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British Bikes / Re: remove stator lead 1968 T120R
« on: September 03, 2006, 01:05:24 AM »
Ha!

Novice ain't strong enough a word to describe me!!

Thanks for that.  Have now got the stator off.  I wriggled around underneath the bike, found a couple of cable ties, which when snipped gave me enough loose wire to get the stator off.

That'll do for the day. I'm off to watch the footie.

Thanks - till the next time. :D

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British Bikes / remove stator lead 1968 T120R
« on: September 02, 2006, 11:28:32 PM »
Hi

I'm changing my primary chain and clutch plates today.

I've just got stuck removing the stator lead. My manual says:

'withdraw the stator from over the mounting studs and withdraw the lead from the sleeve nut'.

The lead feels pretty tight - can I just give it sharp pull?? How does it fit on and how will I replace it?

The manual goes on to say:

'If any difficulty is encountered, unscrew the sleeve nut and the lead can then be withdrawn easily'.

That doesn't look so easy to me. The sleeve nut is deep inside and I don't have any spanner that can easily reach it.

Any suggestions would be very welcome.

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British Bikes / Re: oil for primary chain case?
« on: August 21, 2006, 10:44:05 PM »
Hi

thanks for that reply. Yes it is a 68 bonnie.  

I have just tried ATF but it hasn't cured the problem.

I'll now take the primary chain cover off and see if I can spot the problem.  I'll be able to see the chain and tensioner as well.

thanks again

John J

John J

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British Bikes / oil for primary chain case?
« on: August 21, 2006, 09:25:30 PM »
Hi

I've adjusted my clutch in line with the manual and found it easy enough, but its still slipping.

I've not removed the clutch/primary chain case yet, but have been told that the problem is unlikely to be a worn clutch, but more likely the type of oil I'm using.

I've been advised that 20 grade oil recommended for my primary chain case might be too thick and that automatic transmission fluid might be better.

Any thoughts on that anyone?

thanks

John J

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British Bikes / Re: Special tool for primary chain adj? T120R
« on: August 21, 2006, 09:27:32 PM »
Hi again

I managed to get a screw driver into the slot and did turn it, but it does not seem to to affect the adjustment of the primary chain.

If I remove the primary chain case, will all be revealed and can I adjust it more easily?

thanks

John J

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British Bikes / Re: Special tool for primary chain adj? T120R
« on: August 16, 2006, 02:53:00 PM »
thanks for that.

JJ

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British Bikes / Special tool for primary chain adj? T120R
« on: August 16, 2006, 02:42:42 AM »
Hi

I'm trying to adjust my primary chain for the first time.  

First of all, my manual says that freeplay should be 3/8" or 9.5mm, and mine is about 12mm.  So, I will adjust it but is that a significant amount and enough to cause a rattle?

Secondly, it says I need a hexagen headed screw driver D2108 as supplied in tool kit.  I don't have one, but would a normal stubby phillips do?

Thirdly, if there's anyone in the North Yorkshire area who wouldn't mind teaching a novice a thing or two about Bonneville maintenance, can you let me know. I'd be very grateful for some help.

thanks

John J
Ripon
North Yorks

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British Bikes / Re: T120R Clutch slip (and rattle)
« on: July 28, 2006, 05:20:29 PM »
Thanks for your help.  I'll give that a go.

John J

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British Bikes / T120R Clutch slip (and rattle)
« on: July 27, 2006, 05:07:47 PM »
Hi

my T120r's clutch is slipping between 2500 and 3000 rpm, depending on gradient etc.  

I'm guessing its merely worn and needs replacing, but could it be adjusted?

Any tips on adjustment/replacement would be welcome.

Also, have just noticed a low frequency rattle when I throttle off coming from the front of the engine.  Could this be related to the clutch problem/any other suggestions?

Thanks

John J

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British Bikes / Re: Bonneville Transfers
« on: May 26, 2006, 10:49:17 PM »
Thanks for that. Have ordered transfers and got a lot of useful advice on what I should have and where it should go.

JJ

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British Bikes / Bonneville Transfers
« on: May 26, 2006, 07:19:08 PM »
Hi

I've a 68 T120R and have just finished restoring the tool box cover.  I bought a Bonneville Sticker, but the plastic is quite thick and it doesn't look great.  

I think it originally had a name transfer on it.  Does anyone know where I might find one?

thanks

John

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British Bikes / Re: T120R gaskets
« on: May 26, 2006, 05:37:49 PM »
Thanks for the advice and the link.  I'll check it out.

I've got the rocker cover gaskets, but its the head gasket I need I think.

I have a leak from there that's spoiling my otherwise immaculate bike!

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British Bikes / T120R gaskets
« on: May 24, 2006, 03:52:04 PM »
Hi

I have a 1968 T120R and am in need of some gaskets.  Someone is offering me some, but is saying they are for a 72-73 model.  

Will they be that different/no use at all.  

thanks

John J

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British Bikes / Tax exempt status
« on: May 14, 2006, 05:29:56 PM »
Hi

I've got a 1968 T120R that was imported from the USA and registered in the UK before being sold on to a Swiss owner.  The V5C shows first year of registrations as 1993.

I re-imported the bike last year, and asked about getting road tax exemption at my local post office, only to be told that 'that doesn't happen anymore - the rules have changed'.

I've looked at the DVLA website and am waiting for a response to my enquiry there, but does anyone have any advice on whether I should be able to ride vehicle tax free?

John
Ripon

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