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Posted 14 August 2021 - 06:00 pm
carb parts from Allens came next day, wow
started stripping carbs down to replace emulsion tubes, needles and main jet
clip was on #1 groove which is the lowest/weakest setting.
do you think i should go for the middle setting?
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"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 14 August 2021 - 09:09 pm
Are the needles standard ? and on no.1 clip position Drewps ? I've always used factory settings when working on carbs and adjusted from there if need be. Never had to adjust needle clip position from factory setting (middle) yet.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
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Posted 14 August 2021 - 09:34 pm
Are the needles standard ? and on no.1 clip position Drewps ? I've always used factory settings when working on carbs and adjusted from there if need be. Never had to adjust needle clip position from factory setting (middle) yet.
the setting I had was the top one when taken off the carbs. I suspect that because of worn needle or emulsion tube, it was moved to lower the needle to compensate for this.
I'm going with the middle this time
using mikuni parts
Edited by drewpy, 14 August 2021 - 09:36 pm.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 15 August 2021 - 02:04 pm
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
Sir Cumference
Posted 15 August 2021 - 03:54 pm
Bought it new rubber today
Bridgestone T32s to replace the excellent in the wet T31s
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
has been here 4ever
Posted 17 August 2021 - 08:52 am
the setting I had was the top one when taken off the carbs. I suspect that because of worn needle or emulsion tube, it was moved to lower the needle to compensate for this.
I'm going with the middle this time
using mikuni parts
damn you PO, the left needle was on the #1 groove and the right in the middle, #2.
I've been running that for 7 years now.
just the float height to set and the rain to stop before fitting to the bike
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 17 August 2021 - 10:13 am
Bought it new rubber today
Bridgestone T32s to replace the excellent in the wet T31s
Have you had the chance to try 'em out yet Favs ?
damn you PO, the left needle was on the #1 groove and the right in the middle, #2.
I've been running that for 7 years now.just the float height to set and the rain to stop before fitting to the bike
Amazing it ran so good eh.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
has been here 4ever
Posted 17 August 2021 - 02:05 pm
Bought its successor - a new, red Tracer 7
Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 17 August 2021 - 04:28 pm
Edited by leehenty, 19 August 2021 - 12:34 pm.
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
Sir Cumference
Posted 17 August 2021 - 06:09 pm
Have you had the chance to try 'em out yet Favs ?
Amazing it ran so good eh.
Busy busy - nope
Single-handedly reviving the Wave.
2008 reg. Black TDM 900 ABS
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 17 August 2021 - 08:14 pm
Like a one legged man stomping out a forest fire busy eh mate. Soon be September buddy.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
has been here 4ever
Posted 18 August 2021 - 06:53 am
Its ali
damn you PO, the left needle was on the #1 groove and the right in the middle, #2.
I've been running that for 7 years now.just the float height to set and the rain to stop before fitting to the bike
Its alive, had a lot of trouble getting the right float height set. it was windy and affected the levels.
balanced the carbs and it pulls really well between 2 - 4k revs.
still have a slight blip at 2.5k revs but nothing major and i'm being picky.
The only thing that is bugging me is I had t raise the tickover right in to get 1200 revs, it won't go any further clockwise.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 18 August 2021 - 03:53 pm
Try fettling the balance screw, you might get the tickover much higher.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
has been here 4ever
Posted 18 August 2021 - 09:37 pm
Try fettling the balance screw, you might get the tickover much higher.
carbs are balanced, i suppose i could fettle the mix screws under the carbs. They are se at 2 full turns out.
it fires right up though and revs really easy
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
full o shoite
Posted 18 August 2021 - 10:13 pm
I've not ridden the TDM in many months and with better weather just around the corner tried to get the old girl started.
Bat flattery.. So I ordered the last remaining one in NZ, or so it seems. What a palaver trying to find one. That was on Sunday. Tuesday we went into lock down, Auntie Cindy is being very stern again.
Luckily courier drivers are essential employees so the battery turned up while we were having morning coffee and the new dog attacked the courier for his sterling efforts, poor bugger nearly crapped himself but didn't drop the battery.
Charged the battery and fitted it, the bike fired up after a couple of stabs but only on one cylinder. I let it run for a bit on choke and it finally cleared out, running properly on both cylinders. I'm quite amazed after the length of time it's been sat covered in crap, cold and damp.
I had forgotten that ET needs to help with removing and replacing the battery box. Pretty sure it's part of the test to join Mensa in Japan..
On the bright side, when we are allowed out to play I can get it legal (WoF / MoT) and learn to ride again.
TDM 850 Loud and unusual. CRM 250r Woo hoo! DT 230 Lanza Fiddled with.... Bloody hell, is that legal? GG Randonee AKA "I didn't think that was possible".
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 19 August 2021 - 11:42 am
carbs are balanced, i suppose i could fettle the mix screws under the carbs. They are se at 2 full turns out.
it fires right up though and revs really easy
Could it be a twisted tickover cable ? Just seems odd having to screw it fully clockwise to get 1200rpm. That said, if it works ok might as well leave as be.
Mk2a 2000 in Silver. Top end Refurb @ 41100 miles, Scottoiler, Renthal Road High Bars, Up & Back Bar Risers, Bellypan, DL650 Handguards, Capt. Picard Bar Ends, House of Henty SS Wheel spacers, New Seat Cover Fitted. 58 MPG !! Now owned by chrisbee ! Studley's mk2a Bloggerydoodaah ! Photos of my first MK1 Photos of my MK2a TPLQHCSRSFC No. 1 Fan
has been here 4ever
Posted 19 August 2021 - 08:21 pm
Could it be a twisted tickover cable ? Just seems odd having to screw it fully clockwise to get 1200rpm. That said, if it works ok might as well leave as be.
yes, could be.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 21 August 2021 - 03:41 pm
took my friend to supervise factory this afternoon to see some bikes as he's just passed the A2.
Jaw on the floor moment he saw this
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"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 21 August 2021 - 08:43 pm
Been meaning to pop over for a look see, some pretty awful reviews though...
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven 
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven 
Sorted and on the Road Mick 
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Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 22 August 2021 - 02:57 pm
2002 900 silver,oil pressure switch with brass 90 degree conversion, RG fork protectors. Wilburs custom made rear Shock with remote hydraulic preload and RG shocktube, Wilburs front springs. Scotoiler with a custom made swing arm delivery unit. Silicone radiator hoses.BMW 1150 handguards with Touratech extensions, Carbon Fibre yoke cover and fender extenda, MRA flip screen, Yamaha Engine bars, SW Motech Centre Stand, Kappa wingrack three box Luggage with E21's as option from the K960 boxes, Zumo 660 satnav on Touratech mount, Led Voltage monitor, Baglux tank cover, Clear LED Rear light, Aux LED brake light, Stainless rear axle nut, stainless chain adjusters, stainless wheel spacers front and rear, Probolt Polished Stainless Flanged Hex engine screws, Polished stainless fairing screws, stainless disc bolts. Titanium brake pins front, Probolt Titanium Flanged Hex Front Caliper Bolts & Rear caliper slide pins.<p>Top Sellerie double gel pad seat. Carbon Fibre inner dash and side infill panels. Anodised black alloy swingarm pivot bolt covers and footpegs, Nano II Gear indicator.
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