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  1. drewpy

    1980 xs400

    netiquette suggests a "hello I'm from...." would be nice and I also moved your post from the "forum help" section to here!! (forum help is for help navigating and having problems with the forum itself) you can get carb kits from HERE drewps BTW to the forum
  2. drewpy

    wot a nob

    in clear digital as well....">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344">
  3. found out a bit more of the bike The "Silver Dream Racer" called the Barton phoenix, was the 750 square four built by Barton Motors and housed in a Spondon frame. Dyson of Dyson Originals made the bodywork. They made a 500 version as well. It had disc valve induction, and in fact made a lot of power and was very fast, but getting them to last a race without a siezure was a big challenge. Barry Hart, the inventor/builder, had very little sponsorship, and most of the development came out of his own pocket. He packed it in shortly after the film was made. The same motor was used with some success by Nigel Rollason, who in fact won the TT with an outfit powered by the 750. Buell also had one and had very little good to say about it more info HERE
  4. erm.... silver dream racer!! its not a good film but the bike scenes are cool I suggest you download "on any sunday"
  5. drewpy

    Hello all

    the plate times one set of points and a smaller plate (on the main plate) sets the other. you need to time them via the left crank cover cover and the points should open on LF and RF (left and right) use a multimeter or bulb and battery to know when they open. I'd do 2 1/2 turns out on the carsb, although it won;t prevent it from starting. If the ignition is timed, just chuck some fuel in the bore and heat up the spark plug to fire it up!!
  6. for stainless i use a2a4 fasteners or custom fasteners if you want them shiny. easy to buy from
  7. wasn't there a lancashire trike maker, I saw it at Astley bike show last year very nice and very expensive!!
  8. can try RR10 - Regulator Rectifier if your still looking also fits Honda ATC250ES/ESF, ATV350, ATV-PILOT Kawasaki Z900, Z1000A/A1 Suzuki DR650R/RE/RS, DR750S/800S, GN125/250/400, GR650, GS250/400/425 GS450E/L, GS550/550L (8-valve), GS650E/L, GS750E/L, GS850GL/GT, GS1000GL/GT, GS1000/GSX1100 Katana, GSX240/250/400T, GZ125, RV125, VL125 LT230 Yamaha XVS125 YFB250, YFM660 Laverda RGS1000, RGS1200 Norton Commander, F1, Rotary,
  9. I know its called vacuum metalising, and I did have a site, but can't find it at the moment
  10. you need something LOUD to get attention. is there a local british biker club where they could calvcade you to the prom? preferably 20 or so bikes up to the front door? couldn't miss you and it would be so cool especially if you had leathers on like James Dean
  11. OG he will be calling you a Baaa stard right now!!
  12. put some pre mix in just to be sure. if it don't smoke too much you have a blockage!!
  13. a case of "wear today, gone tomorrow" you could say!!
  14. drewpy

    selling stuff

    none of the above, just really really tired as I'd been away again!
  15. not sure why this is, I have left the Q in the mods section so I will answer as soon as I can. drewps
  16. drewpy

    selling stuff

    swanny how I love Ya, how I love ya. My dear old swanyyyyy
  17. who remembers when you flashed a car the same model as yours? dad used to have a "herbie" and that got the best reactions (as they still do now with the "W" wave) it's harder now as the cars all look the same but in the 70's it was common. I drive an RX4 and we alway wave to each other as there are so few of them around!!
  18. only when you crash (insurance) or get done for silly speeds (police)
  19. drewpy

    Hello all!!!

    just been in erdington past 2 days on business staying at Fort dunlop!! to the new guys
  20. cheers Guy's roll on the good weather
  21. that was the first CD i ever heard, it was turned up full blast and was very clear with no distortion. My times have changed (blows dust off vinyl and puts record back on...)
  22. phone fowlers of bristol, fast mail order system and open sat mornings HERE
  23. Whay!! rebuilt engine fired straightaway. the reason I did it was because the engine case was porous and leaked oil. the new case was from XS360's (R.I.P.) estate and was only £2. spent another £200 on bearings and gaskets etc though!!! checked the timimg and unbeliveably it was only very slightly retarded (like me) so left it for now. just been for a cautious blast and it hunts slightly in low revs. i have reset the float height as it was set too high at 26mm and should be 32mm. I think i need to balance the carbs and richen the pilot screws. engine nice and quiet as I put in new rings i bought years ago with new cyl head (£60), camchain(£38) and camshaft (£15). MOT due but it'll piss it!! I forgot the brakes were shit hot (xs1100 twin disks)
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