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RE: Engine rebuilt time or not?

BTW, the 30 hour load time that I repeated is not the guidance that Radical recommends, so I do not support it myself. 40-45 hours run time is my rule of thumb before sending it in.

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4 years ago
RE: Replacing skin panels on chassis

@rojid OK, so the standard open-end blind rivet with a dome head are what you should use. I don't know for sure the exact size but my guess is 4mm or 5/32 and probably 3mm (1/8") to 6mm (1/4") grip ...

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4 years ago
RE: Replacing skin panels on chassis

What panel and where? Peel rivets should be used for soft materials like fiberglass or carbon fiber where you are unable to use a backing washer; for metal parts use an open end blind rivet with appr...

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4 years ago
RE: Lambda Sensor Cable Routing

Rod, I don't have an answer but I noticed recently that one of the sensor cables which is close to the exhaust is shrouded with a loose heat shield tubing to protect against radiant heat from the exha...

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4 years ago
RE: Engine rebuilt time or not?

Dan I plan to send my 45 hours run time/27 hours load time engine to Spring Mountain today. I consulted two Radical techs who have maintained many SR3 1500cc Radicals over several years. One says t...

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4 years ago
RE: New 1500cc Hayabusa engine starts briefly then dies

@darrahc Nothing to update on progress and problem still persists. I have had to take a break from diagnosis because of my busy race schedule, however I will update the thread once I have more infor...

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4 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

This is what it looks like. I use a 1/2 inch drive by 5 inch length wobble extension and a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter. The adapter touches the frame and has scraped off a little powder coat, but this setup w...

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4 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

30mm. Overall height is 46mm.

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4 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

Posted by: @rjbender The photo of the machined socket really helps! Any chance you could tell me what; - the overall length is? - the inside depth is after you have machine it (ie, the maximum heigh...

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4 years ago
RE: Is there a Coolant change DIY available?

I use distilled water and 1/2 bottle of water wetter. Anti-freeze if there is a chance of freezing temperatures. Don't start the car, but turn on power. Remove water temperature sensor which will c...

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4 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

Nice. I use a Snap-on bent 8mm/10mm wrench for brakes and clutch bleeders. It is tight but it gets the job done. Attachment : image.png

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4 years ago
RE: inspection/should do

@rjbender Nice drawing! I have a wood block that is 46mm thick which I use this to measure height from ground in the places you noted. I measure to the lowest spots. It is not perfect because the ...

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4 years ago
RE: inspection/should do

Attachment : IMG_6689.jpeg This picture shows the bottom of my diffuser. Clearly this is not an ideal design to expose fasteners and fiberglass to frequent contact with the ground. On my formula...

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4 years ago
RE: inspection/should do

Posted by: @raider89 I am curious about your 20hr axle tripod grease R&R comment above. My manual says every 10hr, which I have been doing, but seems excessive as grease still in like new cond...

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4 years ago
RE: Video on how to change Gear Ratio sets in the SR3 Gear Drive Unit (GDU)

@rjbender Hi Rod. Unfortunately I cannot give you exact measurements at the moment. In the photo of the two 42mm sockets above, mine is on the left and the machined-down one belongs to WISKO on the...

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4 years ago
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