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    Low idle when warm and won’t start

    I also worked on a bike that had a similar issue it clapped out whenever it was at normal operating temp but was fine when cold. Issue was simply the Air Temp Sensor was placed under the tank. This is of course only relevant if the bike has an aftermarket air system like K and N's fitted...
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    Ciao!!! From Valsanzibio, in Colli Euganei, in Veneto, in Italy!

    Welcome from New Zealand
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    side views of the TFC R3

    I heard the wheelbase is 300mm shorter (12" for you imperialists)? If so how much smaller will it be overall? I like the size of the bike now as if fits my 6'4" frame quite well. It may be a bit cramped I'm thinking, there's only so much you can reduce the wheelbase by changing the fork angle...
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    Slipping clutch

    Hi Hillbilly Find my old post on clutch issues we tested the clutch springs when I was rebuilding and MTC springs were weaker than the stock from memory. Their plates are good though as is the reinforced basket. The test had new stock, MTC, Barnett and a locally built spring I had made. Try...
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    I know I'm a sign nut.

    Also here's the landslide protection and a river flowing over the road. Only in NZ maybe?
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    I know I'm a sign nut.

    Its steep and the gradients correct, there used to be another part (not sure if its still there?) called "The Devils Staircase" was great on my old Triumphs when I lived down there. Probably not so good in a truck @Tal ? They have a stopping point at top for trucks to check brakes etc, some...
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    I know I'm a sign nut.

    Ominous
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    K&N's without TORS-Worth the trouble?

    If nothing else it makes balancing the throttle bodies much easier with the air system removed. Also gives you a decent box under the seat to hold wet weather gear. For any real performance benefit need to improve exhaust too. I gave away a spare set of triple k and n's when tuning a bike some...
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    Early R3 instruments needed or info on replacement options

    My rider has a Dakota gauge i got off Mitzy a while back. I'm stoked with it. They look good on the bike.
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    Lost stock tune

    Hi Sonny i have all the stock tunes downloaded and filed. If you want a copy of stock map all i need is your VIN no. PM me if you want. I'm currently on a motorcycle holiday in South Island but should be home late next week. Nag me if need be I'm a forgetful soul. I do some remapping for the...
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    Stuff you shine with..

    Tal I use CRC808 silicone but only cos we buy it by the case at work.
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    Kiara from Aotearoa

    Kia Ora from Huntly next to the mighty Waikato.
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    Been doing some Thinking.

    I wish i hadn't...
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    Catching up with New Captains and ones meet before

    A good friend works at Omaka and there's a surprising amount of Russian aircraft around. They were very good planes but not well recognized as such. I visit the hangars every time i go there
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    Catching up with New Captains and ones meet before

    Unfortunate incident with one of our Harley guys, rock in belt drive, but nice place to stop.
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    Catching up with New Captains and ones meet before

    R3T at start of post is owned by my good friend of 20 years, Al, whose only got one leg, he lost his leg a few years back on his first R3 when a car T-boned him while he was on the footpath outside a friends house, severed his leg and threw the R3 through the back window of a Mk3 Zephyr. Now...
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    Catching up with New Captains and ones meet before

    A few more pics, site was missing 2 R3's as we were running our old Bonnies down (mainly as some form of bizarre punishment), good to catch up with you guys @phar2slo @Tal @Mikethepie . Didnt see you guys head off but was pretty distracted with things going on. A guy from the UK with a...
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    arizona .. west of phoenix

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    Near disaster before week away.

    Hey Chris where you going? Im riding to Christchurch this weekend to dump my R3 down there (long story). Back again end of month on old bike too.
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    At the dealership - 2018 Rocket to get 2500 ccs

    No quandry here stick with R3. I need a bike for multiple use so my R3 doubles as tourer, sportbike and sometimes off roader. Its a lunatic bike that shouldnt exist and i like it for that
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