my word for it, even allowing for the -40kg, this thing will run rings around my 1075 z1000 which is pretty nifty - 90 bhp at the wheel) :twisted:

....although I have been riding around on my CB750F2 for a week or two :lol:

Is Vic There · #47 PostAuthor: **Is Vic There** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 9:11 am

Reading all the comments I'm getting quite excited :lol:

Pigford · #48 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:08 am

Is Vic There wrote:Reading all the comments I'm getting quite excited

If it is just the weight loss - WOOOOW :twisted:

My engine isn't standard as the revs pick up too quick & strong :wink:

Is Vic There · #49 PostAuthor: **Is Vic There** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:28 am

Pigford wrote:
Is Vic There wrote:Reading all the comments I'm getting quite excited

If it is just the weight loss - WOOOOW

My engine isn't standard as the revs pick up too quick & strong

Mines defiantly won't be, been talking to Joe @ Pit stop and have taken his advice, bought a cylinder head and barrels from eBay in the US and he's going to perform his magic, really nice honest fella.

Is Vic There · #50 PostAuthor: **Is Vic There** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:32 am

Here you go Mr P

http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... c&start=60

Pigford · #51 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:41 pm

Joe is a good lad - got loads of stuff off him for me old Lawson & MkII Sprinter :wink:

Thanks for the link - I'm also watching your's develop with interest :twisted:

Al · #52 PostAuthor: Al » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:42 pm

Porktastic

AL

Pigford · #53 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:45 pm

Cheers Al

Redbeard · #54 PostAuthor: **Redbeard** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:06 pm

That is such a good looking bike, worth taking the time over, well done. Hope i get to see it in the flesh.

Pigford · #55 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:44 am

Redbeard wrote:That is such a good looking bike, worth taking the time over, well done. Hope i get to see it in the flesh.

Kind comments, thanks - well, weather depending, I'm hoping to clock a few miles over the next week & if all goes well aim to go to the ACE :twisted:

Pigford · #56 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:07 pm

Just been out for a 30 mile "Test-Ride" and she's bloody marvelous :lol:

One issue tho' - heading back home and about 1/4 mile away she starts holding back a bit, then running at 1/2 power :shock:

Limped back home and could smell summink rather hot & a slight whiff of burning :??

First thing check the DYNA S pickups under the points cover .... all OK.

Next, tank off and check the DYNA coils....

W T F

Now it does get hot under there... and the coils don't have much air flow :roll:

or a heatsink such as the frame as they're connected to the fibreglass electric tray :!:

They are not held in an awkward position or stressed physically.

The Lithium battery is fine so over charging is probably not the issue - will check when coils replaced.

Luck for me I have a spare set of 3.0 Ohm green Dyna coils.

Question is - what do you reckon caused it :?:

Just the heat

zed1015 · #57 PostAuthor: **zed1015** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:47 pm

It is your coils that are the cause.
Those grey coils are only 2.2 ohms.
You need a minimum of 3.0 ohms (Green dyna coils) if you are using a Dyna 'S'.
Going higher than 3 ohms is ok but not lower.

Pigford · #58 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:00 pm

Cheers Rob :oops:

I run Grey on me Z1000, but thats with Dyna 2000 - must have got muddled :roll:

Anyhow, fitted the greens now, but it also turned out that the pickup also got fried :shock:

SO had a spare and replaced that and it works now

Resited them for more airflow.

Took the opportunity to fit the softer shock spring - I had a 650lb fitted but it was a bit harsh - so now got a 550lb instead :!:

Also found that the ACEWELL speedo unit had some dodgy wiring - now this was NOT down to ACEWELL, but my lad who borrowed it for his Bandit a couple years ago :evil:

There were a few bare wires - not ideal :!:

#59 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:53 pm

Piggy,

Just eat a few more pies, that'll sort your suspension out. :lol:

Pigford · #60 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:04 pm

Nice weather today - so after a few tweeks here & there, had an hour testing :twisted:

The new weaker spring is good, still firm ride but taken a bit of the sting out.

One thing from last ride out - the speedo sensor was damaged by the chain touching it :evil:

Ordered a slightly different one from Craig at ACEWELL - top chap, very helpful & knows his stuff - highly recommend :!:

Ordered it yesterday afternoon - and it just arrived - less than 24hrs.

Although I got a DAYTIME Mot, I decided to fit some subtle lights - just in case I get caught out one evening...... The rear is a brake light with tail light so that just needed wiring up + some cheap Halfrauds chavvy LED's up front....

Also opened the air screws 1/2 turn (now 2 out), but there a bit of hesitance on part throttle at 50 - 60 mph, so may just raise the needles a notch :wink:

Apart from that she's fookin' superb. I think the motor may be standard now I'm adjusting to it - just the lack of weight that makes a real difference :oops:

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