40inches
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 06:14 PM |
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BANG!
Been a lot going on around here, so I finally managed to take the MK out for the first time for about two weeks.
Looks like the gearbox went, and took out a rod, so came home courtesy of the RAC  The row and smoke screen was something to behold
There is no getting bored with a Kit Car in the family, is there?
[Edited on 6-6-14 by 40inches]
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kj
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 06:24 PM |
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Shame she the weather is getting better, a bloke on here had a zx9 for sale last month
[Edited on 7/6/14 by kj]
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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yellowcab
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 06:27 PM |
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As always Dave - say the word and I'll be up holding a cup of coffee for you!
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kj
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 06:32 PM |
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Constant improvements
[Edited on 7/6/14 by kj]
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 06:36 PM |
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Get an 'E' it's a straight swap and better gearbox on them.
"If in doubt flat out"
Colin McRae
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CosKev3
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| posted on 6/6/14 at 08:19 PM |
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Bad timing for sure
Dare say there will be some sort of upgrading done while the new engine is installed? 
Were you giving it some stick when it went?
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CosKev3
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 06:41 PM |
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Engine in fs section any good? 
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40inches
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 07:17 PM |
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Well! Engine out, and I was wrong, not gearbox at all One dropped and three mangled valves on no 3 cylinder
 
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The engine in the for sale section would have been perfect Kev, except I paid for another on ebay an hour before it was posted
I have an F2P engine coming Tuesday or Wednesday. On the bright side the "F" has the stronger gearbox of the "E" plus a
modified crank that makes take off much smoother, reduces vibration and has torque increase in the low and mid range.
May be back on the road next weekend.
Improvements and upgrades are in the process of being done, got to have something to do while I wait for the new engine
Thanks for the offer Olly, I have your mobile number on speed dial
And yes I was giving it large at the time, a missed gear when on the limiter, resulting in a 13800rpm over rev, probably didn't help
A Star Shifter is one of the planned upgrades, along with incontinence pants.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 08:18 PM |
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Quite glad to see it's user error tbh!!!! 
Can't get it into my head how much stick a bike engine/box running a prop and two car tyres can last so well
Struggling to see how you can miss a gear with a sequential shift(apart from first to second through neutral obv),not having a dig at your driving
ability ,but how does it happen?
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gaz_gaz
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 08:30 PM |
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I clicked a false neutral at Spa and ended up with very similar damage on a 4xv R1 motor.
Glad to see the repairs moving along quickly
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40inches
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 08:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Quite glad to see it's user error tbh!!!!
Struggling to see how you can miss a gear with a sequential shift(apart from first to second through neutral obv),not having a dig at your driving
ability ,but how does it happen?
It's the nature of the beast Kev It's what the bike boys call "floppy pedal" If the dogs don't engage fully you end up
between gears, the noise as you force the gear in is a bit unnerving, to say the least. The lever moves for the full travel, but the gear
doesn't engage The "C" models are renowned for it, from the "E" onwards the problem was "almost "
eliminated. The favored fix is to fit a Z1000 gearbox. Although the Star Shifter is supposed to solve the problem
http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_EVO.html
The bike boys riding a 9R feel they have done well if they managed a ride without missing a gear
This http://www.zx-9r.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=45614&highlight=gearbox is a common topic on zx-9r.net
Felt I should edit this to say that, in spite of this, I only briefly considered changing to CEC, but quickly came to my senses. The whole BEC
experience is just too much to resist
[Edited on 8-6-14 by 40inches]
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Slimy38
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 09:26 PM |
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There is something else that may help. There is something on the market, unfortunately I forget what it's called. It's basically a
stronger spring for the selector drum, and it reduces false neutrals. It makes shifting on a bike really hard work, and actual neutral also gets
difficult to find. But it might be perfect for a BEC.
If I remember the brand name I'll post it up, but this might at least prompt a memory with someone else.
Edit: Oops, just realised it's the factorypro kit you linked to!!
[Edited on 8/6/14 by Slimy38]
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coozer
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| posted on 8/6/14 at 10:38 PM |
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Turns right at the junction and BANG! what he fu*$£!!!
Trailer brakes come on woooosh! dead stop. Nearly went through the windscreen!
Turns out the emergency air line had unscrewed from the trailer and the bang has the suzi smashing against the back of the cab..
What a crart on I tell ya..
Thats a proper BANG!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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CosKev3
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| posted on 9/6/14 at 07:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
Quite glad to see it's user error tbh!!!!
Struggling to see how you can miss a gear with a sequential shift(apart from first to second through neutral obv),not having a dig at your driving
ability ,but how does it happen?
It's the nature of the beast Kev It's what the bike boys call "floppy pedal" If the dogs don't engage fully you end up
between gears, the noise as you force the gear in is a bit unnerving, to say the least. The lever moves for the full travel, but the gear
doesn't engage The "C" models are renowned for it, from the "E" onwards the problem was "almost "
eliminated. The favored fix is to fit a Z1000 gearbox. Although the Star Shifter is supposed to solve the problem
http://www.factorypro.com/products/shift_kit,Factory_EVO.html
The bike boys riding a 9R feel they have done well if they managed a ride without missing a gear
This http://www.zx-9r.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=45614&highlight=gearbox is a common topic on zx-9r.net
Felt I should edit this to say that, in spite of this, I only briefly considered changing to CEC, but quickly came to my senses. The whole BEC
experience is just too much to resist
[Edited on 8-6-14 by 40inches]
Ah right, understand now cheers
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