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True Not saying this generator is old however, I think I saw one on a recent showing of Dad's army!!!!!

I've never seen old points that aren't pitted due to arc'ing of some kind, Drewps. LINKY1 LINKY2

Hi and welcome to the forum. You would be better off posting your question in the workshop part of the forum. Does the bike have a side stand switch that kills the engine when in gear and the side stand is down? Other than that, has the clutch been reassembled correctly?

The silver, round thing is the condensor. Points have to be "gapped" when the cam is on the peak so when the points are as wide as they can go. The points should arc as they spin. if it has a battery, with the power on and the points closed, open the points with a flat screwdriver, they should arc also like this.

Same as Neo really. Headlights show you where you are going. Designed to spread light in an arc to include the curb area. Regulated as to where they can be fitted and what spread of light they throw, but you don't legally need them for your MOT. Spotlights throw a beam in the light's direction. Like a torch. Used for country lanes where you often need to have a beam of light directed a lot further ahead than the light the headlight throws so you can actually see where you are going. They can "blind" oncoming drivers. Running lights are pure pose. Don't necessarily throw any useful light but light the bike up like a Christmas tree (did you like what I did there?). Similar to the light in the boot of a car, they just illuminate the area locally to where they are fitted. I think that there is a lot of legislation in the UK as to where and how they all can be fitted; what can be turned on with what and; if you have to have a warning light fitted.

Chrome shocks for the TS were in my present pile. Very happy.

Well done Drewps. A great urban picture of the XS as well. It is a pressie money can't buy!

Scotchbrite OG. It depends how rusty the exhaust is. Use Jenolite as OG said and then scotchbrite fine. The rust doesn't have t all come off. Good point. Gloves as well if you feel the need.

It depends how you define "rust". Surface rust can be rubbed down with some scotchbrite pads (look on evilbay) and then the exhaust painted with a high temperature black paint from a rattle can. If you are talking holes, then some people get a patch of metal welded over these but it looks very messy. The good news is that you can still get new pipes for these (I think). Have a look here LINKY, too late for Christmas but....................

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Have a very happy Birthday Pat. I hope to meet up with you again next year.

Hi OG - A very luck find, I think. It looks a lot better in real life too. Aye Blackhat - Lots of bits to bolt on now and I am hoping Santa will bring a few more (Bike parts were all I had on my Crimbo list http://www.numan.biz/video/wetride.flv

A very merry Christmas (other religions and religious events are available) to all on YOC (other forums are also available). Lets hope the Health and Safety people (other stupid EU rules may apply) don't restrict us further in 2012. Disclaimer - Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. You do it at your own risk. Sorry, still in work mode at the moment and the last thing I would like to do is upset anyone and leave myself open to a "no win no fee" claim. The example below must be the most PC stupid thing I have seen this Christmas, so far!!

As Keirans answer plus make sure the carb throttle and needle jet are seated properly.

Well I came home from work this evening to a big box. Posted 9 days ago from Thailand at Surface Air Lift (SAL) rate which is cheaper than standard rate. And this during the Christmas period. I am well impressed. Better still it seemed to bypass any customs inspection. Very pleased with it. Needs a rub down and a coat of paint but NOS and not a hint of carbon anywhere.

Ha ha Merv, It reminded me of walking though glasgae at 11pm one night down a road of Tenements.

Check the fitting but these may be better. LINKY1 LINKY2 Also look at Osram Nightracer bulbs

Post LINKY manual LINKY Manual supplement

His favourite line from the panto was................................. "he's behind you" He used to live around the corner to me.

Hi all, A lot of us import parts from overseas evilbay sites. We know we may get charged import and VAT but do we really know how much? This calculator may help you and it is smart enough for you to enter the item number. Remember Post office collection charges are not included. As a tip, click "Car parts, DIY and tools" in the first selection box and motorcycle parts will show in the next selection. LINKY

Same as a car. You can jump it from a car just make sure you don't touch the frame with the croc clips and leave the car engine off.

Sorry to hear that but at least you are ok. Good advice from Drewps re the forks. You may have bent the bars. I would also change the lever. I would risk it snapping when I needed it most.