stephen.holdcroft
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 posted on 12/3/09 at 12:43 PM |
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turning circle
Hi,
New member with problem. I have a old 750 type locost that I have rebuilt and now have on the road. The problem I have is the turning circle is
rubbish, and now i am fitting a zzr engine with no reverse I need to improve it. Any ideas, would increasing the caster angle help.
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 12:47 PM |
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Is the steering rack restricted (with stops under the ball joint gaiters) and how much clearance do your tyres have on full lock (generally to
headlamps and exhaust)??
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Hellfire
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 12:57 PM |
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With a ZZR engine fitted, you need not worry about the turning circle. If it looks like you're gonna run out of turning space, a quick jab of
the throttle will get it to turn on a sixpence  
Phil
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stephen.holdcroft
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 01:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Is the steering rack restricted (with stops under the ball joint gaiters) and how much clearance do your tyres have on full lock (generally to
headlamps and exhaust)??
Hi, Dont know, do you just remove the gator to find out or ary the inside the rack
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 01:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stephen.holdcroft
quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
Hi, Dont know, do you just remove the gator to find out or ary the inside the rack
Correct - should be able to remove the inner cable tie and see if there is a stop of some sort placed over the rack. People have used various things
- jubilee clip, split bushes etc to prevent the rack going all the way into the housing and so limiting the turning circle. This is generally to stop
the wheels / tyres fouling on something so maybe there is little you can do.
As Phil says - this works. Click me
[Edited on 12/3/09 by Paul TigerB6]
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stephen.holdcroft
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 03:43 PM |
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Thanks for the advice will look under the gators this weekend.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 12/3/09 at 04:41 PM |
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There is a much easier way of doing it (i use it sometimes in the tintop.
Full lock, first gear, 3-4k, dump clutch
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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