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General Two Stroke Talk / YZ 250 EFI

« on: May 14, 2013, 10:43:02 PM »

I'm reminded in a way of "barrel valves" (rather than rotary valves, not to be confused with disc valves) which at WOT allow a completely unobstructed path for air, though I believe they have only really been used in drag racing for cars and a few other maximum power applications in which WOT is given almost exclusive consideration.

This project is really inspirational, clever work!

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: April 25, 2013, 12:24:02 PM »

Yes, you have to take gambles in life.

After a hiatus of a few months, I've returned to the motorcycle garage part time, skills are a little rusty, but it's all still there. While I have been promised a reference from the guy, I am holding off slightly until I become more proficient with electronics, then I can say I am more adept within electronics.

I've spent alot of the last year in a bit of a weird zone, thoughts running round my head like "you can't do this, or that" Thoughts such as "there is no future" alot of people my age now are getting a bit like this in Britain. I can even see this looking back on this thread, its amazing to have a record of my past thoughts. It feels almost narcissistic even, but I just use it for what it is and perhaps my story can resonate with other young people.

People are starting to talk about me at work, my friends and family and they say "it's a tragedy that such an intelligent, skilled guy, is still spending half his week at a supermarket". A cooler went down last week, I spoke to the technician as I filled the milk fridge, his reaction " how do you know about Glycol and cooling systems?" (I'm just a supermarket guy)  hahahah,

Nowadays I'm more positive, looking for opportunities. The advent of 3d printing, has really inspired me as well as recent times with friends and their bikes, four stroke and two stroke. I've started to feel that I am not really a fan of circuit racing, but more of enduro, adventuring, street riding or even road racing. My parents are going through difficulties after a long marriage that has recently turned sour, this has added to the fire of life. I've got a lot of books from my dad, electrical engineering, foundry work etc, all very valuable.

I've had a shift mentally, that has helped me with my martial arts as well. To try new things and not fall into habits, to go further.

I'm off to Brazil in a couple of months, hopefully gonna see bikes there, some alcohol engines also, very excited. Also going to an off-road event for the public to try out brand new models from manufacturers, two strokes are there, gasgas etc. Should be amazing fun.

In short I feel inspired again and my heads in the right place.

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: January 22, 2013, 12:16:03 AM »

That would involve me dropping everything in my life, crossing the atlantic and leaving a solid job when I can work on bikes here, even if it's unpaid. Thanks for the offer however, what is that series like? I never say never in life.

I've been having a lot of thoughts and ideas about careers, I am beginning to think that being a mechanic with engines beyond a certain point won't necessarily give me greater ability or influence to do more with vehicles beyond working "on" them. Business skill is needed at a point.

What's the point of me being a two stroke expert, if I could have simply learned to save or reinvigorate them instead through business and industry instead within the same time frame, Id rather be able to influence the future of the two stroke, getting more people using them, instead of "being in the lab" inventing the "ultimate" Dykes ring made of glass and diamond that would never be used and be top secret.

We shall see though, bring on the future.

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Open Forum / 2 Stroke Formula 1?

« on: December 06, 2012, 11:00:40 AM »

It would be great if there was a 2 stroke "formula 1" car series, for the main reason that it would allow a bit of diversity, simply having the different engine type allowed. Rotaries too.

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: December 06, 2012, 10:54:11 AM »

Yeah I've heard of the shortage, I started researching a few months ago to see if it could all be viable, going there and having somewhere to work.

With not many opportunities afterwards? I'm all for hard work, but not if it's dead end.

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Technical / Clutch will not engage.

« on: December 05, 2012, 10:55:32 AM »

Intermittent engagement? It could be what's sometimes known as "clutch judder".

One possible cause could be some of the clutch springs having different "free lengths" from each other, one side engaging more or less than the other, over time they have stretched at different rates. And yes as mentioned check the torque used to tighten the bolts, making sure they are in line with specification.

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: December 04, 2012, 11:07:13 PM »

Supertrucker, that's quite a story and an experience, thanks for sharing that, very interesting to hear someone else's experience, you've done alot!

While I don't actually live in the USA (you mentioned moving to Wisconsin), a mechanically inclined friend and I have been talking for a few years, since we were about 18, about just taking the opportunity of going to another country, possibly for good. be it USA/Brazil/Australia.

And with these ideas, people always bring up horror stories, when we mention such an idea, they don't put me off though.

"You never know where life will take you, if you're willing to take the risk"

Perhaps I need to take more risks, not necessarily reckless ones, but risks nontheless.

I'm now 24 and I am starting to have thoughts that this is the last opportunity to "set my course" on my lifes flight, career wise. Are these thoughts a bit twisted or just realistic?

