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« on: October 12, 2020, 03:04:17 PM »
Hi,
Nearly finished main rebuild of the CJ250T engine and have a question I think I know the answer to but maybe don't want to!
Bores honed and new IMD piston rings fitted and all went together well.
Haven't fitted the valve cover yet so just has the cam, camchain and valves etc. so cam turns but valves just stay shut.
Engine turns over OK by hand but I put a finger over the plug hole and didn't get much compression and could hear a 'wheeze' sound which may be coming from the crankcase.
Fear is that this means there is very little compression in the bores unless I'm missing something obvious?
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 10, 2020, 12:02:05 PM »
Hi,
Is there a source for reasonably priced replacement swingarm bushes?
The plastic ones in mine are probably still within tolerance but seems a shame to reuse them - however cost for originals is over £30 each which seems excessive.
I've seen bronze ones on eBay but all seem to be overseas so wondered if there was a recommended UK source for these
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 10, 2020, 11:59:16 AM »
Good stuff Bill
Makes a bit of a mockery of the DSS description of the Takasago ones as "no compromise on quality" !!
I'll give them a call next day or two as the front DID rim is still showing out of stock.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 07, 2020, 01:08:43 PM »
Bill,
Hope the new ones work better!
Fingers crossed for you.
Be keen to see how you get on as I'll need to sort mine out a bit sharpish as well.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 05, 2020, 02:51:59 PM »
Thanks again Julie,
Yes, that looks just the same as the inside of my one.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 04, 2020, 07:43:44 PM »
Doh,
Apologies - forgot the photo in both messages!!!
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Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 04, 2020, 06:38:40 PM »
Thanks julie,
Just trying to sort out some piles of 'left-overs' and accumulated parts in the shed so great to know what they actually are for starters!
The spare engine was really useful for some miscellaneous bits and pieces but had clearly seen a very colourful life before I bought it.
Seller originally said it was a complete engine, running without any rattles ... when I looked at it there was no sump fitted and all the cam chain parts had been removed!
I guess it was quiet but certainly not running.
Hopefully will get some time to sort out what is left and in reasonable condition so maybe someone will have use for some other parts.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: October 04, 2020, 06:17:36 PM »
Hi,
Sorting through a few bits in the shed and came across this engine cover which came with a spare 400 engine I bought years ago.
Hadn't looked at it before but noticed that it only shows 5 gears and is a bit different to the 400 one on the real engine.
Any ideas what bike it belongs to?
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 30, 2020, 04:17:02 PM »
About to seal up an engine and found my tube of Threebond 1194 has died so need to replace it quickly.
Had a quick look around and it seems that 1184 or 1215 are more 'common' so I wondered if anyone has experience / views on which is best - just for crankcase halves.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 30, 2020, 01:01:08 PM »
Finally got the misbehaving 400 to stop dribbling and also got hold of a petrol tap to fit the replacement tank I found a while ago - the two key issues causing untold foul language and misery.
She was a basket case with many signs of long term bodgery so I decided to rebuild the engine and carbs and then see how (if) she ran well enough to spend more money and time on pretty stuff.
With numerous queries and tremendous help from many on this site she is now back 'together' and on her (flat) tyres.
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Engine runs smoothly and on airless tyres with no brakes felt quite promising up and down the drive so I guess time for the next round of wallet-bashing.
Won't be going for anything like pristine finish, rather a complete, sound bike with largely original looks and a fair dollop of patina / ageing.
I've already got a DS repro seat to fit when 'safe' to do so and the DS silencer looks and sounds good so at least a coupe of big items covered.
Apologies in advance but I'll have another pile of questions but to start with...
Is there a reasonable blue paint aerosol so I can paint the side panels - currently awful condition purple from previous decor.
The brake pedal is bent and broken and I've seen lots on eBay as well as DS etc. - are the repro's OK and any better then others etc?
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 29, 2020, 08:41:00 AM »
Interesting stuff
I guess it's always the case with replacement parts - until direct comparisons have been made by a few people it's hard to really know.
Julie - I think that's what I'll do as the last thing I want is any problems with the wheels or disappointment if they don't look good at the end.
DS also list a Takasago rim described as:-
A high quality replacement rim, offering an alternative to the original which is no longer available. Produced by one of Hondas' original equipment manufacturers "TAKASAGO".
Why go to the effort and cost of re-chroming your old rim, when you can now replace with new, much cheaper and with no compromise on quality!
I may give them a call to see what is available / when others will be / what differences are etc. before ordering anything.
Cheers,
Andy
PS sorry for hi-jacking the thread Bill
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« on: September 28, 2020, 07:37:55 PM »
Hope you get it sorted Bill
I've been 'warming up' to doing my wheels so interested seeing how others get on.
It seems DSS have 2 or 3 different rims they offer but not all in stock so a bit confusing at the moment, luckily not in a rush!
Wemoto also have rims and spokes but again no idea on quality of these.
Think I'll sit back and wait a bit - really just putting off making a decision but luckily have lots of other bits to do in the meantime.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 22, 2020, 06:29:16 PM »
To finish this thread off, lost the will to live Googling for the tap and ordered one from Four into 1 which duly arrived after payment of painful charges etc.
M20 x 1.5mm thread and fits fine to the tank so finally able to run bike without elaborate temporary tank set up.
Still baffled that I have 3 tanks with this thread size but none of the usual sources show taps for them.
Anyway, happy that I can now play a bit easier with setting up the bike.
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 16, 2020, 09:54:23 AM »
Many thanks Julie
Cheers,
Andy
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« on: September 15, 2020, 11:13:47 AM »
Julie,
Sorry to revive this one but hope you can help.
Looking to sort the rims and spokes and just wanted to check which ones are the ones you mention as they seem to list a couple of different ones.
Also, do you order the spokes elsewhere as they are stainless rather than galv / BZP or something from DS.
Of course at the moment they aren't showing all the options they did a few weeks ago so guess they are out of stock of some. I did notice that Wemoto also show rims and spokes available and wondered if they are the same / similar to DS etc. or any good as an alternative if DS stay out of stock.
Cheers,
Andy
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