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« on: July 16, 2019, 09:41:19 AM »
Just a quick update on Hettie. I have done over 2k since the engine rebuild and have had no problems at all. Having had a major overhaul with lots of machine work, I ran her in very gently for the first 500 miles, which was completely straight forward and un eventful. After the 500 mile oil change and general check over, I started putting the engine under more load and stress and gradually increasing the revs and speed, she settled down a treat. Another oil and filter change at 1500 miles. I never did bother vac syncing the carbs as she was running well enough after the carb rebuild with just a bench sync.
The only very minor issue I have had was a very slight hesitation when pulling away, so I whipped the plugs out 2 weeks ago, cleaned them and put them back in. After 30 miles hard ride, I checked the plugs again, No 1 showed evidence of running a bit rich, No's 2 and 3, less rich and No 4 spot on. I had all 4 air screws set at 2 turns out and have now adjusted them to No 1, 2 ½ out, No's 2 & 3, 2 3/8 out and No.4 left at 2 turns out. Another hard ride and plug colour is now uniform and a lovely colour.
This bike is absolutely flying. She revs extremely freely up to the red line, goes in to the red when really pushed, pulls like a train, the engine is very crisp and responsive and sounds beautiful. No more hesitation when pulling away since adjusting the air screws. Absolutely perfect all round. Also, after the front fork overhaul, she doesn't bottom out any more either and with a new back tyre fitted a couple of months ago, she handles superbly. I am enjoying every minute of riding her, she is an absolute pleasure and enormous fun.
This success story is really helping me get some enthusiasm back for doing some of mine Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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« on: July 14, 2019, 01:45:22 PM »
Agree with Julie Pete,
The missus has this set on eBay currectly and cheapest I can find for genuine new Honda packaged, stock not NOS
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173942721158?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Could do it post free if you (1st dibs) or anyone else wants them plus I will offer a NOS (but no label) genuine racing -971 part camchain for an extra £20 (if I can find it  )
Ok ash I will have your set, with so many engines I might as well, shall i buy it now on eBay Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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« on: July 13, 2019, 07:02:51 PM »
I have 3 + engines to build and will be looking for primary chains, but before going to too much expence is thete a way of measuring my old ones, I will definitely be looking for one set for the sandcast, the others might be in spec, any advice appreciated
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« on: June 01, 2019, 08:02:07 PM »
Wow you certainly have had your work cut out with this bike, keep up the good work fella
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« on: May 21, 2019, 01:25:26 PM »
Getting the # 1+3 pipes to complete the manifold is very hard,and expensive
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« on: May 21, 2019, 10:11:43 AM »
I have nos complete f1 exhaust system,headers roses, tail pipe, I can tell you it cost me huge amounts I have seen whole bikes go for alot less, however if you want the right part you have to pay
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« on: May 18, 2019, 11:36:51 AM »
As I told you Andrew I bought so many nos parts for the bike to do a proper restoration but after many many nights of contemplating a resto, I decided it would be the wrong choice to mess with such a lovely survivor,
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« on: April 25, 2019, 07:07:35 AM »
I only wear rigger boots now , I like the dewalt boots they are the best I have worn
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« on: April 11, 2019, 08:11:41 PM »
Yep, he is the man to go too
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« on: March 27, 2019, 06:52:34 AM »
I sold my Rickman honda a few years back, but have recently just sold my Rickman z1r, awesome bikes, have to say they are great with the kawasaki engine especially the 1000cc one  Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk
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« on: March 03, 2019, 01:22:33 PM »
I click on link and it comes up with thumbnails won t load, any idea why
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« on: February 17, 2019, 01:49:24 PM »
Great info, I too wondered why the f they would hide it
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« on: February 10, 2019, 11:08:59 AM »
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« on: January 08, 2019, 04:46:58 PM »
I could not see the purpose of my this video
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« on: January 05, 2019, 02:41:02 PM »
Oh yes forgot to say I am gutted it went, and my Rickman, but you know my story and a few others on here do as well, and when that shit happens you have to do drastic things to recover properly, I have two 69 k0,s and a sandcast to move on as well, 2019 is a big year for me
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