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The Classic Biker Bar / Quiet on here......
« on: December 14, 2017, 12:09:24 PM »
And everywhere else for that matter. I hope everyone hasn't gone to faceache (or maybe they're doing Xmas shopping.......)
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British Bikes / Re: b.s.a.c15 clutch ??
« on: November 30, 2017, 02:50:58 PM »
With the clutches I'm familiar with (mainly Norton) there is nothing actually holding the backplate to the central drum - if there was it wouldn't rotate. However, the plate that holds the adjusting screws is wider than the hole in the drum so it won't come through forwards. It acts as a retainer for the rollers. What holds it all together are the adjusting screws in their cups clamping the plates to the drum.
So I would support the outer drum somewhere solid with a gap big enough to take the centre and backplate , put a solid bit of MDF over the protruding studs, and give it a firm whack with a ball pein hammer. This may of course only make matters worse......
Do you have a photo of the back of the clutch to show how those studs are held in? As has been said, often riveted over.
Getting that front plate off is unlikely to move you much further TBH.
So I would support the outer drum somewhere solid with a gap big enough to take the centre and backplate , put a solid bit of MDF over the protruding studs, and give it a firm whack with a ball pein hammer. This may of course only make matters worse......
Do you have a photo of the back of the clutch to show how those studs are held in? As has been said, often riveted over.
Getting that front plate off is unlikely to move you much further TBH.
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British Bikes / Re: b.s.a.c15 clutch ??
« on: November 26, 2017, 10:38:56 AM »
When you say it wobbles, what exactly is wobbling? If it's the whole assembly on the gearbox shaft then it's probably the wrong taper.
Getting that plate off will not do anything as regards your puller. As John says the centre should just push out.
Getting that plate off will not do anything as regards your puller. As John says the centre should just push out.
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British Bikes / Re: rims and spokes
« on: November 25, 2017, 02:35:22 PM »
I always use Central as they know what they're about.
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British Bikes / Re: b.s.a.c15 clutch ??
« on: November 24, 2017, 02:00:22 PM »
That plate covers the shock absorber, which is a vane type thing with rubber buffers. It actually looks like a Triumph clutch to me* although I'm not sure why you feel you need to remove the plate. It only really needs to come off if you're replacing the rubbers (which can be tricky.....)
The studs will probably be riveted into the backplate.
I'd look for the correct clutch as the taper on this one may well be incorrect for your gearbox shaft.
*not being an expert on either C15 or Triumph clutches........
The studs will probably be riveted into the backplate.
I'd look for the correct clutch as the taper on this one may well be incorrect for your gearbox shaft.
*not being an expert on either C15 or Triumph clutches........
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British Bikes / Re: 1959 triumph speedtwin
« on: November 22, 2017, 10:32:17 AM »
Yes.
I am still a bit puzzled by the wet sumping as Triumph plunger oil pumps are not generally prone to this.
I am still a bit puzzled by the wet sumping as Triumph plunger oil pumps are not generally prone to this.
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British Bikes / Re: 1959 triumph speedtwin
« on: November 17, 2017, 10:28:26 AM »miracles do happen
Nothing to do with miracles, just taking a methodical approach.
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British Bikes / Re: A65 68-70 front hub spindle conundrum, 55 Goldie
« on: November 16, 2017, 12:24:58 PM »
Somebody might take you seriously........
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: Brake light
« on: November 16, 2017, 10:44:00 AM »
That's very pretty - well done.
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British Bikes / Re: A65 68-70 front hub spindle conundrum, 55 Goldie
« on: November 16, 2017, 10:42:30 AM »
My bête noir. Along with those horrible "pre-insulated" crimp connections that some people are so fond of using.
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British Bikes / Re: 1959 triumph speedtwin
« on: November 14, 2017, 01:49:26 PM »
Keep us informed.....
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British Bikes / Stolen bikes
« on: November 14, 2017, 10:34:59 AM »
From another forum:
STOLEN: A VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION.
From a Norfolk Section member.
Eleven machines were taken from a property in Norfolk.
1930 BSA Sloper.
1968 Bantam Sports.
1927 AJS
1926 Coventry Eagle
1952 Bantam.
1946 Ariel Twin Port.
1948 BSA ZB.
1914 New Hudson.
1933 Francis Barnett Lapwing
1929 Ariel 250 LH
1952 Ariel VHA.
A 4 wheel car trailer (chained to a concrete yard) was also taken. The robbery was quite sophisticated. An electric chainsaw was used to cut a hedge back to get a vehicle on the site.
If you hear anything at all about machines answering these descriptions, please inform the police.
STOLEN: A VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE COLLECTION.
From a Norfolk Section member.
Eleven machines were taken from a property in Norfolk.
1930 BSA Sloper.
1968 Bantam Sports.
1927 AJS
1926 Coventry Eagle
1952 Bantam.
1946 Ariel Twin Port.
1948 BSA ZB.
1914 New Hudson.
1933 Francis Barnett Lapwing
1929 Ariel 250 LH
1952 Ariel VHA.
A 4 wheel car trailer (chained to a concrete yard) was also taken. The robbery was quite sophisticated. An electric chainsaw was used to cut a hedge back to get a vehicle on the site.
If you hear anything at all about machines answering these descriptions, please inform the police.
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British Bikes / Re: 1959 triumph speedtwin
« on: November 14, 2017, 10:21:25 AM »I am 70 years old this
year I am struggling to get under the bike to locate the sump plate.
I will gird my loins and try again.
I'm only 68 but struggle to kneel / bend down to get at low bits on the bike. If it's on its wheels it's often easier to lie down beside it but then as said getting up can be a struggle, plus of course the tendency to nod off when you're down there.
If I'm doing serious work I have the bike up on a lift but it's too much hassle for running repairs.
As others have said, valve timing doesn't move unless someone's had it apart. Ignition timing, points gap and carb jets are a different matter. I would go back to basics - drain crankcase, remove carb(s) and check for muck in / around the jets, check points gap(s), check ignition timing and operation of centrifugal advance / retard (if fitted).
Nice easy jobs and they will help you to get an understanding of the bike.
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British Bikes / Re: Thread size
« on: November 13, 2017, 09:48:37 AM »
Thanks for the support chaps!
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British Bikes / Re: Thread size
« on: November 12, 2017, 03:23:29 PM »
No, but I find my thread gauge invaluable and suggest you get one.......
They may of course not be what it started out with. I have a horrible feeling the ES2 I bought recently has metric allen screws securing the rocker cover to the head.........
They may of course not be what it started out with. I have a horrible feeling the ES2 I bought recently has metric allen screws securing the rocker cover to the head.........