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« Last post by Nurse Julie on May 17, 2024, 07:35:26 PM »
Yes, pitting is something Philpots in Luton are very used to dealing with, the companies other name is Pitted Forks 😂😂😂. Why not see how they are when you've finished your restoration, you could always send them off to them over the winter to be done.
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Having recovered from the stink of old fork oil I have been doing some work on the forks. Im looking forward to polishing the aluminium lower legs but before I treat myself to that task I thought I would give the top tubes a going over. After removing the rust on the top ends of the tubes (Scotchbrite) there is some fairly heavy pitting. The pitting is where I would expect it: mostly in the headlamp ears area but also some about an inch or so beneath the lower triple tree. The lower part of the tubes is pit-free and pretty good, there were no obvious signs of oil leaking from the oil seals when I took the forks apart so Im assuming at the business end the tubes are good. Now I need to work out what to do. Im not intending for a full restoration, I want a safe, sound bike to ride when finished. Ive read other posts about getting the hard chrome specialists in Luton to rechrome the legs but I could use the £200+ on so many other things. Also, I dont know if the pitting is something they could deal with? I would be really grateful for any suggestions from those that have gone before. Thanks, Mike
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« Last post by K2-K6 on May 17, 2024, 06:41:21 PM »
Worthwhile trying them Ted, then you can form your own view and report the effects, if any, to forum for our appreciation
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« Last post by mo goldie on May 17, 2024, 06:26:52 PM »
Hi
yes it is 35 std so would like to get one of them..... I don't know what it will pull like as I got a 17T Front one to go on and std is 15T so will have to see...... just need to get a 35T rear.
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« Last post by AshimotoK0 on May 17, 2024, 06:19:27 PM »
CMS show 38 and 39 toothin stock, what size are you after
I believe the standard is 35T Bryan
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« Last post by DomP on May 17, 2024, 06:12:22 PM »
Bleeding brakes! This is getting annoying now, I've fitted a cbr600 master cylinder to my bike to fit my clip-ons and new braided line direct to the refurbed caliper but do you think I can get any pressure on the lever or movement of the piston in the caliper!
I've bled the mc end and everything I can think of to get fluid to pump through so I'm at my wits end and asking for help here guys
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Edible! Wonder what they taste like! Happy Birthday Ted.
Roo, I feel a birthday beer coming on!! (an no, no news on Triumph....)
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« Last post by Bryanj on May 17, 2024, 05:57:57 PM »
CMS show 38 and 39 toothin stock, what size are you after
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« Last post by Bryanj on May 17, 2024, 05:35:02 PM »
That would mean you could regrind a crank, does anybody know if the journals are hardened cos i dont
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« Last post by deltarider on May 17, 2024, 03:47:41 PM »
Two dealers in Holland that work on these bikes on a daily base have reported problems with resistor plugs on our bikes. Trigger has reported the same in: http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28181.msg264374.html#msg264374 It's a year old debate. I don't see any advantage whatsoever adding resistance over what NGK recommends.
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