drewpy

bask in the glory of rightousness, but don't get burned

4k is when the main jet kicks in, have you cleaned the spray bar holes? have a look here as it gives good tips

I think on that bike the round custom head suits the bike, I just look at the pretty pictures on the blog

I've had loads of peeps say that and when they clean them with ultrasound all the crap gets dislodged from the carbs. If the starter system is def clear, then all that's left to look at is the rubber seals at the end of the choke shaft.

travis, enjoy your stay

sounds familliar

'Arry

post war MZ developer defecting to the west and ending up with suzuki 2 strokes in the early 70's

can only see tasty bits Jim!! the link is to a jap blog site

I think its in there somewhere, but bollox if i'm trying to find it

1J3 is 1976 xs500 according to the VJMW

I think there is a standard "spin" on the mechanical turning so any like for like speedo works. only exception would be a kPH speedo, but you can get mechanical converters.

you sir, are correct

I want one more on this bike here

I like it in the silver/grey, good work man

you should be getting good at painting now then

try here for bulbs

I've stopped getting cmm now as its getting the same every month I read classic bike coz they are covering a lot of jap stuff and have article on old race tracks etc etc

och! great looking bike and to the forum

I thought Tag was a game

so the old ones are in the right ball park. let us know how you get on drewps

it is poss to open up the speedo. Jeepurz told us how in a previous thread drewps

CW and may the 4th be with you!!

when you tighten the nut underneath. the rubber is compressed and tightens up in the top yolk. just checked mine and I have to give a fairly big tug to get them to move. I wonder if the yolk holes have worn larger due to slack bushes? I'm sure I have a pair in the shed., I'll measure the diameter for you they are 32mm

just got wind of this click on imge for more info