Kayfun lite plus black clone edition

[SimianSteam]

Well, USPS apparently dropped the ball on this one, shockingly. Contacted the eBay seller and he said he dropped them off over the weekend. Didn't get any tracking updates beyond "Electronic Shipping Info Received" until last night, now it's out for delivery. I'll report back on first impressions later tonight.

 

[maf2k8]

Well, USPS apparently dropped the ball on this one, shockingly. Contacted the eBay seller and he said he dropped them off over the weekend. Didn't get any tracking updates beyond "Electronic Shipping Info Received" until last night, now it's out for delivery. I'll report back on first impressions later tonight.

Awesome! Please keep us posted!

 

[crxess]

Well, USPS apparently dropped the ball on this one, shockingly. Contacted the eBay seller and he said he dropped them off over the weekend. Didn't get any tracking updates beyond "Electronic Shipping Info Received" until last night, now it's out for delivery. I'll report back on first impressions later tonight.

Hope your right, Did the same and contacted Seller. Still no info on my end beyond Electronic information received.

* For anyone with Manufacturer questions:
These are supposedly special request Modified units. Adjustable Center pin, etc. with most parts from Tobaco Manufactures machining facilities.

Per Ebay Seller*

 

[BrandonSi]

Mine moved today.. it left Atlanta, scheduled for delivery on Friday.

 

[bignrichie]

Mine is now scheduled for Friday so if anyone gets theirs before please let us know how it is and what is the difference in the black edition

 

[crxess]

Postman Ran and Nothing - still no electronic updates.

Once anyone receives theirs, please post your over all honest opinions. Curious as to what I will or will not enjoy once/if mine gets here. Return to work tomorrow and will not be able to setup, IF received, until Next Monday.

 

[SimianSteam]

Ok, it arrived. Time for a Reddit-style AMA.

 

[maf2k8]

Ok, it arrived. Time for a Reddit-style AMA.

Whats the verdict?????

 

[SimianSteam]

Whats the verdict?????

So far very good. Build quality is superb. If I'd spent $100 on this atty I'd be pleased. Not a lot of gap between pieces, or beveling. It's a good 8mm shorter than my KF 3.1es clone, and only a smidge taller than my FT KFL clone.

O-rings on EVERYTHING. Even the top part of the chimney has an o-ring, something I hadn't seen on a KF clone before.

Only negative thing... it whistles. I need to get a pointed polishing bit for my Dremel and round off the edges of the air hole.

 

[crxess]

Only negative thing... it whistles. I need to get a pointed polishing bit for my Dremel and round off the edges of the air hole.

Hmm...Same point of contention on the Original KFL+
They reduced the taper over the previous release. I've been told if you want more air flow, removing the control screw solves both at once.

Glad to hear they have done a nice job on this one.
Unfortunately if there is one defect, it will arrive on my purchase.

 

[SimianSteam]

Hmm...Same point of contention on the Original KFL+
They reduced the taper over the previous release. I've been told if you want more air flow, removing the control screw solves both at once.

Definitely lessens the whistle, but it's still there.

 

[pdffs]

I've got a KFL+ and a Russian 91%, and this Black edition seems to combine the missing features from both. I may have to pick one up if the quality is good.

It has irritated me that the R91% has the old deficient fill screw (no o-ring), but has the adjustable centre pin, where the KFL+ is the opposite. Though I will say, my Russian has a problem with the adjustable centre pin (or possibly the insulator) - the deck moves really easily when trying to make adjustments, and there's a serious chance of shorting. I've also noticed occasional leaking depending on adjustment of the pin.

Can anyone comment on centre pin issues with this clone?

 

[crxess]

I've got a KFL+ and a Russian 91%, and this Black edition seems to combine the missing features from both. I may have to pick one up if the quality is good.

It has irritated me that the R91% has the old deficient fill screw (no o-ring), but has the adjustable centre pin, where the KFL+ is the opposite. Though I will say, my Russian has a problem with the adjustable centre pin (or possibly the insulator) - the deck moves really easily when trying to make adjustments, and there's a serious chance of shorting. I've also noticed occasional leaking depending on adjustment of the pin.

Can anyone comment on centre pin issues with this clone?

You need to remove the Center rod next cleaning and Grasp it so you can Back out the ACTUAL screw on the end.
People miss this. The Rockets are the same way.
From the Factory the screw is fully in and so tight the whole rod backs out.

 

[SimianSteam]

As for the center pin on the Black Clone, I haven't done a full teardown yet, but based on the fact that it adjusts I'd have to posit that it's not directly attached to the deck. There's got to be a part that the pin screws in to that then screws in to the deck.

It does adjust very easily, which I like.

 

[SimianSteam]

Just did my first refill through the bottom fill port. Used a pretty large gauge leur lock I had lying around. Cleanest fill I've ever done on a KF. No leaking, and filled to the brim. Love it.

 

[pdffs]

You need to remove the Center rod next cleaning and Grasp it so you can Back out the ACTUAL screw on the end.

I've done this multiple times - the rod that connects to the deck block, screwed down hard still wants to twist the whole deck block really easily if the o-ring from the adjustable pin catches it, even without the pin being overly tight (and there's a decent chance of annoying leakage without the adjustment pin being semi-tight). Comparing the R91% to the KFL+, the insulating material appears to be different - I might test the KFL+ insulator in the R91% to see if it's more grippy.

 

[Jarbs]

does it have a 510 drip tip? or does it need an adapter?

 

[pdffs]

does it have a 510 drip tip? or does it need an adapter?

Looks like a standard drip-tip, a-la the KFL

 

[SimianSteam]

does it have a 510 drip tip? or does it need an adapter?

Just like the KFL it takes a standard 510 drip tip.

 

[Jarbs]

Just like the KFL it takes a standard 510 drip tip.

and sold! looks like i've found my birthday present to me.