Engine builder for Radical Canada East as well as the proud owner of Prosport 117.
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RE: Idle issues

Hi Frank, I think float needles & seats are a good starting point. Debris and or worn parts can cause intermittent flooding of unmetered fuel. I have seen sets bench test fine and not seal consist...

In forum General Discussion

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

I would be looking closely at grounds as well as all connections especially your main switch. The low voltage as well as the increase in poor running you have experienced certainly leans me in the dir...

In forum General Discussion

4 years ago
RE: First Radical Historian

A very well deserved appointment! You bring this wonderful global community together, not to mention have become the epicenter for resources and accurate information! Thank you Charley Cheers, Rich

In forum General Discussion

4 years ago
RE: Ownership experience & costs with a Radical Prosport

Great write up, that I'm surprised I missed! I have a similar Prosport story currently underway. Did your car remain in Michigan and are there now other similar cars in the area? I ask as we are defia...

In forum Getting Started

4 years ago
RE: Spark Plug Gap and Torque

Hi Rod, yes that is correct. Gap is .031-.035 as per manufacturer. RPE torque spec at 10ft/lbs is higher than the recommended 8ft/lbs from Suzuki. The drain hole is for water as you suspected, and exi...

In forum How To / DIY Discussions

4 years ago
RE: Drive Chain Choice

Hi Neil, although I have no practical experience with them yet, perhaps the RK530 DR or Pro DR which are specific to drag racing would be a possible solution for your type of use?

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

4 years ago
RE: Spark plug condition

This conversation is exactly why I wear the best PPE available while cleaning combustion components during rebuilds Charley. I should add that a good way to avoid moisture problems during the storage ...

In forum General Discussion

5 years ago
RE: Spark plug condition

@rjbender I don't have any experience with that particular product. But as you pointed out, it is basically only 1% which is much less than the almost 4% in the fuels I have seen issues with. The corr...

In forum General Discussion

5 years ago
RE: Spark plug condition

@charleyhradicalsportscarregistry-com I see he said 35 hours on these plugs, which means the engine is close to timed out. My advise was to stay clear of oxygenated fuel (I have plenty of experience w...

In forum General Discussion

5 years ago
RE: Prosport windscreen

@charleyhradicalsportscarregistry-com Thank you

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
RE: Prosport windscreen

@neilca thanks for the response. That is the one I am asking about. if it is the Prosport original then I am out of luck as it is no longer available from Radical. I was hoping it was perhaps for PR6 ...

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
RE: Prosport windscreen

Attachment : image.png @charleyhradicalsportscarregistry-com I am in the process of having a good friend who builds boat windshields copy the original one you are showing me. I do appreciate the G...

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
Prosport windscreen

I am curious if the windscreen I see on many cars in the registry is the same as PR6 and if so, does anyone have a part number? I was told the Prosport original is discontinued and wanted to know what...

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
RE: Radical Prosport Frame parts

@lemonstre929 Hi Jeffrey, very sad to hear the result of this. I met the gentleman in your heartfelt story. As the owner of a project prosport myself, I am happy to offer any help that I can with your...

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
RE: 2000 Prosport frame questions

@charley Thank you for this. That is defiantly the missing bracket location, mystery solved 👍

In forum Prosport / PR6 / Clubsport Specific Discussions

5 years ago
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