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by GordonR
Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: 2 head gaskets fitted to my leader
Replies: 3
Views: 9327

2 head gaskets fitted to my leader

I decided to remove the heads from my leader to check their state of carbon build up (which as it happens was perfectly clear) I noticed that there were 2 head gaskets fitted to each cylinder Is this a mod or did the previous owner not realise that there were 2 gaskets . The heads are the higher ...
by GordonR
Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: anti-squeal brake shoes on front with normal shoes on rear
Replies: 9
Views: 22499

Re: anti-squeal brake shoes on front with normal shoes on rear

thanks for confirming what I suspected and I will have to totally strip the front brake and bearings along with perhaps replacing the spindle,as it's not in the best of condition due to being mis-treated by a previous owner, ah well it'll just take a bit longer to get back to Canned Heat condition ...
by GordonR
Tue Jul 08, 2025 7:08 am
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: anti-squeal brake shoes on front with normal shoes on rear
Replies: 9
Views: 22499

anti-squeal brake shoes on front with normal shoes on rear

Having just bought a leader and joined the club I am in the process of re-commissioning the bike and recently took both wheels off to examine the brake linings which are in good condition but are different front wheel to back wheel as the front has anti-squeal springs but the back doesn't is this a ...