So an update after having done a few local run arounds. Ive still got the front oil seal on the g/box dripping a bit when parked up. Gonna try to use some additive(by Wynns I believe) to swell the seal.If it doesnt work I'll wait until winter to pull the engine
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Ive now got a strange leak (drip)from the sump pan! The sump has been brazed up on the n/side at some point,and the leak is from near this area,but underneath the pan,so I cant see it correctly. Tried cleaning up and skimming over with araldite,but didnt work. Waiting for the 500 mile first service to drain oil and pull the pan off to sort it. I could do it now,but dont want to waste more oil/money! Im also waiting to fit the s/s sump cover I made a while back,but not worth doing it yet.
Ive now sorted the rear seat with 'cheeks ' added to the sides of it to prevent the pillion pass.sliding across the seat on corners.
Noticed a distinct lack of storage space. Couldnt find any panniers to fit that looked right,so am in process of making some! After various stages of construction ,starting with a card mock up,I then built two identical accurate wood 'skeletons' to wrap aly round. Have clad them today,waiting for the adhesive to cure.Will pad the front hinged lids in same fabric as the rest,and put locks on them.They will sit just in board of the rear wheels. They are only about 12" high,and about 15" long x about 5" wide. Hoping to have all the upholstery re-done in a few months time,but looks good for now.
Have taken pics,but my website has a prob,so I cant host them,sorry about that!
Trying to get all this done now,as I have an eye op soon which means I cant do much until after its healed (yeah,right!
)Straight after the recovery time we will
hopefully be going to France on the trike.
