Bike passed it's MOT on Tues ... no problems at all really pleased as it's always a daunting procedure, now for the process of setting everything up on the road, although the engine seemed to be running fine, the clutch and gearbox too, the tester even commented on it's tickover and it's feel through the rev range, oops by saying that I hope I just haven't put the hex on it!
One thing I did notice was I was getting a fair bit of vibration, (mirrors totally blurred), lower down the rev range, but easing off as the revs rose although not smoothing out completely, I am not too sure at what revs exactly as my tacho cable decided to keep popping out of the tacho, (cable seemed to be a bit short so I'll look at that too).
I set the isos before I fitted my Taylor headsteady as per manual, "push to the right etc" and they seemed ok, but with this vibration I am starting to wonder about the gap, so some questions...
It's a MK3
What would be the best way to set them as with the Taylor fitted I would or should not be able to push the engine to the side?
Would it be off stand, slacken off through bolt, turn adjuster right in and back off, if so by how much, then retighten?, I noticed Norvil site mentioning back off 1/2 turn, I take it that's a full 180 degrees? That might sound obvious but just want to make sure!
If setting it with feelers, what would be a good starting gap?, and should the gap be the same on either side of the adjuster or will it settle in equal once set?, for example .010" total on side of the adjuster or .005 each side of mounting.
The headsteady spring is set as recommended but again might need some adjustment
I know no matter which gaps I set it to will be a compromise but I'd like to get it as smooth as possible.
Thanks
One thing I did notice was I was getting a fair bit of vibration, (mirrors totally blurred), lower down the rev range, but easing off as the revs rose although not smoothing out completely, I am not too sure at what revs exactly as my tacho cable decided to keep popping out of the tacho, (cable seemed to be a bit short so I'll look at that too).
I set the isos before I fitted my Taylor headsteady as per manual, "push to the right etc" and they seemed ok, but with this vibration I am starting to wonder about the gap, so some questions...
It's a MK3
What would be the best way to set them as with the Taylor fitted I would or should not be able to push the engine to the side?
Would it be off stand, slacken off through bolt, turn adjuster right in and back off, if so by how much, then retighten?, I noticed Norvil site mentioning back off 1/2 turn, I take it that's a full 180 degrees? That might sound obvious but just want to make sure!
If setting it with feelers, what would be a good starting gap?, and should the gap be the same on either side of the adjuster or will it settle in equal once set?, for example .010" total on side of the adjuster or .005 each side of mounting.
The headsteady spring is set as recommended but again might need some adjustment
I know no matter which gaps I set it to will be a compromise but I'd like to get it as smooth as possible.
Thanks