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« on: April 30, 2024, 06:48:04 AM »
If tinkering is your thing then Uwe Gottwald at Accent Electronic in Germany does a system whereby you can program the advance curve via a laptop.
He speaks good English and is very helpful.
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« on: March 31, 2024, 06:34:38 PM »
Johnny,
I should have known that was Kirkwall cos I've once been there.
Camped at Stromness and made a day trip round the island, but got hammered later at a bierfest in the Ferry Inn then forgot about everything.
Happy times...
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« on: March 31, 2024, 09:48:09 AM »
Great picture!
What's the town in the background?
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« on: March 29, 2024, 07:07:38 AM »
I agree with Ash,
The ProXL clear is excellent stuff.
I've done a small tank and also prepared other stuff for it, because once it's activated it won't keep long.
Do wear a proper mask tho.
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« on: March 19, 2024, 07:38:40 PM »
Honda never put a time ,or mileage, on the belts but i recon 80,000 or 8 years is a good idea, at least its not the dumb Ford idea of a "wet" belt inside the engine!
Only thing i ever had to change unusual was the coupling shaft to pinion on a very early wing that did not have a grease nipple
Bryan, this is kinda off topic but did you know that Honda use wet belts on their small engines? My flymo and Honda ride on mower use those engines and are over 20 trouble free years old. Lifetime Timing Belt Design
GC series, GS series
Honda’s GC and GS engines use the world’s first small engine internal timing belt, designed to last the lifetime of the engine.
Small engine timing belts are usually external and are subject to wear caused by dirt. Honda’s internal timing belt runs in oil, eliminating the need for conventional drive gears.
This design:
Improves lubrication,
Reduces the weight of the engine, and
Provides quieter operation.
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« on: March 19, 2024, 04:31:09 PM »
The tail light was on upside down and the oil filter housing was on sideways.
Do you feel confident that all will be ok inside the engine?
Should we know who done the work for you so other members of this forum may be alerted?
Anyhow good luck with Elen and I hope all turns out ok for you.
Skoti
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« on: March 19, 2024, 04:17:04 PM »
Aye Ian,
I've been with PJ for a few years now for my UK registered bikes.
For many years I used to be with Carole Nash until I had a similar experience as you.
I do wonder if doing insurance business directly with well informed people may catch on again rather than via web sites with idiots...
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« on: March 18, 2024, 04:13:43 PM »
Gareth,
Great photos from the show, thanks for posting them.
Are you going down to Peebles for the show on 14.4.24?
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« on: March 16, 2024, 04:18:55 PM »
Ted, I would use an electric drill and a small grinding stone from my cheapo Lidl Powerfix milling/cutting/polishing tool set. Same as this one currently offered on Fleabay:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264785524889
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« on: March 15, 2024, 06:36:06 PM »
Well I managed to buy a 1994 CB Two Fifty, came from a collection in Austria.  It's not needing much done apart from servicing, fluid changes and replace the 12 year old tyres. I've ridden it and it feels like a modern version of the old 1970's CD175 that some of you may remember. My wife is gonna use it, I'm sure it won't frighten her with too much performance... More photos here:- https://photos.app.goo.gl/aB7HGpzsrUbxLGj6A
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« on: March 05, 2024, 04:46:08 PM »
Got a cheapo trickle charger from Lidl plugged in via a timer switch, which is set for 1 hour per day and that seems to work fine.
As Paul mentions it's also a good idea to bring your batteries in from the cold during winter, as severe frost will bugger them if they are in a low charge state.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 12:51:56 PM »
If you don't want to fit the plastic replacements there are quite a few aftermarket stubby LED type indicators on eBay including some that look as if they will fix to rear plates or mudguards.
Presumably I'm going to need resistors for every light with the original electrics unless I do dig deep and get an m.unit, very tempting having spoken to Roo about his
There you go Dom, LED indicator flasher unit available on that same link that I posted earlier along with suitable LED bulbs for your bike.. https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/12v-electronic-indicator-flasher-relay-classic-car-with-oe-click-x-l-p-2-3-pin
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« on: March 01, 2024, 02:50:19 PM »
This is what it looks like
Those are also popular on 1970's British bikes, they fit nicely into the headlamp shell and are not obtrusive. I fitted a compact Daytona volt meter for more info. https://photos.app.goo.gl/GQUC6TZKV9SkJBCh9
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