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YPVS gremlins are not always Digital...

Small repair on the stopper of a YZ200 exhaust valve assy. It seems like an AC tig welder can be helpful sometimes...

Big Thanks to Retro & Classic Bike Magazine

Big thanks to Retro & Classic bike magazine and Jamie(AU) for their kind words about my work on Honda Nsr250 PGM repairs. Cheers! Lots of two stroke stuff in there, check it out at  rapidbikes.com.au

Safety LockWire, How To

Some notes on safety lock wiring.  Twist the safety wire for a couple turns manually and preferably by using two pliers so that the twist is tight.   Use a safety wire plier and engage the locking mechanism to hold the wire in place.  Pull the lever of the lockwire plier so it twists the safety wire.  Cut he wire 3-5mm away from the knot and make a bend on it so that it will be easy to...  press it up and hide the sharp edge against the grip. Done!

2strokes, going for a walk... Vol.IV

Smoking the streets of Athens once again... Eleven two strokes blipping the throttle on each traffic light is a very rare view.

FCC Dry Clutch

I've just acquired a FCC dry clutch conversion for my NF4 bike. There are a few missing and damaged parts but I hope I'll find a way out. Looks sweet...  And here is a list of the missing or damaged parts. Anyone that can help, I'm all ears!

Busy Tuesday...

Packaging expansion chambers for Stephen(CA) and repairing some PGM units for Nick(GR). Still need to clean up a Cagiva Mito cylinder for Beez(GR) but I can't find the bottle with the muriatic acid. However, as a philosopher professor once said ...there's always room for a couple beers! 

Meanwhile in the Lab

Rs125 NF4 Exhaust

First one ready, 6 more to go... one more for Robert(AU).

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HRC Rs125 NF4 exhaust flanges

I've made some improvements on the exhaust flanges for the NF4 expansion chambers. New units will incorporate the mounting points for the exhaust springs. They look lovely, can't wait to try them out.