Hello!
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fossie
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They all do that sir, you notice the frame tube is now oval, just leave it, or just round it off and fit a bush . It won't fail MOT and dosen't affect braking. Just adjust the mastercyl rod up a bit .
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G0FHM
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Steve,
Well the rear caliper is already black... like most of the bike! But I prefer a nice red for the calipers... yes, a nice red I think!
Well the rear caliper is already black... like most of the bike! But I prefer a nice red for the calipers... yes, a nice red I think!
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G0FHM
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The red part was very tongue in cheek, Having read previous comments about red
The stripdown is coming on nicely, getting the bolts in on the driveshaft flange cracked off was a bit hard, but now done, all the same.
Had a quick look at the end casings with paint stripper - no pitting or scuffs, so they are candidates for a full strip and polishing kit!
A few dodgy screws that hold the tailpiece on need to be drilled out as they rotten, but they can easily be replaced.
I have noticed that the gaiter between the swingarm and transmission has been repaired with silicone. Is there a replacement available? or will I have to adapt a universal car CV gaiter?
Ta,
J
The stripdown is coming on nicely, getting the bolts in on the driveshaft flange cracked off was a bit hard, but now done, all the same.
Had a quick look at the end casings with paint stripper - no pitting or scuffs, so they are candidates for a full strip and polishing kit!
A few dodgy screws that hold the tailpiece on need to be drilled out as they rotten, but they can easily be replaced.
I have noticed that the gaiter between the swingarm and transmission has been repaired with silicone. Is there a replacement available? or will I have to adapt a universal car CV gaiter?
Ta,
J
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fossie
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Cheers for that.... Swingarm is quite good. May need a little plate the size of a large postage stamp welding on, but I won't know until I get it off and stripped down to bare metal. Just trying to summon up the motivation to get out into the shed and finish the engine removal off, but it's a bit parky out there!
I'm also looking for a set of original bars, if anybody has some? Current bars are totally wrong!
J
I'm also looking for a set of original bars, if anybody has some? Current bars are totally wrong!
J
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sparki
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fossie.... may i take this oportunity to remind you to look for the shaft drive bolts while you're in there for the 650....
in fact, all i really need is the size of them and i can order some generic 12.9 bolts/cap screws. robinsons want too much for a bolt if i recall.... something like £3 each.. lol
cheers
in fact, all i really need is the size of them and i can order some generic 12.9 bolts/cap screws. robinsons want too much for a bolt if i recall.... something like £3 each.. lol
cheers
