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by Haydock2542
04 Jun 2014 20:12
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Compression Testing
Replies: 5
Views: 21976

Re: Compression Testing

Oh we can make it sing alright as you say 5th gear is favourite and they do rev cleanly into the red line. Will be at Cadwell again this year, will wave to you Martin as you glide past assuming you going again. I will be the one with my head on the tank. Priced pistons at NLM just as guide, Pistons ...
by Haydock2542
04 Jun 2014 06:42
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Compression Testing
Replies: 5
Views: 21976

Re: Compression Testing

Hi Robert, yes throttle fully open and kick it hard about 6 times. Can't make it go any higher. I did see an old post stating 170 PSI although I don't know how achievable that it is normally. 175 looks good. Didn't mention the valve seats in the first post, its not many miles ago I had the heads off...
by Haydock2542
03 Jun 2014 20:43
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Compression Testing
Replies: 5
Views: 21976

Compression Testing

Question for the tech bods out there. What is good compression PSI for a sport or Strada ? My bikes have always run well but never been as quick as the performance figures and media would suggest. Carbs are balanced, mixture is good, valve clearance set, plug gaps set and the electronic ignition is ...