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KATANAMANGLER

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  1. You do know why there are only 3 adjuster screws right?

    They are balance screws. The one on the far left balances carb 1 an 2. The one on the far right balances 3 and 4 and the one in the middle balances the two pairs.

    If you don't do it in that order you can go round in circles for a while. 

    Definitely start with a compression test and make sure valve clearances are in spec if you can.

  2. I've got a tuned  1216 B12 engine ( 150bhp) in my slabby race bike and its great.

    I have a  mildly tuned 1230 EFE (130bhp) motor in my Katana and it is also great.

    The air-cooled motor has more low down torque but they are both great engines.

    Once upon a time it was cheaper to get an oil cooled engine than to rebuild an air cooled motor but that is no longer true.

    Finding a cheap oil boiler that doesn't need a refresh is getting rare. They are now fetching the same money as AC motors too. Rebuilding an OC to a decent standard isn't any cheaper than an AC rebuild either.

    The only advantage might be that you'll get a bit more out of an OC motor with a standard crank and clutch than you will with an AC in similar standard bottom end trim.

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  3. 1 hour ago, wraith said:

    As I've seen the bike up for sale in the bay, no real point in anymore replys ;)

    How rude. I thought that was what Facebook groups were for:)

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  4. 2 hours ago, Rene EFE said:

    I did it a few weeks ago in a Porsche Turbo (natch) at good speed; I really don't see myself doing it. I think it's more dangerous than the TT course tbh.

    With an instructor, maybe. Just rolled out the van, still fuzzy and bereft of coffee, in the fast group; fuck no.

    OK, OK, I'll do it! You don't have to keep trying to persuade me!

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  5. 12 hours ago, Cunnerz77 said:

    Cheers @dupersunc! I hear Zandfort is almost as good as Assen, 40 mins from my place too - will happily provide beers, shed and beds for travellers or anyone needing it.

    Screenshot 2020-10-15 at 21.39.55.png

    That's one hell of a start finnish straight. Top gear flat out.

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