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Hope I get to meet you this season.

Yes indeed, though I'm starting to wonder how the OMRRA and WMRRA seasons will be affected by the outbreak. I know the WMRRA NRS is still on the schedule, but WA just announced a ban on public gatherings over 250 people in some counties so we'll see how that goes. 

The 2020 roadracing season is fast approaching in the Northwest  This year WMRRA and OMRRA are working together even more, with 4 combined rounds on the schedule, plus WMRRA has an endurance race in Sept! Looking like it's going to be another great year. 

We have several classes that vintage 2 strokes can race in so if you want to see "what it'll do" on the track, let me know. This year I'm going to change things up a bit and I'm setting my sights on the Vintage 750 class  :evil2:... on a two stroke of course. More on that later. Below is the race schedule.

.......you probably have a hybrid 6/7 plate clutch attempt going on in there.

This. Sometimes they will clear (my race DS7 for example) and sometimes they don't (my R5).

Maybe that's it. But they never seem to show up in my area, so I had to build my own to thrash around the track.... which will someday be an old find and the cycle will continue.

I am insanely jealous, great find!!!!! 

No need to be jealous. Old Yamaha racers are easy to find... ya just have to pony up the cash.

... so actually you're not jealous, you're envious.

I am insanely jealous, great find!!!!! 

Great to hear, thanks for the replies! I'm glad we've still got options 

Guess this is old news, but Bore Tech is no longer doing cylinder boring.


https://bore-tech.com/my404.php


Was planning on using their services for my 2020 season race bike build, guess the search for another reputable bore shop begins.

Like the bike and the coffee cup 

My longest single day with the R5 was about 220miles when I rode the Kancamagus Hwy. Ended up using more oil than expected and had to switch oils in-situ to Irving Trax, which smells like birthday cake to me. Fun day!

Looks like fun! I really need to stop being lazy, prep my old IT175 roadracer with some friends, and run it!

The 14mm Brembo RCS looks nice 


https://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=170_174&products_id=796

I recently finished the mechanical resto on my DS7 barn find. It rips and rides excellent. Friends have told me to go all the way( paint, chrome, blah blah blah!) I'm leaving the cosmetics original, because they're only that way once...........................................D

With you 100%, that DS7 looks great as-is!

IF I'm shooting for 1.8mm BTDC timing how is a timing  light going to verify this? I thought the timing was set with a dial indicator. I really wish they had a step by step install manual.

Ignition timing is set with a dial indicator, but you can verify that it is correct with a timing light.

Look at the top picture in the PDF below:

http://www.kreidler.be/general%20downloads/HPI%20210_1C2T_eng.pdf

For counter-clockwise rotation, the ignition should fire when the rotor mark is aligned with the left mark on the stator. Use a dial indicator to place the piston/crank at 1.8mm BTDC (or whatever timing you choose), then rotate the stator to align the left mark with the rotor mark.

To verify the timing, clip your timing light onto a spark plug lead and start the engine. At 3.5-4k rpm the rotor mark and the left stator mark should be lined up. If none of this makes any sense, find a forum member that lives nearby to help you.

Make sure you confirm the timing via a timing light on the HPI once installed. Mine doesn't fire when the rotor & stator marks are lined up, it triggers a little before. In other words, if you line up the marks and set the timing at 2.0mm BTDC, it will actually fire at 2.3mm (on mine).

2019 WMRRA Race Schedule

The season has started  and we have an exciting schedule this year. There are 2 combined rounds with OMRRA and WMRC so the racing will be close for sure! If you are in the Northwest and want to see some racing in person drop by and find me in the pits (#494). Better yet, volunteer for corner working and be part of the action!


Round 1 April 20 & 21 Pacific Raceways
Round 2 May 3, 4 & 5 The Ridge
Round 3 June 7, 8 & 9 The Ridge (OMRRA & WMRC)
Round 4 August 16, 17 & 18 The Ridge
Round 5 September 6th, 7 & 8 Pacific Raceways
Round 6 September 20, 21 & 22 PIR (OMRRA & WMRC)