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Lobo:
F2 now finished, no short cuts, no "she'll be right", everything as spec as I could get it. (barring US engine / frame!)

Anyways, now getting fussy...

(1) Gear shift has a bit of slop (on footrest peg) - what is typical lateral play at the toe end? Any tips for taking this out? 

(2). Kickstart not clamped tight onto splines - despite going as tight as I dare on the pinch bolt. No question of it slipping etc, just 'offends'. Have tried closing it a little in the vice, but the metal too hard & doesn't give an inch... er mm. Is this normal; if not tips for making it solid to the shaft?

Cheers,
Simon

tom400f:
Wow looks great. Is your silencer original too?

Will look later regarding your questions....

Lobo:
Cheers Tom,

Yep, Mint & OEM exhaust, seat & mudguards. Stove enamelled frame, stunning tank job that whisked me back to 1978! Carbs nicely set up, idles beautifully, throttle blips unhesitaingly. Only parts that need renewing now the rims, due bit of scuffing to the chrome.

Grateful for any comments on the perceived slop.

tom400f:
There is at most 1mm gap on the kickstart in that photo. It's tight on the splines.

Gear shift has may be 2mm end float at the pivot and same amount of lateral movement at the toe end.

Hope that helps
Tom

Lobo:
Cheers for that Tom.

As I thought, and now to find some way of making the Kickstart tightly clamped, and the gearshift 'bushed' somehow, as I reckon mine has about 8-10 mils lateral at the toe. I bought this as a re chromed / reconditioned item, and am not thrilled with it, as it ain't 100% 'true'. Wasn't cheap, and I'm now having doubts as to whether its had a bloody rebore!

Thanks again,
Simon.

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