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« on: March 23, 2024, 07:54:13 AM »
Thanks Julie and Martin, I'm glad you say it's doable 😁 it would be a shame to have to wait till July/ August....I've just bought a 3kw fan heater from Amazon and along with my 2kw space heater should have a good enough temperature.
Thanks both 😎👍
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« on: March 22, 2024, 10:04:49 PM »
Hi folks
The temperature in the workshop is ten degrees and I can probably get it up to 15 with a heater, would that be ok for the vht 231d to air dry if applied in thin coats? I do have two 1 KW bodyshop infrared lamps , was thinking of using them to cure it as opposed to doing it in the oven....any ideas?
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« on: March 19, 2024, 05:29:18 AM »
Hello Ian
Let's see if we can make it happen, engagements permitting I can go at short notice to suit the weather, I'd like that ....
Yes still have sheep and cows although we have cut down the numbers for an easier life...
Kind regards Hubert
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« on: March 15, 2024, 09:52:45 PM »
Hi Hubert,
The Wing is still looking great! Our first 1200 Aspencade also came from Bill Head in Preston and was our first foray into these very capable mile-munching bikes. We had 35 years of enjoyment with a variety of Wings and visited many places in Europe and on home soil and that only came to an end early last year. I've never ridden an 1100 (or an 1800!)
I did a brief account of our involvement:
http://www.stallard-engineering.co.uk/stories/Bikes/Japanese/35%20Years%20of%20Winging.htm
Ian my
Hi Ian I remember your gold GL1500 very well, when we went on the N Lancs run I was on the ST1100 which got sold in 2006. Like you I love them even if they are a bit lardy...😁 When I put the Krausers on it, it's going to be time to head up towards Ullapool again Kind regards Hubert
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« on: March 14, 2024, 07:31:14 PM »
Here's a confession, I didn't like the Goldwing when it was first released although I really liked the Executive model Honda UK brought out back in 1977/78 (my last year of school) but I've really taken to them now, the old model that is.
I have a new GL1100 crank and flywheel together with new standard size pistons, rings and conrods complete with brand new shells. I picked it up from HGB motorcycles a few weeks ago whilst they were having a clear out of one of their shipping containers. I haven't bought all the above I just said I would clean it all up for them in my parts washer as these had been sitting in their stock since 1997!
If you are interested in them let me know and I'll ask HGB how much they want for them👍
Dave , mine only might need stem seals everything else is ok and it runs like a good un. I really don't need them, no point in buying just to sit on the shelf...just shows things like this do turn up though me thinks though they'll auction them ... My next job is when the Laverda and K7 are done is to get the frame repaired where there's a rust point, but I can ride it for a year or two before it's an issue 😁👍 Kind regards Hubert
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« on: March 14, 2024, 07:13:56 PM »
Nice, have you changed the belts yet? Somewhere i have the numbers for Gates ones
Two belt changes Bryan, one a long while ago with genuine and then six years ago with Gates , think they'll be ok for another four. 😁👍
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« on: March 14, 2024, 07:10:58 PM »
Looks great, I've have only ever ridden one of those once and was amazed at how smooth it was and how easy to handle it was on the move.
Cheers
Dennis
I agree Dennis, the weight disappears once past walking speed and it accelerates progressively wafting along to cruise speeds at a brisk if unfrightening pace. It's not a bike to hurtle into bends with 😁 Cheers Hubert
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« on: March 14, 2024, 11:38:09 AM »
I need to use it, Ted it's a shame to see it gathering dust...it's a UK bike supplied by Bill Heads in Preston and had 8300 miles when I got it, now 17232...I love the engines smooth running, it's heavy for me to get upright from the side stand on an incline but paradoxically quite easy to get on the centre 👍
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« on: March 14, 2024, 10:01:03 AM »
I've dusted off my GL1100 and got it running well after sorting out the carbs...there's new Hel lines to fit and a genuine exhaust I got from D&K to fit...and I'll polish the casings...Bikes have come and gone but I've held onto this one, it's been here for 30 years, love it although it's a big lump [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« on: March 01, 2024, 11:29:45 AM »
Thanks for the tip, Ash 😁
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« on: March 01, 2024, 09:19:46 AM »
Thanks Ted, you're more observant than me , I can see that now 😎👍👍
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« on: March 01, 2024, 08:45:27 AM »
Cheers Ash I'm not with you on your recommendation, aren't the teeth on the two sprockets machined in pairs , so how could the chain be staggered?
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« on: February 29, 2024, 09:48:34 PM »
I've stripped the engine now and it's over to cleaning prior to paint...the insides are in good condition with only the primary tensioner and cam chain rollers need replacing....I have a good HD camchain from Nurse Julie and a genuine primary chain set... from memory it's a bit different in detail to the K4 but fortunately I got a genuine manual for it from Honda classics [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
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« on: February 06, 2024, 09:22:57 PM »
Quite impressive plating you've got going there!
I think i have to give it a go myself because my local plater doesn't take new orders soon. Too busy.
Look at the Gateros plating website, and Dan one of the owners is very helpful...with anything like this results improve as you work at it... pm me if you need any input
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« on: February 06, 2024, 08:31:47 PM »
Thanks both of you 😁 Spitfire and Ted
I've been sending zinc plating to Derby plating for years but the last job for my Honda Bros was £150 all in so with that and the nagging worry if Royal Mail lost the parcel made me do it myself...Ian ( Orcadian) gave me some encouragement and I haven't looked back.
I've had better results this time by careful washing off between acid, alkali cleaners and the plating baths.The surface prep with the wire wheel and gunk degreaser has also helped as well as the clear blue passivate being warm in a plastic bucket...I think it was reacting with the stainless container used previously 🤔👍
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