GT550A top end woes

[Alan H]

You'll have to make the pictures smaller, or smaller file size.
Change the resolution of you camera to 'low' or use a photo posting site.

[vulcanman]

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[vulcanman]

Hope you can see this ok?

[Alan H]

Tip top. See you've done the sensible front brake upgrade - did you change the master cylinder to the 'D' type? (Look underneath the actual master cylinder.)
If you've used the original one, yes it works, but you really need a m/c from the Gt750/GS750 or similar for better operation and 'feel'.
I fitted a pair of cheapo chinky ones to my 550, but I've got a hydraulic clutch on it as well.

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Thread here - https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... &start=310

[vulcanman]

Hi Alan ,no i didnt change m/cyl .to be fair for the pace i go these days its good enough.feel is good too.apart from the recent head issues she is as i want her .

[vulcanman]

Head studs checked .no movement at all .will check again at 250 miles .phew

[vulcanman]

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Mate up in Derbyshire just swapped an RD400 for this GT250a and some cash .u/s import .looks great.

[Alan H]

Wise man. Lovely 250.

[vulcanman]

The GT250 will be for sale shortly .also although not a stroker here is my mates XS650B .owned by him 35 years

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[vulcanman]

Hi Alan ,100 miles done .running great .what a treat .been looking around for some 2nd hand decent expansions if you hear of any or even a Pioe 3 into 1 .would like a new set of Higgspeeds but budget spent on top end .

[Alan H]

I sold 2 x 3 into ones last year, but one might be available again. I had it ceramic coated and it does last, but the Piper is bloody noisy. I had it on my 550K a few years ago at the Classic but took it off when I got home as it was just too loud.

[vulcanman]

Yep i had one on my Kettle ,just to save std pipes really and like to same with the 550 ones.
It did kill top end a bit but im not fussed on that.if one does appear please let me know .many thanks Bob.

[vulcanman]

Eve Alan ,was the Piper on your green 550 at Manx ? Think i remember seeing you although of course didnt know you ! No miles todsy .bloomin freezin but hope more during rest of week .

[Alan H]

Yup. Long time ago now - nearly 6 years!!

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[vulcanman]

Yep .remember the bike due to the Piper and screen .prob even got a photo somewhere .is that the Piper that may be available ? If so im keen.