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Messages - Johnwebley
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« on: March 11, 2026, 08:30:57 PM »
I like the Motobatt
Seems to thrive on neglect
No liquid in it,so no vent to get acid on the pipes,
Charge for 24hrs before installing, then ignore it
If not used, maybe a top up charge for a a couple of hours only,
But, that is my opinion and experience
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« on: March 07, 2026, 06:06:17 PM »
I recently fitted Bridgestone
Seems good, should be ok with the Avon rear
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« on: March 07, 2026, 02:04:08 PM »
Should slide out,
Use plenty of penetrating oils
Suggest you put the tee piece in a vise
Try to move the caliper arm,
It should have O rings top and bottom on the shaft,
Plenty of gentle persuasion
Don't rush it
Remember to pack with grease on reassembly
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« on: March 03, 2026, 05:35:02 PM »
done,
time to cough up
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« on: March 03, 2026, 05:22:15 PM »
With such a lovely comment, how can we refuse
I shall fire up the computer
And throw a chip in
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« on: February 22, 2026, 04:22:20 PM »
Out on the 500 today, first time this year, it was only started yesterday for the first time since November Cool breeze, just a little warmth in the sun Wow, it felt good   Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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« on: February 21, 2026, 04:17:52 PM »
Welcome
We are very friendly
Although the 400 afisionados constantly discuss which colour is fastest!
Have fun
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« on: February 18, 2026, 08:57:15 AM »
I have used Wemoto
They seem ok
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« on: February 17, 2026, 04:34:08 PM »
Steve Cooper of the VJMC recently wrote a feature in Classic Bike Guide detailing how to convert US sealed beam unit to one with a lamp holder. It was about 4 or 5 issues ago. Unfortunately I now have to throw my bike mags away after I read them to avoid 'clutter'.
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« on: February 17, 2026, 03:41:48 PM »
I'll give it all another go in the next couple of days. Just waiting for the replacement shims to arrive before delving deeper.
I saw that YSS shock Alan but at the time I was going to get the original shock rebuilt but now knowing it's going to cost somewhere between £250-£300 and some parts such as the actual damper rod are irreplaceable I went to bid on the YSS shock only to find it had been sold . I won't think about the suspension now until I know what I'm potentially in for with the engine!
I fitted mine with a Yss shock from Wemoto, not to expensive Mine had previously been fitted with a CBR600RR unit, but the spring was far too soft, Back end went down far to much The damper travel is very short on NC30, so needs a stiff spring Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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« on: February 17, 2026, 12:56:13 PM »
Just having a look around Very surprised by the headline Seems the bulb is fixed in Also probably need rear shocks and rim,badly corroded, BTW the tyres are as new original Yokahama 3 x18 R 2.75 x 18 f Ideal for a show queen bike, which never gets ridden Any offers??  Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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« on: February 16, 2026, 05:56:48 PM »
I have some good friends in Wooton under Edge. Is that anywhere near you?
Not to far away Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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« on: February 16, 2026, 05:33:11 PM »
That's a nice story. May I please ask if you also had a starter clutch problem or did you just decide to always go with the kickstart option? Did you remove all of the starter components to reduce weight as well?
No, I diagnosed the sprag clutch was faulty, Got a complete s/h from ebay, I now know spares are available, Kick started and took to my friend, He is a professional bike engineer with his own business, Job done Check dear Mr Silver for rollers and springs Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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« on: February 16, 2026, 04:51:39 PM »
Hey, it's still a great bike
Use the Kicker,
Enjoy
I have the starter clutch go on my 500,
My mate did it in the frame
No were near that cost
Maybe someone knows if the smaller bike can be done like that
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« on: February 15, 2026, 10:39:00 PM »
Nice John, much work needed?
Only spent a couple of hours looking around, I connected a battery, the electric seem to work, Does need various replacements A few essentials, others cosmetic Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
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