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Fungus:

--- Quote from: BillyO on January 05, 2023, 10:16:14 pm ---Then tell me, how long will parts and service be available for the 87V?

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The 87V? They're never going to stop making them, ever, so it's moot.

You can ask about the 187, or whatever, but not the 87V.
joeqsmith:

--- Quote from: tautech on January 05, 2023, 09:10:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: joeqsmith on January 04, 2023, 06:53:13 pm ---I understand it's considered abuse. 

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This project I helped with a few years back was proper abuse, both for the massive hours we pulled putting it together and of the machinery too.
1000+HP from an abused 20B stock block (a bit of porting and boost excluded) didn't make for a long lasting motor but the new recessed engine plate and billet housings should be more reliable @ 10k RPM and 1500 HP.
It's a NZ class called Pro Import, a sub class of Sport Compact.

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Looking for my soft side?  My old Suzuki is a pig compared with a modern bike.   It will go 140MPH to the 1/8 mile and turn the quarter in under 8 seconds.   That's with my lard ass driving it.   This bike was 105HP stock.   I have no idea what it is now but enough the frame was twisting and scaring the wife..

Then we have me turning a little plastic knob on a Siglent Arb.  That's some scary shit there....   

BillyO:

--- Quote from: joeqsmith on January 06, 2023, 03:16:27 am ---
--- Quote from: tautech on January 05, 2023, 09:10:40 pm ---
--- Quote from: joeqsmith on January 04, 2023, 06:53:13 pm ---I understand it's considered abuse. 

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This project I helped with a few years back was proper abuse, both for the massive hours we pulled putting it together and of the machinery too.
1000+HP from an abused 20B stock block (a bit of porting and boost excluded) didn't make for a long lasting motor but the new recessed engine plate and billet housings should be more reliable @ 10k RPM and 1500 HP.
It's a NZ class called Pro Import, a sub class of Sport Compact.

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Looking for my soft side?  My old Suzuki is a pig compared with a modern bike.   It will go 140MPH to the 1/8 mile and turn the quarter in under 8 seconds.   That's with my lard ass driving it.   This bike was 105HP stock.   I have no idea what it is now but enough the frame was twisting and scaring the wife..

Then we have me turning a little plastic knob on a Siglent Arb.  That's some scary shit there....   



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Awesome!  I had a 1978 GS750 (not the "E") and later a 1982 GS1100E.  I never did any performance mods to either of these bikes, but they were the most reliable and competent bikes I ever owned.  Before that I was a DITW Yamaha RD fan and did a lot of mods on them and even raced them for a while.  However, the only big bikes I could get comfy with were the Suzuki's .. and I worked for a bike dealership in those days and had access to Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and HD.  My last street only bike was an ancient '73 Honda CB750.  I picked it up because it was supposed to be a classic but unlike a Tek 465, naw.  It was a total disappointment to a guy that had the pleasure of riding the Suzuki's I had.  I got it for $200 so who can really complain, but as a daily (the other reason I bought it), it was a no go.  Anyway, since 1994 I have been an off-road guy almost 100% and now at 65 even that is tapering off (but slowly .. I hope).
tautech:

--- Quote from: joeqsmith on January 06, 2023, 03:16:27 am ---My old Suzuki is a pig compared with a modern bike. 

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Yeah, you've shared that with me before.

--- Quote ---Looking for my soft side?
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Is the rumor true and you have one ?
mtk:

--- Quote from: BillyO on January 05, 2023, 07:37:15 pm ---
--- Quote from: mtk on January 05, 2023, 07:14:19 pm ---Those large companies like Tektronix, Fluke … are just playing with their customers.
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I wouldn't go that far.  They just don't care about the hobbyist (us) and are probably not a good partner for us because of that.
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You are a customer, no matter hobbyist or professional they suppose to provide proper technical support. Have you considered petitioning the Canadian parliament about implementing legislation for better customer protection ? From my personal experience the customer protection in Canada – horrible.


--- Quote from: BillyO on January 05, 2023, 07:37:15 pm ---
--- Quote from: mtk on January 05, 2023, 07:14:19 pm ---The products do not have complete technical documentation, including schematics and firmware.
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They are not very different from anyone else in this respect.  With today's ultra hig level of integration and ultra small sized SMD components, not too many people are equipped to do re-work on these.  They still publish schematics for their serviceable equipment of just a few years ago and going back to the 70's in some cases.

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There are microscopes, most of the stuff are reparable with proper equipment. Those companies suppose to provide proper documentation. If they don’t they can be forced, by limiting their access to the local market etc. By the way are you aware, that those companies when sell equipment in Canada suppose to be registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies and comply with their rules.


--- Quote from: BillyO on January 05, 2023, 07:37:15 pm ---
--- Quote from: mtk on January 05, 2023, 07:14:19 pm ---I purchased recently USB oscilloscope Hantek 6074BC – 126 USD, a similar PicoScope 2408B is 1335 USD. 10 times higher price for similar item is really quite a lot.
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I think if you dig you will find the Pico a considerably better scope than the Hantek.  I have the Hantek and it's a decent piece of hardware for the price, but the software leaves a little lot to be desired.  One good thing about the Hantek is that the front end is good to about 250MHz.  If you run just one channel you will get this full BW and the full 1Gs/s sample rate.  Get yourself a 250MHz probe and enjoy that undocumented feature.  :-+

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Thanks for the advice.
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