August 24Aug 24 Moderator On 23/08/2025 at 17:03, AMB said:Center stand does not seem big enough to hold the bike properly, will fudge it for now with a bit of wood.I expect once the bike is done I will just stick with the side stand and take it off.they have always been marginal at best. Think I welded a plate under each one after checking the pivot wasn't worn
August 29Aug 29 Author Morning.The starter motor was not engaging properly so I have taken the alternator cover off for a look see.There apears to me mucho slack in the starter chain, is this normal?I have about 15mm of slack? :(Or shall I just do away with the electric starter altogether.
August 30Aug 30 Moderator Is it actually adjustable? I'm not sure if it will make much difference.My eyes ARE however drawn to your primary drive. That's a LOT of wear. You need a new drive chain (primary, chain, secondary)..!
August 30Aug 30 Author 41 minutes ago, Snakebite68 said:Is it actually adjustable? I'm not sure if it will make much difference.My eyes ARE however drawn to your primary drive. That's a LOT of wear. You need a new drive chain (primary, chain, secondary)..!Yeah It's a job to be done when the engine is back in the bike.59 minutes ago, Snakebite68 said:Is it actually adjustable? I'm not sure if it will make much difference.My eyes ARE however drawn to your primary drive. That's a LOT of wear. You need a new drive chain (primary, chain, secondary)..!
August 31Aug 31 Author Replaced the front indicators this morning and sorted the speedo.Now tackling the switch gear, kill button was not working and the starter button was missing.Lucky I have loads of spares that came with the bikes.Waiting for front caliper seal kits x two, then I can get the front brakes working.Tony.
Saturday at 15:125 days Author Right, it's time to get back to work.Engine is back in.Wiring, carbs, exhausts,chain, claen and polish to go.
Yesterday at 18:001 day Author Slowly getting the heap back together.Want to refoam and cover the seat to try and slim it down a touch.Would also like to lower the rear end a touch, that huge gap between the tyre and the mudguard...yuk.
3 hours ago3 hr Moderator Looking good...I'm not sure I'd lower the back end. It's that height for a reason.Before lowering it, see if you can find a way to 'hide' the gap...Maybe some custom textile/leather paniers?
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