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British Bikes / Re: Unleaded fuel
« on: May 29, 2012, 06:56:23 PM »
I agree with Rex, never had any problem with unleaded on any of my bikes from 1946 to 1999
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British Bikes / Re: Genuine Non_ Genuine spares?
« on: May 23, 2012, 07:09:08 PM »
Also trades on ebay as rectoryantiques17, not sure that you would call them fake copies, more commonly called pattern parts, the biggest supplier to the trade only is Wassell who source the parts worldwide, there is definitely a very good market for these parts although the quality is very variable and you often need to be able to "make slight adjustments to make them fit".
Our host on this very site is a supplier of these Wassell supplied parts and a far nicer person to deal with and also has a far superior knowledge of the parts being sold.
The story as I have been given to understand regarding Heritage is that the business was started by Joanne's husband who passed away, she then decided to carry the business on, I have bought from her in the past, but won't in the future, she has no clue about what she sells but whatever you do don't complain, she gets very stroppy.
Our host on this very site is a supplier of these Wassell supplied parts and a far nicer person to deal with and also has a far superior knowledge of the parts being sold.
The story as I have been given to understand regarding Heritage is that the business was started by Joanne's husband who passed away, she then decided to carry the business on, I have bought from her in the past, but won't in the future, she has no clue about what she sells but whatever you do don't complain, she gets very stroppy.
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British Bikes / Re: dead ceefer
« on: April 25, 2012, 04:31:23 PM »
Depending what carb is fitted that push down bar may well be the choke, have you ensured that the timing is set on the compression stroke? you won't be the first.
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British Bikes / Re: BSA identity.
« on: April 24, 2012, 10:41:03 AM »
In 1937 the B series had the prefix HB and the M series had the prefix HM but I have never heard of a H19 could it be HB badly stamped?.
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British Bikes / Re: Old photos of a Norton International
« on: April 20, 2012, 10:44:20 AM »
Hmm oversize tank, twin float chambers, long exhaust pipe with silencer sticking up in the air, road lights.
Could it be that when on speed trials the lights and silencer where removed? and could the tank contain two chambers with different types of fuel for road and race? with the float chambers set at different levels to increase/decrease the fuel supply.
Could it be that when on speed trials the lights and silencer where removed? and could the tank contain two chambers with different types of fuel for road and race? with the float chambers set at different levels to increase/decrease the fuel supply.
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Autojumble / Re: BSA M33/B33 parts Wanted
« on: February 12, 2012, 06:17:58 PM »
Hi Snooper
Take care when buying crank and rods as there are a number of different types used the stroke is the same but there are different flywheels and three different length rods used and you need to find the matching ones.
Take care when buying crank and rods as there are a number of different types used the stroke is the same but there are different flywheels and three different length rods used and you need to find the matching ones.
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: Classic bike and Spain.
« on: February 02, 2012, 06:25:31 PM »
Any engine will require a different air/petrol mixture at high altitude, most makers of the time would publish figures for bikes used constantly at different heights above sea level, the reason being that the air becomes less dense.
In reality unless you are spending a few years there then just ignore it, the bike will start but perhaps wont run at it's best.
In reality unless you are spending a few years there then just ignore it, the bike will start but perhaps wont run at it's best.
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British Bikes / Re: c.15
« on: January 23, 2012, 05:35:13 PM »
A couple of minutes should be plenty long enough for the oil to be returning on one of these, try removing the drain plug from the sump if you are getting oil draining from here then it is likely that you have a scavenge problem if not then a feed problem is likely.
Also check you have the pipes to the oil tank connected the correct way round, you wont be the first who has crossed them over,(Edit just seen Yosemite has already suggested this).
Also check you have the pipes to the oil tank connected the correct way round, you wont be the first who has crossed them over,(Edit just seen Yosemite has already suggested this).
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British Bikes / Re: c.15
« on: January 22, 2012, 07:04:19 PM »
On a new or fresh rebuild the oil has to fill various cavities and then reach a level in the crankcase before any great amount will return, how long did you let it run for?.
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American Bikes / Re: Indian Chief stroker
« on: January 18, 2012, 12:49:21 PM »
I prefer to be stroked rather than bored.
Sorry couldn't resist that one.
Sorry couldn't resist that one.
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American Bikes / Re: Indian Chief stroker
« on: January 16, 2012, 12:27:20 PM »
As my Mother used to say, "there are non so blind as those who will not see".
So I will now leave you to fall out over something which you really agree on, but one can't see it.
All the best to both of you.
So I will now leave you to fall out over something which you really agree on, but one can't see it.
All the best to both of you.
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American Bikes / Re: Indian Chief stroker
« on: January 15, 2012, 08:57:25 PM »
OK,
The original post asked if "anything else needed to be done other than changing the flywheels", obviously if you do this to increase the length of the stroke it is likely that the piston can hit the head, this can be avoided by using a piston with less height above the gudgeon pin, fitting a longer barrel or packing the bottom of the cylinder block, to name the most common ways.
HTH.
The original post asked if "anything else needed to be done other than changing the flywheels", obviously if you do this to increase the length of the stroke it is likely that the piston can hit the head, this can be avoided by using a piston with less height above the gudgeon pin, fitting a longer barrel or packing the bottom of the cylinder block, to name the most common ways.
HTH.
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American Bikes / Re: Indian Chief stroker
« on: January 15, 2012, 09:55:06 AM »
Hey
Come on Wetdog, read all the posts and replies again, then you should understand what Rogerwilco is saying.
Come on Wetdog, read all the posts and replies again, then you should understand what Rogerwilco is saying.
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British Bikes / Re: My lucky day!
« on: December 10, 2011, 07:18:53 PM »
Have a good look around you may find the rest of the bike 
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British Bikes / Re: Front wheel alignment
« on: August 26, 2011, 04:58:18 PM »
Hi
As Goldy says first check that all the fittings are correct, it is surprisingly common for rebuilt wheels to have incorrect offset, the easy way to correct it is to remove the tyre if fitted replace the wheel then slacken all the spokes on the side where the rim is closest to the fork 1/2 a turn each, then tighten the other side spokes 1/2 a turn, keep doing this until the rim is centered, check to see it any spokes are protruding into the tube space and grind off if they are.
As Goldy says first check that all the fittings are correct, it is surprisingly common for rebuilt wheels to have incorrect offset, the easy way to correct it is to remove the tyre if fitted replace the wheel then slacken all the spokes on the side where the rim is closest to the fork 1/2 a turn each, then tighten the other side spokes 1/2 a turn, keep doing this until the rim is centered, check to see it any spokes are protruding into the tube space and grind off if they are.