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British Bikes / Triumph torque
« on: October 20, 2018, 05:35:57 PM »
66 Bonnie engine has been fully rebuilt - not by me - 500 or so miles ago. The bike is in excellent order throughout, but I haven't checked much just yet - preferrring to ride it at present, but I changed all lubrication oils last week. Once more, I feel I may be somewhat paranoid here so apologies, but it does "feel" somewhat reluctant to open up much above 3500. I have deliberately kept it below 4000 so as to allow things to bed in, but I would have thought by now things would have started to loosen up a bit and for the bike to "feel" as if it could at least reach 90 mph if required. No smoke, no rattle, no hesitation... Am I being impatient? 

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British Bikes / Internet sites for classic bikes for sale
« on: October 19, 2018, 10:52:28 AM »
Apart from Fleabay and carandclassic, does anyone know of other sites on the web that are useful for classic bike sales? I have come across one or two others in the past, but invariably they are way out of date.   

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British Bikes / 1949 Norton model 7
« on: October 05, 2018, 09:16:27 AM »
Gents

Thoughts on the above? One for sale locally, full resto for 5.5K. What say you?

Cheers

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British Bikes / 66 Bonneville
« on: September 11, 2018, 10:49:29 AM »
Chaps

New to this forum so please be gentle.... I am fortunate enough to have acquired a 66 Bonneville and would very much appreciate the advice of those who know better on a few points outlined below.

The bike has been fitted with a T140 head. Is this a retrograde step or is it advantageous in some way? Larger valves perhaps?

PCC has the breather tube fitted. I understand these were not fitted until 1970 - could this therefore be a retrofit? Engine/frame number is 400025 - which is a 66.

Gearbox is somewhat "crunchy" but then the bike has only done 500 miles since a full rebuild of the engine and box. Is it worth changing the gearbox oil, and adjusting the clutch rod end via the PCC. Any other tips to achieve a smoother change appreciated.

Carbs. are Amal concentrics - should be monoblocs I think for a 66. Again is this a big deal?

Very many thanks

Mark



   

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