stormy

Thanks for the reply, but I've sorted the problem now, turns out they were shorter than the standard Ace cables, so I've used 900 Diversion ones, and they fit perfectly. cheers stormy

OK, question ......... what's the winning ticket number gonna be? need a lock ! hope to see you there stormy

Anyone know how long (end-to-end) the throttle cables are on a FZR600R, the one with the clipons above the top yoke? I've fitted different bars to my Ace, and the original cables are a bit on the tight side at full lock, and saw a FZR600R in the local dealer, and they looked like they might be just what I need. End fittings are the same on both bikes, so just need the length (not often I have to say that!!! ) any help appreciated stormy

bollocks, just knew he was gonna say that! OK, first thing to remember is that once you have started to take the tensioner off the engine, you must take it right off and reset it, cos it's on a spring loaded ratchet mechanism. Tensioner is on the rear of the cylinder block, on the right hand side. Do not turn the engine over with the tensioner removed!!!!!! not even a little bit!!! 1 Undo the larger centre nut from the tensioner, and remove it together with the springs. 2 Undo the two smaller screws, (make sure you know which way up the thing fits, mark it if necessary) and pull it off the block together with the plunger bits. 3 Chuck the old gasket away unless it remains stuck to the block in one piece. 4 Release the ratchet bit on top, and make sure the plunger can move without sticking. If it does stick, investigate to make sure there are no burrs or swarf inside the components, they should all slide easily. 5 Lubricate with a bit of engine oil, and reassemble, and hold the ratchet down and slide the plunger all the way home. 6 If the old gasket is still in place, put a bit of Hylomar or similiar (jointing compound) on the gasket, and refit the complete tensioner body back onto the engine, and tighten the screws fully. 7 Re-install the springs and the centre cap bolt, you'll possibly hear the plunger extend out to the chain with a series of small clicks, this is OK. 8 Turn the engine over a couple of times (not start it!), best way is via the bung on the left casing of the engine, take it out and use a socket on the exposed rotor bolt head. 9 If you hear the ratchet extending again as you turn the engine over, then you know it is taking up the slack in the chain, but you may not hear it, cos it's fairly quiet. 10 Yamaha now recommend that you take off the valve cover (which is not a 5 minute job!!) to check that the cams have not moved in relation to the timing marks, whether you do, is up to you, I didn't bother on mine. If you're happy that all is well, start the bike and let it run at tickover for a few minutes. If the tensioner is working ok, then the engine shouldn't make any unusual noises. Sometimes, the engine will make a racket for a couple of seconds as the tensioner settles into it's final position. If any loud noises carry on for more than a few seconds (5-10), turn it off and check the cams and valve timing hasn't moved. You will need a manual for this job. Hope this is ok. regards Stormy

Chris, Check that your camchain tensioner isn't stuck, easy enough to do. stormy

If you want to see something a bit different, and you don't mind reading subtitles (or you speak French), I can recommend "The Very Long Engagement" which is doing the rounds at the moment. Very good IMHO. Try it for something different .......... Stormy

Market Deeping, near Peterborough, (or Germany, depending on the day of the week!)

Oh go on then, I'll do my best! I'm only in Market Deeping, so not far fer me!

Not a problem, there's plenty in OZ just wait for the right one!

Yup, I got one aswell, stonkin bike to ride, ain't the quickest thing out there, but so much fun it hurts!!! Pretty active TRX group on Yahoo aswell, Honk and myself have been known to frequent it, Useful mods are louder pipes, better brakes (r1/r6/ace) bolt straight on, USD forks from R1 are an easyish fit. Clean up the gearbox clunking (or did on mine) by using Silkolene Pro 4 oil. Huge improvement IMHO. Cheap to insure. Lots of hoots per pound. stormy

I use a Lazer Revolution Jet Mask, which is great IMHO. which I use when out touring or on my V-Strom (for riding my Ace I use a Shoei Raid) Has a drop down full size internal dark screen (unlike some of the other makes which just have a drop down piece for the eyes (my mate had one of those Caberg ones, and when we went to Italy a couple of years back, when he took his lid off, he had sunburned cheeks and jaw, but a white band across his eyes! looked like a negative of NT avatar!) Is double glazed, so misting simply cannot happen, is reasonably light, fairly quiet, seat belt type fixing and looks completly different to all the other lids out there, like something from a Star Wars film! Also, as someone who has to wear glasses all the time, I can take the thing off without having to take my bins off first, a real plus at times. Thoroughly recommended, and I've had two of them. Stormy

I bet that brought back some memories then ya ole git!!! one all. :neener

ya bitch! wuz still in front of you though ..........

Look, I'd better explain about Roy, nice guy an all that but, well the authorities only let him out about twice a year, so he gets fings a little confused, I mean take a look at his post " with a 1966 Cat" :shock: now I dunno about you lot, but 1966 was a little early for a Thundercat, and then he compounds it with "Norton Atlas" (which is actually what he calls his antivirus program for his book of maps). Then a Thunderace? I dare him to post a picture of what he has done to it, tis' sacrelidge. :twisted: Best thing I've found is to humour him, let him have his say, then ignore him completely (bit like a drunk at a party). On the other hand, he is the guy to contact should you any Customs and Excise paperwork explaining to you, as he seems to have quite a large selection with his name on them, especially if you are planning a trip to the continent for a booze run! :buzz last thing, He's right, . . . . . . . . . . he is an old bastid!!! :neener c u later .......................Dad!!!