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by Ralf the RR
Tue May 26, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Steering Wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 630

I have a tip for you.
Before fitting the boss, ensure the indicator pins are the same distance apart as the original wheel..
My SAAS wheel fiited the SAAS boss no problems, but the pins were too narrow, and broke the plastic stuff in the switch housing thingy.
by Ralf the RR
Tue May 26, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: headlight warning buzzer set up
Replies: 7
Views: 559

How about this:

Buzzer connected with:
12V from headlight when powered.
Earth from door switch.

I like simplest things
by Ralf the RR
Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:01 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Performance expectations from a 550cc MB?
Replies: 14
Views: 896

My MB is a bit temperamental. Some days it easily does 100km/h and on others struggles to get to 90. Seems to perform best with a full tank rather than empty. mmmm maybe a tank removal is immanent. Headwinds are a complete pain! Oh and so are hills! I'd say there is something drastically wrong with ...
by Ralf the RR
Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:02 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Adding A/C to a Mighty Boy?
Replies: 5
Views: 521

Re: Adding A/C to a Mighty Boy?

Has anyone attempted to add air-conditioning to a Mighty Boy before? Was it a particularly painful and expensive experience? I don't know about expensive, but painful would be an understatement. Not in fitting - but in driving. Gee, my MB loses performance by turning the headlights on! I can't imag...
by Ralf the RR
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Gearbox Oil - Anything Special?
Replies: 5
Views: 619

I'm a Penrite fan, and they recommend Transaxle 75
by Ralf the RR
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: F5A Head Chamber Volume.
Replies: 2
Views: 336

Re: F5A Head Chamber Volume.

A knowledgeable friend of mine was asking after the figure - he wants to calculate the ACTUAL compression I have (rather than the published compression). Surely the published figure is close enough, unless there has been some modifications (head shaved, block decked, different pistons, different he...
by Ralf the RR
Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: front lower ball joint......
Replies: 11
Views: 866

Yep thats the one......just wondering where you got the lower control arm from?? in the link its 91 dollars but you, ralf said 48 buks.. i think il just get it fitted at the mechanics tho, i heard the ball joint was a bitch to replace.... cheers for the advice guys Dale Yep that's what I paid. I go...
by Ralf the RR
Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: front lower ball joint......
Replies: 11
Views: 866

I had to do the same thing for a blue slip.
I did a write up, which got placed in the tech FAQ.
Here's a link:
http://www.tamon.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=25298#25298
by Ralf the RR
Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: 4 seater MightyBoy
Replies: 24
Views: 2018

Brayden wrote:To be honest, a MightyBoy is the last place I would want to put a child! Remember - 4th unsafest car in Australia!
So what are the top 3?
by Ralf the RR
Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Gear box rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 1034

mowog wrote:The typical symptom of a thrust bearing failing is noise when the pedal is not depressed. when you depress the pedal it loads the bearing and the quietens the noise. When not depressed the loose bearings float and make noise.
How can a stationary bearing make a noise?
by Ralf the RR
Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Gear box rebuild
Replies: 13
Views: 1034

99% it will be the thrust bearing. Disagree! If you read the post, there is no noise with the clutch depressed. Thrust bearings spin with your foot on the clutch. Noise is apparent when clutch is released, ie crank driving input shaft. First diagnosis is probably correct - input shaft bearing. That...
by Ralf the RR
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel economy?
Replies: 8
Views: 2060

mmmm
I think a little optimistic.

850km and 30L is about 3.5L/100km or 80mpg!!!!!!

My MB is getting between 4.6 and 5.2L/100km or 60ish mpg.
However most of my driving is about 80km/hr.
by Ralf the RR
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amazing non-MB video
Replies: 8
Views: 730

Back in my younger days I used to compete in motorkhanas, and it was a lot of fun. With a bit of practice it becomes quite easy. The hardest part was remembering the circuit. Front wheel drive cars were better at it, hence a lot of guys had modified minis and mokes. His gear changes from fwd to rev ...
by Ralf the RR
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: Rear Lowering problems? look here.
Replies: 14
Views: 908

Brayden wrote:Or for the sake of $120 go and buy a set of decent gas shocks. :P
Exactly what I was thinking!
by Ralf the RR
Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki MightyBoy
Topic: F8B dropped a pot
Replies: 14
Views: 896

Well, I stand corrected. I'm not a mechanic, however I have rebuilt several engines - and never seen that. Obviously the broken ring created it's own "clearance". If that's what has happened in this case, then a full rebuild is required. Block will need a re-bore. New oversize pistons. Mig...