BikeJake

Started using the expensive stuff because of the water problem and some rust in the tank. However I am 100 percent positive the engine is smoother. I've been riding bikes since I was, 14 built a fair few too.

Won't be refuse entry to Suzuki parts... His son runs it now doesn't he? Long time since I been down there.

Seems a fair endorsement for Barum as well

OCS in Winchester wanted 90 Plus Vat per bore. Thanks V much, polish the windows so u can see me coming Barum in Devon.. 150 all in. Maybe somewhere else trustworthy closer by

Got some fairly wild quotes for the bore for the 1216 MTC kit... What you expect to pay guys?

Can see some largish coolers with standard fittings from different sellers.. Wondered if anyone made oil lines with more standard fitments at the cooler end.

Flipping heck... Even the standadish B12 really loves the stuff... Less. Vibe more power. Nice.

Lovely bud. Ta.

Yeah.... Thanks.... Thought so... Too big. Too my CR... Put my credit card away Thanks for putting me straight

Anyone know, standard liners? Surely paper thin by then lol.. 12.5—1 Cr maybe too much on pump gas or are these racing only? Can't find anyone selling who will pick up the phone. Like the extra torque but at no extra practical cost if poss... Cheers lads

It's being done by the most reputable and reliable blast refinishers that have done all my projects... RD Cox and Sons.... Highly recommended them.... All the others weren't painted however.... He knows his refinishing.

Anyone in Surrey / Hants / Sussex ever done a big bore block? Recommendations great fully received lads

5am to 9pm....but... Its yer arse and legs not the engine. Add in 130mile fuel stops, food.. Toilets... Etc... And your moving

Well, I do agree sort of. Having set out on long trips, and had to turn back on pretty amazing bikes.... However the best so far was 2014 Fireblade, GSXR1000R, ZX9R, the later one being insanely comfy, my record close to 1000miles in one day, due to marital breakdown and a last ditch and pointless trip to save it all... Doh...

I was reading that engine coatings play a part in cooling on these engines. I'm gonna repaint or vapour blast my top end.... Any issues? I doubt it, but worth an ask.

Indeed mate.. Thanks... I spoke to Rog Upperton and he said a head cooler was a tad OTT for non racing applications, but a bigger cooler in general would be great.... Its just the bloody things cost as much as the sodding head work.... Unless anyone knows of a budget method.

A big cooler is a lot of money

Thanks all... Bloody informative that. I built an XS Tracker and the carbs were murder with pods until I got the exact right pods. Never thought of DJ kit.. Will get one ASAP as I am removing air box and getting new headers before Xmas. The new barrels are hear and going off for blast cleaning

Fan on cooler?

Maybe get a bigger cooler if. Budget allows they are bloody dear like

A mate of mine is certain I need a Dynojet kit. What can they do that the right jetting can't?

Well, when complete.. It'll be gas flowed head MTC high Comp big bore. Kent Cam, Hindle 421 exhaust, original carbs pod filtered dyno jet, and dyno setup..

Thanks mate.. Just ordered a set.

Anyone every pressed one of these mildly breathed on motors over big distances? I love a bit of long distance riding, have done some big miles in Europe in the passed... Will I need additional oil cooling for a tuned bandit motor out and about in France... Day after day?,

Thanks fellas super informative as usual. Hope the posty doesn't drop em..... On his foot haha