getting there 😊

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

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.

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)..!

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)..!

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.

Right, it's time to get back to work.

Engine is back in.

Wiring, carbs, exhausts,chain, claen and polish to go.

looking good

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.

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?

On 29/08/2025 at 20:09, AMB said:

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.

The slack should be between 5-7mm, looks like you need a new chain and sprockets for the starter. It's probably rattling already, and may risk jumping which could crack the housing.

Also, we want bigger pictures!
The thumbnail is the same size as the picture!!! lol

My bigger pictures are too big to upload on here.

Anyway.

Getting on with the wiring and refurb of the instrument binacle.

Air filters fitted and the side panels plopped on...for now.

Tank temp fitted, waiting for new silencers and chain and sprockets at the moment.

well done perservering

I took pictures of the pirana electronic ignition wiring, but I am still a bit confused.

any instructions out there for this.

got all the electrics working, just cant get the engine to fire.

3 hours ago, AMB said:

I took pictures of the pirana electronic ignition wiring, but I am still a bit confused.

any instructions out there for this.

got all the electrics working, just cant get the engine to fire.

I have ABSOLUTELY no knowledge on these things and got confused quickly, but all I got is: it all depends on what year it was manufactured (and possibly other criteria)...

Sorted.

I had the wiring right, but one bullet conector was not home tight.

Re did the join and she fired second kick, BRAAAAAAM!!!!!. bit loud with no silencers...sorry neibhours. ;)

1 hour ago, AMB said:

Sorted.

I had the wiring right, but one bullet conector was not home tight.

Re did the join and she fired second kick, BRAAAAAAM!!!!!. bit loud with no silencers...sorry neibhours. ;)

Happy days, well done

Why is there soooo much wire to squese into the headlamp shell...sheeesh.

Fitted rear indicators and finished the wiring yesterday.

Everything works which is unusual for me.

Waiting for some parts now, so I am off to weld up a lounger frame.