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Messages - Charliecharlcomb
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« on: April 18, 2024, 11:00:03 AM »
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« on: April 17, 2024, 10:21:59 PM »
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« on: April 16, 2024, 05:43:12 PM »
I had a misfiring problem that wouldnt go away and after cleaning the carbs and replacing the brass, I realised that the needles need to be changed as well as the replacements are subtly different. I went back to my original brass and needles and after all the cleaning and balancing it runs beautifully again.
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« on: May 23, 2023, 10:28:59 AM »
What a wonderful question. I've often wondered the same. I doubt it's in there as a T for the plug socket, I always use the screwdriver attachment.
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« on: May 21, 2023, 08:09:20 PM »
Really nice and not a bad price. Makes me wonder what mine is worth now.
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« on: April 21, 2023, 07:41:52 AM »
I hear you!
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« on: April 20, 2023, 10:56:52 PM »
I've just wheel my bike out of storage for the winter for its first startup of the year. All good, especially after so much work of late. When I put it away in the late autumn I noticed 1 or 2 cards were overflowing, which I though I'd rectified by removing the float bowls and having a clean up.
Today all four were overflowing! I've had the carbs apart so many times over the last couple of years getting to the bottom of some irregular running and really thought they were fixed. It seems weird that all four are flooding now. I'm prepared to replace all four float needles and seats but wanted to check on here first to hear if anyone thinks something else may be the cause. The carbs are not high milage so they shouldn't be worn, however the bike has had patchy use over the 30 years I've owned it.
Any ideas?
A quick update. Took the carbs off today, cleaned out the float bowls and jets, reset a couple of float levels and it’s all good again.
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« on: April 19, 2023, 08:01:46 PM »
Had you drained the carbs prior to winter storage?
No, I fear you are going to tell me i should have!
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« on: April 19, 2023, 05:53:40 PM »
I've just wheel my bike out of storage for the winter for its first startup of the year. All good, especially after so much work of late. When I put it away in the late autumn I noticed 1 or 2 cards were overflowing, which I though I'd rectified by removing the float bowls and having a clean up.
Today all four were overflowing! I've had the carbs apart so many times over the last couple of years getting to the bottom of some irregular running and really thought they were fixed. It seems weird that all four are flooding now. I'm prepared to replace all four float needles and seats but wanted to check on here first to hear if anyone thinks something else may be the cause. The carbs are not high milage so they shouldn't be worn, however the bike has had patchy use over the 30 years I've owned it.
Any ideas?
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« on: April 19, 2023, 05:48:07 PM »
I used to use a paint called Five Wheel Silver back in the day. Worked a treat
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« on: March 27, 2023, 02:49:07 PM »
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« on: March 27, 2023, 10:57:24 AM »
Last year with Peter James, he used to be the James in FJ,
I paid £118 classic for my 3 bikes
500-4
200
RD125
that includes a club discount for belonging to the VMCC
worth contacting him, he didn't leave FJ for nothing
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Just spoke to Peter James and they have quoted £240! I'm not a member of VMC or VJMC so am not getting a discount. Maybe Footman James are good value after all?
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« on: March 27, 2023, 10:08:58 AM »
I've just received a renewal notice from Footman James for £206 covering my CB500 and a crappy 2002 Suzuki 125 runaround. I'm 61, got forever years no claims and 3 points SP40 (I didn't think the Suzuki could go that fast!). Both are on 2,000 mile annual totals.
It's the second bike that's doing it I think.
Can anyone recommend somewhere else to try for a better deal.
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« on: February 13, 2023, 09:45:07 PM »
The carrier is sort of free floating Ted, the retainer is what keeps it in place, if the retainer is loose so is the carrier. Iirc when the retainer is fitted correctly there is a very small gap of around 0.5-1.0mm between the flange of the retainer and the carrier. It cannot be locked tight as under acceleration the carrier compresses the damper rubbers and twists forward, hence why it needs to be greased between the hub and the carrier bush, it’s why the grooves are there to retain grease. Seen quite a few where the grease has either dried out or the bearing was fitted dry that wore the bushing in the carrier oval.
Thats exactly what happened to mine. The carrier was dry and worn and the grooves had almost disappeared. It all manifested in an evil wobble of the handlebars which I'm happy to say has now gone once I'd sourced a replacement. I had no idea how complex and expensive comprehensive rebuilds of both wheels would turn out to be.
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« on: December 21, 2022, 06:18:39 PM »
There seem to be a number of diesel powered heaters for lorry cabs, boats, work spaces & garages so do they work and how big a vent pipe hole is needed. How long does a gallon of diesel or Paraffin last in reality?
As I have a double garage with a boarded roof but not insulated ceiling wonder if its better to hibernate for 4 months or consider heating in the daytime when working on the bike in winter. I will need 8kW I suspect to make it work - if they are actually worth having.
I think at least one member here has one in his work place. Any experiences or links welcome.
I went to see Phil from Full Circle Wheel Building today and he showed me his “Chinese Diesel” setup. A large workshop heated all day on 4 litres of diesel. He works in a t shirt. Looked impressive, I m sure he would be happy to tell you all about it.
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