Post by: Oddjob on April 12, 2022, 03:41:13 PM
I have a thread called What would you do, it's about a seat pan, few posts with comments and suggestions from Andy, Trigger and Ash as far as I remember and they are now all missing including my reply from last night.
Why's that happening Steve, it's like the forum has used a backup from a few days ago and lost loads of posts.
Post by: Deano400 on April 12, 2022, 03:43:33 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 12, 2022, 05:20:37 PM
Just noticed that posts made both by myself and other members are missing from a few days ago.It's still there Ken
I have a thread called What would you do, it's about a seat pan, few posts with comments and suggestions from Andy, Trigger and Ash as far as I remember and they are now all missing including my reply from last night.
Why's that happening Steve, it's like the forum has used a backup from a few days ago and lost loads of posts.
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,27999.msg261769/topicseen.html#new
11th down on the main page. Maybe it went and came back.
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Post by: Oddjob on April 12, 2022, 06:21:39 PM
I got a notification about a PM from another member, went to view it and that's not there. Seems everything from midday yesterday to this morning has gone.
What's also odd is that Steve hasn't said anything yet on the subject.
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 12, 2022, 06:23:23 PM
The only post showing on my thread about the seat pan is the first one that I made, where have all the others gone? Like the one saying that P&K Classics in Cannock do spike bars.I also had a PM notification that wasn't there. It appeared in my inbox about 2 hours later.
I got a notification about a PM from another member, went to view it and that's not there. Seems everything from midday yesterday to this morning has gone.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on April 12, 2022, 07:11:53 PM
Moved servers using a method that nobody is supposed to notice…
The new server had to be set up in parallel while you lot were still posting away. Then copy all the stuff posted in the meantime onto the new server.
Then wait for the DNS nameserver to catch up. This is the bit that translates the human name of the site (sohc.co.uk) into an IP address (lots of numbers, letters and dots). This directs you to the new server in place of the old one.
Unfortunately, the “cascade” of the new address around the world can take a while. Anything up to 24 hours (although I’ve never known it take more than a couple).
Internet 101 ends
Most people would simply warn their users and switch the site off during the transfer. But I’m too clever for that (NOT).
Normal service will be resumed shortly. Nothing will (should) be lost. If it is, let me know and I’ll try to track it down.
Oh, and if anyone is using a remote (linked) avatar you may have to log out and back in again to force the system to go fetch it.
Steve
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Post by: Oddjob on April 12, 2022, 09:14:23 PM
Post by: Oddjob on April 13, 2022, 04:54:12 AM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on April 13, 2022, 08:19:59 AM
Message to Sesman ..those easy-peelers from Tesco were twice the price of the Iceland ones and not as nice. ;D ;D.... The York OS Landranger map was one of my best autojumble bargains 12 regions for a tenner ;D ;D Oh .. and the kickstart still not ID'd ..going to see if it actually works on a 400/4 even though its not correct.
Post by: AndyD on April 13, 2022, 09:49:27 AM
Yea .. I lost my post on kickstart ID.
Ash,
Saw your post briefly on small screen so not sure if even close but here's a couple of pics of the CJ kickstart - if not the same at least that's another bike discounted from the possibles list!
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Cheers,
Andy
Post by: JezzaPeach on April 13, 2022, 10:05:19 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 13, 2022, 10:08:01 AM
I also recieved a notification of a message yesterday but its not there, not on the phone app or the laptop.
Post by: Laverdaroo on April 13, 2022, 10:38:53 AM
Post by: AndyD on April 13, 2022, 06:33:00 PM
I was logged out of the site yesterday on my phone app and now unable to log back in even though I know the password I am using is correct. This is only affecting the phone app though, not the laptop.
I also recieved a notification of a message yesterday but its not there, not on the phone app or the laptop.
Dave,
That was from me - sent a PM to you with a bit of catch up and apologising as I didn't get back to you about meeting at Kempton Park.
Had Covid and a cold bug keeping me indoors for a while.
I'll PM a catch up in a few days if original one doesn't arrive.
