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« on: Today at 09:07:58 AM »
I foolishly painted a Honda step thru tank with normal paint and then a few weeks later spilt petrol on it that immediately softened the new paint.
When you say normal paint do you mean normal automotive paint Skoti? Once I have the dents pulled out on my tank I’m planning to paint it myself. I have used automotive rattle cans before without having a problem but that was a long time ago. maybe the formulation in auto paint today is less resistant to fuel and I will need a different approach?
Aye, I used Motip automotive paint in aerosol cans. Always had a good results with this stuff. https://www.motip.com/en-en/automotive-products/car-repair-paints#block-0-6I used the primer, then colour coat and finished with clear lacquer. TBH. I think the clear lacquer was the problem, I soon as I split petrol on it I reached for a paper towel to wipe it but it had immediately softened and turned into a gooey mess. Paint experts on here will probably agree that quality petrol resistant 2K lacquer is the way to go. Good luck P.S. don't leave too much overspray around the filler neck or fuel tap area or the new paint will eventually lift.
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« on: Today at 08:11:54 AM »
From Deltarider'As far as what's mentioned above (UK ruling) in the EU fitting a LED bulb in a standard or H4 reflector is not streetlegal. Leds only in reflectors for Leds, halogen H4 only in H4 reflectors'.
Just to avoid confusion here for our EU forum members. In Germany since 25/9/2020 fitting an LED bulb in a standard or H4 reflector is street legal. Link in (English language) from German TUV (similar to UK MOT):- https://www.tuvsud.com/en/industries/mobility-and-automotive/automotive-and-oem/automotive-testing-solutions/led-retrofit-headlamp-light-sources' LEDs can be safely installed in headlamps on used vehicles, allowing these retrofitted vehicles to be registered on German roads'.Normally legislation passed in Germany is eventually adopted by other EU member states and surrounding countries. Sorry to be a bit of an anorak on this subject, but as a former MOT tester I still have a keen interest.
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« on: May 31, 2024, 09:01:28 PM »
I foolishly painted a Honda step thru tank with normal paint and then a few weeks later spilt petrol on it that immediately softened the new paint.
Anyhow after a further repaint I finished it off with Pro XL 2K clear lacquer aerosol and it's been fine ever since.
You may need to take a seat after pricing a professional paint job in flake finish, please report back!
Good luck
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« on: May 31, 2024, 08:30:19 PM »
Just read a test of aftermarket Led headlamps. Best was the Osram Nightbreaker Led Pro. Problem is, it won't fit in our headlights. Moreover such a LED bulb is not streetlegal unless in combination with a reflector made for LED headlamps.
LED bulbs from Classic Car LEDs are street legal'The MOT rules have been clarified from 06.02.23 to allow the use of LED conversions that pass the beam pattern tests for headlights for Class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles (car, private bus and light commercial vehicle) first used before 1 April 1986 and all class 1 and 2 motorcycles of any age'. Please read the red text at the bottom of this link:- https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r
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« on: May 31, 2024, 07:42:34 PM »
I have just bought the P43T LED for my Cibie. I have gone for 3000k Cool White because it has a more yellowish light to it. Having read up on a few things relating to cars etc pulling out on bikers it has been indicated (not proven) that a headlight with a yellowish tint is more noticeable to car drivers. Bright white tends to get washed out with all the cars nowadays that have their sidelights permanently on.
Dave, in order to avoid further confusion please may I point out that the cool white LED you mention is actually 6000k, it's the warm white LED that's 3000k and as you note probably the more appropriate looking LED for our old nails. https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/products/compact-direct-fit-p45t-r2-led-hi-lo-beam-conversion-5-15-volts-410-423?_pos=3&_sid=a1490a3e3&_ss=r
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« on: May 31, 2024, 02:13:55 PM »
I don't know the answer,
But I have a H4 bulb,in a non standard reflector,
Fitting Cebie or similar used to be an upgrade
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John, apologies if I mislead you, P45t seems to be fitted to standard reflectors only... Anyhow I can recommend this LED replacement bulb for extra brightness and lower power consumption as suitable for our old bikes.
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« on: May 26, 2024, 07:52:22 PM »
That is a standard car bulb and there is an H4 equvalent, i will see if i can find a number for you cos im bored
Bryan, I first made the mistake of fitting a normal H4 halogen bulb, and found the charging system would not cope well when driving in towns etc. I have a volt meter fitted and noticed the voltage drop below 11.5 volts when waiting at traffic lights and road junctions. I switched back to the standard 410 bulb to rectify the problem, but now have an LED which obviously has an even lower power draw. Volt Meter:- https://photos.app.goo.gl/GQUC6TZKV9SkJBCh9
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« on: May 26, 2024, 07:44:30 PM »
Thanks Skoti, that looks the best and easiest option. Mine must be missing a retaining clip or something for there to be an oil seal used to hold the P45T bulb in.
One last question, did you use a 4300k bulb? 6000k might be a bit blue?
Yes, I used the 6000k bulb and it's a bit blue. Maybe the warm white would look a bit better on an old classic motorcycle but that's your choice. BTW there should be a spring below the headlamp bulb retaining cup to hold the bulb in place.
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« on: May 24, 2024, 06:47:21 PM »
Never done them on a PD carb, but on my F1 I needed to carefully tap them out from the inside with a pin punch.
Hope this helps.
Skoti
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« on: May 23, 2024, 06:58:35 AM »
Good luck with the SBS ones, they squealed when I used them.
They're now in a box under my bench with other bits and bobs labelled shite...
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« on: May 23, 2024, 06:23:38 AM »
No, you've linked to the cheaper FA13 organic pads.
FA13V pads are semi sintered.
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« on: May 08, 2024, 02:38:48 PM »
Aye Gareth, the https://www.chainmate.co.uk/ appears to lube the chain on the outside. But back to the Putoline stuff, as you say It is a bit dodgy messing around with petrol to clean your chain then boiling it up in the big lube tin using a gas stove, I try to be careful, but maybe paraffin would be safer? What do others use? Thanks for your concern tho.
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