Recent content by Gerald

  1. Spark Plug Blown Out?

    If you get the right thread chaser, you can put grease between the flutes and it usually holds the shavings, shouldn't be too much material if any.

  2. Lube the splines...

    Use regular size nuts, not the coupling nuts, waste of money on coupling nuts.

  3. Lube the splines...

    Take two of the right size nuts and screw on the stud, tighten one against the other, then tighten the top nut screwing the stud into the housing until tight, then with two wrenches loosen top nut and remove both nuts.

  4. Leaving cam cover off overnight?

    Remove all the plugs, this will allow to turn engine easier. If checking compression, remove only one plug per cylinder. Ground spark plug wire of plug that you removed from the cylinder.

  5. Crazy ignition skip under load

    I haven't figured out how to upload pictures but found an article in resources: Coil over plug mod ( cop ) for standard coil removal by JSHRAM- May 24, 2018. Several pages and pictures. Many people added to the article. Good article.

  6. Crazy ignition skip under load

    I will as soon as I figure out how to upload a picture.

  7. Crazy ignition skip under load

    I've been using Suzuki coils for a couple years and I'm very happy with the way they perform, bought a second set as spares. Also clears up a lot of room under the tank.

  8. 2014 roadster parting out

    I'm interested; I'll send you a private message.

  9. 2014 roadster parting out

    Do you still have the gauges for sale, sorry for my late interest. Gerald

  10. Question: later model engine be adapted to a 2005 bike ?

    Depends on the purity and composition of the aluminum, seems like I read somewhere that Triumph was using lower grades of aluminum. Cleaning and fitment could also be problems.

  11. Drag Bike Build

    I believe the lighter rim weight will allow you to accelerate faster and increase wheel speed, tire compounds, pressure and launch control will be the keys. Practice and repetition will do wonders. Keep good notes on everything you try, track, date and conditions. Sometimes a small voice...

  12. Drag Bike Build

    Good looking wheel.

  13. Fitting a Hyper Pro Steering damper to a 2.3 Rocket 3R Trike

    Amazing video. Amazing family. Never give up.!

  14. Drag Bike Build

    That'll poke the bear.

  15. Engine turns but won't start

    Now is the time if you are planning on keeping the bike and stay away from outside repairs to get some more specialized tools.
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