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Messages - mickwinf
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« on: March 04, 2024, 12:46:10 PM »
had a couple of hours on the charging issue, wires seem to be ok so tried to test using the info in the manual. Getting inconsistent results using multimeter, I am not confident with amps and ohms etc so may be user error. Tried to check the rectifier with same inconsistency, quite often the reading is zero or jumps around a lot. I have another alternator but wires are also cut, i tested that one and results are equal between yellow wires so might try using that one. I am testing the voltage at the battery when running and assume it should rise to 13/14 volts when revved? It does not go up at all, what should I do next?
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« on: March 03, 2024, 04:02:15 PM »
had to do some gardening today, yuk I hate it, so not much time in garage. had a quick look at the alternator wires and seem ok but will check further. I also have an issue with the petrol tap dripping when turned off. I know this can be due to the sealing washers on the screws so ordered the genuine honda ones at great cost. as i remember they were a thick fibre or plastic, but the ones supplied now are normal looking fibre ones like you can buy for pennies. still leaked so used 2 per screw, still leaks. The carbs must be good as no leaks from then when tank mounted so will try again. I also chipped the tank taking it off, dammit.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 11:20:35 PM »
First thing I will check is the wiring Ted as I had to join some of the wires due to them being cut by the previous torturer of this poor bike.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 12:33:14 PM »
Hi Dave, engine seemed to run well except a slight hesitation, only went about 3 miles though due to the fuel issue. charging battery then will look into the issues and try again.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 11:08:27 AM »
So Lazarus has had his first outing for 30 years and threw in a couple of snags to sort out. He cut out a couple of times at traffic lights with what felt like fuel starvation and isn't charging either. All gears engage ok and clutch works but speedo not working at all.
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« on: March 01, 2024, 04:40:47 PM »
lazarus is now legal, the post office sorted out the historic status no problem so all taxed and ready. I did take a mot exemption form and she did ask to see it but all sorted in 5 mins. if it stays dry over weekend i will have a little ride to see how it goes, wish me luck!
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« on: February 26, 2024, 05:33:41 PM »
Just done the tank for Lazarus in black using spray cans, your method seems ok but I might put at least one layer of lacquer before stripes to even the transition between colours and stripe.
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« on: February 20, 2024, 05:22:53 PM »
Keep finding small problems, the petrol tank cap clip, the bit that holds the cap shut, i broke it trying to fit the tiny spring. I cant work out how the spring is fitted, if anyone can show a close up pick it might help. Will be changing to historic and taxing it shortly, I already have the v5 in my name so should be able to do it at the post office, Nurse Julie can you confirm?
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« on: February 19, 2024, 09:10:29 AM »
550 is a different system than 500
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« on: February 13, 2024, 03:37:56 PM »
Exciting times, tank is painted and back on bike, one side panel has to be re done as I screwed it up. Some final things to do, chainguard is one of them as the original one is bent out of shape. I do have a 550 f chrome one but the chrome is beyond repair, but would paint up ok so might use that. Today I insured it so on the road soon!
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« on: February 12, 2024, 02:14:17 PM »
very tempted by these, let us know what you think of them Ted.
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« on: February 06, 2024, 05:40:29 PM »
Some more progress, tank has been lined with a two pack liner and painted with a layer of clear, then the stripes applied. Will lacquer over in next few days and finish the side panels. Almost there!
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« on: January 24, 2024, 04:24:20 PM »
Have you noticed lots of ebay ads from Germany for used parts at really stupid high prices? So ridiculous that surely no-one would buy them? 550 alternator cover £334, sump £92.45 master cyl also £92.45! if it was ultra rare stuff fair enough but just average used parts.
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« on: January 24, 2024, 04:09:33 PM »
for future reference I ordered a cheaper rim for my 550 and it was #rap, rusty when it arrived so went straight back. Also for us amateurs better ones are easier to true up. I vote DID.
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« on: January 22, 2024, 11:06:32 AM »
I might have the bigger one, will check later
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