Keith
Stickman Yogi
Reged: 03/21/09
Posts: 11613
Loc: BC, Canada
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Nice going, Z... you got the touch! 
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Live to love, love to live.
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Zmilin
Saddle Sore
Reged: 03/02/07
Posts: 5109
Loc: Sammamish, Washington - USA
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I don't know if its a touch. If think If I had the touch its be a 100hp/100tq by just jetting eh!
I have some funds (not anymore), I have some literature, a great support structure (Carlos from TPUSA and you buys and girls here) and I have an understanding fiancé. All of that makes for some good times! 
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07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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Dwight
Fe Butt
Reged: 02/03/05
Posts: 17839
Loc: Sedona, Arizona
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...Really appreciate the play by play effort you put into this post. Should almost make it to the tech vault in terms of a "HOW TOO" article. 
Couldn't agree more, Greg!
(...excellent writeup and accompanied pix during this whole thing, Z!) 
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Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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NIbiker
Learned Hand
Reged: 01/11/05
Posts: 1327
Loc: N Ireland
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Thanks for that, splendid show.
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Buffal0
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Reged: 05/18/11
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Loc: Independence, Missouri
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...Really appreciate the play by play effort you put into this post. Should almost make it to the tech vault in terms of a "HOW TOO" article.
Couldn't agree more, Greg!
+2 on Greg & Dwight's suggestion for sure.
Z, The Beast sounds sweet, & I just bet you're happier than a cat with a can o tuna with how all your research & effort came together. 
One of these days my Black Beauty may become a Beasty too!
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Karl
Independence, MO
'07 America, Black Beauty - Sit Down, Shut Up & Hang On
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Zmilin
Saddle Sore
Reged: 03/02/07
Posts: 5109
Loc: Sammamish, Washington - USA
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So I rode to work today. Luckily I had to go to one of my furthest locations so it was just over 200 miles round trip. This was the second stage of break in per the instructions Carlos sent me. Ill head down to drain the oil as soon as I type this up but I did want to provide an update.
Ive got that idle nice and sorted so now I need to learn how to get this thing to start (on a cold morning) without it sounding like a cannon blast. 
The bike feels great and sounds awesome...still!
No leaking, no weeping, no seeping. I don't know where it came form but its all staying in the crankcase as it should :thumb up:
She accelerates like a bat outta hell and having that TTP (Triumph Twin Power) igniter sure is nice. No more bouncing off the redline. Thing is Im actually scared to try and get it to the redline.
Another nicety is that when you crack the throttle the MPH seem to go up as fast as the RPM (not literally but damn that needle moves).
And last but not least.... I was getting right at 40MPG.  Yup... 40 miles per gallon. Thats better than what I was getting before all these mods. Go figure. 
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07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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mag10
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Reged: 01/16/08
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Loc: Wisconsin
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Ive got that idle nice and sorted so now I need to learn how to get this thing to start (on a cold morning) without it sounding like a cannon blast.
The no choke cold start  I can share with you how I get mine started. In some ways easier than the CVKs. Harder to start but easier to keep running.
For dead cold starts, I turn in the idle screw at least a full turn. Slowly twist the throttle 5-6 times to use the accelerator pumps to prime the carbs. With the throttle closed (and key on) push the start button. It should fire right up, if it does and dies right away, wind up the idle some more, and repeat the above. Or if you have a throttle lock you can use that instead.
when it warms up wind the idle back out. I usually do this while riding.
Do you have your TPS connected? If so, it will start easier than if not connected.
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05 speedmaster - 904cc, 12:1 JE racing pistons, thunderbike cams, ported and polished head, scepter pipes, blueprinted manifolds, 39mm FCR's
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Zmilin
Saddle Sore
Reged: 03/02/07
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Loc: Sammamish, Washington - USA
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For dead cold starts, I turn in the idle screw at least a full turn. Slowly twist the throttle 5-6 times to use the accelerator pumps to prime the carbs. With the throttle closed (and key on) push the start button. It should fire right up, if it does and dies right away, wind up the idle some more, and repeat the above. Or if you have a throttle lock you can use that instead.
when it warms up wind the idle back out. I usually do this while riding.
Do you have your TPS connected? If so, it will start easier than if not connected.
Yes TPS is connected.
I was thinking I was either going to have to lock the throttle or turn the idle adjuster up. Ill keep experimenting and see which one works best for me. Thanks
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07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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1087
Greenhorn
Reged: 04/27/09
Posts: 47
Loc: CA
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For dead cold starts, I turn in the idle screw at least a full turn. Slowly twist the throttle 5-6 times to use the accelerator pumps to prime the carbs. With the throttle closed (and key on) push the start button. It should fire right up, if it does and dies right away, wind up the idle some more, and repeat the above. Or if you have a throttle lock you can use that instead.
when it warms up wind the idle back out. I usually do this while riding.
Do you have your TPS connected? If so, it will start easier than if not connected.
Yes TPS is connected.
I was thinking I was either going to have to lock the throttle or turn the idle adjuster up. Ill keep experimenting and see which one works best for me. Thanks
Z... there is no need to experimenting.
We need to enrich the low idle circuit, mail me and I tell you what to do.
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1087cc's- 115RWHP-81.5RWTQ.Nuff Said
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Zmilin
Saddle Sore
Reged: 03/02/07
Posts: 5109
Loc: Sammamish, Washington - USA
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I havent ridden since the 200 mile ride I had a few days ago. Weather has been crap. Today is sunny and Karen and I will be heading out for sure. Ill update more on that later.
I did want to take a moment to tell you all about what customer service is.
If you read the first installment of this thread you know how much time I have spent talking to Carlos at TPUSA. One might even say that after wasting that much of their (both Carlos and TPUSA) time the least I could do is spend a few bucks there. With most places that is where it stops. Maybe a few more emails or conversations about some assembly questions but at some point most places start to get short. Once they have your money thats it... deal is done. Not Carlos! No way man!
He has often made the comment "call me after" or "let me know". We have all had someone or someplace say that to us but the reality is we don't usually follow up. Its almost an expectation in todays world.
Nope.... not that guy (Carlos). I think if the situation was a little different he'd probably be calling me every day! :thumb up:
He took the time to read through this whole thread and get a feel for how the build was progressing.
He has talked me through the issues (not many issues, more concerns on my part) and what I have learned is that EVERY THING he has said to me has been dead on! No joke!
He views every customer not just as a customer he sold parts to but more as his very own build. He wants the build to be as good as it can possibly be and is willing to spend the time on the phone with you (he likes the phone more than email).
What I like most is the step by step approach he takes. That is a bit odd for some, it has been for me, as most places will give you a list of things to try and just let you go at it. He has leaned over the years that for every change there is a result that guides you to the next. If you don't follow that path you wind up someplace completely different.
I gotta tell you... I strongly and highly recommend TPUSA and Carlos to anyone that intends on doing anything performance based. Ill also warn you... You better be ready to be supported in way you never have before. This also means you need to change your mindset and check your ego (I had to). If you can do that Il know cause of that shiteating grin you'll have.
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07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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