Bucket update

**Sketchy_Racer** · 23rd April 2006, 18:11

HES GONNA PUT A GSXR1100 TURBO MOTOR IN IT. WELL So HE SAYS

**Ivan** · 24th April 2006, 10:11

Dad is probably gonna flick the Aprillia off but It might bemy best bet to throwthe TF in that More room to work with

**Ivan** · 26th April 2006, 20:22

TF motor is in pieces at the momment I am doing a whole engine overhaul just stripped it to nothing and am replacing all my bearings in it and also the seals balance the crank add a flatslide race carb and get my barrel ported I have bead blasted the squish bank on the head but it might need a hone or something because it has pit marks in it and is not good its gonna be a awsome motor

**Bert** · 26th April 2006, 21:46

Originally Posted by Ivan

...... I have bead blasted the squish bank on the head but it might need a hone or something because it has pit marks in it and is not good its gonna be a awsome motor

WTF.... why did you bead blast the head for. sorry am I missing something???
I always though that you machined the head to get the correct / desired squish, then shaped/laped the facing to suit the barrel ??
I spose that is where I"ve been going wrong.

hay would a sand blaster work as well

????
sorry mate, just struggling to understand what you are up to.

**Sketchy_Racer** · 26th April 2006, 21:51

Just give up on trying to explain ANYTHING to Ivan........

BTW,

Good luck on getting your barrel back in one piece...... or NOT bead blasted

**ajturbo** · 26th April 2006, 21:55

Originally Posted by Ivan

Dad is probably gonna flick the Aprillia off but It might bemy best bet to throwthe TF in that More room to work with

what is the aprilla?...

and how much?..

**Sketchy_Racer** · 26th April 2006, 21:56

Its got ugly UGLY welds in it, but it is a very cool bucket frame with good tires on it.

**speedpro** · 26th April 2006, 22:09

Originally Posted by Ivan

TF motor is in pieces at the momment I am doing a whole engine overhaul just stripped it to nothing and am replacing all my bearings in it and also the seals balance the crank add a flatslide race carb and get my barrel ported I have bead blasted the squish bank on the head but it might need a hone or something because it has pit marks in it and is not good its gonna be a awsome motor

Apart from the near impossibility of getting bearings for the gearbox, you may only need to change the crank bearings. If you are going to rev it a bit harder than stock, and who doesn't, you will do well to check the big end bearing which will mean dismantling the crank. Fresh seals are always a good idea to start with. Don't bother being too technical when balancing the crank. Just press the aluminium into the holes as described earlier in the thread, it works really well. The closest thing I've found to a flatslide carb for a 2-stroke are some real nice Keihin carbs but they were still round slide with flat bits sticking out each side on the slide. I can't imagine why you would have blasted the squish band, generally a clean machined surface is desired, I even like to Wet n Dry the squish while it's in the lathe just to get it nice and smooth. Little pock marks from something like a little or big end failure don't make much differance, just scrape/file off the high spots. I've done that a few times over the years.

I've said it before Ivan - get friendly with someone who knows what they're doing. Determine if they know what they're by seeing how fast their bike is.

**F5 Dave** · 27th April 2006, 17:42

I think it is important to polish the head & recommend you forgo television for the next week or so until it is mirror-like. Some tuners may disrepute this practise but I have positive proof that there are fundamental benefits for doing this.
My GasGas trials bike has a bright polished head & it looks real smart + it is real easy to clean, dirt washes right off & everyone can respect that right off.
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**Ivan** · 27th April 2006, 18:20

Sweet guys all tips are helping,
Uncle is a engineer and can get me bearings will get C3 Clearence

**Ivan** · 29th April 2006, 10:58

anyone got a TF100 manual in PDF format or something

**Ivan** · 29th April 2006, 14:42

Originally Posted by RG100!!

Its got ugly UGLY welds in it, but it is a very cool bucket frame with good tires on it.

Better welds than the ones on that old TF of yours they were shocking those welds are good because they are ARC and are fucking strong Aprillia is myne if I want it for TF which could be good

**Ivan** · 29th April 2006, 14:47

Originally Posted by Bert

WTF.... why did you bead blast the head for. sorry am I missing something???
I always though that you machined the head to get the correct / desired squish, then shaped/laped the facing to suit the barrel ??
I spose that is where I"ve been going wrong.

hay would a sand blaster work as well

????
sorry mate, just struggling to understand what you are up to.

I gently used the bead blaster on the head to help clean the carbon and rust deposits and you bead blast the top of thehead to get rid of thecrap so it is shiny like dave said and thenair flows easier and also is easier to clean hopefully being a road race bike it wont be muddy I am gonna have sprockets as well and might take it to the next Vic Club trackday for a ride around and see how it handles should be fun you should bring yours 2 Bert and we will go in the slow class

Yes sand blaster willwork just be real gentle on it and dont hold the gun to close or other wise youl take to much out

**k14** · 29th April 2006, 15:23

Originally Posted by Ivan

I am gonna have sprockets as well

good to see you're sticking to chain drive and not attempting to convert it to shaft drive or something. although with all the power its making it might snap all the chains you put on it