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Campfire Talk / Re: Turbo roundabout

« Last Post by him a layin on April 21, 2024, 06:07:31 pm »

i haven't spent the time to really study it, but the signage doesn't seem to correspond to the diagrams nor the videos. my exposure to roundabouts was 40 yrs ago in england, and while there's an adjustment period, after a couple of tries they make sense and are easy and efficient.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Royal Enfield touring mirrors

« Last Post by BlackdogADV on April 21, 2024, 05:58:20 pm »

Ok, I got it figured out.  I have hand guards so I thought I was stuck with the conventional style but I figured out how I can use bar-end mirrors with hand guards.  More expensive than the RE black mirrors but the cool factor is way up.

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Other marques / Re: yamaha xt250

« Last Post by him a layin on April 21, 2024, 05:40:23 pm »

Did you get to try the XT on any trail yet?

NO, i am ashamed to admit i've not ridden it at all, due to social obligations, not feeling well, and today, rain. tomorrow is expected to be nice, sunny and cool so i'll probably take it out then. i've owned it, what, 2 days? 3?

yes, i've bought another motorcycle without having ridden it, based entirely on internet warrior reviews, printed numbers and the feel in the seat of my pants when i sit on it. and i'm not a big trail rider, that looks sort of strenuous throwing the bike around. for me this is supposed to be relaxed transportation with a view and fresh air, not an exercise machine

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Wanted / Re: Kent Hitchcock's J Series 350 Cam - BNIB

« Last Post by Scooter MGee on April 21, 2024, 05:39:24 pm »

Price reduced to $200 shipped in the U.S.

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650 Interceptor & Continental GT / Re: Changing Exhaust Studs To Bolts

« Last Post by Johnny Ro on April 21, 2024, 04:16:51 pm »

Not me. I do see it going the other way though, remove bolts that screw into the head and replace with studs. More durable, in other bike forums.  Easier to get a nut off and on a stud than a bolt out from and back into the head, when things go wrong.

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Campfire Talk / Re: Turbo roundabout

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on April 21, 2024, 04:11:57 pm »

I get it, change is scary and bad.

Entering the "Turbo Roundabout" you have three choices of lane to get into: left, center, right.
Exiting the TR you are either going to be in the left or right lane. depending on previous choices.

Entering the LEFT (inside) lane carries you 90 degrees around the circle, where you get an opportunity to again go LEFT or straight. Left takes you another 90 degrees around. Keep repeating this and circulate to your hearts content.

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Other marques / Re: yamaha xt250

« Last Post by AzCal Retred on April 21, 2024, 03:50:42 pm »

Did you get to try the XT on any trail yet?

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Bullet Iron Barrel / Re: Catastrophic gearbox failure

« Last Post by stinkwheel on April 21, 2024, 03:45:09 pm »

Repair a success. Done about 300 miles this weekend. Still need to tweak the selector position for a cleaner downshift and I didn't do my clutch springs up tight enough (I have an aftermarket clutch) so I was getting some slipping. But I had all the gears all the time.

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Bullet Iron Barrel / Re: PowerBox (single phase), query?

« Last Post by stinkwheel on April 21, 2024, 03:42:56 pm »

If it's running well with the jetting you've ghot, I'd stick with it. You can always do some plug-chops at different throttle openings to make sure it's not running too far off where it should be.

OMG branded fuel taps are simple, pretty robust and inexpensive. Flow is fine for a bullet in a relatively normal state of tune. I've used them on a few different bikes with no issues.

https://www.carrotcycles.co.uk/fuel-system-accesories/petrol-taps.html

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535 Continental GT / Re: A "Rockers" GT535

« Last Post by Taurim on April 21, 2024, 03:07:17 pm »

Nice. I'm looking forward to reading what it's going to be like on the road