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« on: July 19, 2013, 07:16:24 AM »
However, welcome to the forum, and I hope you have gained the answer to your 400/4 reference, there is a good pool of knowledge on here which is always freely given
Yes I agree, a knowledgeable and very helpful, friendly group on here. 
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« on: July 12, 2013, 08:16:40 AM »
Thanks, Greenbat, taken that onboard.Bike is stripped of everything apart from handlebars and wheels.With oil drained I might try turning the sucker upside down, like you do with a pushbike and have a close look at what is going on, give it a right good soaking with penetrant over a week then hit it with some heat.
If you use a Flatdrive socket (six sided) instead of the conventional bi-hexagon type you'll get a better grip on the bolt head. Also it might be better to grind off the lead-in of the socket so that it grips further down on the bolt. Individual sockets can be bought quite cheaply to save altering one out of a complete set.
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« on: June 07, 2013, 05:23:52 PM »
thanks for that but you did,nt have todo that mate i did,nt know postage charges had gone up so much as i work long hrs i get my mother to post the stuff she did,nt say anythink
I did a good Victor Meldrew impersonation when I spotted it.  The payment has been confirmed as sent, with my pleasure. Cheers.
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« on: June 07, 2013, 04:56:11 PM »
Hi Steve, I went to put the box in my recycling bin and noticed the postage charge.  I can't let that pass without feeling acutely embarrassed, so please check your Paypal account for an additional payment to cover it. Many thanks again.
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« on: June 07, 2013, 12:43:59 PM »
i have shaft well i think i have and i know i have the knuckle but i,m away till saturday
Hi Steve, Thanks for the shaft and what appears to be a complete new kickstart. The parcel arrived within the last 5 minutes. What a great bargain and an end to my worrying for a very small outlay.Best regards.
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« on: June 03, 2013, 06:21:17 PM »
Hi Steve,
Many thanks for the update. Would you send me a pm please with the cost and details of payment etc?
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« on: May 29, 2013, 08:02:22 AM »
Yes that is a paraffin burning jet engine! You could have heard it in Keswick.
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« on: May 29, 2013, 08:00:38 AM »
I had a perfect weekend as well. Working on my workshop all day Saturday repairing the back wall, then up to Hesket Newmarket on Sunday to the VMCC gathering. A little Honda drew a lot of attention !
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« on: May 27, 2013, 09:11:38 PM »
Hi Steven,
Many thanks for your quick reply.
The bike's not going anywhere soon so I'll look forward to another message when you return.
Best regards.
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« on: May 26, 2013, 11:45:15 PM »
If you only need a small number I have a few extras of the items off the list I posted above.
If so, send me a pm.
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« on: May 26, 2013, 07:52:37 PM »
I sent to the States http://www.vintageconnections.com/ for mine, the prices worked out as the table below ALL PRICES IN PENCE @ £ = $1.6 ITEM UNIT POSTAGE TOTAL 3.5mm connector bullets 12.00 5.00 17.003.5mm connector sleeves 13.00 5.00 18.003.5mm triple connector sleeves 32.00 5.00 37.005.5mm ring terminals 9.00 5.00 14.00The final unit price for each item is in RedThe service was quite quick and reliable. Hope this helps.
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« on: May 25, 2013, 05:19:37 PM »
I found the problem today in strong sunlight! The kick start shaft is badly worn on the splines as well as the kick start 'knuckle' joint. Looks like another bodge by the 'restorer'. I'll bet he wore a blue and white striped apron just like our butcher, when was working on the bike.  More of my pension and the children's inheritance going to DSS soon. 
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« on: May 25, 2013, 06:42:35 AM »
Here's an update -
Having not used the bike for 6 months, I eventually plucked up courage to start the spanner work after I got stranded out on a run with a 'flat' battery. I took the clutch cover off and pulled the kick start shaft out expecting to find something wrong.
Nothing, the shaft, spring and other bits are all OK, so whether the spring had become unhooked I'm not sure. I was able to pull the spring straight off the shaft without first unhooking the tangs.
I'll finish the re-assembly today and report back.
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