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by carp
Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thoughts on this scoot please?
Replies: 10
Views: 3369

Re: Thoughts on this scoot please?

DON'T LET WHEELMAN SEE THAT ONE!!!!!!!
by carp
Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust
Replies: 19
Views: 8943

Re: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust

B3,Man you've got my number,I was just digging around looking for some old fire ex. I thought I had.Carp
by carp
Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust
Replies: 19
Views: 8943

Re: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust

Da#n ,That is looking good.Price is right,too.Carp
by carp
Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello all (LOTSA Pics up ahead)
Replies: 25
Views: 6781

Re: Hello all (LOTSA Pics up ahead)

AH OH!! Don't let wheelman see that pink seat!!! You know how he likes pink.May the wind in your face not be full of bugs.Carp
by carp
Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust
Replies: 19
Views: 8943

Re: 3 fire extinguishers= custom spree exhaust

I hope the fire extinguishers were empty before you cut them open!!!...haha..ha...Hope it doesn't explode when you fire it up,get it,fire up....haha...OK,I'll go find something to keep my hands busy.Carp....ps.I hope I didn't make an ash of myself,get it,ash..haha...ha
by carp
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Penetrating Oils
Replies: 5
Views: 2715

Re: Penetrating Oils

Bear,I read that test in the mag. Couldn't remember where I read it.The one thing they said about that test, was they had the luxury of soaking the parts over night. They weren't sure if the results would be the same if you had to bust the bolts right away. I've gotten in the habit of soaking over n...
by carp
Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:51 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Correct way to clean spark plugs??
Replies: 10
Views: 3194

Re: Correct way to clean spark plugs??

Cleaning the plug with a wire wheel usually damages/scratches the ceramic insulator(worse with those sand blast plug cleaners),this can lead to performance problems and the plug getting dirty faster.At least that is what the FO.MO.CO. race engine builders used to say.Carp
by carp
Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: performance exhaust?
Replies: 16
Views: 5637

Re: performance exhaust?

The example in the Jennings book points out a problem just like the area I'm referring to,at the point of the beginning of the up sweep.That corner at the bottom rear.You've understood about the one in the 180 just after the chamber.Look it up in the Jennings (tuners guide) book, in the Advanced tec...
by carp
Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: performance exhaust?
Replies: 16
Views: 5637

Re: performance exhaust?

That is one nice pipe. Makes me think that my pipe is too long. I wouldn't worry about kinks as long as the area doesnt change much. At least that is what Jennings said 35 years ago. No, Jennings said "sharp bends" are not all that detrimental but a "kink" will disrupt exhaust g...
by carp
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can Spammers be deleted?
Replies: 7
Views: 2284

Re: Can Spammers be deleted?

To flag,use the ! in the lower right corner of a post.Carp
by carp
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can Spammers be deleted?
Replies: 7
Views: 2284

Re: Can Spammers be deleted?

Revenge is best served electronically?Carp
by carp
Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: performance exhaust?
Replies: 16
Views: 5637

Re: performance exhaust?

Don't get me wrong guys.I liked so much I just pick one up on ebay.I think this has potential to be a good cheap mod.Carp
by carp
Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: performance exhaust?
Replies: 16
Views: 5637

Re: performance exhaust?

That looks good.But those abrupt changes in exhaust gas flow direction,at the transition to the up swept chamber and in the middle of the 180 (at the rear) will seriously hamper the e.g. flow. If you could smooth them out it would help allot.Maybe have the chamber run down low(more or less parallel ...
by carp
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on my 88 Honda elite SA50 LX
Replies: 16
Views: 6149

Re: Replacing the rear shock on my 88 Honda elite SA50 LX

There are a few guys here on the forum that would have been willing to take those "stock" Honda geishas off your hands.Carp
by carp
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Replacing the rear shock on my 88 Honda elite SA50 LX
Replies: 16
Views: 6149

Re: Replacing the rear shock on my 88 Honda elite SA50 LX

Don't have to mess with the engine mounts. The engine swings right out of the way,you have to lift it a little (1/2" - 3/4") to get the second bolt in. Mr. E maybe you could find a nice small Geisha girl to walk on you back.Good luck.Carp