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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: MOT change of rules for imports.
« on: August 22, 2017, 04:36:17 PM »
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The Classic Biker Bar / MOT change of rules for imports.
« on: August 22, 2017, 03:38:31 PM »
Just lifted this from a well known forum.
May help people with NOVA bikes if it is true ? An API Lamby is an import Lambretta probably from India.
QUOTE.
Just been to my local MOT station to get my import API Lamby motd prior to sending off for its registration. Had the fun of driving 10 mile with no plates on, only to get to the centre to be declined.
Apparently there are "new rules".
The gist of them is that even though I had my insurance docs, frame number and engine number and my dating letter from the LCGB - they wouldn't MOT it.
Apparently you need the old reg details, or a NOVA document which states the date of first reg, or a letter from the manufacturer confirming the age.
May help people with NOVA bikes if it is true ? An API Lamby is an import Lambretta probably from India.
QUOTE.
Just been to my local MOT station to get my import API Lamby motd prior to sending off for its registration. Had the fun of driving 10 mile with no plates on, only to get to the centre to be declined.
Apparently there are "new rules".
The gist of them is that even though I had my insurance docs, frame number and engine number and my dating letter from the LCGB - they wouldn't MOT it.
Apparently you need the old reg details, or a NOVA document which states the date of first reg, or a letter from the manufacturer confirming the age.
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Autojumble / Essex Jumbles
« on: August 20, 2017, 05:37:09 PM »
If anyone knows of any bike jumbles going on in Essex please reply or post them on this section. Many thanks.
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Autojumble / 12 Volt Coil testing
« on: August 20, 2017, 04:15:56 PM »
My bike is in many bits as I am building it out of boxes. I have two matching 12 volt coils which are standard for the A65. Is there any way I can bench test them before I polish them up ready for a refit on the restoration. Thanks. 
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British Bikes / Re: Trident 1972 Headlamp Assembly
« on: August 15, 2017, 10:07:42 PM »
Many thanks, just bought a nice one complete on ebay £40 for my A65.
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British Bikes / Trident 1972 Headlamp Assembly
« on: August 15, 2017, 03:58:29 PM »
Is this headlight assembly the same as the 1972 A65 and Bonnie OIF please.
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British Bikes / Re: Villiers Engine Type 982A
« on: August 11, 2017, 05:25:12 PM »
Try posting your photos on a great old Forum called My Old Machine, full of farmers who use these engines and show them. Wealth of knowledge on there. Free to join. The engine and carb look like my F/B Falcon 197 cc and about 1959.
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British Bikes / Re: 1972 OIF A65 Fork Stanchions.
« on: August 10, 2017, 03:15:23 PM »
Problem solved, took them to my mates workshop who has the worlds biggest vice. It was still a struggle as the threads were covered in Lock-tite. Thanks for looking.
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British Bikes / 1972 OIF A65 Fork Stanchions.
« on: August 09, 2017, 03:16:33 PM »
I have new fork stanchions ready my fork rebuild. I am having trouble getting the plugs 97-4076 out of the old stanchions, any tips ( heat etc ), thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: BSA- TRIUMPH OIF Speedo chrome rims
« on: August 07, 2017, 03:23:39 PM »
Many thanks lads. Lots more questions to come, just started on the forks, hubs next. Regards.
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British Bikes / BSA- TRIUMPH OIF Speedo chrome rims
« on: August 06, 2017, 04:34:36 PM »
Does anyone know where I can get replacement chrome rings for the speedo and tacho please.
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British Bikes / Re: 1972 OIF A65
« on: August 05, 2017, 01:35:03 PM »
Sounds a wise move. Many thanks.
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British Bikes / 1972 OIF A65
« on: August 04, 2017, 05:12:42 PM »
My basket case is coming on. I have found the clocks, which show 43,000. The barrels are now off and the piston rings are a bit loose on the standard pistons. What did surprise me, there is only the slightest ridge on the top of the barrels. My friend who builds engines had a look and is of the theory that new rings will do the job. I am quite happy just to put a new set of standard pistons in. Do these barrels last this long with regular servicing. ( or is the speedo from another bike ) Observations please.
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British Bikes / Re: Newbie from Southend area
« on: August 02, 2017, 05:22:02 PM »
I masked it up before dropping it off, but he wants to mask it his way to protect the oil ways.. He is also going the remove the swinging arm bushes, de-grease it and mask up the inside of the arm. He is a quietly confident metal polisher by trade, he made a superb job of my Crusader Sport. He is based near Rayleigh Essex behind the Blinking Owl Cafe on the A127 ( an old bikers cafe ).
Regards
Regards