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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:27 am
by ScottaKR
Yes, you can machine them up if you have access to the right equipment. Mr Bung even had a batch machined up a while back out of steel. Aluminium will of course be easier to machine though.
Can't really comment on the other things, since I'm not in the UK, but BDK seems to be pretty well regarded by most on here.
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 6:23 am
by Charles
Tripitaka wrote:Seems to be quite tricky getting hold of power valves..
Why's that? You can order them at every Kwak dealer.
cheers,
Charles
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:46 am
by the-elf
KR1 power valves are NLA and the stock of KR1S valves is also disappearing rapidly. If you get some machined up then go for the KR1S F3 race kit design as they are easier to machine but they are right and left handed.
Also if they are manufactured from a decent aero grade Alloy bar, you'll end up with a far stronger valve which won't break unlike the cast originals.
I must also see about getting some Clutch Stars made from bar stock as well for the same reasons.
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:52 am
by the-elf
Tripitaka wrote:
I got another nooby question too..where do you get your barrels plated?
ooh and another..anyone know of a good crank re-build service?
I've used BDK a lot for barrel plating and crank rebuilds and have never faulted there service. They are not the quickest in the world but they are very busy so you have to wait for quality
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 11:46 am
by Tripitaka
Thanks,I'll give BDK a call on Monday.
the-elf wrote:If you get some machined up then go for the KR1S F3 race kit design
Cheeers Elf...Any idea where I can get the specs for those valves and for the KR1 standard valves?
I got to admit I was a little bit down about the bike yesterday,I don't want a 2 year project,just waiting for a power valve or some discs,I just want to get on with it and get riding.
The brake discs look like being the biggest problem,is it possible to get new discs put onto the original rotors?
Neil
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:51 pm
by kwackman12
Power valves available from Cradley Kawasaki you can use kr1-s valves
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 3:09 pm
by Charles
kwackman12 wrote:Power valves available from Cradley Kawasaki you can use kr1-s valves
When you use KR1S-valves in KR1-barrels (as I do), just take the dremel out and adapt the barrels accordingly. Piece of cake.
cheers,
Charles
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 12:46 pm
by the-elf
Tripitaka wrote:Thanks,I'll give BDK a call on Monday.
the-elf wrote:If you get some machined up then go for the KR1S F3 race kit design
Cheeers Elf...Any idea where I can get the specs for those valves and for the KR1 standard valves?
They are very simular to KR1S valve but with the the inner side of the cast square hole removed to make them either left or right handed. I have a picture of them somewhere so I'll try and post it later as I'm at work and can't access photo bucket though the work network.
KIPS powervalve mod - Formula F3 kit valves
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:03 pm
by KR-1R
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:45 pm
by Tripitaka
Sorry for the delay getting back to you all....mother had a lumpectomy last Tuesday so I've been a bit busy looking after her.
I've spoken to my engineer and he can do the valves...but he really needs a blueprint or some precise measurements first.
Is anyone interested in buying some valves? I'm going to get some standard KR1 and some F3 made up. (if the price is right)
Neil
Re: KIPS powervalve mod - Formula F3 kit valves
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:48 pm
by Tripitaka
Thanks for trying but all I get from that link is page not available.
Neil
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:56 pm
by Tripitaka
Charles wrote:kwackman12 wrote:Power valves available from Cradley Kawasaki you can use kr1-s valves
When you use KR1S-valves in KR1-barrels (as I do), just take the dremel out and adapt the barrels accordingly. Piece of cake.
cheers,
Charles
Thanks for the advice guys,but at the moment I want to keep the KR1 as standard as possible.
Neil
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:24 pm
by Tripitaka
project now on hold
out braked my self,only problem was the corner i chose to f**k up had armco round it.
on the plus side,my mate filmed the whole thing
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:07 am
by ScottaKR
That dosn't look to healthy mate, in fact, it looks damn nasty. Is that a broken collar bone, or a dislocated shoulder? . Hopeing that's the only major damage you got.
What speed were you doing when you mucked up, and is there anything much left of the bike?
Hope you recover soon mate.
Cheers, Scott.
PS. let us know if the vid makes it onto youtube.
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:37 pm
by SHimmer45
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ouch thats gotta hurt....
F3 Kit valves for the masses
