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British Bikes / Re: Timing cover leak
« on: May 18, 2022, 10:12:48 AM »
Hence the common saying "You have to be an engineer to own a Velo". Actually, I agree there is quite a lot to be desired in a number of areas - but they are very  nice bikes to ride and are very pretty. I think they're overpriced for what they are.

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British Bikes / Re: Timing cover leak
« on: May 17, 2022, 10:59:18 AM »
I'd use a helicoil type rather than timesert or similar as there isn't a lot of meat round there (from memory).

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British Bikes / Re: Timing cover leak
« on: May 16, 2022, 03:55:50 PM »
Whatever you do, don't use a self tapper as it will make sorting it out later much harder. I would use a helicoil (or similar).

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British Bikes / Re: Sealing petrol taps into the tank
« on: May 14, 2022, 04:17:57 PM »
That's why I prefer dowty washers. Plus as I mentioned it's very difficult to get fibre ones that are not rock-hard.

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British Bikes / Re: Sealing petrol taps into the tank
« on: May 12, 2022, 02:19:49 PM »
It's more resistant to current fuels as I understand it.

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British Bikes / Re: Sealing petrol taps into the tank
« on: May 12, 2022, 11:17:08 AM »
I always use Dowty washers and find they work very well - better than the old fibre ones which these days tend to be far too hard. But make sure you get them with Viton seals.....

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British Bikes / Re: Poor running - very smoky!
« on: May 11, 2022, 02:40:50 PM »
Good result. I thought that was well known but obviously not - I'veseen other people make the same mistake. If the jet isn't fully home petrol can go round the outside and give the sort of effect you were seeing.

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British Bikes / Re: Velo Viper
« on: May 02, 2022, 03:37:46 PM »
You usually detect most movement if you open the throttle slightly as it can move less when seated on the bottom of its travel.

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British Bikes / Re: Velo Viper
« on: May 02, 2022, 09:57:00 AM »
The green stuff is probably water in the gearbox oil. If the rubber boot on the clutch cable isn't in good condition water can run down the cable into the box.

If you can't find an air leak I'd probably agree with Mark re worn carb.

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British Bikes / Re: CNC Plasma Cut British Bike Replicas
« on: April 13, 2022, 03:11:22 PM »
I agree, they're not my cup of tea but I'm sure there would be a ready audience.

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British Bikes / Re: Balancer chain
« on: March 29, 2022, 10:05:11 AM »
No, I think he's still around: https://the-chain-man.co.uk/

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British Bikes / Re: Balancer chain
« on: March 28, 2022, 04:57:40 PM »
I'd be happy with a split link myself but given the amount of possible damage if it lets go perhaps you wouldn't be as confident.......

Perhaps a word with the chain man might be in order - he is always helpful.

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British Bikes / Re: Erratic chronometric
« on: March 28, 2022, 11:53:41 AM »
Quote from: Rex on March 28, 2022, 11:15:40 AM
s the numerals smudge and fade very easily.

Yes, I can endorse this having ruined a trip drum many years ago.

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British Bikes / Re: 30s Francis Barnett
« on: March 25, 2022, 09:56:17 AM »
Great job, well done. That horn will certainly scare errant pedestrians out of the way!

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British Bikes / Re: F-B 250 cruiser 80
« on: March 10, 2022, 10:28:17 AM »
Funny you should say that, I'm considering a 250RSA as a runabout to share garage space with the ES2 for later in the year. If you lose interest let me know....

In other news I've decided the Yamaha Xmax 250 which I bought in a fit of panic last summer due to hip problems (now fixed with a pattern replacement) is not really for meas I can't really get on with the left hand rear brake and auto transmission. Anybody know someone looking for one?

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