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what are the advantages of goin to a 520 chain

5 years later.....
so who is still building these

it seems most have shut shop.
can anyone guide me here

Hey thanks for the update
I didn't know that .
It seems with each passing year more and more shops are closing. Seesh kinda sad.
At this rate who is going to remain.
I have emailed John but what are my alternate options

how do these pipes perform
is Garett still making them?
i really like the way they look.
i was thinking of getting a set

Unfortunately no, Garret closed his biz about a year ago and quit making the Moto Carrera pipes. However, I do kind of recall John at Economy mentioning something about a deal in the works for Economy Cycle to take over the production in the near future. Maybe he'll see this and comment on the status of that.

EDIT:  Found the comment from John about taking over the pipe production  https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=5605.msg47471#msg47471
          Reach out to him and ask about it

how do these pipes perform
is Garett still making them?
i really like the way they look.
i was thinking of getting a set

Finally ready for spring.   Saw a window today for garage time.
All set, I was dying to fire it up but the pipe sealant needs a day to set up.
Spit polished, battery charged, oil changed, heads torqued, aluminum polished, carb leak resolved, pipes repaired and painted.

guys
what are your views on the Millennium GP ( ex moto carrera pipes )
im looking at some pipes for my build.

i really like the look of them. are they worth it. should i grab a set
or do you guys recommend a different vendor.

i am interested to buy this
but what brand is it?

Lyn Garland did my 400c crank. Nothing but good vibes about him. Din't have his contact info on me right now, but he is an inmate here.

dosent Lyn garland go by Yamaha179
he just msged up here asking me to try Ed Toomey

i msged John Ritter he replied saying he is busy and retired and he has two overdue projects to deliver in november
i have also emailed Rdsonly but no answer

ive emailed Garrett and Ed toomey . both have been responsive
hopefully ill close with one of them

thanks for all the suggestions

You will probably need to swap out the needle and NJ you have now. A common upgrade for the VM28 is the "Dave F Mod" which uses the 5DP7 and 169-P0 (or P2). This is in conjunction with a 5/64" drilled (or 2mm) airjet. These specs are usually applied to RD350s, but should also work for the 250 (hopefully someone can confirm that). Pretty sure the only change from the 350 to the 250 would be the PJ & MJ, which you are already doing.

ive heard a lot about the DAVE F mod
what is the advantages of this mod
what does it do and where can i read more about it

That's him

his new email is egtoomey@gmail.com

i was able to reach him over FB

His email bounced back !!! It looks like that mail ID is not working
Does he reply on Facebook

Ed Toomey. egtoome@hotmail.com
Lyn Garland

thanks
is this Ed toomeys page https://www.facebook.com/EdToomeyDesigns/

im impressed with the work wow

What work do you need and what parts?

You mention the 115mm crank, and fitting a 400 trans, but do you need ignition and porting and bead blast and carbs rebuilt etc or could you do some of that yourself.

Engine building typically takes a lot more time that is charged for.  If you stripped and cleaned the cases and other parts that could reduce the time an engine builder has to take.

For example, simple things like cleaning the crankcases, getting the mating faces flat, countersinking all the screw holes etc take time for a builder, but you could do those at home with a little support.  And that applies to side covers and so on.  Take your time on jobs like that and farm out machining and porting if you feel up to it.

I saw an invoice of Chuck's on line recently and his parts bills were fair but he gave away his labor. He charged minimal amounts for things that just eat time.  As a hobby that's fine to support the sport, but it's hard as a business building motors for people like us.

hi teazer
im from india so chuck was only building the top end , once done i was going to ship it to india
then i would just have a RD mechanic in india assemble it for me

well this is my parts list from chuck for my build
so now i still need to source most of the parts and find someone
to finish the build. chucks had just cleaned it up for me. ive attached the pics of what he had done

Parts
2) RD400 115mm rod kits               
2) RD350 hollow crank
2) RM 125 rod bearings                     
1) Set of 4 "Made in Japan" main brgs                     
2) OEM base gaskets                     
1) Oem seal set                                                       
2) Oem reed gaskets                         
1) Oem Yamaha primary cover gasket                     
1) S.S. engine bolt kit RD350/400   
             
2) Wiseco long rod piston kits         
2) Snowmobile race pin brgs               
1) YZ250 clutch kit                                                     
1) RD400 HD clutch springs                                       
2) RD350/400 viton head orings               
2) VM 30mm Carbs                             
2) 30-34mm Intake manifolds                                   
1) TSR/Barlow designed boost bottle                         
2) Uni pod filters                                     
2) V-Force YZ85 reeds                                               
2) YZ 85/VF reed spacer kit with S.S. bolts and 2 oem reed gaskets                 

1) Set of 8 thicker headbolt washers                           
1) Crankshaft keyway seal                                         
4) New hardened exhaust studs             
1) Oil pump block off plate kit w/bolts                           
1) Good RD350 crank core 
                                     
Labor
Rebuild crank complete                                           
Bore,Hone and chamber cylinders         
CNC decks and o-ring cylinders                         
Mill and recut squish                                                 
Stage 2 porting                                                           
Port intake for YZ85 reeds                                           
Re-jet and machine slides to 3.0 30mm carbs           
Glass bead cylinders                                                 
Glass bead heads       

There are (at least) two Eds: Erlenbach and Toomey, JT of RDsonly, Bill (?) Wilson, John Ritter might be persuaded, Wicked Motorsports come to mind. I won't name anymore who hasn't hung out a shingle as a professional, but there are some members on here with whom I'd trust my engine; maybe one of 'em needs a pre-winter project?

i sent out a msg to Ed erlenbach over here but he hasnt responded yet.
i will google out the others you mentioned unless you have their contacts and try to reach out to them
thanks

hello

since Chuck has now retired from building RDs due to his unfortunate situation
i am in a bit of a pickle.

Chuck has agreed to finish my crank since he has all the parts
but the rest of the engine still needs to be worked on
can someone guide me to another reputable engine builder please.


i was building a stage 2 long rod RD350 motor with WEBCO heads.
i also have a RD400 tranny

i have tried to get in touch with Ed / Garrett. is there any one else that you guys can recommend
thanks

he says he might not be able to open up again and do any more RDs
its very sad.

Ouch!   Another part of the community and a huge resource gone. As the years go by they're diasappearing.

I wish him the best and hope there's some way that maybe something works out for him in the 2T realm. He had all that equipment, not to mention his many years of expertise and knowledge.

He still has all the equipment stored up
But his finances don't support him opening up again
It seems the land prices have skyrocketed in his Area and it
Seems unlikely to find an affordable place

I have parts with him . Now I don't know who will finish
My  engine .