Fast Eddie
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I’ve no idea Sam, could well be mate.Looks like Dinan ?
I’ve no idea Sam, could well be mate.Looks like Dinan ?
I couldn’t agree more with that!
I fitted an 850 kit, had the head flowed, and re dialled the cams, and this combination transformed it. It gave it the bottom end of a 750 twin and the 6-8k screaming ability as well. And the sound through those peashooters when it came on cam was just fabulous !
I also agree they’re a doddle to kick start, even at 850cc with a raised CR. That’s why I removed the (very heavy) e start gubbins from mine.
The bigger stroked motors are a bit different though, they can be a bit awkward to kick start.
On balance, IMHO, in many ways, a nicely sorted 850 is the optimum variation of this motor for the road.
Perhaps due to the lightweight crank I had in mine? Just seems hard to spin it enough.Both my 990 Beadling motors start easily on the button or kick.
probably right, I never liked the one in my Rob NorthPerhaps due to the lightweight crank I had in mine? Just seems hard to spin it enough.
Thanks Les. Still puzzling to me, how cars of that era were equipped with reliable starters, -20F here in winter, would get the job done.
The original starter generally has no trouble turning a standard engine if in good condition.Still puzzling to me, how cars of that era were equipped with reliable starters, -20F here in winter, would get the job done.
Obviously, motorcycles needed a more compact starter. BUT, these things missed the engineering mark by a mile.
Note that they are not directly interchangeable as the bush in the case has to be changed to fit the Madigan starter.My T160 came with the Dave Madigan fitted, and the original in a box.
Is that after a good ride ! I .
Sadly, no. Just got the gage installed. I did warm the engine about 10 minutes, pressure came down to 92PSI.Is that after a good ride ! I .
You'd better be quick there's not much of this year left!Yeah, that helps like a hole in the head mate !
We should do a ride swap this year if we can coordinated at one meeting somewhere?
Every little helps !If you want to go faster Nige you can see what an extra 40cc does for you