great service

[two-stroke-brit]

i had a hard time finding a shop in houston that would dyno my buffalo and had the sensors needed to check the air/feul ratios etc.
but metricmotorcycles.com was recomended, Andy Marcer was very helpful and very knowledgable about the old smokers and we got it tuned up sweet.

[tz375]

Mark,

What settings/jets did you end up with and any ideas how much HP it makes? It gives us a sort of benchmark if you will.

[two-stroke-brit]

hi tezer, i had sent you a pm with all the specs, but for general cosumption here it is.
stock motor.
jemco expansion chambers.
k&n air filters.
pilot jet upto #35.
main jet upto #122.
needle position left on the center clip (no change)
needle jet p4 on all three cylinders.
timming is retarded two degrees.
i am sure a little more could be had with thinner head gasket and other little things.

motor is still a little rich but on the safe side of things.
max bhp is 60@6500 rpm
what i really went for was to be confident that it was in as good a state of tune as resonably possible.
the bike is much more responsive and runs and iddles better than before.
cheers mark

[Scorch]

Mark, you took the bike in and they performed the tune up, by changing jets and needle position? And checking the timing?

I took a bike to them about a year ago to synch the carbs. I cannot remember the fellow's name, he was Aussie or Kiwi, I think, and he cursed nonstop. He was really pissed. Not sure what about, but he was not in a good mood. After your recommendation, I may take the 380 in and see if they can get it running better. I will ask for Andy, and mention your name.

So, I take it you are in the Houston area? I'm in Pearland.

[two-stroke-brit]

hi scorch, yep andy is the owner/doitall guy ,he is a little stressed ,comes with running the whole thing himself,
basicaly i set the bike up to the setting advised by helpfull people on the board with a view to getting it dynoed to check the air/fuel setup knowing i would be on the rich/safe side of things and he basicaly did a preliminary test and i was way off ,he advised on what size to go to which i fitted the jets myself while he did something else ,them we did a propper test which reveled the needle adjustment wanted ,and i did said change and we tested again.
all in all i found him very helpful and knowledgeable and i learned alot.
i had already set the timing to 2 degrees retarded.( newtronics-soooo easy-best $200 i ever spent ).
i live on the west side of houston (kirkwood/memorial drive near I-10)
if i can be of any help or questions (but i am points chalenged). pm me as i am in your area.
cheers mark

[Scorch]

Ok, I understand. I have no doubts he's a good guy.

Yeah, we need to get together some time. I can be reached at 281-460-four76three. I'm starting a second job next week, so I won't have as much time off as before, but we can work something out.

cheers
Scorch

[parksie]

Aussie or Kiwi ?? There IS a difference you know..

[Scorch]

Yes, I know there is a difference, I just cannot tell what the difference is

[parksie]

Mate!! You are sadly in need of some very quick education.
Basically Kiwi's clip their words, Aussie's tend to drag their words out.
There you go, you'll be right now.

[johnakay]

aye 'n' every Aussie's girls are Sheilas

[Scorch]

(taking notes) Ok, got it. Thanks!

[two-stroke-brit]

andy is actualy south african.
but i was confused by the accent also.
cheers mark

[tz375]

Sith Ifrikaan is nuttin like Orstalian. Kiwis are like Canadians, everyone else thinks they are the same, but they really are different. besides, in Kiwi land there are 3 million people and 60 millions sheep - need I say more.

And way too funny. I was on the phone to the Australian Tax office the other evening and the guy at teh ATO announces that his name is Bruce. G'day Bruce....No way. But true.

[oldjapanesebikes]

[parksie]

Good GOD man, Kiwis sound nothing like Canadians, thats like saying the English and the Scots sound the same. I give up