Derestricting my TZR 250 3XV RS

[TZRtim]

yup as thump says its straight , if the british super bike teams use them it'l ride like new  keep it going rich when do you hope to have it back on the road ? i hpoe to get mine going this sprin/ summer as iv missed 2 summers on the 3xv 

[SouthCoastRich]

To be fair, unless we've owned a bike from new or are absolutely convinced of its history, few of us are likely 100% sure of its condition.

At least you know yours is straight and true now (albeit a painful path), looking forward to seeing it back on the road at the meets in the summer 

It did have a very odd dent in the rad when I got it.... 

yup as thump says its straight , if the british super bike teams use them it'l ride like new  keep it going rich when do you hope to have it back on the road ? i hpoe to get mine going this sprin/ summer as iv missed 2 summers on the 3xv 

A few short weeks is my estimate. That said I look back at this thread for the start of the derestricting / total rebuild and this was started 2 and a half years ago 

[Warwick]

A few short weeks is my estimate. That said I look back at this thread for the start of the derestricting / total rebuild and this was started 2 and a half years ago 

A geologist friend of mine told me that new coal seams have formed since the start of this thread....   

[ybk]

 

[jamietzr250r]

So far I've spent £700 plus VAT at Motoliner.

I think I've spent that on action man stuff during the "crash'  repair time....

[SouthCoastRich]

A few short weeks is my estimate. That said I look back at this thread for the start of the derestricting / total rebuild and this was started 2 and a half years ago 

A geologist friend of mine told me that new coal seams have formed since the start of this thread....   

I just hope I get it finished before "What was petrol Grandad?"

[SouthCoastRich]

So far I've spent £700 plus VAT at Motoliner.

I think I've spent that on action man stuff during the "crash'  repair time....

But no VAT? 

[SouthCoastRich]

I'm having a little trouble with my leak down test. The lower inlet has a small split just behind the clamp. See pic. Any ideas how to seal this or.... is it junk?

[ybk]

I have an intake that's split at the same spot. Was close to just chucking it but I've kept it thinking maybe one day I can maybe repair it. It's the the worst spot for a split since the clamp will put more pressure on any repair. Even when repaired how long would it be trustworthy?

Sorry no birght ideas but also interested in options...

[chippy]

I messaged rich about this. I'm exactly the same. Got two split ones waiting for the miracle cure. I found something last week that I will try as this topic has come up. Black CT1. It's a really really good building adhesive. Probably the best on the market. It's very flexible and looking at its data sheet it withstands petrol and chemicals. Best I've found. Sikoflex was another good option but nothing petrol proof. I've got two busted manifolds so I'll try it on the worst one and give it some abuse.

[SouthCoastRich]

I have an intake that's split at the same spot. Was close to just chucking it but I've kept it thinking maybe one day I can maybe repair it. It's the the worst spot for a split since the clamp will put more pressure on any repair. Even when repaired how long would it be trustworthy?

Sorry no birght ideas but also interested in options...

I messaged rich about this. I'm exactly the same. Got two split ones waiting for the miracle cure. I found something last week that I will try as this topic has come up. Black CT1. It's a really really good building adhesive. Probably the best on the market. It's very flexible and looking at its data sheet it withstands petrol and chemicals. Best I've found. Sikoflex was another good option but nothing petrol proof. I've got two busted manifolds so I'll try it on the worst one and give it some abuse.

I got three options now! My first gambit is with Yamabond 1215, then Bulldogboys suggestion of Gold Label Pond Sealer will arrive today, now CT1!!

After a couple of failed attempts I think one key consideration is how to apply the sealer. I initially did this with the inlet as pictured, which has failed (twice) now. My last shot has been to apply when stretched (i.e. carb / bung inserted). I think that's got to be a better mode as the split only opens up when the thing is stuffed.

[Warwick]

I can't really make out from the pic. Does the split actually go right through the rubber? And is it only in the outer edge of the clamping band area? If no to the first question, and yes to the second, it'd probably be fine in use.

Why the leakdown test in any case, have you had the motor apart again, or was it running badly or something?

[SouthCoastRich]

I can't really make out from the pic. Does the split actually go right through the rubber? And is it only in the outer edge of the clamping band area? If no to the first question, and yes to the second, it'd probably be fine in use.

Why the leakdown test in any case, have you had the motor apart again, or was it running badly or something?

It goes right through at the rear of the clamp. So basically closer towards the reed block.

I did the leak down test because when I was stripping the bike I found coolant leaked into puddles between the to cylinders so wanted to check that nothing was battered from the accident.

[chippy]

Like this ?

[SouthCoastRich]

Like this ?

Yup