I've narrowed it down to three general areas that I have talent in.  Music/audio.  Martial arts/Fitness. Engineering/motorcycles.

These three have their pro's and cons as long term careers, for example sports, I would get injured, but the other 90% i would be super fit.

Audio, sedentry work on computers, but a great creative outlet. etc.

 I've need to go over them some more and sort myself out with this.

I suppose the best combo would be a top club performing DJ in USA/south america, who can do martial arts and ride a motorcycle that he maintains. 

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: October 25, 2012, 03:32:49 AM »

Quick update.

Had to leave the garage to take on jobs and actually get paid, they could not afford to pay me, just food and travel. had a few months of nothing to do with bikes, engines whatsoever, lots of family things happening in between.

Got invited to Brazil by a long lost friend..since then been saving money for a trip, plenty of countryside over there, MX, enduro and alcohol engines! (from sugar cane etc). Made the trip my motivation lately, almost got the money. Switching my continual German learning to Brazilian portuguese because of this.

Back at the garage now for 1 or 2 days a week, Because of the time I gave for almost a year, the owner has agreed to write me an official reference with which to apply to any garages wether I choose to stay or not, I've told him to delay this so that he can train me in his diagnostic equipment and other equipment/engines which can be added to my reference, he has agreed to this.  Having a reference is absolutely golden!!!! not everything, but very important. One of my buddies who stayed at the garage is now being paid some money, but it's alot less than I earn doing a supermarket job for half the hours he does.

I am considering applying, in any capacity physically possible, to the garage of an expert 2 stroke tuner who is very famous in europe, I have heard from people that he is extremely shrewd and untrusting of people in general, however, lets see.

Another one of my ideas is to stay in america with a family friend for a while to attend an evinrude mechanics training or something to learn and be certified in DI FIRST HAND!! I SAID DI!!! wooooooooooo. 

In my view It's best to keep up the 1-2 days, keep the skills gathering momentum, learn to use the latest gear, document my learning and get that reference.

Also, I have gone back to learning business, teaching myself and eventually looking to taking past exam papers. I think it's not enough to be just be creative or technically competent to create your own vehicles, you must understand business and trade if you want to have a view of the whole picture.

Feeling rejuvenated, also helped one of my friend to start beating his 5k running times by sorting out his diet, training intervals and sleep he's going places!

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General Two Stroke Talk / Can''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t believe no one has made a post about this..

« on: October 21, 2012, 12:17:09 AM »

After looking at the video another time, the image of the carb doesn't appear to have a functioning slide, is it flowing max air all the time?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Can''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t believe no one has made a post about this..

« on: October 20, 2012, 11:59:13 PM »

This is extremely interesting, thankyou for posting this.

I saw the website of an American company producing cylinder heads and other components to retrofit to 2 stroke vehicles in the far east, apparently, successfully reducing much pollution.

I could see this SmartCarb working as a retrofit for 2 strokes in principle. I would be very interested as to wether it has the capability to overcome the temporary leanness for which power jets provided a solution for with conventional flat slide carburetors at sudden WOT, I believe the video claims it uses a single circuit if I heard correctly.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Forum change

« on: May 01, 2012, 07:19:04 PM »

Cool, bring on the new era of TSM!

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Open Forum / The first time

« on: April 22, 2012, 10:51:17 PM »

You're right man, I'm never going to give up, what I need to do is make decisions and navigate. Yeah love learning german, Ich spreche ein bisschen, conversational, Ich habe das erste in die Schule gelernt und nach das in meine freizeite auf MP3 speiler. Zweitakt Fur Leben!!

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Photos & Videos / Extreme Enduro French Style.

« on: April 22, 2012, 12:25:15 PM »

Looks like a lot of fun!

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Non-Moto / 2 stroke Miata!!

« on: April 19, 2012, 08:26:41 AM »

A turbo? That would really be something. Do these engines (Ski-Doo) use expansion chambers though?

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Non-Moto / 2 stroke Miata!!

« on: April 18, 2012, 07:43:02 PM »

I mean.... Lightweight modern lotus, with two of the engines combined to make a mid-rear mounted v6, close-ish ratio gearbox, 6 or 7 speeds depending on how you feel.

Relatively short length chambers for max power not a problem since they can end near the back of the car. Electronically controlled suspension with fail safes so computer can never say "no".

Variable exhaust and intake geometry, but slightly less restrictive aimed toward more max power.

Nitrous Oxide system controlled electronically, emergency shutoffs, multiple parameters

Optional ballast compartment at the front to keep vehicle out of the sky!!