C15G fistful of trouble

[TTJOHN]

I have just taken the C15G out on the road for the first time since I bought it, did about a mile and half, in traffic and the engine died on me, found the spark plug had oiled up very badly,so, back home and I thought strip down the top end which I have done, the piston had quite a lot of impressions on it where it had obviously had broken rings previously the head also had been badly marked, valves removed which were badly worn on the shafts so a new pair ordered, I will check the wear in the guides later. The piston is a plus 40 o/s and I am quite lucky as I have an original BSA piston to replace it with, however, if some kind sole out there has a spare head knocking about in reasonable condition, I would be very interested in purchasing it.

Kind regards TTJohn

[morven21]

Sounds like a case of going back to seller; "speak softly an carry a big stick"  !

[TTJOHN]

No, I would never do that, when I buy a bike I usually give it a good going over before I ride as I always expect things like this to happen, I always look on the positive side , for the sake of a few quid I'll have that running smooth as silk by next week, keeps me occupied.

TTJ

[morven21]

I'll allow that is the least stressful option. Good luck with it, an many happy miles.