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Offline Johnny4428

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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #30 on: April 15, 2024, 05:21:35 PM »
That figures indeed Bryan, I made contact with the sellers and they told me they will send it with the Post office.
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« Reply #31 on: April 15, 2024, 06:02:07 PM »
Just got a notification it’s down to $100 dollars for postage about £80, that is shipped with USPS.
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #32 on: April 15, 2024, 07:26:24 PM »
Thats a good price, i have a freing in nashville and a medium box is $30
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« Reply #33 on: May 02, 2024, 08:12:25 PM »
Well that’s mission accomplished! Now I can get my bike lift back!😡

https://youtu.be/Yg2YXfmD3TE?si=jafI97tMZvgdf33N
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #34 on: May 02, 2024, 10:18:51 PM »
There you go, told you it would be ok!
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #35 on: May 02, 2024, 10:49:41 PM »
Tip. Never state that the part you are buying/ sending is a Fuel/ Petrol Tank !

Just note it as 'Motorcycle Parts'.....I have sold/ sent a few Tanks over the years and never had any problem when using that description - which is the truth anyway.

Of course the Tanks I have sold/ shipped have not held any Petrol for years and have been well 'aired' so they are basically just lumps of steel plate so there is no risk.
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #36 on: May 03, 2024, 06:53:48 AM »
Yes Bryan you did say!🤭 Good tip regarding fuel tank posting as well.
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #37 on: May 03, 2024, 08:02:06 AM »
Great to see and hear it running again Johnny - how many years dormant?  Will that be yet another of your exhibits at this year's shows?  A nice board with all that Orkney history alongside would be very welcome - at Dounby Show too.

Ian
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« Reply #38 on: May 03, 2024, 09:49:52 AM »
Nice work Johnny, they sound so calm running, like a little mechanical heartbeat.

Testament too, to how well the design and materials originally made them so durable.
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #39 on: May 03, 2024, 10:06:21 AM »
Class act Johnny, well done that man.
The sound of it reminds me of an Alan Millyard video where you can hear the gentle ticking of a clock in the background, very calming and no rush to do anything. Your engine sounds similar, maybe have it running in the background when working on your bikes (with the garage door open if course!).
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« Reply #40 on: May 03, 2024, 12:20:54 PM »
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.
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1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1
1978 Honda CB550K3
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3
1977 Honda CB550 (almost)

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« Reply #41 on: May 03, 2024, 02:54:37 PM »
Related, but different in combustion process

https://youtu.be/kCoOTbhapnk?si=gFN27-oARy3QqMek

Really cool and calm old boat.
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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #42 on: May 03, 2024, 03:06:28 PM »
I’ve been to Molde.

Those apartments by the harbour are really posh. I’ll bet they appreciated the plumes of particulates


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Re: Barn find!
« Reply #43 on: May 03, 2024, 03:29:44 PM »
Well done that chugs along lovely!

Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??

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« Reply #44 on: May 03, 2024, 04:52:22 PM »
Quote from: Rozabikes Tim on May 03, 2024, 03:29:44 PM
Well done that chugs along lovely!

Why only one valve operating? Assuming that is what it is / induction exhaust cycle etc??

The intake valve may be simple vacuum operation, needing no cam to apply it during the "suck" stroke .... matches the cadence of a slow rpm without complication of mechanical opening.
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