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Messages - Mike on a bike
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« on: July 02, 2015, 10:47:59 PM »
Thanks for that GJ, do you know if they would be compatible with my earlier forks?
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« on: June 29, 2015, 07:50:58 PM »
Thanks guys, you have just confirmed what I was thinking. Maybe I was getting a bit desperate! 
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« on: June 24, 2015, 09:28:27 PM »
Why? Just WHY! 
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« on: June 05, 2015, 07:11:06 PM »
An acquired taste. A taste I shan't acquire! 
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« on: June 03, 2015, 11:37:40 AM »
Try this guy, knows his stuff and travels around so may come close enough to you to use him. Tell him "Mucky Duck" recommended him.  http://www.pinstriping.co.uk/
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« on: June 03, 2015, 11:28:43 AM »
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« on: May 08, 2015, 10:13:18 PM »
Well after a lot of head scratching and speaking to a wiring "expert" only to be told we have done everything correctly we were still at a loss what to do, and getting nowhere we decided to just squirt some fuel onto the pistons, buttoned her up and turned the key. It fired almost first time. One cylinder wasn't firing and we eventually traced that to a dodgy "new" plug, so that is in the bin now and an old plug fitted and running like a good-un! Still needs a small bit of carb fettling but the lump is running with no knocks or rattles. VERY VERY HAPPY!  Still got to change the flushing oil tomorrow and refill with the good stuff then we can get balancing the carbs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ca4DopVG0Y&feature=youtu.be
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« on: May 05, 2015, 07:47:55 PM »
Try your local friendly neighbourhood sign-writer
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« on: May 03, 2015, 03:48:16 PM »
I don't know if you were referring to my thread but here are some pics that may help. A. is with the restrictor removed and B. is with the restrictor in place. It has an O ring around it and looks like it is part of the engine case so it is very easily missed. Just take a pointy nosed plier and pull it out. Definitely sounds like the problem you have. Unfortunately you will have to strip the top of the motor down. I had to do it twice with new gaskets each time.  One of mine was 75% blocked.
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« on: May 03, 2015, 03:41:24 PM »
Thanks for your reply Marvo No disrespect intended but the problem is electrical and nothing to do with the fuel. Holding the plugs to earth on the engine shows up the weak spark so at this point nothing to do with the fuel system.
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« on: May 03, 2015, 02:58:37 PM »
Hi folks, I have a problem with a weak spark. After trying to start the engine and not succeeding we went on a process of elimination coarse of action. I have replaced with brand new the following....Points, Condensers, Coils and Battery. After doing this I still have weak sparks at the plugs and points. We have connected the battery directly to the coils to bypass everything else but with the same result. Can anyone tell me if the generator comes into play in any way to boost the amperage to create a better spark? Don't want to strip that if it is not necessary. Got no hair to pull out anymore so your help will be gratefully received.
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« on: May 01, 2015, 09:32:42 PM »
So we are all buttoned up and now to fire this baby up. Guess what? Yup won't fire! Test all the wiring, the engine is turning over but not firing. Test each plug but only getting a weak spark. After a lot of head scratching, a new set of condensors and points I decide to bite the bullet and ordered a new set of coils. That is this weekends job now so hopefully will update when I have some good news. 
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« on: May 01, 2015, 09:18:11 PM »
I hacked off the rear mudguard stays and replaced it with an off the shelf sissybar and the fugly front fender has gone to recycle heaven in favour of a nice shiny chrome one. The wheelbarrow handlebars have also gone in favour of TT pullbacks and all new chrome handlebar gear, topped off with Maltese Cross mirrors.
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« on: May 01, 2015, 08:46:44 PM »
In the meantime the wiring was done by an ejit that had a love for black wire, yep you guessed it everything is black. Flippin 'eck this lot has to go in the bin. A plan is hatched and I decide to make an electric box based on the old Santee one that I found on Honda choppers forum across the pond. I made a mock up in card and my cuz made me the box in mild steel, which will be chromed as and when all holes and stuff is complete. I think the boy done good here, can't thank him enough.
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