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  1. JVD

    Whatcha Carrying?

    CZ Browning 9mm short , hollow tips . hides away nicely ,
  2. JVD

    To gusset ,or NOT to gusset

    Great thank you. When I get the idea behind the mod ... then it can be worked out where to put them This is to understand the twist in the frame . Twist because that is basicaly all a frame can do under strain . correct ? Saw gussets on the front part of the frame aswell. Under oil-filter, on...
  3. JVD

    To gusset ,or NOT to gusset

    Fantastic!
  4. JVD

    To gusset ,or NOT to gusset

    Good day people . I saw an insert on a different thread regarding gusseting your frame . ( cant pick up the thread ) Please Help with info regarding gussets in the frame , plenty info on swing-arm mods , but nothing ( yet) no the frame , Does it help and in what way ? How many and where ? Would...
  5. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    In km , about 32500km on clock 20.195 miles... hahaha not a sorry ares . A mazing riding country and climate all year round a. Only problem is the postal /courier services ... Did not think of such a test . No deep scratches I can feel,
  6. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    And another Question : This would be a good time to repaint ! Any suggestions on type of paint I can Use ? (using paint stripper to remove old paint first )
  7. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    Gonna give that a GO!
  8. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    Abselutely right ... was sitting for years before i got it will be checking thr heads , might not be as bad. And getting the engine out of the frane too. Thank you for your response
  9. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    That was my thoughts too... The issue is getting spares in SA , new or used . But i agree ... when opening a engine , do the measurements and make a choice. Better to do the work now and build a engine that wil last than trusting the unknown. Thank you for the insight
  10. JVD

    New piston rings only ?

    Good day. Bought a 85 max a year ago. First off ... it did not start , wanted to, but nothing. tested the compression and it was low. Like very low on no. 1 and 3 . got the engine out and heads off. was hoping for the best but expecting the worst.😬 Surprisingly not too bad . ( have not tested...
  11. JVD

    Fitting 12v battery gauge/Monitor

    Cant you run a wire straight from the battery? would that be the best way to know what the battery is getting in and out ?
  12. JVD

    Parts For Sale Gen 1 Braced Swingarm

    Does that not call for a harder riding comfort ? more vibration ?
  13. JVD

    Parts For Sale Gen 1 Braced Swingarm

    Im new to this ... Whats the idea withe bracing the swingarm in that way ?
  14. JVD

    Fixed my Vboost module

    Awesome gain. This might solve my problem too? The whole PC board is covered in a kind of glue... But look at this
  15. JVD

    Carb mishap, advice needed

    Yes there was . Hence the queston . Ill agree that 2 turns is a place to start !
  16. JVD

    Carb mishap, advice needed

    ok ... now that its out ( or replaced ) what would be the right way of setting it ? how many turns out from in ? And in a previous thread it was stated that all air mix screws was set different, not the same deph/ turns ... so , what would be a good start ?
  17. JVD

    oldest surviving vmax....

    #1460 Stock . Almost running
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