Kips links

KwakOn · Post by **KwakOn** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:55 pm

col wrote:they look like they're just popped on instead of having a screw to hold em in place. wont they just pop off with vibration?

was thinking same thing

Leewc · Post by **Leewc** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:24 pm

Hi everyone, first post here.

Just to let you know i'm making kips link upgrade kits.

I've started selling them on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-KR1-KIPS ... dZViewItem

mgtkr1 · Post by **mgtkr1** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:24 pm

i dont think the pop on type joints will be a problem really, depends on the price but if there cheap enough could be a good solution. the racers could improvise with a bit of ingenuity,lock wire a regular checks. the lock wire could be used to make sure they dont disappear in the event that they could come loose.

the-elf · Post by **the-elf** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:50 pm

Leewc wrote:Hi everyone, first post here.

Just to let you know i'm making kips link upgrade kits.

I've started selling them on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-KR1-KIPS ... dZViewItem

Those linkages look pretty good. I might just get a set to try in the next week or so.

falconman · Post by **falconman** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:47 am

How about 3mm joints made of titainium?? Used in retractable gear in rc planes. I just ordered some to see how well they work out.

http://www.airpowernet.com/twe/product_ ... cts_id=500

alanw · Post by **alanw** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:37 am

Would be interested, what "they" work like, they look perfect. Titanium rods as well. ?? Alan

falconman · Post by **falconman** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:50 am

I got a question on the stock links, are both ends right hand thread or is one end left hand thread? I have done a little more research and found some more sites with 3mm ends:

http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=3193

http://www.inetrc.com/store/index.cfm?a ... &ItemID=26

These sites had right and left ends....(huge though)

http://aurora.thomasnet.com/viewitems/l ... &forward=1

http://www.aetnascrew.com/metricrodends.htm

It looks as though the ti ones are still the front runner. Just got an email that the ends have shipped, will post pics when they get here.

BOX · Post by **BOX** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:48 am

I replaced my linkages with RC model ones about seven years ago. They are off the steering of a remote control car apparently. The aren't like yours, they're kinda like the originals but with plastic ends (SS ball and links). I bought two sets cause I thought they might wear out quick and need replacing but I have never needed to touch them. I run on the road and the track and have done three re-builds without needing to change them. To line them up I shine a torch down the exhaust ports and do it by eye. It's pretty easy. I flick the key on and when the power valves go high I quickly turn the key off and check the high alignment.
I'll get some photos of my arrangement as I've got the fairing off at the moment.

the kid · Post by **the kid** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:11 am

That would be good BOX . =D>

BOX · Post by **BOX** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:41 am

I've e-mailed you the pics (the kid) as I couldn't work out how to put them on the forum.

the kid · Post by **the kid** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:46 am

Got the pics BOX and they look like they are holding up fine .
Will put them up here , just give me a bit of time

Thanks Mate

wakasaki · Post by **wakasaki** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:26 pm

Bought these from Cradley..Kwakers .Whole set screws cables arms for £50 quid made to measure?

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:57 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kawasaki-KR1-KIPS ... dZViewItem has anyone used these

how are they, are they better than standard and is there less freeplay with them

[ i have noticed mine are rattling a bit]

Leewc · Post by **Leewc** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:51 pm

Martin,

I guess you know i'm making these kits and i can tell you there is zero freeplay in them. I have a set fitted to my KR1 and i was surprised at how smooth the operation was.

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:29 pm

yes, i bought a set from Lee as well, and they're a big improvement over the old standard ones