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Scud

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Basically this. Add in the fact the sump is wider and shallower and the pick-up is unbaffled and right at the front of the sump and you have an almost 'Perfect Storm' for boundary lubrication.

 

Pete

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If it's an improvement on engine design I'm in also but would like an explanation on how to install it. How big of a project is this? Thanks.

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Not a very difficult project at all. It's bolt-on, with the exception of the need to elongate a hole in the sidestand mount.  Here's a good thread on installation:  http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8985

 

Update re my oil leak:  the leak nothing at all to do with the plate or gaskets.  My problem was that I failed to secure the breather hose (I had engine out to replace the clutch at same time).  It turns out that I wasted time by reinstalling the plate with a sealant.

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  • 7 months later...

Pete's going to make another batch of official Roper Plates. I'm going to bring 10 into the US. I want one, so that makes 9 available. People occasionally find this thread and ask me if I have any more plates (which I don't). So I'll just hold a small inventory and resell as needed. 

 

This time, I'm not going to coordinate the gaskets. The plate alone fits into a USPS flat-rate envelope, but the addition of the upper sump gaskets requires a bigger package and more expensive shipping.

 

I don't know the price yet (will depend on how many he makes, currency exchange, and postage from Australia) but I'll just pass along the cost, with slight rounding up for  :bier: .

 

Post up here or send me a PM if you want to pre-reserve one at a price to be determined later. 

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I put in an order for fifteen today, I found two in the back of the workshop. Not sure of price yet but given the fact the $AU is in the toilet at the moment they will probably be no more expensive or cheaper than last time....

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Hi Scud,

please put me down for one plate as well. Once you have the price, just let me know where to send a payment. Please note that shipping will be to Czech Republic

Thank you!

 

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Hi Scud,

please put me down for one plate as well. Once you have the price, just let me know where to send a payment. Please note that shipping will be to Czech Republic

Thank you!

 

It might be better to pay Pete directly and have him ship from Australia. If I ship it to you, I need to charge you for shipping US to Europe, plus 1/10th of the shipping from AU to US for the 10 plates I'm going to get. But I can ship it to you if needed. I'll check back with you when I have plates in hand to see whether you still need one.

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Scud...sounds like I should invest in one of these as well since I'll be keeping the Scura for a long time.  Does your bike already have it installed?

 

Kindly advise best way to get payment to you (Paypal I presume).  Many thanks to Pete as well for the development of this improved design.

 

Unfortunately since MPH here in Houston is closed, can you advise the part # for the gasket(s), and I'll see if I can get it from AF1 in Austin.  Presumably the exact same gasket as the original one?

 

Thanks!

Paul

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My Scura and LeMans both have plates. I'm going to put one in the Champagne project. I'm keeping a little spreadsheet - and I just put your name on it. Will advise final price and give PayPal details when I have the plates.

 

You need two upper sump gaskets (to sandwich the plate) and one lower sump gasket (although you might be able to re-use the lower gasket that's already on there). When I did the group buy before, I got all the gaskets from MG Cycle - if you call them, they will know exactly what you need.

 

May as well buy a groovy black-face oil thermometer/dipstick at the same time. Why? Because it's cool.

 

Potentially 6 of the 10 now spoken for - 8 if you count two in Europe, but I think those will ship direct from Pete.

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