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« on: November 13, 2017, 05:15:37 PM »
For those of us that aren't very organised, the DVSA have launched a MOT reminder service. Follow the link.. https://www.gov.uk/mot-reminder
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« on: September 28, 2017, 07:42:24 PM »
My part 2 ADI test is booked for next Thursday. I'm counting down the days in my present job, tomorrow (Friday) being my last day. I get home and have a look at my emails and find the bloody useless DVSA have postponed my test for another 4 sodding weeks. So I'm back to double figures again.
I thought DVLA are a bunch of useless cretins but DVSA are an absolute ruddy shower.
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« on: August 22, 2017, 05:21:01 PM »
After losing my sidepanel on the way to Crich, Menno very kindly offered to paint up a spare one of mine.
Just had it back from the fatherland and I am very pleased with it. He's had to repair a crack in the old one and he's matched up the paintwork with the one on the port side perfectly. He's also supplied and fitted the decal.
I can't recommend Menno's workmanship highly enough, many thanks.
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« on: August 19, 2017, 09:12:20 PM »
I've got a bit of noise and vibration on my K75, more noticeable at a fast tickover. Thinking it was the alternator rubber bushes, a common fault, I put some new ones in.
Still the same.
It could be something like shagged water pump bearings but I'm only guessing as I dont know these engines very well.
I went on the Motobrick forum and they're not at all helpful like this forum. If anyone post a similar request for assistance based on prior knowledge and experience on here there would be replies by the score.
Like the advert says; "You meet the nicest people on a Honda"
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« on: August 11, 2017, 08:18:00 PM »
Saw this in Bristol. Drove around the block just to have a closer look.
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« on: July 24, 2017, 06:02:13 PM »
My BMW K75 has been feeling a bit lumpy at the back under acceleration so I dismantled the final drive to assess the condition of splines. It's a bit of a weak point on these bikes so the splines need re greasing every few yards.
Anyway, the splines are well worn and something needs doing about it.
My plan is to get a replacement male and female splines and get them welded on by the guy who did my crankcase.
Is there anyone one the forum who knows about where to get replacement splines from?
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« on: June 03, 2017, 09:02:33 PM »
Put some oil and petrol in it and....
Started up no bother. After spannering every single nut and bolt in the engine it's a relief. I just rode it around the block a few times owing to the fact there's no headlamp, no MOT and I wasn't wearing a helmet.
Sounds a bit clattery at low revs but I reckon that will go when I've synced the carbs. The clutch needs adjusting as does the choke (sticking somewhere)
Shouod be OK for the Crich Tramway museum trip.
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« on: June 02, 2017, 03:34:06 PM »
I don't get it. I must have fitted the kickstart shaft a dozen times over the years but I can't get the spring to go on. I'm doing something wrong here, but what?
The shaft end stop rests against a lump in the casting about the 5 o'clock. The inside of the spring rests against the back of this endstop, while the outside of the spring locates in a place in the casting about the 11 o'clock position.
With no tension on the spring, it only needs about 6mm to locate the outer of the spring in the casting - which isn't enough tension.
I tried tensioning the spring another 360 degrees (with much swearing at the shite on the radio), but now there's way too much tension and the outer of the spring is being pulled half out of the slot.
Can anyone shed some light on what the F is going on. The manual is no bloody help either.
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« on: May 10, 2017, 10:35:06 PM »
I've been having fun a games with the replacement head. Two of the rocker cover bolts had sheared off (not my doing) so I tried drilling them out with my crappy 50 quid pillar drill. Needless to say, they were a bit out but I tapped them anyway.
After refitting the head, cam etc those 2 bolts wouldn't go in because the holes were a bit out.
I then took the head to an engineering bod who does engine work. He spark eroded the old bolts out but couldn't re-tap to M6. Instead, I get my head back tapped to M8. I wasn't over happy with that so I had a bit of a think.
I bought a length of 8mm aluminium tube from B&Q and tapped an M8 thread on the outside. I then cut two 20mm lengths and threadlocked them in the M8 holes. After leaving it a bit for the glue to go off I tapped the middle to M6, ready for refitting - again.
Getting there, slowly.
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« on: May 04, 2017, 04:47:08 PM »
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« on: April 14, 2017, 03:34:24 PM »
In the gasket set (from DSS) there's 8 valve guide seals, as one would expect. I've replaced the inlet seals but are there seals on the exhaust valve guides? The reason for the confusion is; - There's no old seals fitted
- The valve guides don't have a sharp edge to keep the seals on properly.
I've done two before the penny dropped. Ta Mike
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« on: April 10, 2017, 09:57:08 PM »
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« on: April 02, 2017, 03:34:57 PM »
Someone recommended the best home defence is a 9mm, a couple of clips and a box of shells.
I don't see how that works
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« on: March 13, 2017, 09:52:46 PM »
Usually, you get to pick only two
Good and Quick but not Cheap
Good and Cheap but not Quick
Cheap and Quick but not Good.
Although with chrome platers you don't get quick or cheap but hopefully you get good.
Anyway, I noticed some hairline cracks on the oil gallery (caused by a too- long bolt) and needed welding. The guy is local, only took one day, done a good job and only charged me a fiver.
Good, Quick and Cheap.
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