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RE: First time Oil Change

Oil and GDU fluid change completed this weekend! An FYI for anyone doing this for the first time, there are some large bolts on the engine and oil lines going to the engine. I started the job not re...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

6 years ago
RE: CV Replacement

Hi Chris, Yes, you should run with axle pucks (that's my part name, lol). It's made from Delrin (acetal) and is glued in place at the factory with silicon adhesive (Permatex UltraBlack works well). ...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

6 years ago
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 the circlip, press it out and remove the insert to...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

6 years ago
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 (even though its dry sump there is still a surpri...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

6 years ago
RE: Front brake rotors

I spoke with Wilwood yesterday. Consider, I only do track days and I am not very fast, think old fat guy. They suggested their BP-20 compound. It is a street/race compound. Things like the Hawk Blues ...

In forum General Discussion

6 years ago
RE: Correct idle speed?

Thanks Charley, I’ll raise the idle. I’m going to install a better tach as I have a gen 1 radical dash and a racepak g2x that has an erratic tach but is pretty consistent with startup idle somewhere b...

In forum SR3 Specific Discussions

6 years ago
RE: Easy way to load a Radical into a trailer

I use some 8 foot 2x6 boards to extend my ramp. Here is a pic of my tow package. Attachment : Radical Ready.JPG Total weight of car and trailer 1500# Plus I like the attention I get pulling an ...

In forum Towing / Trailers / Truck Discussion

7 years ago
RE: What battery are you using?

@charleyhradicalsportscarregistry-com Apologies for the delay in responding Charlie. Thanks for the info. I’ll, give spring mountain a call this week. john

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

7 years ago
Alabama

l’m In Alabama and do track days Barber, Road Atlanta, Atlanta Motorsports Park, VIR, NCM, and Roebling.

In forum U.S. South

7 years ago
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 a short period of time but again not ideal. Radica...

In forum General Discussion

7 years ago
RE: RPE V8

Yes, thanks for posting that. I just got an email yesterday from Pinkerton, so it's pretty interesting to see him on the "telly". 🙂 I'm pretty familiar with the engine after getting it to run using a ...

In forum SR8 Specific Discussion

7 years ago
RE: RPE V8

Hartley Enterprises in the USA makes a 90* V8 based on the Hayabusa.

In forum SR8 Specific Discussion

7 years ago
RE: Performance Friction Brake Pads

I just purchased the pads on Competition Motorsports. They were $20 cheaper per set of pads than the lowest price I found on the web. I received a $50 NASA discount on a $400 purchase with free ship...

In forum Alternate Parts / Source

7 years ago
RE: Gingerman Open Track Weekend 9/21!!

I'll be there on Friday running my Prosport at their members' trackdays. If anybody is interested, I am happy to host one person as a guest. There is usually another friend running a PR6 there too.

In forum U.S. Central

7 years ago
Gingerman Open Track Weekend 9/21!!

We might be going to the Gingerman open track weekend this coming weekend. Saturday looks good but 50% chance of rain on Sunday so we're on the fence. If there was another radical there I'd certainl...

In forum U.S. Central

7 years ago
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