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Thanks again-I'll give those a try!

Hi , Can someone please explain valve settings on a tiger t100r-eg If I want to set them as Haynes manual for my bike .002in inlet and 004 for exhaust or as recommended by a friend under the circumstances of my 1966 USA export re imported-''.010in would be better suited all around.''  Can I set them as this with 1 inlet closed (so set it)and  the other inlet which seems open and then do the exhaust with one closed and the other open ie do the closed one or do I have to have the inlet valve closed and then do the exhaust which is open and then the same on the other side. Confused (easily).I don't really understand the sequence when firing - do both inlets/exhaust open/close at the same time or are they slightly apart?(3rd question I'm afraid).Haynes seems to do the opposite from Lunmad videos unless my understanding is up the creek (as usual). Thanks

Great! Thanks for this. I'll get right on it and then hopefully get right on it again!

Cheers R.

Hi-wondering if anyone can help-I have an ignition warning light on my 1966 t100r.  I think it remains on once I switch on. I thought had a blown bulb but there's no power to it. Before I start to take things apart can anyone tell me where the white lead which goes from it into the loom attaches to so I can trace the fault or any ideas. Thank you

You're right there L.A.B. -  My bike has 6ca points fitted so I thought to replace with same and ordered 6ca (not knowing that they were probably not the original). It then followed that I should replace the caps/condensers which I assumed were also 6ca but as often seems the case with this old bike , ''nothing should be assumed''-the caps/condensers were 4ca ones.  So I at least have the pairing correct now and new so will adapt as best I can hoping the coils are ok now.  Must say I wasnt really aware that this site carried these type of spares and will check it out as well in future.  Muchas Gracias!

Rex,L.A.B.-Thank you the info -it all adds up and I'm releived to find the reason the light did actually go out was not because the oil pressure was down or ignition off (both of which were possibilities in my mind) but because the bulb had blown! So I'm taking it that I simply have an ignition on off light as you both suggest (relieved) - have to see if my limited electrical cababilities can wire up the high beam or maybe even the oil pressure(in my dreams).  Of course it means opening up the headlamp shell which has proved to be a bugger for getting shut again but I love the challenge....! Must go and have a blast first though as its still dry out there and lights working good!  Cheers again folks.

Hi - no rebore deemed necessary at this stage !  The bore,rings and pistons all look ok so probably going to build it up and see how she fairs once I get the crankshaft finished .  New bearings/bush all round amongst other parts which came up - seals,spindle,gudgeon pins,sludge trap, valve guides(+seat cut),stator....cams polished, just waiting for crankshaft to be ground and may need big ends which the workshop is going to sort before I get it back.  Few other minor issues still to sort but nearly there now!

 The number is H 4716* and a new timing bush is on order