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« on: May 31, 2024, 09:01:28 PM »
I foolishly painted a Honda step thru tank with normal paint and then a few weeks later spilt petrol on it that immediately softened the new paint.
Anyhow after a further repaint I finished it off with Pro XL 2K clear lacquer aerosol and it's been fine ever since.
You may need to take a seat after pricing a professional paint job in flake finish, please report back!
Good luck
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« on: May 31, 2024, 08:30:19 PM »
Just read a test of aftermarket Led headlamps. Best was the Osram Nightbreaker Led Pro. Problem is, it won't fit in our headlights. Moreover such a LED bulb is not streetlegal unless in combination with a reflector made for LED headlamps.
LED bulbs from Classic Car LEDs are street legal'The MOT rules have been clarified from 06.02.23 to allow the use of LED conversions that pass the beam pattern tests for headlights for Class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles (car, private bus and light commercial vehicle) first used before 1 April 1986 and all class 1 and 2 motorcycles of any age'. Please read the red text at the bottom of this link:- https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r
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« on: May 31, 2024, 07:42:34 PM »
I have just bought the P43T LED for my Cibie. I have gone for 3000k Cool White because it has a more yellowish light to it. Having read up on a few things relating to cars etc pulling out on bikers it has been indicated (not proven) that a headlight with a yellowish tint is more noticeable to car drivers. Bright white tends to get washed out with all the cars nowadays that have their sidelights permanently on.
Dave, in order to avoid further confusion please may I point out that the cool white LED you mention is actually 6000k, it's the warm white LED that's 3000k and as you note probably the more appropriate looking LED for our old nails. https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r
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« on: May 31, 2024, 02:13:55 PM »
I don't know the answer,
But I have a H4 bulb,in a non standard reflector,
Fitting Cebie or similar used to be an upgrade
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John, apologies if I mislead you, P45t seems to be fitted to standard reflectors only... Anyhow I can recommend this LED replacement bulb for extra brightness and lower power consumption as suitable for our old bikes.
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« on: May 26, 2024, 07:52:22 PM »
That is a standard car bulb and there is an H4 equvalent, i will see if i can find a number for you cos im bored
Bryan, I first made the mistake of fitting a normal H4 halogen bulb, and found the charging system would not cope well when driving in towns etc. I have a volt meter fitted and noticed the voltage drop below 11.5 volts when waiting at traffic lights and road junctions. I switched back to the standard 410 bulb to rectify the problem, but now have an LED which obviously has an even lower power draw. Volt Meter:- https://photos.app.goo.gl/GQUC6TZKV9SkJBCh9
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« on: May 26, 2024, 07:44:30 PM »
Thanks Skoti, that looks the best and easiest option. Mine must be missing a retaining clip or something for there to be an oil seal used to hold the P45T bulb in.
One last question, did you use a 4300k bulb? 6000k might be a bit blue?
Yes, I used the 6000k bulb and it's a bit blue. Maybe the warm white would look a bit better on an old classic motorcycle but that's your choice. BTW there should be a spring below the headlamp bulb retaining cup to hold the bulb in place.
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« on: May 24, 2024, 06:47:21 PM »
Never done them on a PD carb, but on my F1 I needed to carefully tap them out from the inside with a pin punch.
Hope this helps.
Skoti
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« on: May 23, 2024, 06:58:35 AM »
Good luck with the SBS ones, they squealed when I used them.
They're now in a box under my bench with other bits and bobs labelled shite...
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« on: May 23, 2024, 06:23:38 AM »
No, you've linked to the cheaper FA13 organic pads.
FA13V pads are semi sintered.
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« on: May 08, 2024, 02:38:48 PM »
Aye Gareth, the https://www.chainmate.co.uk/ appears to lube the chain on the outside. But back to the Putoline stuff, as you say It is a bit dodgy messing around with petrol to clean your chain then boiling it up in the big lube tin using a gas stove, I try to be careful, but maybe paraffin would be safer? What do others use? Thanks for your concern tho.
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« on: May 08, 2024, 07:04:14 AM »
Thumbs up for the big flat tin of Putoline chain wax, I use it on my Commando.
I brush the chain off with petrol first then it dry and boil it in the tin using a camping gaz stove in my garage.
Hang up to cool off and set the wax and your good to go for 500-1000 dry weather miles.
Chainmates a clever idea, but on my F1 that runs an O ring chain I stuff a bit of cardboard box up between the main stand and wheel to catch over spray mess when applying Silkolene chain lube.
Cardboard costs nowt...
Oh, BTW is it not the norm to apply chain lube on the inner run of the chain so the oil is flung out thru the chain when in operation?
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« on: May 05, 2024, 07:36:24 PM »
Aye Bryan,
I remember 'shelling' Honda plugs caps as a young apprentice back in the seventies...
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