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« on: March 06, 2024, 10:56:46 PM »
Looking again at alternator, the original one that came with the bike and the wires had been cut so put terminals on and extended wires to proper connector block. Thing is I dont get any readings at all at the multi connector but if i disconnect the wires at the joints I do get a result so maybe a faulty wire? The only spare I have also has the wires cut so no better. More investigation needed.
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« on: March 04, 2024, 05:19:12 PM »
Thanks Bryan might take you up on that. Some progress with the rectifier, I didn't realise if it didn't read one way round one way try the other way round. This shows now as ok.
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« on: March 04, 2024, 03:34:16 PM »
hi Roy its a yuasa normal lead acid type battery. I am now looking for an idiots guide to using a multimeter, watch this space.
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« on: March 04, 2024, 12:55:01 PM »
I tried to check rectifier but not getting any readings, I do have a spare so will try that one. I hate electrics!
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« on: March 04, 2024, 12:46:10 PM »
had a couple of hours on the charging issue, wires seem to be ok so tried to test using the info in the manual. Getting inconsistent results using multimeter, I am not confident with amps and ohms etc so may be user error. Tried to check the rectifier with same inconsistency, quite often the reading is zero or jumps around a lot. I have another alternator but wires are also cut, i tested that one and results are equal between yellow wires so might try using that one. I am testing the voltage at the battery when running and assume it should rise to 13/14 volts when revved? It does not go up at all, what should I do next?
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« on: March 03, 2024, 04:02:15 PM »
had to do some gardening today, yuk I hate it, so not much time in garage. had a quick look at the alternator wires and seem ok but will check further. I also have an issue with the petrol tap dripping when turned off. I know this can be due to the sealing washers on the screws so ordered the genuine honda ones at great cost. as i remember they were a thick fibre or plastic, but the ones supplied now are normal looking fibre ones like you can buy for pennies. still leaked so used 2 per screw, still leaks. The carbs must be good as no leaks from then when tank mounted so will try again. I also chipped the tank taking it off, dammit.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 11:20:35 PM »
First thing I will check is the wiring Ted as I had to join some of the wires due to them being cut by the previous torturer of this poor bike.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 12:33:14 PM »
Hi Dave, engine seemed to run well except a slight hesitation, only went about 3 miles though due to the fuel issue. charging battery then will look into the issues and try again.
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« on: March 02, 2024, 11:08:27 AM »
So Lazarus has had his first outing for 30 years and threw in a couple of snags to sort out. He cut out a couple of times at traffic lights with what felt like fuel starvation and isn't charging either. All gears engage ok and clutch works but speedo not working at all.
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« on: March 01, 2024, 04:40:47 PM »
lazarus is now legal, the post office sorted out the historic status no problem so all taxed and ready. I did take a mot exemption form and she did ask to see it but all sorted in 5 mins. if it stays dry over weekend i will have a little ride to see how it goes, wish me luck!
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« on: February 26, 2024, 05:33:41 PM »
Just done the tank for Lazarus in black using spray cans, your method seems ok but I might put at least one layer of lacquer before stripes to even the transition between colours and stripe.
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« on: February 20, 2024, 05:22:53 PM »
Keep finding small problems, the petrol tank cap clip, the bit that holds the cap shut, i broke it trying to fit the tiny spring. I cant work out how the spring is fitted, if anyone can show a close up pick it might help. Will be changing to historic and taxing it shortly, I already have the v5 in my name so should be able to do it at the post office, Nurse Julie can you confirm?
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« on: February 19, 2024, 09:10:29 AM »
550 is a different system than 500
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« on: February 13, 2024, 03:37:56 PM »
Exciting times, tank is painted and back on bike, one side panel has to be re done as I screwed it up. Some final things to do, chainguard is one of them as the original one is bent out of shape. I do have a 550 f chrome one but the chrome is beyond repair, but would paint up ok so might use that. Today I insured it so on the road soon!
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« on: February 12, 2024, 02:14:17 PM »
very tempted by these, let us know what you think of them Ted.
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