drewpy

how was to ride home?

Buff. typically round here its raining so hope its not when you pick up yours.

great first post. no idea what bike you're referring to, who did the work or even if it clears when stopped? Pop over to the new members section and say hello, that's good netiquette (yes we are grumpy barstewards)

Rab, post on in projects and some photos would be great too

ditchkid, i keep wanting to type dickead 🤣 sorry. nice to have you on board 👍

inn Wonder what happened to that Vodka factory in warrington?

not seen the schematics only what yam did to the 250/400 on them, the starter uses a chain to the crank.

If its like the xs400/250 you need the clutch engaged to turn the engine over. If I pull in the clutch I get no drive to the engine

not nowadays, unless you hit potholes or damage them in anyway, they will last for years. there are different weaves used now.

great to hear, i'm getting carbon wheels on my push bike as they make a massive difference to the ride and weight carried

ypvs stuff fit too and there's plenty of spares being remade. Just got to look at the part and check. I converted my shock to R6 and used YVPS wish bones to raise the height. Xj600 stuff will fit along with FZR400 the 600 was based on (not the alloy framed ones)

no, he's been quiet on facebook too

inn

Its ok, I work in Bolton so could try them on for you 😅

I've replied via Carpe site :)

I use these guys for years https://www.a2a4.com/acatalog/ENGINEERS_STUDS_A2.html

I suspect it was my laptop that didn't like me putting thunderace in (had to try 3 times for the last one) yes its supposed to be like suede

I guess not many posting have thunder races. as for seat material have you tried alcantara? its like a swede but manmade

I've used stainless studs before. they can vibrate out being so hard but a dollop of stud locker sorts it out. I'm a fan of brass nuts though, no reaction to steel and stay on too

could be anything, emulsion tubes wear in the carbs, coil leads break down on these bikes. tried new (non copy) spark plugs?

put an add in the for sale section. might be better using auction sites if your unsure as market will value it. All depends on condition and milage/servicing how many owners etc

Atherton is just outside Bolton, Dan is the man https://www.a-c-eltd.co.uk/

sometimes a marketplace search on facebook reaps rewards. I know of kickstart motorcycles in Manchester (If they are still going) they did some welding for me. Atherton Creative engineering do ally welding too. I got them off facebook Not in Yorkshire though