They were stuck closed, which would have made the low RMP performance worse for sure. Theyre supposed to be open at low RPM and closed at high...
Well I got the Power-valves all cleaned and back on the bike, the new water T-pipe and Orings are on, but I decided to bench east the Power Valves...
Im wondering if any sort of lube would be good on the butterfly shafts on these power-valves ? on one hand lube sounds a good idea but given the...
My wife would love that wouldn't she. LOL Video will follow, ill put a link to Youtube yes pretty narrow power band, 7500RPM to about 10,500...
There were only 300 of these brought to North America , and all in 1986. Only Canada got them, none in the USA. many have made their way south...
Thanks Terry, yea they handle like a dream. They were way better in the twists than the RZ500 or the RG500, but not as fast in a straight line....
As usual , one thing leads to another, to get the cooling T-pipe off the lower exhausts have to come off and also the ATAC power valves and their...
This may show you how small the frame is on the NS400R. Remember I have hands the size of a racoon.... [ATTACH]
So, hopefully this is a couple of simple fixes on the NS400R. I have a fuel leak from the carbs somewhere and I have a coolant leak which im...
I have never been on a track (though I'd like to), but its a fun little bike for sure. While it handles really well Its a bit of work up and down...
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OK Guys, ill post. The NS forum is all but dead and inactive, so I won't be posting there.
Next one "on the mat", the NS400R, 2 stroke V- triple .... But, since this is a VFR forum, ill refrain from posting any more pics and updates on...
Here are the twins... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
YES!! that tank looks fantastic.
The R is a beautiful bike for sure. I wish we got the more scalloped fuel tank that the European bikes got. Makes it even nicer. Bike below...
Thanks Guys, im hopeful that its all good, once I can try her under load. Onto some other bike work now. -NS400R needs coolant O-rings and a...
Im gonna call this one done for now. Had her up and running for a while and shifted her through the gears today and all was fine. True test wont...
I have some here in the shop, these are what you need...
Well, its alive. Its up and running, but I may have a small oil leak at the pan. I used a new Oring and case seal there, but maybe it got...
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