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Thank you guys for your kind and flattering comments. I am always happy to help the VTR enthusiasts where I can with honest and reliable information. I share your love of "V" twins since my early racing days on a Vincent Black Shadow and Black Lightening. The VTR was the last Honda road bi...

In theory the maximum amount to skim off VTR heads with Moriwaki Hi-comp 10.6:1 pistons is 1mm or 40 thou. In practice I used 38 thou to be safe and used the same with JE Hi-comp 11.1 : 1 pistons Roger; that wouldn't apply with oversize inlet valves as well, would it? I'll be adding those after the...

In theory the maximum amount to skim off VTR heads with Moriwaki Hi-comp 10.6:1 pistons is 1mm or 40 thou. In practice I used 38 thou to be safe and used the same with JE Hi-comp 11.1 : 1 pistons

Be very careful when porting fully other than cleaning up the rough edges/surfaces. To do a full porting job, which should vary depending on the camshafts you install and the exhaust you are using, I suggest you take expert advice or send the heads to an experienced company used to dealing with &quo...

Hi Guys After nearly three weeks my email address is operational again!!! :D roger@revolutionuk.co.uk My website http://www.revolutionuk.co.uk is operational by direct access to the web but it will be another 24 - 48 hours before it is accessible via Google or Yahoo search engines Nearly getting the...

My solution was part of our development program and work perfectly on our race bikes. It took a bit of organizing and I was lucky to have the "contacts" that could do these things for me back in the nineties. I have used Sigma slipper clutches on several models of racing bikes including SP...

THERE IS A CURE for clutch snatch off the line under racing conditions but it will cost a fair amount and you have to decide if it is worth it for you. It was for Revolution Racing. Here is the answer to your problem. 1) "Lazer" cut a number (say 6) steel clutch plates out of Spring Steel...

The VTR Firestorm/Superhawk OEM camshaft profiles have always been the same dimensions within working tolerances since day one.

The OEM Standard VTR Firestorm "out of the box" makes 102bhp @ R/wheel
The OEM Standard VTR SP1 "out of the box" makes 122bhp @ R/wheel
The OEM Standard VTR SP2 "out of the box" makes 126bhp @ R/wheel

VTR Standard damper length is 345mm centre eye to centre eye

Hi Guys. Thanks for your contributions. My son in AU has now bought the MT-03 for his wife. He is really pleased with it having ridden for a couple of hours. Roger

Hi Guys Mystery solved :D It is a device for setting the air gap on forks but a part was also left out of the parcel, but now I know that, it all makes sense. Most importantly it was a "thank you" from McDee in NI which was extremely thoughtful and much appreciated. There are some great gu...

Thank you for the info.
What is the purpose of the two drilled brackets and tubing - I cannot fathom it out.
Can you contact me with a private message via this site or email me at roger@revolutionuk.co.uk
Speak soon
Regards
Roger

Hi All I received a Jiffy bag in the post yesterday containing two drilled right angle brackets and two hollow tubes. There was no other identifying details. I have absolutely no idea what this is about or even if it is meant for me. I am almost certain the Jiffy bag is a reused bag of mine!! If I k...

Hi Guys,
My son in AU is looking to buy a "Starter Bike" so his wife can pass the final part of her AU driving test. The bike he has seen which is permitted under the regulations is a Yamaha MT-03. Does anyone have any experience or suitability of this machine - thank you in advance. Roger