November 29, 200718 yr I've bought an alloy square barrel which is apparently off a Dot which is in god nick and on std piston size. The exhaust port is bridged but above the transfer ports both sides are three holes about 5mm in diameter. Dont know anything about the barrel but just wondering if anybody knew why they were there?
December 8, 200718 yr Hi there OTF, Can't help with this one but the barrel may be a Marcelle item. Holes above the transfer ports - never heard of before, do the holes link up to the actual port? With a bridge on the exhaust port, it could be that the barrel is from a moto cross/road race motor - possibly a wide exhaust port. The extra holes above the transfer port would only serve to allow a greater volume of compressed fuel/air onto the top of the piston but then this would affect the port timing for closing off on the compression stroke, also increase the open duration and improve scavenging from the crankcase - hmmmmm..... best to consult the Tuning for Speed book! Well worth a try on a bike. Bye, PeterB.
December 8, 200718 yr Author Thanks. The barrel is aparently a Dot one but after ringing the Dot factory they dont know about the holes either. It's on std bore in good nick with very little if any wear on the bore or the piston. Oh well will keep trying. Interesting connundrum though.
December 10, 200718 yr Thanks. The barrel is aparently a Dot one but after ringing the Dot factory they dont know about the holes either. It's on std bore in good nick with very little if any wear on the bore or the piston.Oh well will keep trying. Interesting connundrum though. Would it be possible to post a pic. OTF vinnie
March 28, 200818 yr Think this little fella is going to go for really silly money ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=013 Fortunately I found one a few months ago, probably not in as good condition, but was very affordable (but let's just say its a project) With lots of interest in the 'right bits' on Ebay and at the Jumbles, it looks like there's going to be a new wave of beautiful bikes out there very soon!!
March 29, 200818 yr Author Think this little fella is going to go for really silly money !http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=013 Fortunately I found one a few months ago, probably not in as good condition, but was very affordable (but let's just say its a project) With lots of interest in the 'right bits' on Ebay and at the Jumbles, it looks like there's going to be a new wave of beautiful bikes out there very soon!! Or even this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=011 Seems after the one on e bay which fetched over
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