it already has the FCR carb and SXC exhaust as standard yet it retains the same servicing schedule. Weaknesses: Lighter and more powerful than the standard LC4 640 because it already has the FCR carb and SXC exhaust as standard yet it retains the same

pipes on my mk1 Jota.The engine once warm is a joy to use, when it comes on cam it really does pull hard,you have to be controlled with the throttle as the carbs have accelerator pumps so too much throttle at low revs and it'll choke up a bit

, as opposed to a lot of the more modern plastic trailiesMPG - averages 50+ (but carb emulsion tubes wear out in 5-10k miles, dropping mpg to under 30, so watch out)Torque - loads of torque throughout rev rangeExcellent two up - comfortable for both

lifters, and locknut and screw adjusters are used instead. the cam profile is a bit more agressive as well, so combined with 6 carbs and less weight than the wing, it takes off like a rocket (by cruiser standards). it is so smooth that it is possible

(litres)7.3Wheelbase (mm)1479ChassisAluminium twin spar Engine spec: Cubic Capacity (cc)249Bore (mm)78Stroke (mm)52.2Valve GearDOHCCompression Ratio12.9CoolingLiquid-cooledFuel DeliveryKeihin 37mm carbsStroke TypeFour Stroke

na_955i: FOR WHAT IT IS, ITS A GREAT RIDE! UNDERRATED..... Strengths: In terms of reliability the engine is solid - simple V twin with twin carbs. Easy to balance. I replaced the standard brake pipes with Hel braideds and the improvement was marked

on the overrun ( carbs are not easy to get perfect set up)but who cares as the noise is head pleasingly turning.Handles well when on the move. Weaknesses: lazy riding or short blasting the torque range handles both with ease.Over engineered so build quality

picked up by people with no idea how to maintain them so there are some bargain non runners out there that just need the carbs cleaning and the plugs changing. SensibleSteve: A bike of it's era. Quick in it's day, light and good handling compared

. The suspension is soft but not to the point of bottoming out, although the relatively weak brakes probably help here. Late models have twin piston callipers that are reportedly a little better.The 535 does need a little bit of attention, valve clearances and carb

start and kick started so starting it was never really a problem (RC600 based motor). If the carbs are correctly set up there's generally no problem starting the bike.Most parts including specialist tools are still available from bob wright in weston