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American Bikes / Re: What kind of helmet do you guys usually wear
« on: July 03, 2015, 10:15:31 AM »
Full face. Why would you not want the best protection?
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British Bikes / Re: 1962 A50 LEAN ONE CYLINDER
« on: June 21, 2015, 09:58:36 AM »
Intake gasket? Had a Triumph Daytona 500 with right cylinder running lean, checked valves, plugs, compression test, cleaned carb and found a bit of the gasket missing underneath the manifold. New gasket and all good again.
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British Bikes / Re: The Wardill.
« on: May 09, 2015, 11:27:41 PM »
Very interesting topic.
The GM/Detroit (and similar) differ in using a mechanical driven supercharger to push in the fresh air, but were none the less a good engine if used with the right oils.
The GM/Detroit (and similar) differ in using a mechanical driven supercharger to push in the fresh air, but were none the less a good engine if used with the right oils.
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British Bikes / Re: Engine model? help req
« on: April 28, 2015, 09:06:21 AM »
Good luck with your project Frank.
I'm in northern NSW.
I'm in northern NSW.
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British Bikes / Re: identifing frame
« on: April 28, 2015, 08:58:20 AM »
cannot help with the frame identity.
That pony is going to be a big boy when he grows up!
That pony is going to be a big boy when he grows up!
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British Bikes / Re: bike size
« on: April 27, 2015, 09:52:48 AM »
One of my friends here has a Deauville and is 80yrs. He can handle it quite ok and loves riding it.
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British Bikes / Re: Smoking Triumph
« on: April 05, 2015, 10:44:12 PM »
Could the bores be glazed?
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European and Other Bikes / Re: 2V Jawa Speedway Engine Piston Seized
« on: March 17, 2015, 07:36:32 AM »
Several ways of removing stuck pistons, but first question is how it seized? Was it from water/condensation corrosion or from a heat seizure?
If first type, I heat olive oil (or any thin oil, even ATF is ok) hot enough to fry chips in (cooking chips optional but why not use hot oil first) and pour into cylinder and let cool before the wood and hammer. Some times have to do a couple of times before release.
If mechanical/heat seizure then melt the piston out with oxy acetylene torch to save barrel.
If first type, I heat olive oil (or any thin oil, even ATF is ok) hot enough to fry chips in (cooking chips optional but why not use hot oil first) and pour into cylinder and let cool before the wood and hammer. Some times have to do a couple of times before release.
If mechanical/heat seizure then melt the piston out with oxy acetylene torch to save barrel.
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American Bikes / Re: 1896 Roper Steam recreation
« on: March 08, 2015, 01:16:22 AM »
Wow! That is very neat. What is it like to ride?
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British Bikes / Re: Unknown engine with brass crankcase, English?
« on: March 01, 2015, 09:11:46 PM »
Looks a lot like the engine in the book 'Motor Bicycle Building' by Paul Hasluck from 1906. This gave instructions on how to make your own frame and engine. The barrel flange looks very similar to the one shown on page 51. It lists the engine as 3.5 hp, with 82mm bore, but doesn't list the stroke. Also the valve looks similar too.
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British Bikes / Re: Sun 1951 98cc spare parts and colour
« on: February 27, 2015, 08:29:54 PM »
That looks to be a very tidy job you've done there.
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British Bikes / Re: Smoking Triumph
« on: February 26, 2015, 03:09:52 AM »
Could it be too much oil in the system?
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Any idea what this is ?
« on: February 24, 2015, 07:57:40 AM »I don't know that they made a water-cooled engine prior to that,
Rex had watercooled engines quite early on.
http://www.classiccar4you.com/classic-cars-gallery/?album=729&gallery=1201
Finding pictures and details will involve some more intensive searching.
Old magazines, etc. (some are online these days).
Wow, 900cc single and 2400cc twin (1200 per pot).