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Messages - Alimacdee2
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« on: May 02, 2022, 11:52:20 PM »
So ia heat treatment that can be reground and blends out of the polished finish on the lobes, amazing to think this bike has given over 30 years trouble free miles
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« on: May 02, 2022, 11:01:08 PM »
chrome on lobes looks fine and matt on base , Cam was running fine no noises,
Camshaft center diameter: 21.85 & 21.80, End diameter: 21.94 & 21.945mm,
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« on: May 02, 2022, 10:34:49 PM »
Hi all, decided to take the plunge and give the Honda a teardown and address a few issues, fix a dog in the sump pan 4th Gear countershaft sprocket 34T, (didn't affect the gear change, broke off cleanly), will replace the crank oil seal(was cured with a red heat proof unlipped seal & THREEBOND 1184, do the mains shells, a few are scuffed, crank mains looks fine and seems to measure unworn, all those 1000 mile oil changes worked. I've left the crank pins on for now, they seem nice with just a little side to side play, and are tight up and down. Might do them, the primary chains measured 66.43 so ok, the engine was running good, but seeing debris off of the cam chain tensioner wheels, these are original , I'll change the Guide and wheels and chain while I'm in there. enjoying seeing out how little wear is on the engine, seems the camshaft has a bit of wear mainly on the lobs.
the crank pins shells have only done about 34,000 35 on the bike since they were done back in 1990, the invoice for that work has some useful info on it
cheers
Ally
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« on: April 10, 2021, 12:16:43 AM »
Thanks for the input from everyone, every comment proved very useful in helping consider my options with the Insurer, first underwriting, (broker Lynbrook).
They’re engineer thoroughly inspected the bike, was very comprehensive in his assessment, agreed with everything I asked for, and included all costs for specialist repairs and spotted a couple of items I missed, top bloke really, obviously appreciated a good bike! Insurer agreed “cash in lieu of repairs” and Included all costs for the rear wheel rebuild, spokes, new rim, wheel bearings, and new rear tyre, lower shock rubber bushings, swing arm bushings, rear mudguard and tail light holder, new number plate, exhaust system, points cover, brake pedal, mirror, Quite impressed really.. Actually was lucky, the Rh brake lever bending like it did, points cover, exhaust and top box saved further scrapes, engineer assessed the bike is structurally very good, and agreed with the rear wheel rebuild & associated parts a matter of safety, the insurer also agreed it reasonable to replace any suspension components suspected to be compromised on a motorcycle, even without obvious damage showing, and to mention this to the engineer.
Afterwards the engineer guy said he was off now to look at an etype and mentioned he’d already been looking at a stitched up insurance job on a Harley, what he meant was the owner had embellished the damage along one side of his bike in a really obvious fashion! Some people!
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« on: March 10, 2021, 10:04:49 PM »
Love those Dunstall exhausts on that bike, used to have the same set on my Honda years ago, the mufflers were shorter tho with dunstall badges gave them away.. distinctive bark to the exhaust note. I keep looking for a set.
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« on: March 04, 2021, 11:48:11 AM »
thanks , I've always been told you don't get get a No Claims discount on Agreed value Classic insurance. I've asked about it several times from previous well known Classic insurers, purely because I've never made a claim, not even used the their Breakdown cover.. always told it doesn't apply. I'm sure your right they'll make an offer of sorts, I'm just trying to make sure my bike is well sorted, safe, not compromised in any way, and is still the great bike its been.
BTW I've just scored a NOS Tail Light Bracket on Ebay , part no. 84701300600B, Things are looking up!
Bugger seller cancelled the sale!
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« on: March 03, 2021, 01:55:22 PM »
thanks for your comment, I have considered the rear wheel replacement and would say its important to rebuild the rear wheel again, and it’s suspension parts, I rebuilt this wheel in 1988, iit’s seen 26 years road use since then, After witnessing the impact on it and considering using it at motorway speeds as it stands I can’t see the assessor agreeing it’s safe to use, and accepting liability in case of failure, I’ll maybe put this to them now .. am surprised you’d think I'm on a "sticky wicket" with it.. I do like that metaphor though!
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« on: March 02, 2021, 03:39:24 PM »
This indemnity shall not exceed the Market Value of the Motorcycle (including its Accessories) immediately
before such damage or loss or the Agreed Value of the Motorcycle where shown on the Schedule
I think this is what your referring too?
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« on: March 02, 2021, 02:52:31 PM »
Been really useful hearing these experiences with insurance companies and third parties , Update this morning Police arrived and took my statement, and viewed my iphone images of the scene on my Wide screen TV! they were very good, one had been a motorcyclist so was very understanding of the incident, they are now pursuing this, I have a incident/crime Ref. No. to pass to the insurance company now, I've now updated my DS Invoice to include extra rear end parts, wheel rim, spokes bearings, swing arm bushings, rubber shock bushings. I don't think I'd feel safe at speed with a spoked wheel that has had impact to it, even though it looks ok. Can anyone recommend a 4-1 4-2 exhaust system and a pressed alloy No plate supplier? I'd hoped DS would do an exhaust but no.
