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#1
General Chatter / Re: Gas guzzler on the interstate
July 14, 2026, 12:39:04 PM
30MPG US from Kalamazoo to Southfield
1/2 rain so I took it easy.
H1 500 w/stock carbs.
#2
Turning Wrenches / Re: Cylinder stud replacement
June 28, 2026, 12:05:07 PM
Most are interference fit from factory.
Meaning stay tight to the case.
#3
Bune does exception work.

3x Kawasaki 500 within .00015/.00020"
Deck to base within .001"

My measures are within .0002" with R90/C90

cliff
#4
2 different plugs may do it
#5
I would, love to here, many others also.
#6
Compression is an indicator of potential octane required, that's it.
How well that octane combusts is they key.
Squish/ign timing/pipes/transfers all play a big or moderate role adding up to more that just a compression test.
#7
Turning Wrenches / Re: New to me RD350
April 21, 2026, 08:54:10 AM
Quote from: m in sc on April 20, 2026, 07:16:02 PMtechnically no. but it can be done, i would not recommend it. with an ex race bike, its worth splitting the cases and doing a full inspection.

trust me, i've had bikes that 'ran'. one had a blown crank seal, the other was missing half a piston.  thersa slew of horror stories i can rehash.

always worth spending an afternoon to go thru the bottom end, re-gasket it, and replace anything suspect due to wear and know exactly where you stand. a gasket set is cheap. crank seals are cheap. good insurance.     
Elaborate why teflon is not your favorite. Please?
#8
I have always wanted one.
#9
Turning Wrenches / Re: New to me RD350
April 20, 2026, 09:48:07 AM
Teflon tipped seals!
Plastic main cages!

That's what I wanna see.
#10
Aluminum A383 or 360
#11
Quote from: Dvsrd on March 29, 2026, 01:02:28 PMHmm, at least to my eyes, those PWKs look more "streamlined" on the air filter side than the stock VM28s. I wonder if anyone has done any flow testing of VMs  vs PWKs?
Yes, Vm34 short bodies.
#12
Turning Wrenches / Re: RD 350 transfer port cleanup
March 07, 2026, 08:56:38 AM
Sand blast
#13
Turning Wrenches / Re: YPVS Loses Position(?)
March 06, 2026, 10:50:35 AM
So...?
#14
Turning Wrenches / Re: Compression Test Numbers?
March 06, 2026, 10:49:33 AM
90 psi is barely starting.
Bad gage I suspect.
#15
Turning Wrenches / Re: RD400 countershaft leak
February 28, 2026, 02:17:01 PM
Kaw's have an o-ring that gets smash smooched for spline sealing.