Dan Phillips
Dan Phillips
@rlm-dan
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Joined: November 13, 2018 1:25 pm
Last seen: November 9, 2025 1:45 pm
Topics: 7 / Replies: 285
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RE: Turns over but will not start

@lunatic Hmm ok, have you tried swapping batteries? If the main battery is struggling it may sounds ok due to 24v but not providing enough power for t...

6 years ago
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RE: Turns over but will not start

@lunatic Hi Robert, I am guessing it is a 1500cc engine and on 12V starting? If so that will be your problem and why Radical went 24V starting. I woul...

6 years ago
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RE: How to hook up aftermarket tachometer?

Looks great and glad you got sorted! I imagine the two cycle bit will be down to the engine running a wasted spark.

6 years ago
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RE: Confirmation on actuator issue

The bearing has failed and needs to be replaced. It has a number on it and you can just order online/from a bearing supplier. You will need to remove ...

6 years ago
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RE: First time Oil Change

Assuming it is a dry sump engine drain the oil tank from the main oil feed pipe to the sump. Also remove the sump bung from the oil pan and drain that...

6 years ago
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RE: How to hook up aftermarket tachometer?

I think the diagram you maybe looking at is for the fuel injection? Best place to pick up the RPM signal would be from one of the coil pack wires.

6 years ago
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RE: Clutch fluid leak

Glad you got it sorted, sounds like it was the master cylinder seals then? Keep in mind I am fairly sure Radical offered different versions of them so...

6 years ago
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RE: Coolant / H2O level

Sounds like the original small one then, that rad cap will be the same as standard busa one. Ideally you want to be running an expansion pot off the b...

6 years ago
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RE: Radical vs Suzuki “normal” water temps

No problems. So you are running a wet sump engine then? An electric water pump to make the most of the run on would be a good idea. Are you having a p...

6 years ago
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RE: Radical vs Suzuki “normal” water temps

105°C Is when the radiator fan would kick in on a road bike. Acceptable but not an ideal temperature. The engine in a Radical would be ok at 105° for ...

6 years ago
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RE: RPE V8

Interesting video that, no where near the best of Pinky though, think the camera did that! Dont want to hi-jack the thread but that Hartley V8 is abso...

6 years ago
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RE: Clutch fluid leak

Sounds like it has been keeping you just as busy off the road as on it! I think the drive shafts will have to come out, the clutch release slides over...

6 years ago
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RE: Gen1 Carb'd SR3 Gear indicator on dash not working, where to start looking?

I am with Charlie on this, I think it is a dash/reading issue. The same sensor gives gear and neutral so if neutral is working I do not think it is a ...

6 years ago
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RE: Clutch fluid leak

Hi Gareth, I remember this car from my Radical days and I seem to recall that Neil from Corinium has been working on it recently? It is a gearbox out ...

6 years ago
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RE: Coolant / H2O level

What swirl pot do you have? UK normally run a 50/50 water antifreeze mix.

6 years ago
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