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The Star and Garter / Re: Rubber knee pads
« on: 20 December, 2021, 15:41:58 »
Thanks everyone, I got some windscreen sealer in the end. I will fit them on a warm day. Merry Xmas.
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The Star and Garter / Rubber knee pads
« on: 15 December, 2021, 16:31:11 »
Which glue-adhesive can I use to stick my new knee pads to my brand new paint. Thanks. have a nice Christmas everyone.
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Twins / Re: A65L carbs
« on: 20 October, 2021, 18:12:57 »
Primary circuits are always a problem unless you know how to clean them properly. See YouTube Amal Service.
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Twins / Clutch Adjustment
« on: 28 August, 2021, 15:21:24 »
I have a standard clutch which I have cleaned whilst restoring. This model has the three ball bearing operator. I have some slack in the cable and adjusted the clutch cover plate. The clutch is engaging and dis-engaging, but I only have half travel at the handlebars. All seems a bit odd. Anyone else come across this. Have my balls shrunk ?
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Singles / Re: wet sumping - should pump work by manually kicking engine over?
« on: 30 July, 2021, 17:13:07 »
I fitted a SRM sump plate and a quick release oil valve that they use on Rally Cars.
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Singles / Re: Card Adjustment Screws
« on: 23 July, 2021, 16:31:39 »
Hitchcock M/C's are brilliant for Amal Parts and they know what they are talking about. Normally overnight post.
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The Star and Garter / Re: fuel taps
« on: 08 July, 2021, 18:04:32 »
Do like recycling, been doing jobs like that all day. Well done.
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Twins / Re: A65 clutch play
« on: 02 July, 2021, 16:31:31 »
All of my clutches have had float, even a new complete SRM Clutch that I put on my A65. Sometimes answers are not forthcoming. Enjoy !
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Twins / Re: 1965 A65 lightning oil tank drain plug washer/s
« on: 28 June, 2021, 17:54:58 »
Google John Cronshaw, he advertises in Old Bike Mart by Mortons OR Dragonfly M/C's will have them.
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The Star and Garter / Re: Wheel rebuild
« on: 14 June, 2021, 22:07:04 »
Major expense indeed. I have my frame and tinware in the paint shop, ouch. love it.
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The Star and Garter / Re: Wheel rebuild
« on: 14 June, 2021, 17:38:07 »
I had my hubs powder coated near Southend, excellent job. New Made in England S/S rims and spokes, built near Southend. Under £550 the lot built. New Tyres tomorrow, job done.
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The Star and Garter / A65 Fork Top Nut washers
« on: 14 June, 2021, 17:34:40 »
I am building a special and need two washers to go under the top nuts of my forks. I am wondering if 97-4166 washers will fit from a 1971 A65. If anyone has one in their tool box could they measure the internal and external dimensions, not worried about thickness. Thank you.
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The Star and Garter / Re: Wheel rebuild
« on: 26 May, 2021, 16:14:45 »
Spoke to Hagon's. £300 per wheel inclusive. I just have to supply the hubs and take the old wheels along to double check. Disappointed at the company in Halstead, sent them a nice email with my requirements asking for a quote. That was almost a week ago. Did they reply ? Nope.
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The Star and Garter / Re: Wheel rebuild
« on: 23 May, 2021, 15:16:07 »
I will ring Mr Hagon on Monday and sound them out. Thanks.
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The Star and Garter / Wheel rebuild
« on: 23 May, 2021, 14:51:24 »
Going to get new rims and spokes etc. I want to either get the hubs powder coated or painted first. Will powder coat ping off during a wheel builders tightening of the spokes. Or any other recommendations. Thanks.