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by martin.brown
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: oils and lubricants for 1957 350 NH
Replies: 2
Views: 2328

Hi Nev,
Thanks for the info; I'll take a look at the Harley oils. Cheers
Maritn
by martin.brown
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: oils and lubricants for 1957 350 NH
Replies: 2
Views: 2328

oils and lubricants for 1957 350 NH

Hi everyone,
It's winter here, so time to at least change the oils - I've no idea what the previous owner put in anyway. Gearbox oil (50 SAE according to the book) Fork oil (30 SAE) pretty straightforward I guess, but how about the engine? 40 SAE according to the book, but what's the experience of ...
by martin.brown
Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Front Brake Judder
Replies: 9
Views: 4065

Hi everyone,
Just to update you, finally got around to getting linings and checking the bike out in the cold Scottish autumn. Very much improved, but still a slight tendency to judder when braking at speed - well, say 40mph. Braking is now good enough for enjoyable riding and we'll see how we get ...
by martin.brown
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:09 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Front Brake Judder
Replies: 9
Views: 4065

Re: Front Brake Judder

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all the replies.
Knud, I seem to remember something from my long lost youth about not being able to clean greasy brake shoes, so I think I'll get some brake shoes on order and meanwhile check out the other points.
I'll let you know the outcome, but it may be a while as ...
by martin.brown
Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Front Brake Judder
Replies: 9
Views: 4065

Front Brake Judder

My 1957 NH 350 (acquired last autumn) is a nice ride but has front brake judder under heavy or medium braking. Shoes look fine, but were greasy when I took them out; previous owner must have overgreased bearing or brake fulcrum. I cleaned them well, but problem persists. Is the problem in the brake ...