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by Scooter
Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion / Links / Off Topic
Topic: My old TL1000s
Replies: 176
Views: 89347

Whats that bike under the blue blanket Spook? :) :) :)
by Scooter
Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:03 am
Forum: Racing
Topic: Track day vid
Replies: 11
Views: 6690

Nice vid Hotcam Broadford has changed a bit since I raced there last in the late 80s early 90s. I still remember my first C grade race there with Hartwell – absolutely manic! I think half the field crashed and the rest blew their bikes up! I remember drafting this old RS125 going up the back strait ...
by Scooter
Sat May 27, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: 3 angle valve cut...
Replies: 3
Views: 2499

Thanks for that...

I am assuming that the increased contact surface area of the valve face would more effectively (particularly the exhaust valve) dissipate heat to the cylinder head material? Do valves tend to be more robust with multiple angle cuts?
by Scooter
Sat May 27, 2006 6:26 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: 3 angle valve cut...
Replies: 3
Views: 2499

3 angle valve cut...

Hi All Can anyone out there advise me on the effects of 3 angle valve cuts - performance/efficiency gains if any and does it effect the longevity of the valve to face seal compared to a conventional single cut? Just wondering if it would be a worthwhile procedure next time I have the head off my FZR...