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    My RC24 resurrection

    MOSFET installed and tested. Went for a 40 minute ride and it was charging nicely above idle at 14.4v. [emoji106] Only just above ambient...
    Post by: Wheezy, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    I am going to have to buy a new battery. It’s currently at 17.5v, so seems like I’ve knackered it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Wheezy, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Thanks ATX. I’ve checked and no shorts to ground from the three stator wires. My multimeter isn’t very good so I can’t get the ohms resolution...
    Post by: Wheezy, Mar 27, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Damn it! My bike’s cutting out again. Happened twice in the last few weeks. Both times got the bike home ok. When I got back I checked the...
    Post by: Wheezy, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    The VFR that wasn't but now is.

    Looks absolutely fab! Nice job, mate! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Wheezy, Mar 1, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Here you go @RogueRC24, this picture’s for you! (If you can see it) A lovely ride down to Brighton, taking the scenic route there and the fast...
    Post by: Wheezy, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Haven’t put anything in here, in a while. The good news is that I’ve sorted out the cutting out issues and the bike has been running really well...
    Post by: Wheezy, Oct 20, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    A couple of pics. I hope you can see them. [IMG] [IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Post by: Wheezy, Aug 22, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    A little update. It’s been a bit of a love-hate relationship over the summer, mainly due to two issues. Firstly, the UK weather. The summer has...
    Post by: Wheezy, Aug 22, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    After a little bit of fettling I managed to get the fan onto my new radiator and onto the bike. Thankfully there were no issues with the mounting...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 16, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    That’s very reassuring, Captain; thank you! It sounds brilliant as soon as it’s got a handful of revs. I’m also comparing it to my old VFR400,...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 11, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Thanks mate! I have read about this anomaly on the very early VFR engines and it could well be that. Yes, will check valve clearances again, but...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 11, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Thanks for the link, thumbs. So I’ve bought one from eBay that was a little more expensive, coming from France. Will let you know if it’s ok,...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 11, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    Thanks squirrelman. Yep, pilot screws, I keep mixing terms but I’ll learn eventually! All o rings etc were replaced during the rebuild with good...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989
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    My RC24 resurrection

    The coffee was terrible! This week I’m replacing my radiator. The original one has a leak and despite ‘fixing’ it, it’s still leaking. I’ve...
    Post by: Wheezy, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: 1st & 2nd Generation 1983-1989