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- Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:31 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Wheel Bearings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2394
- Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:10 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: FH Primary Drive
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1556
I had this problem once, and fixed it by using a six hole lockwasher placed between the chainwheel and clutch drum, to space the drum out slightly. I was not sure of the exact cause of the problem, it could be slight misalignment of the parts, or distortion/casting variations in the primary cases. I...
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:10 pm
- Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
- Topic: Spares at the AGM Autojumble
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2273
Spares at the AGM Autojumble
Just a reminder of the parts I have available, as listed in the members section of the forum. I plan to have a table at the AGM autojumble, so could bring any parts ordered with me for collection at the AGM. I also have a few parts (not listed on my website) that I am bringing on behalf of some frie...
- Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:43 pm
- Forum: Main Chat Forum
- Topic: Total hip replacement
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11664
Although a little different, after my open heart surgery I was advised not to drive for at least six weeks, and not to ride a bike for three months. The essential part is to get your consultant, once you are advised you are fit to drive and/or ride again, to write to your GP confirming this, so ther...
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:15 pm
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: Single Cylinder Crankcases
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2637
No reason, you just need to drill and tap a hole to take the fifth barrel base stud. It might also be worth checking if the large d/s and t/s bearings have moved in the crankcase, as these will (should?)be replaced by roller bearing outer races, and the d/s outer can come loose and work inwards, cat...
- Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:54 am
- Forum: Ariel Talk
- Topic: Improving the front forks
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15251
There are details in the knowledgebase of the factory mods to improve the forks, involving shortening the top bushes, moving the lower bleed hole upwards, and filing a teardrop around the upper bleedhole to slow down oil cutoff. Just search the knowledgebase using the keyword forks. I have made my o...
- Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:10 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: 12 volt dynamo systems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4660
Charlie/Dick It is possible to fit an oil seal from a K2F mag to the endplate of a MOI mag (flat head rivets with head inside), you also need to shorten the peg that locates the slipping clutch lockwasher. You can strip the drive gear for a number of reasons, dynamo sticking/jamming, up and down pla...
- Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: 12 volt dynamo systems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4660
Re: 12 volt dynamo systems
I have used a JG 12v unit in the past, on both a VH and a FH, and had no problems with either over many years. They just used the dynamo as is without a new 12v fields coil or armature, although the dynamo needed to be in a good working condition (and the magdyno clutch drive grease free!). The inst...
- Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:00 am
- Forum: Four stroke
- Topic: VH 500 1949 Head gasket
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7042
Re: VH 500 1949 Head gasket
I believe thin copper head gaskets were only specified for iron singles engines, including the 350, but are not vital if there is a good fit between the barrel spigot and head recess (achieved by lapping in with some form of grinding paste, dependent on the state of both!). I have sold a few copper ...
- Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:52 am
- Forum: Main Chat Forum
- Topic: Flat Tyre
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5672
Re: Flat Tyre
Regarding using french chalk to fit/refit a tyre and tube, a substitute that is much easier to obtain in talcum powder, preferably the baby type as it doesn't have any additives/scent. Used liberally inside the tyre ( shake in and rotate the tyre until the inside is coated) and rub into the beading,...