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Post by HGH 770N on Feb 11, 2014 10:21:06 GMT -5
Well. Spotted Andy.
The Ratio is the same.
The spinning faster was due to Fresh battery but more so due to NO Spark plug inserted after compression testing.
The chain slack is not good, the adjuster seems far too week. and I think would explain why the strobe timing is very un stable,
With fingers crossed this should help the bike run smoother and quieter .
I will get my son to Re film it with plug inserted and compare .
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Post by pmcburney on Feb 12, 2014 16:27:43 GMT -5
Rog,
Let us know as soon as you've completed testing on this - I want one!
After watching the video, the difference between the two is marked - the chain slaps around like no one's business compared to the belt.
It has always been my contention that the chain and tensioner arrangement is the major source of the grinding vibration - it may not be the root cause but it would seem it amplifies it!
A belt has much, much better shock-mitigation properties along with what seems to be much more stable tension - perhaps with this conversion an RE can be absolutely vibration-free.
I reckon you'll get enough interest here to make a run of them too, which should get the price down.
Fantastic work!
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Post by Glenn RE5 on Feb 12, 2014 17:53:14 GMT -5
Look forward to seeing you on dragons den !! So smooth, Hope the road test shows the results we all hope for ..
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Post by HGH 770N on Mar 1, 2014 16:32:55 GMT -5
  I added the belt drive to the bike I use , I took about 3 hours plus 1/2 a hour to refill all the fluids . So far so good it runs as expected allot quieter with none of those chain rattles , I will add a You tube link of the running engine before and after. Need some longer road tests and then I will inspect the belt . |
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 1, 2014 19:09:20 GMT -5
Very encouraging for sure. Thanks for all the time and expense you have put in. All the best.
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Post by wayne on Mar 1, 2014 19:21:00 GMT -5
Very interesting. Looking forward to the road tests.
I have some off-board RE5 friends looking at these as well. One query that has come up is if the rubber tensioner wheel should be changed to something with a flat surface rather than the W shape of the original (and is it an issue in any case ?).
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Post by HGH 770N on Mar 2, 2014 10:08:16 GMT -5
Road test the morning over 100 miles with no problems except for the rain
Before and after (it's hard to hear due to the exhaust noise but the overall engine noise is totally different. it has a rotary buzz instead of a rattle):
Will test on motorway next dry day and post the results.
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ap951
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Post by ap951 on Mar 2, 2014 11:57:40 GMT -5
I've experienced similar conversion to old British iron & it sure makes a noticeable improvement
Great idea
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Post by timpa136 on Mar 2, 2014 11:58:36 GMT -5
Excellent comparison. What a difference the way gear noises transmit out thru the case.
You are dedicated to make a run out in rain just to post a video for us.
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Post by goandy on Mar 2, 2014 19:34:47 GMT -5
Nice one Rog. What a difference that makes!
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Post by Glenn RE5 on Mar 5, 2014 16:41:14 GMT -5
Your love and dedication for the RE5 and looking for ways to improve it is commendable ..Look forward to the final results ..
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gerryggg
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Post by gerryggg on Sept 5, 2014 10:56:12 GMT -5
I just came across this thread and was trying to watch the video, but was informed by Youtube that the video was unavailable. Any new news on how the belt conversion is holding up? I have 4 engines with primary chains so spares aren't an issue in that area for me, but the belt conversion still looks interesting.
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Post by therx7kid on Dec 16, 2014 10:55:10 GMT -5
^^^^ agreed, very interested in seeing this video too. As well as the product itself for sale.
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Post by john on Jan 30, 2015 7:19:40 GMT -5
Was this conversion a success and if so are they still available for sale ?
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