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by sbes
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: Yam XJ600 Diesel bike conversion
Replies: 67
Views: 79011

Re: Yam XJ600 Diesel bike conversion

Excellent thead Alex.
Great pictures, wonderful incentive for us beginners.

Steve
by sbes
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Turbocharging the Yan-clone L100: End of the Trail?
Replies: 54
Views: 80116

Re: Turbocharging the Yan-clone L100: End of the Trail?

Is it possible that the exhaust valve timing on this engine favours no back pressure too much? The reverse of this is often the case with removing the cat converter killing power and fuel mileage on modern car engines. The exhaust timing is set to favour a high backpressure in many modern engines. T...
by sbes
Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Nova Scotia
Replies: 10
Views: 16312

Re: Hello from Nova Scotia

All good advise guys, thanks! I have been keeping my eyes open, looking for an engine. Not many choices here, when a 10hp Yanmar clone popped up. I know I want to do this so I pulled the trigger and bought it. Nearly new, I am very impressed how well it starts in cold weather. I realize this is a bi...
by sbes
Sun Nov 25, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Nova Scotia
Replies: 10
Views: 16312

Hello from Nova Scotia

Hi, I ridden bikes for over 35 years and still looking for the perfect bike. I have had diesel VWs and trucks, and work as a machinist (not presently) and millwright. My current bikes are KTM 125 and 300 2 strokes, a KZ1000 and XS1100 touring bikes. I converted a E350 van to fulltime 4wd and current...