I'm considering requesting to the Insurance company.
The Motorcycle is in need of Replacement parts:
Rear Mudguard and No plate Holder. Damaged
Rear Swing arm checked, bearings replaced because of impact.
Right Handle bar brake lever, and associated parts. Damaged.
Right hand mirror. Damage
Right hand brake pedal. Damaged Scuffing to outside and slightly pushed in.
Exhaust system. 4-1 equivalent replacement. Scuffing to outside end and centre. Cosmetically this is unacceptable on this bike, it was in perfect condition.
Points cover. Damaged.
Rear pressed Alloy Number plate. Damaged.
spokes, wheel Rim and bearings and wheel rebuilt. Impact to rear wheel and spokes (slight buckling) Possible risky and unsafe to drive the bike at road speeds.
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« on: March 01, 2021, 09:30:24 PM »
Okay the Police phoned tonight they want to make a full Crash report! since I was rear ended and did suffer some injury, 2 officers are coming round tomorrow morning with 1 1/2 hr slot, I did make detailed notes of what happened that day, so can refer back to that, they don't hang about! I did check side to side movement of the swingarm, seemed ok, I would definitely need to look closely at the rear wheel and associated parts, the fender was just touching the tyre at the accident, I did pull it away from the wheel, I'll check that out..
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« on: March 01, 2021, 06:01:17 PM »
thanks for these comments, definitely making a claim, and will make a new list, might even contact Lynbrook regards my neck pain I'll see how I feel, I like those fenders on ebay, but drilled different to mine, I've asked the seller if he can supply a UK style one, if not could I get one without holes drilled, he's supplied dimensions of another type but doesn't quite match.
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« on: March 01, 2021, 05:06:18 PM »
I've just started the claims process with the insurers they were a bit better there, I've told them I'm repairing it, I've to submit a list of parts needed, and their engineer will need to view the bike, sounds ok to me. The exhaust is also slightly scuffed, I wonder if that warrant's a replacement? Its a motad I don't think they are available now? would it be like for like or can I choose 4 pipes??
I just made a complaint to the police, and an officer is calling wed morning.
I did feel slight shock at the time of the accident, slight shake in hands but no apparent injuries, I was up immediately, and talked to the driver described her driving without swearing! and took lots of photos. But overnight I had a slight headache and aching in my neck, so arranged to go to AE consultant said I would have had whiplash due to the impact but no serious injury and looks like muscle strain in the neck area.
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« on: March 01, 2021, 04:12:37 PM »
I contacted my insurer Lynbrook/first underwriting, that day, they were not very helpful, not very sympathetic even though the car driver admitted full liability at the time, the underwriter operator kept reminding me its a claim on my insurance if I go ahead, but of course it is, and they then claim it back off the other drivers insurance. I agreed to give the driver a chance to pay for the damage , after showing her a invoice for parts from DS she says its too much for her 1000+, so its now going through my insurance. Its maybe an idea to contact the police now to make a complaint.
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« on: March 01, 2021, 02:19:05 PM »
Hi all, looking for a second opinion, sorry haven't been on here in a while, too many distractions, need to focus more on what really matters.. having said that.. I was rear ended at a busy roundabout Friday 1.40pm, my previously perfect Rear mudguard and No plate Holder took the brunt, the Points cover mashed, Right hand brake leaver bent at end, front brake binding so probably the pivot bolt. very slight scuff to my brake lever pedal, and slight scuffing to my aftermarket exhaust. Overall very lucky considering the shunt was quite an impact! the good news my handlebars seem unaffected! my first accident in many a year, 24yr old female driver is willing to pay for the Damage seems genuine, this will save going through the insurance, It looks like all the parts are available except the rear fender and no plate holder which are UK spec, and which I'd like to retain. I wonder if its possible a Good panel beater could sort the Mudguard and plate holder?is there one? its always been a road going bike I want to stay this way, I did take lots of photos at the scene of accident but I'm reticent to publish these at the moment, I'm still talking to the Driver of the car.
cheers Ally
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« on: December 25, 2014, 01:48:37 PM »
Thanks AshimotoK0,
really appreciate your offer there, eases my concerns how I might find parts for one of these once I've started, and gives me confidence to tackle a rebuild again knowing there's a great community resource here...Once I'm into the engine and have an idea which gears I'm going to need i can always see if you have anything spare, and will be asking further advice no doubt!
Am slightly concerned what I might find...like condition of the camshaft, are these camshafts recondition-able? I know the crank was perfect when I rebuilt it with all new shells big and small ends. But the cam had a little bit of wear, it must be worn now.
thanks and merry Christmas
Ally
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