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It does the opposite,as soon as its switched on it coughs a great cloud out, then after a minutes it will clear, then when I give it some it starts coughing it up again. I think this engine might not have a restrictor, or if it does I don't think I've found it. I did replace the valve stem seals

One more thing I've noticed, normally I'm used to bikes when they're running you can't see the oil level, obviously because it's being pumped around. When this thing runs the oil level appears half way, perhaps I've over filled it? Although I measured out 1300ml as it says on the sump. Perhaps it doesn't want that much. If that's the case it may solve the smoking issue

Thanks for your help, but you'll never guess what it was. Gasket hadn't been cut out right, it had covered up half a channel! Had to get scissors out and cut it out, must have changed the engine design over the years or something. Since I've done that it's stopped the leak, although it is still burning a fair bit of oil. I did over haul the engine, no rebore or owt just cleaned the piston, new rings, new valves, new rocker arms. As for a restrictor I haven't got a clue, everything I took out went back in, I have no idea what an oil restrictor would look like? Sometimes it seems to stop burning oil, then 5 minutes later it will start again.

I take it you spend a fair bit of money on tyres lol

oh great, I always end up in the wrong lane when I'm somewhere new, best take my chequebook with me when I ride

Hey guys, ain't been on for a while, been busy as hell with this build. FINALLY got it running! Slight issues though that I could use some help pin-pointing with. First off, before I ran the engine there was a small oil leak coming from one of the crank case bolts, just above the clutch housing, I assumed the gasket had had it so I replaced it. Seemed fine after that, once the bike was running straight away it started coming out the same spot. (My assumption is there's a blockage in the oil channel behind this bolt causing it to push oil out that way) Secondly, the bike is burning a ton of oil, like it filled the whole street with blue smoke, absolutely reeks. I thought it might just be getting used to running after all it's the first time it's run in two years, but it isn't getting any better and the oil level is slowly going down. I'm hoping it isn't the piston rings, I can't bare to take it all apart again. Could it be related to the leak/blockage? Anyway here's a vid of it in action :/

The missus' dad has a ZZR 1100, I have to say yours looks far more "bad-arse"

Got the handlebars... they are bigger than I thought AH well, selling them on gumtree. I've got my eye on a set of keystone style bars. Meanwhile the new valves we're giving me a lot of trouble grinding in, discovered in the end it was just because the plunger had perished. So bought a new one, tried again and finally getting somewhere. Although the pitting on the exhaust valve seat is scary, hoping I can grind it all back

wow

the only way to really be safe is go fully legal and get a bike garage to make you a plate, showrooms normally do them and some halfords do Police would likely notice your plate before anything else, usually they don't care about loud pipes

welcome to the forum dude, quite a biking history, I'm envious

sweet wheels there

I really love a good rat bike, beautiful mate

Saw this thread and had to contribute. Sometimes I feel this one doesn't quite do me justice...

Only 5 years, since I was 17

Anyone going this year? 12th til the 14th of July? Should be a laugh

PHAAAAAAAA - when did you buy that - its now like £10 for half a meter Lol, it was some time ago, and I never bought it ;p

Glad you're okay

Wow, I'll keep my paraboots

Very smart! It's like a tenner for 5 meters at halfords if I remember right. Good bargain!

Hey guys, me and a few friends are organising a bike meet at my local pub, they'll be a grill on and a raffle in aid of Clicsargent Cancer support and other Cancer charities. We're hoping to have a Bike competition for charity aswell, just depends how many folks show up. It'd be great if you guys could show up! It's at the Three Horseshoes Derby Road, Ilkeston. Saturday May the 12th, about lunch time start. There's a group and events page on facebook if anyones interested, "Three Horseshoes Summer Bike & BBQ" If it's successful we might make it a bit of an annual event. Thanks!

Welcome aboard and congrats on passing the CBT, whatever you do don't get a Suzuki GN 125. These chinese replicas fall to bits

Do you use internet explorer? Used to happen to me, I use google chrome now. Failing that it might sound daft but are your laptop and desktop clocks set right? That can cause all sorts of issues

I see, sounds expensive lol. Uniform coating? I do spread the grinding paste evenly if that's what you mean, the valve and the seat both have a shiny ring, no visible imperfections, no cracks, nothing. But overnight the petrols all over the place :/

Happy birthday!