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Messages - Orcade-Ian
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« on: Today at 06:24:09 PM »
Hi John,
It would be great for Johnny and I to meet up if it fits with your schedule. Any idea what month in 2025 you might prefer? Late May/early June is often kind weather-wise and accommodation is probably a bit easier too. If you are visiting Glasgow, then the West is maybe the best - the North Coast 500 is great too but buggered up a bit now by gobbins in hired campervans. Hubert (honda enthusiast) might also have suggestions too. We can get discounts for friends and family at certain times of the year on the Northlink Ferries - they go from Scrabster to Stromness (90 mins) and Aberdeen to Kirkwall ((7 hours). If you are intending coming to Orkney, we can ask around for suitable places to stay and can certainly give you a tour and some visits to other toy cupboards.
Ian
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« on: April 26, 2024, 06:56:23 PM »
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« on: April 26, 2024, 06:08:58 PM »
Hi Dave, I've had an R65 many years ago and an R100 RT Classic more recently. Engines are virtually bomb-proof - if servicing has not been skimped. Depending on the year, gearboxes can be troublesome. Not sure of change points but early bikes had a circlip holding a bearing in place. BM accountants decided it wasn't necessary as the bearing couldn't come off the shaft! True, BUT it could move and cause bearing failure. Saved them a few pence on each bike. Many replaced under warranty, so the circlip was refitted and the groove re-introduced. My 95 R100 had the groove - a friends 88 R80 didn't. I made a rig for the lathe to re-machine the groove in the hardened shaft with a thin grinding disc in the dremel. All gearboxes can suffer from gearchange spring failure which leaves you in whichever gear you were in when it failed. A few special tools needed to strip the box and the casing has to be heated to get everything out. I made the tools and gave them to the mate with the R80 but could beg them back if you needed them. http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/European/BMW%20Gearbox%20Tool.htmIan
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« on: April 24, 2024, 03:19:57 PM »
I'm not too bothered about which way it's fitted either - what concerns me most about the picture showing the nut on the left is that I don't think the left adjuster bolt is sitting in the 'centralising dimple'. Looks too low to me.
Ian
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« on: April 23, 2024, 03:05:28 PM »
Yes, it did seem to be rather low priced, probably cost more to do than what it went for. Perhaps we might eventually see the new owner on here and find out how much of a bargain it turned out to be - unless they are already a member of course!
Ian
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« on: April 22, 2024, 01:04:34 PM »
That's a great view Hubert,
I was round there last year and it always feels very special, almost regardless of the weather as long as you have the right kit. My favourite is the Mam Ratagan pass. Although I had a few 'Wings, I never had an 1100 but the odd ones I rode did seem more cumbersome than the others - the 1500 felt like more of a sports bike in comparison!
Ian
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« on: April 19, 2024, 06:08:12 PM »
Ted,
I have just received my renewal from PJ for the XJ-S V12 - an 89 car with just under 20k, so I obviously wanted agreed value. Last year was £303 but this year it's £403 - unlimited mileage and UK and EU breakdown cover. Didn't want to just cough up, so I rang them to discuss. I have a self built much modified injected classic Mini Clubman Estate with them, so they tried to put the two together but that made little difference. All of my bikes are with them as are the everyday Jazz coupled with a 2000 Mazda MX-5 Icon. Computer says 'You are 75 in June, so away from the cheaper sweet spot for insurance'. I blame me Dad for telling the truth about when I was born!
It's a bugger, this getting old but the alternative is shite!
Ian
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« on: April 19, 2024, 11:59:12 AM »
Yes, an interesting bike with perhaps not too much to rectify - silencer at least looks aftermarket. I'll keep an eye to see what it ends up at, like many others but I have a similar condition one with lots of genuine NOS stuff and one or two copies.
I don't think Ted is unreasonable about the number plate saga - it's easy enough to do it right in the first place. Years ago we were following a newish Rolls Royce and the rear number plate, bolted on was at least half an inch lower at one side. Had that been my new car, I would have kicked the idiot who fitted it up and down the road!
Ian
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« on: April 14, 2024, 10:03:57 AM »
Ash, I did a similar although not as critical job as a Bomber on my Ajax bench grinder/tool sharpener. It has a normal grinding wheel on the left and the motor shaft at the other end drives a series of rubber rollers to reduce the speed for a wet-stone for wood chisels and the like. Quite heavy springs keep the rollers in contact and they end up with grooves and flats which prevent the white wheel from turning. I was able to machine the damaged surface true again with a high positive rake on the HSS tool and top speed on the lathe (1000 rpm - wish it had more). As you say, the rubber was rock hard on the surface but just right underneath.
I also now use belt dressing on the rollers - but that's of no use in your application.
Ian
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« on: April 13, 2024, 08:00:28 PM »
So sorry for your loss Ted but pleased that there was a celebration of his all too short life. Probably due to the fact that I have attended quite a few funerals recently I think it's so important to look upon the positive effects his life had on others, especially his brother. Having worked in a Spinal Injuries unit for many years I can only begin to imagine what effect 24/7 care for someone with tetraplegia has on a family. I'll raise a glass to your (unknown to me) soldier!
Ian
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« on: April 13, 2024, 07:43:51 PM »
someone up in Shetland is selling a Myford laithe just now
If you are in the market for one and familiar with lathe work - or keen to learn then they are a great asset. Unfortunately Myfords usually sell for a lot more than the larger machines - mine is still 3 phase which obviously puts most people off but I use a Transwave converter. Ian
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« on: April 13, 2024, 05:03:29 PM »
I agree Dave,
I always had access to a lathe (well, from my early 20's anyway) and bought my first Myford in about 1978. Later moved on to a Harrison L5 and then the Harrison 140 in the early 90's, which I still have. I bought this one when the College I was working at closed one of the workshops and it came with a hell of a lot of stuff, including the collet attachment. I use it almost every day! The other thing that gets almost constant use is the Startrite bandsaw - even just making a wooden frame cradle to support the 550 while the front wheel was removed. Those will be the last to go of all my pieces of equipment!
How else could you have enlarged that washer - apart from filing?
Ian
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« on: April 13, 2024, 12:51:45 PM »
Just a quick note to tell you of a workaround. I needed to reface a very badly pitted exhaust valve from a Fairbanks Morse stationary engine - 7/16" diameter. I didn't want to use a 3 jaw as I knew it would chatter (slightly worn jaws) but only had a 12mm 5C collet. Slid some heat shrink sleeving on the valve stem and warmed it up to shrink it. Fitted the collet perfectly and produced a lovely finish on the valve seat face! The heat shrink sleeving is so thin and the collet has so much radial contact that it was a very rigid set up.
I used to be an engineer but I'm OK now!
Ian
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« on: April 13, 2024, 12:13:38 PM »
C'mon,
You know I'm only allowed 3 rants each day and it's past midday. When they slap a tax on aviation fuel, ONLY THEN might I sit up and take notice. If Ursula Von Der Leyen can fly by private jet from Edinburgh (where she was staying) all the way to Glasgow <40 miles for that COPOUT meeting each day then I'm not bovvered! But coming from Yorkshire, I try not to waste anything.
Ian
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« on: April 12, 2024, 01:17:45 PM »
Porridge oats Johnny - made with bere meal, you should know that!
Ian
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