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Messages - Johnny4428
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« on: October 03, 2026, 10:39:24 AM »
Here’s a thought, but nothing probably to do with this issue. I ran my battery down on the 550 rescently trying to start my bike. When it eventually started it ran just fine, (lack of running) I then proceeded to take it out for a blast with headlight and running lights on about an hour and a half later I returned and checked the charging, I was surprised to learn that I was struggling to rev up and get 12.5v. Put bike on charge for a few hours and left it overnight. Went for a descent run the next day and came back checked charging voltage - up to 14.5 no problem on fast idle. So question is if a battery is below a certain voltage it will not take a charge from this system? It’s a yellow brick by the way!
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« on: October 03, 2026, 09:28:50 AM »
Definitely caught the “bug”! You’re going to be limited to 5k or she’s going to have to hang on. Of course it might move. You wouldn’t want it jammed up in the intricate workings of the gauge, don’t know if that’s possible haven’t studied inside of these.
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« on: October 03, 2026, 09:19:05 AM »
The luggage is £699 if ordering with bike, so no brainer, considering you could pay that for one box under another badge! I haven’t looked at second hand value as I hope this will be a keeper, and as it’s a new model there was nothing to compare unless other Zontes models. I very nearly ordered a CFmoto 450 adventure bike, they were and are getting rave reviews but just wanted a little more oomph. Never had a triple before and this one appealed. The photo taken yesterday is my actual bike Ian so yes full luggage pack. Steve I was thinking exactly that! If nothing else it might keep or even take down the prices of the big brands. I will keep posted anything good or bad. I did ask if they could deliver to Albufeira! (Now that would be nice) I guess that would have been a long drive home 😂 But just now must go and pack my soap bag.😜
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« on: October 02, 2026, 08:08:13 PM »
The Chinese motorcycle designers and engineers are flooding the markets with quite frankly bloody nice bikes. I have decided that for less money than another full restoration on another classic bike. I could just buy this! Apparently ready for collection but I must go to Portugal first for family holiday. I will let you all know what I think of it in the near future.
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« on: October 01, 2026, 06:47:00 PM »
I did wonder about these tanks like others probably. Thanks for posting.
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« on: October 01, 2026, 06:38:51 AM »
Nice to get some pleasant autumn weather. This has not been a good year up in the north of the country. Lot of dry weather but seemed to be a lot of wind. Hopefully get an Indian summer yet.😜
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« on: October 01, 2026, 06:29:50 AM »
Absolutely stunning restoration. Looks very much ready to go. Lovely work.
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« on: September 28, 2026, 11:49:48 AM »
I’ve always had an issue with the 550K3 but never had a squeak out of the K1. Would need to compare and see where I bought pads for K1. Incidentally was a new Caliper fitted to K3 when restored.
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« on: September 25, 2026, 11:21:31 PM »
Got to have some left of the plate after the bend for that to be a solution Johnny I’d imagine. I’m looking at replacing the entire plate.
Yes Ken, it was just the main contact protrusion gone leaving a hole in the end of the contact plate.
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« on: September 25, 2026, 02:37:39 PM »
I don’t know what would be worst the seat or the handlebar position for me!😂 looks like a good old workhorse though.
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« on: September 25, 2026, 02:35:33 PM »
I’ve repaired a couple of contact plates by soldering on a copper rivet head. Seems to work OK.
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« on: September 23, 2026, 02:58:16 PM »
Don’t joke about it!😳 😂😂
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« on: September 18, 2026, 12:06:28 PM »
Just a thought, rear wheel spacers, are they correct and in the right place?
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« on: September 17, 2026, 04:04:32 PM »
Hi Mitch, definately pulled that one from the dirt! Good job, and welcome to the forum.
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« on: September 17, 2026, 09:47:40 AM »
These old pics are great. Sorry can’t contribute, no idea what pappened to my old photos, too many house moves?
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