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Bryanj:
I like the T500, where i worked we built an Egli GT750 for racing, 6 1/2 to the gallon and went like stink. As to the cylinder all i can sugest is take the diameter of the bore and check all the girling lists/packs at autojumbles and things like steam rallies mate, I suspect that a lot of seals are fairly generic as long as the bore is good
Zunspec:
Hi Bryan
The bore unfortunately had some corrosion at the outer end, that's why it was seized. Also the seal has now been taken in, and out twice and was difficult to re-fit so I may have compromised it despite my best efforts. Awaiting a new length of brake line (in black covering, nearest I could get to the original) to see if the re-furbished M/Cyl will work.
That Egli GT750 sounds interesting, and I can believe the 6.5 mpg lol.
Cheers Geoff
Zunspec:
Good news, the cleaned up Pagehiln rear master cylinder appears to be functioning well. I have just successfully put the bike through the UK MOT test, 1 advisory to check out/adjust the swinging arm bearing. The bike is now fully UK road legal ;D . Still a slight misfire on #3 cylinder and that carb also appears to be weeping so a strip down and clean is in order.
Even on the 13 year old Avon Roadrunner tyres the Seeley feels very good to ride, once all the minor problems are resolved I think this machine is going a bunch of fun.
I am thinking of fitting set of Continental Classic Attack tyres. 100/90x19 front and 120/09x18 rear. Anyone have any feedback on these?
Cheers Geoff
Bryanj:
Metzelers are better mate in my opinion, aparently made by Pirelli now
Zunspec:
I decided to fit a set of Avon AM26 Roadriders (110/90-19 F & 120/90-18 R), they are made not 10 miles from me so supporting a local product :D. I also use the race compound versions on my Seeley T500 so I am familiar with how they feel.
At the moment the swinging arm is out to address some play in the bearings, still working on that.
After stripping the carbs and giving them a clean the engine is running a lot better although it stills sounds if I have slight miss-fire, still working on that too lol.
Cheers Geoff
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