Dslam
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« Reply #1545 on: November 24, 2016, 03:58:37 PM » |
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Well, the 'Frog' is on the bench and the battery is in recovery! Will make a proper start on it tomorrow......
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« Reply #1546 on: November 24, 2016, 05:02:43 PM » |
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Oo-err.  Thanks Andy. Took the kickstart lever to Scottie the engineer this afternoon, (ex forum member "SaddleBags"). He'll drill the lever & the bolt & pin them together, as well as cross drilling so the pin ends can be welded in place. |
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« Reply #1547 on: November 24, 2016, 05:25:09 PM » |
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Stainless tube cut to length & the bolt cut down to suit. I've chamfered the ends of the bolt & the arm for better weld penetration -don't want it snapping off when I swing on it.
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« Reply #1548 on: November 24, 2016, 05:55:52 PM » |
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Thanks for the encouragement!  |
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« Reply #1549 on: November 24, 2016, 06:35:22 PM » |
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« Reply #1550 on: November 24, 2016, 07:26:27 PM » |
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Yes but Manky's not addicted to holes like some people!
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You don't stop havin fun because you get old - you get old if you stop havin fun!
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« Reply #1551 on: November 24, 2016, 07:51:09 PM » |
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 And I won't be the one doing the welding.
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« Reply #1552 on: November 24, 2016, 10:40:02 PM » |
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Iv managed to avoid using holes for weeks,so I'd say any addiction is gone now?  |
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« Reply #1553 on: November 25, 2016, 04:24:48 PM » |
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Made a start today on the Frog. Identified what fuse powered what and fitted the appropriate fuses and labelled up the box. Sadly the battery didn't make it through intensive care and passed this afternoon....into the bin. New one on its way. MOT standard number plate on its way. Carbs, jetted, fitted and balanced. Waiting on the new battery to fire it up and see what we got.
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« Reply #1554 on: November 25, 2016, 05:58:49 PM » |
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Poo -& hurrah at the same time. Appreciate your time Sir.
It was a brand new battery, but I guess it's been sitting around for a fair while. Do you want me to PayPal you some pennies Andy?
I need a photo of the carbs with the new shiny brass thumbwheels! -you know, the ones specifically designed so that passers-by can twiddle them & completely bugger up the tuning.
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« Reply #1555 on: November 25, 2016, 08:39:44 PM » |
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You need a mark on the thumbwheel and tattoo to remind you of the number of turns from fully in. I KNOW it's no good relying on YOUR memory ! LOL
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« Reply #1556 on: November 25, 2016, 09:29:48 PM » |
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I'd forget to check the tattoo -or that I even had a tattoo! I did think about centre punching the 12.0.clock position of each screw, but then realised it'd have to be done in situ & would probably snap the brass heads off. Found this video of one of my favourite XS chops earlier. Has the same cast aluminium inlets, Amal carbs & air filters as mine. This is how I hope to be spending much of next Summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjPSOiWpDhQ&feature=youtu.be |
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« Reply #1557 on: November 27, 2016, 02:36:56 AM » |
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andy have you got a link for where you got the amal,s and what you got and the prices please as i,m looking at carb options aswell as a hardtail for the black pig ,,  |
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« Reply #1558 on: November 27, 2016, 08:24:04 AM » |
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andy have you got a link for where you got the amal,s and what you got and the prices please as i,m looking at carb options aswell as a hardtail for the black pig ,, As an alternative to the Amals, round-slide Mikuni VM32 carbs are considered good, so maybe worth some investigation too http://www.xs650.biz/p/28/3401/mo74-cg%7C25=9/%23ht-9011-xs-performance-carb-mikuni-%5Bset%5Dhttp://www.psep.biz/store/mikuni_vm_type_parts.htmhttp://xs650temp.proboards.com/thread/7705http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9778.0For more pennies - flat-slides http://www.smedspeed.co.uk/carb.html |
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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« Reply #1559 on: November 27, 2016, 09:44:15 AM » |
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Poo -& hurrah at the same time. Appreciate your time Sir.
It was a brand new battery, but I guess it's been sitting around for a fair while. Do you want me to PayPal you some pennies Andy?
I need a photo of the carbs with the new shiny brass thumbwheels! -you know, the ones specifically designed so that passers-by can twiddle them & completely bugger up the tuning.
You mean the twiddly things that passers-by can remove and leave you stranded !!!! Me thinks a spare set in your pocket along with a crib sheet so you can fit the replacements (and set 'em up) might be a good idea |
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There's nowt as light as a hole, so add lightness.
Our lady of blessed acceleration, don't fail me now! - Elwood Blues
Nitro doesn't add power, it multiplies it! Bob Loux, running 10.07 secs @138mph on a 650 normally aspirated Triumph drag bike in 1965!
"Incontinence Hotline" - please hold.
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