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Oh another funny part. I am definately leaking water somewhere. Kinda been the theme around here this year. Haven't found where its coming from yet, but I'm getting a good 2-3" every half hour or so...

Yea thats what I'm thinking too, It seems to be leaking up by the front cylinder. Whats the story with yours? Was it fixable? Was it big enough to be visible?

Well I think the pipes are ok. Pulled the top pipe today to do some routing maintenance, and found the clamp on the water log had cut the hose. Fixed it and was pretty dry this afternoon. Still going to pressurize the cooling system when I get home, want to double check. The center cylinder had a little moisture on it, and I have gotten into the habit of flushing the lines without the engine running, better safe then sorry.

In the heat (95air 88water) the highspeed tune is decent, lost 100-200 RPMs from beginning of summer, however the lows suck, won't idle worth anything, and doesn't want to restart. Figured the lowspeeds would be more forgiving then the highs.

The first one (Cyl1) went at 45hrs, this one (Cyl3) went at 61hrs. Both were the middle peddles. I didn't have a spare with me this time (I replaced all 4 the first time) so I just put in one of the used ones from Cyl1. Really not that bad on hours I know many (you included) haven't seen that duration out of them. But I'm not turning the RPMs you are, and I have spacers too. I am really convinced it is the revs. The "lady friend" was with me this weekend, so I was doing some turns/jumps with her. Spent quite a bit of time smacking the rev-limiter.

The limiter is currently set at 7800, I don't see those speeds hooked up, but with the Advent, hitting the limiter on a small bump will really slow you down. Takes a good half a second to get power back.

Ed, the max I consistently have seen is 7550-7600 with perfect conditions. (I'd have to look, but last year in the fall I think I hit a few clicks above 7600) Normal everyday is 7450-7500. Limited at 7800. With the heat currently, I am lucky to hit 7400.

I need to see if I should just bight the bullet and get the V3 or inquire about the redesigned cages for the D2. Honestly If I can get about 50 hours a pedal, I'd be fine with that. I just don't want this to be a every other weekend event. If the "lady friend" comes again it would be my luck that's when I'd lose one. I don't think watching me change a reed for 2 hours would hold her interest.... I did however change the rear one today with all the pipes in. I got a cheap curved 13mm wrench from Harbor Freight bent it alittle more and it works perfect for getting the rear carb bolts off. Before I always had to loosen the 2nd pipe and tilt it up to fit the wrench in. However my left hand looks like I got into a fight with a cat or something.

7800 with a 17/21. Thats awesome! Do you have any solid numbers on what the RPM difference was between the 16/20 and 17/21? Did you have to change the clearance, or is the pump setup pretty similar as before?

Well talked to Moto Tassinari yesterday, about the V3 design, and honestly for the price to upgrade I could buy lots of peddles for my D2.

They are currently out of stock of the redesigned Kawasaki D2 cages and with the wait list wouldn't be able to get me some until Late August. But as soon as they are available they will send me 3 for FREE as long as I ship them my original 3 for a core reimbursement. I also ordered 2 more replacement peddle sets, to replace the remaining 2 cylinders. They also said if there is any signs of stress/cracking when the redesigned cages come, they will replace all the pedals, no questions asked.

So I have to give them props for this, very nice to deal with, and I couldn't be happier with the out come. They were willing to send me free cages, instead of forcing me to buy there "new" product.