Honda-SOHC

Hello Hubert,
I must admit that the bike I got from James provided a great starting point as it was mostly unmolested.  With help and parts from many forum members and a large tin of elbow grease, I'm very pleased with the result.  The rack and top box - yes, I know not for the purists are very quickly detachable - without disturbing indicators but I want to use this bike for longer trips and don't like throw-overs or having stuff held on with bungees.  On the other theme of Gareth's proposed 'treffen' do you want to liaise regarding a stop-over on the Sunday?

Ian

Agree, there’s something calming about hearing and watching them ticking over. The governor regulates speed from 375 to 475rpm. Further improvements/repairs - the small end bush needs replacing. Magneto needs. Bit of cleaning too. Was thinking of the local shows indeed Ian. I would love to know why this engine was sitting in the loft connected to nothing. For some reason it was replaced with a Lister 4hp which was still connected to the old mill until late Dec 2021. It is now in my care as well. The last time the mill was used would have been around the mid 60’s. So it is at least 60 years since the Fairbanks ran.

I think I can make it Gareth probably staying over as the last ferry on a Sunday is at four..
Looking forward to it 😄

Hubert

I like the sound of some of the 4 into 2 and 4 into 1 systems, but with stock pipes, I'm reluctant to make the change, even though it would increase my enjoyment of the bike.

No such issue with this bike. A decent price, if it has been put together properly, with money left over for sexy new pipes.

Looks like whoever fitted those pipes was smoking something very strong, they are really horrible.

Cheers

Dennis