Honda-SOHC

As new - used a couple of times

£50 plus postage (welcome to collect from S42)

Thanks

Simon

When I changed the swingarm I noticed the chain was quite slack so adjusted it on fitting the new swingarm.

Went for a run and came back - checked things over and noticed the chain was again slack - no problem I must have not tightedned everything ... so adjusted again ....

Now something made me spin the wheel and check the play at different points on the chain - and it varies from too tight / too loose / just right

Am I correct in thinking the chain probably wants changing due to stretch etc

If so any recommendations as to make / supplier

Thanks

Simon

So I picked up a spare set of casings for the bike with a view to polish them and swap them onto mine .... the existings ones are good but suffer from staining and corrosion.

Quickly realised I had neither the tools / knowledge to do them myself and when Julie suggested Briteworx (Harry) who was fairly close to me I took the plunge.

Dropped them off and had a good natter with Harry who didn't give a turnaround but said if he needed a change of scenery from some of the very intricate bits he was doing they may get to the top of the queue !!

Fast forward to today and I got the call they are ready and pictures to boot - got to say what a fantastic job - the cases provided weren't the greatest and have come up better than I could have possibly hoped for - the bike isn't a concourse example and never will be it is rather nice and these will only enhance it.


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These are quick video links of the after polishing ..... not sure on quality as I'm not really social media savvy

https://youtube.com/shorts/Zw4w90ZotOc

https://youtu.be/Z5HMNJl4Fe8

https://youtu.be/YPF7k7np27w

And before pics

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So I ordered the bulk 1m fuel pipe to replace the rather old looking ones on the bike - part 950013500160M

Is it me or is it too small both in size and internal diameter ?

Thought I best check before wrestling with fitting !!

Thanks

Simon

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Morning

I've a spare UK version of the 500 K1 bracket which seems quite hard to get hold off

I picked up one to replace this and have since had this one powder coated after shot blasting etc ...... it looks good but isn't perfect by any means - there is a small crack on the square plate holder edge and still evidence of past rust but still looks good.

Not sure how to price it but CMNSL are charging £266 for a repro one

£55 inc postage ?

Simon

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Not sure if this is something I'm doing wrong but I don't get any email notifications for threads or post replies etc

I've got them set in my profile and checked my email address is correct

Any ideas

Thanks

Simon

So decided to have a look at the BSA Goldstar as there is a dealer 5 minutes away .......... had watched some you tube vids  etc and thought it worth a look in the flesh.

Was decidedly unimpressed - yes I know it is cheap but the finish really does make the most of that cheapness IMO ... cases are all powdercoated in some thick looking horrible grey paint and the exhaust finish just spoils it .....

The biggest letdown was seeing the radiator up close - it looks huge and never seems to be photographed in the ads etc in a real life - in your face - real sort of way.

The rest of the bike looked OK but put next to an equally cheap Royal Enfield Continental GT (yes I know £1000 more) but they are night and day different finish / looks wise.

So disappointed even turned down a test ride

I know everyone likes different things and some may love the looks but I think BSA have really missed the mark ..... did I mention that water cooled monstrosity up front

Simon