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Moto63

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #45 on: March 03, 2019, 08:46:25 PM »
Absolutely no problem Matt, I've dug out the carb and will defo get round to getting it boxed up and posted off to you at some  point this week. Hopefully Tuesday, so come Friday you shud be roartin off up the road 😁🤘...
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mthee

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« Reply #46 on: March 03, 2019, 10:54:40 PM »
I'm very grateful indeed. Please don't rush, I've a seatpan, foam and cover still to do. Can't thank you enough. ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #47 on: March 06, 2019, 05:46:17 PM »
Evening Matt, you clearly must've been rubbing on that carb and muttering the right words "alhakazam oh genie of the carb" as I've now got it boxed and defo will have time to nip by the post orifice tomorrow at some point. A tad behind schedule I know but hey the carb genie just can't be rushed 🤣🤣👍🤘.... cheers, Michael
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mthee

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« Reply #48 on: March 07, 2019, 10:12:57 AM »
You really are a real genie!  8) I can't begin to thank you enough, Mr. Genie, for making my wish come true!  ;D Seriously, though, Michael, I really am proper excited and certainly more than I was at Christmas! Let's hope the good karma your generating comes back to you doubled, at least. Matt.
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Moto63

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« Reply #49 on: March 07, 2019, 06:30:45 PM »
Absolutely no problem Matt, hope it sorts the job out for you and good to know it's going to a good cause 😁😁🤘👍... I'd rather it gets used than just sitting on a shelf in my garage. Keep me posted of developments. Cheers, Michael
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« Reply #50 on: March 07, 2019, 06:53:33 PM »
Ps.... I think you might need to buy a couple of tooth brushes and a couple o tubes of solvol autosol. 😁😁👍
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mthee

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« Reply #51 on: March 07, 2019, 10:12:53 PM »
Bit personal, Michael.  :'( Whoever told you my teeth were that bad is fibbing!  ;D
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mthee

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Re: XBR replacement tank
« Reply #52 on: March 08, 2019, 10:20:18 AM »
Any advice on cone filter manufacturer? I'm looking at K&N and DNA.

I'll admit to getting sucked in (sorry) by the DNA blurb.

I'm guessing my Motad 2:1 isn't very free-flowing, so does this mean the shorter length (lower surface area) filter will be the best match?
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« Reply #53 on: March 09, 2019, 10:13:57 AM »
Arrived in this morning's post, looking the biz!  ;D Shall I try it as is, with a squirt of Wynn's, or get on with an internal inspection and clean? Love the shape!  8) Many thanks and favours banked for your good self, Matt.
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Moto63

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« Reply #54 on: March 09, 2019, 10:26:40 AM »
Good stuff Matt. Like I say mate, my bike ran totally fine with it as it was, so personally I'd just give it a good external clean with said toothbrush and solvol. Bolt it on and try it first. Hopefully won't need to strip it down. As someone on here has as their strap line "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" wise words I'd say.... best of luck with it. Keep us posted🤞👍.. cheers, Michael
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« Reply #55 on: March 09, 2019, 12:01:36 PM »
I thought it was "if it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is". Which is definitely more amusing.

Good luck with the carb matt. It'll be fine.

If you give Mick a tenner for every horsepower gained I reckon Mick should owe you about 50 quid chortle.
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mthee

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« Reply #56 on: March 09, 2019, 04:49:58 PM »
I could use that £50 to fix a short bicycle pump onto the carb body, then I could boast of a Mikuni TM40(?) Flat slide pumper!  8)
Because there's a handy drain plug which allows the main jet to be changed on the bike without dropping the bowl, I had a peek and it's a 230.
Does it need a specific throttle cable? I didn't get that far, coz the missus caught me out and thinks I've paid for it when we're supposed to be saving for Butlins!  ::)
I daren't show her Michael's messages, coz then she'll want me to build her a new house!!!! ;D
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« Reply #57 on: March 09, 2019, 05:19:58 PM »
Honestly don't know about the specific throttle cable Matt, it's that long since I took it off the bike oh and I have had THAT bang on the heed 😁😁🤘.....
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« Reply #58 on: March 09, 2019, 08:18:36 PM »
No worries, I'm getting a bit ahead of myself in all the excitement! ;D
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« Reply #59 on: March 16, 2019, 09:56:25 AM »
Morning Matt.. just wondered how you were getting on with the carb??. Did you manage to suss out the throttle cable? Or are you having to rest your arm up after all the hours scrubbing away with the solvol and toothbrush 😉🤘... cheers, Michael
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