500 Two-Stroke Tech

Get it from the horses mouth-sih...email the chap that set the Suzuki Vintage Parts programme up, Tim Davies.

He used to attend our local VJMC events but covid has put paid to that.

tim.davies@suzuki.co.uk

Wow...That was a lot of deep standing water! Looks like you made the most of it and had a good time anyway .

I think Vin had some relined by PJME...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50365017672_9ea8a8f1da_z.jpg I had my rear caliper overhauled and repainted by Powerhouse in Sheffield, with new seals , banjo bolts etc it was only around £65 IIRC..still looks as good 4 years later https://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brak...

Fuel with Ethanol in it left in carbs will turn to water and gel, then green gloop with crystals in it, all the time eating the alloy away, Ive had to ditch carbs they were so rotten when i bought them. In tanks the water will rust the steel. Old school fuel never did that :/ If you run E85 in a ca...

Burning a tankful while riding is not the issue nor a problem. Exactly what I said, im glad you agree ,....but the fuel is getting such bad press from whingers and bike closeters on classic bike pages, they are creating fear for people to use it all. I read on a FB page the other week some chap is ...

I digress and will avoid ethanal whenever possible. It kills rubber fast. I have had friends having trouble within the 1st year with brand new 2 stroke outboard engines. Most don't even know E10 requires a special stabilizer. That is what happens without proper stabilizer when fuel is only a few mo...

....also consider he regulary claims many of these items are NOS...when they are not! I bought a new trim for me seat lock direct from Yamaha a few years back for £3 something but he had them on sale at £30! ALWAYS check your Yamaha dealer as 90% of the time parts claimed as NOS on eBay are not and ...

Standard RDs? Tescos....love me clubcard points...If not, when im out and im low on fuel, I use what ever the nearest petrol station has, pushing bikes is not my idea of fun...Dont worry to much about ethanol in use, we've taken a few 2 strokes to France where they have had E10 for years and they do...

Its a friction fit.

Ive successfully pushed these outlets back in on both my 350LC and KR1 and used clear silicone sealant to keep them secure.

Its a vacuum tap as standard so leave it in the "On" or "Res" position...leaving it on "Pri (me)" means an unhindered fuel flow and the possibility of a flooded engine if a needle valve lets the fuel pass....

Thanks for posting, enjoyed that, wouldnt mind both in the garage....The RZV sounded great on those cans.

Just be thankful the crankcases where not full of fuel when you first kicked it over...

Alan from RD Stokeys Motorcycles is excellent, he rebuilt my engine a couple of years back, has done many 500s and knows his way around them.

He is based in Stoke on Trent, I know he has cut back on the amount of spannering he does but worth a try...Alan 07909 995377

Just get it to someone with a dyno mate and experience of setting them up mate, it isnt that expensive and it will net you the best result . Fair few people to choose from.