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phil churchett · #151 PostAuthor: **phil churchett** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:24 pm

Sorted GB

Al · #152 PostAuthor: Al » Mon Mar 23, 2009 11:07 pm

I have a spare Zed tacho, which when I ran it up using a cordless drill at full speed (1300rpm drill speed) gave a reading of 6750rpm on the clock. When I did the same thing on the tacko fitted to the bike I got a reading of 7000rpm!!!

GB i was going to go blatthering on about gear ratios of the worm drive to cam helical gear and the possibility of cams not turning at full engine RPM but then realised that as usual i dont know what i'm on about.
So on a lighter note; it wasnt on hammer was it????

AL

#153 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:31 am

Sprocket from Debben will take four weeks, so I have instead ordered a 19t 5/8 offset 530 pitch sprocket from Talon, ordered one for Zed1015 at the same time. They cost Â£45+VAT+delivery, works out at Â£56.35 delivered to my door

Downside is 4-6 week delivery time, but I hope to be able to run something like a 41t rear sprocket, that will help lift my chain clear of the swinging arm. I plan to get that lot fitted & see where we are before I start cutting into swinging arms.
Sadly looks like this won't make it to the ACE. Might try & cobble the 'Snotter' together, or worst case scenario, I'll take me ZX9R. Either way, I will be there on a Kawasaki

mikey · #154 PostAuthor: **mikey** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:38 pm

Thats all that counts steve as long as your there.

#155 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:02 pm

Cheers Mikey, was expecting all sorts of moan's n' groan's. Glad you don't see it that way.

#156 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:02 pm

Update,
After spending a busy couple of week's getting my 'Snotter' ready for the Ace, I find myself with some time to spend on this little beastie........ At long last!
I picked up a new clutch when I visited Debben. I removed the old one tonight. The plates are well within tolerence, but I will fit the new stuff anyway.

I also measured the springs, which are just within tolerence, but since it's apart I will order a new set from Debben.... In fact just spoke to the wife to be who happens to be passing Ringwood tomorrow...... I love it when a plan comes together

Interestingly, Haynes give you a 'free' spring length, where as Clymer say the Z1000 spring should be measured under pressure, but give a 'free' length for the Z900.

#157 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:02 pm

Feck, Feck, Feck. Just sheared of one of my clutch spring bolts :no

Managed to remove it though with an easy out. First time I have ever had any success with one of these

Will leave it there for tonight & sink a couple of 'Stellas' instead :beer

tlc · #158 PostAuthor: **tlc** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:07 pm

Best plan Steve. Let the blood cool down before you go at it again.

Nice to meet you at the Ace last Sunday.

#159 PostAuthor: **Taffus** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:30 pm

yep chillin' out is better than breaking more bolts

my gpz passed its mot yesterday after having to helicoil the swing arm....

#160 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:35 pm

Agreed Guys,
Nothing worse than trying to do a job when you're tired or in a rush.
Good to meet you both on Sunday & congrats on the MOT taffus.

#161 PostAuthor: **Taffus** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:44 pm

cheers mate!
Good to meet you too, will see you 17 may at the sw meet!

#162 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:31 pm

This arrived today :D

19t 530 5/8" offset
I have pictured it with a short length of chain to give an Idea of the clearance available. Got me thinking I could possibly squeeze a 20t in there!!
Hope to find time to get it sorted later this week......... Will report back asap

#163 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:18 pm

All sprockets fitted & I have managed to raise the ride height a fair bit, but not as much as I would like.
So plan 'B' came into operation this afternoon! I had already sourced another swinging arm, bargain at Â£15.00
I marked it all up, then got me grinder out

I cut a piece of aluminium angle to fill the hole, just need to find someone to weld it all together now.

#164 PostAuthor: **Ginger Bear** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:15 pm

Dropped my swinger off to be welded this morning at Bowden Classic Motorcycle Engineering, Bristol 0117 9693355. They reckon it will be turned round in under a week at a cost of around Â£45.00....... I'm happy with that

I used these guy's a couple of weeks ago to remove a broken stud from my replacement 'snotter' head... Â£25.00 & turned around in 2 days.
Once the swinger is welded it will be straight to Mikey for some 'Mikey Magic' (another master of the quick turnaround), then I can fit it & hopefully get the arse of my bike where I want it.

brian 450 · #165 PostAuthor: **brian 450** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:55 am

Looking good mate, I have got to do the same to my swingarm when i get round to it.

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