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« on: August 06, 2019, 05:15:09 PM »
fed up with rusty bits from the tank getting through to the carbs so decided to de rust (again) and use a tank liner. I have got the flowliner rust remover and the liner, has anyone used these products and did they work?
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« on: June 01, 2019, 06:14:36 PM »
Looking on ebay as you do, saw a 550 basket case starting at £300 and not getting any bids, so put a bid in and after a short bidding war with one other customer i won it! trouble is i am not sure what to do with it, i think it is a K3 model, but has a set of proper carbs and not the dreaded PD ones. also has some non standard forks and yolks which look a bit spindly but has twin discs, maybe a superdream or something similar. I dont think its worth restoring as a standard bike as cost will be more than its worth but was thinking about a brat bike/mongrel like the one Nurse Julie did. Or perhaps sell it on, why did i buy it!
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« on: April 12, 2019, 05:08:44 PM »
My 550 f2 is almost ready for the road, so today i started it up to have a little ride up the drive but when i tried to put it in gear it just stalls. I have had this problem before and usually after a couple of stalls the plates free off and are fine after that but this time no such luck. I previously dismantled the clutch and cleaned the metal plates, all seemed good, and i have had it operating properly since. So, two questions, first what causes them to stick in the first place and second will I have to take off the clutch cover? I had the adjuster correct and have tried re-adjusting but no difference. Thanks in advance.
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« on: March 30, 2019, 09:42:28 AM »
Found these in the shed, what bike are they off? 40mm hole. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« on: March 29, 2019, 11:01:14 PM »
anyone recognize these
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« on: August 30, 2018, 04:46:44 PM »
Can anyone identify this, not even sure if its a honda? Kent 400 i hope you know!
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« on: August 13, 2018, 09:35:04 PM »
I have cleaned my 550 tank and used some rust remover which worked fine. The problem is how do i stop it flash rusting as it has to be rinsed out with water so rust forms straight away. Any scientists out there know what i should do?
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« on: July 30, 2018, 04:49:42 PM »
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« on: April 29, 2018, 05:47:09 PM »
Hi guys i need a bit of help with an electrical issue with my 550 F2. I am sorting out the harness which has had some bodges in the past, and have re-installed the loom and connected most things up and work ok, main and dip, flash, brake light all work as normal. The problem is the rear light and the front pilot light, they work fine when on park position on the ignition switch but dont work at all when on normal ignition on position. My brain is struggling with it, any advice from you electrical gurus?
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« on: February 12, 2018, 12:32:52 PM »
Just made a donation as i realised it had been a while and also to thank steve d for putting in the effort to run this forum. Great people on here lets keep it up!
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« on: October 22, 2017, 02:23:13 PM »
Hi guys and gals, after a dalliance with a gold wing i am back with the SOHC bikes i know best. Another ebay purchase from a guy in manchester who cleared out a garage before it was demolished. He didn't do anything with it so was in as found condition, but rolled ok and even the front brake was free and working although wheels and other chromework are quite rusty. On closer inspection it shows it was loved in the past as the frame has been painted at some time and was suprisingly good under the grime and the non standard paint job seems to be professionally done. When i put a new battery on the electrics were dead and there was evidence that someone had been searching for the fault with new wires and things loose and out of place. After some investigation i found the starter solenoid and the ignition switch were faulty, and were replaced with used items from my spares stash, result all electrics now work, engine turns over and sparks. Now i think would it start? Of course it does its a Honda! sounds pretty good and even ticks over! Plan is to make a tidy useable bike so might keep the paint as is, but will replace the wheel rims and mudguards etc. Not sure about the exhaust, it is the original but the front pipes are very rusty and may be too far gone, the silencer responded to wire wool and solvol and is sound.
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« on: August 28, 2017, 02:22:40 PM »
As some of you know i have a gl1000 goldwing and i am having a problem which someone may be able to help me with. It starts and runs well, has had usual carb rebuild and new points etc, but after a run when i pull up at a junction it will not tick over and will stall unless i keep blipping the throttle, also has a slight hanging idle, then suddenly the revs will drop and stall. can also be a bit reluctant to start again. i suspect carbs but any other ideas? Oh i checked plug colour seemed a bit white, all plugs similar colour.
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« on: September 19, 2016, 10:06:37 AM »
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« on: January 28, 2016, 05:37:38 PM »
Despite not wanting another project after selling my 500 four I ended up buying a pair of goldwings and extra spares as a job lot. One is complete but tatty, the other is in many pieces. not sure what the plan is, but first I am trying to get the blue one going to assess what I have then decide if to sell one to fund the other. Any other Goldwing owners on here? They do only have one cam per side! I have started by removing the carbs to clean them, don't look too bad in the one I have opened.
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