Cheers,
Andy
Post by: Sesman on April 14, 2022, 07:52:03 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 14, 2022, 11:58:22 AM
I was logged out of the site yesterday on my phone app and now unable to log back in even though I know the password I am using is correct. This is only affecting the phone app though, not the laptop.
I also recieved a notification of a message yesterday but its not there, not on the phone app or the laptop.
Dave,
That was from me - sent a PM to you with a bit of catch up and apologising as I didn't get back to you about meeting at Kempton Park.
Had Covid and a cold bug keeping me indoors for a while.
I'll PM a catch up in a few days if original one doesn't arrive.
Cheers,
Andy
Back up and running on the mobile now, strange how it accepted the password / login details yesterday but refused on Tuesday, I guess it was the change in server.
Andy, Still no message has come through but not to worry, I'll drop you a PM soon and maybe arrange a meet up. Kempton was very good, I actually managed to get all the parts I needed plus some more, first time ever!
Post by: AndyD on April 15, 2022, 10:57:43 AM
Andy. That’s a really nicely finished 250T; can you post some some pictures of the whole bike? And how did you finish that clutch cover?
Hi Sesman,
Thanks, the bike was fun to restore as I got it very cheap and had lots of NOS and spare parts collected over the years for it (when old bikes and parts were cheap and not all over-priced as rare, collectible, vintage treasures!).
Tried to get it as close to original as reasonable without going overboard - although 99.9% of sane people would question spending so much time / money on the sadly unloved CJ.
Engine cases are painted - colour is the one Nurse Julie recommends for the 400/4 (have got number somewhere if you need it).
Couple of pics...
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Also just finished a much less involved restore of a CJ360T, this time not replacing very many parts and polishing rather than painting the cases. Jus needs a last run through and polish up then hopefully ready to see if she starts!
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Cheers,
Andy
Post by: AndyD on April 15, 2022, 10:59:07 AM
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Cheers,
Andy
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 15, 2022, 12:37:10 PM
Don't they look cool. They could be mistaken for a new retro bike, I wonder why Honda and the others haven't realised what is happening in the bike world and released a modern version of these with ABS and fuel injection, it would surely sell, Enfield are laughing all the way to the bank.
The tank decal on the 360 looks the same as a 400/4.
Post by: Bryanj on April 15, 2022, 12:47:36 PM
Post by: Oddjob on April 15, 2022, 02:17:22 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 15, 2022, 03:26:50 PM
If only the likes of Honda & Co take note of RE and Triumph, they have brought this style of bike bang up to date and they are the biggest selling bikes in the UK. Go and look at the current Honda range, there's nothing I would want to buy right now, the bikes are sterile with limited styling appeal, why can't they sell the CB1300 over here, I'd like one of those ;D
Hats off to Andy though, if it wasn't for him how many restored CJ's would there be out there now, none, they would all be in the scrapyard.
Post by: AndyD on April 15, 2022, 06:32:05 PM
I'm no CJ apologist either - for some reason I just quite liked them from back in the day when we borrowed a fairly tired one to replace a mates brand new Superdream for a trip to Devon when he stripped the sump plug the day before leaving.
The CJ belonged to a neighbour and was tired, badly maintained, slow and underpowered but somehow made it for the whole week and endeared itself to me for that.
When I saw one very cheap on eBay a good few years ago I couldn't resist and then a second one turned up, equally cheap, a few weeks later. Finally got the 360 along with the 400/4 for a bargain price so that made a very pretty orange pile in the shed!
NOS parts for them were also worth nothing (until more recently) so I couldn't resist buying some to add to the collection.
After a few big 4-strokes and the 400/4 it was great fun doing the CJ - everything weighed less, cost less and engineering-wise was more simple.
I still quite like the look of them and as Dave says there don't seem to be many restored ones around so maybe it's about time a few got their turn.
Cheers,
Andy
Post by: AshimotoK0 on April 15, 2022, 09:20:38 PM
Problem with restoring one now though is the virtually unobtainable standard exhaust system.