Manky Monkey
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« Reply #600 on: March 04, 2012, 04:13:43 PM » |
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I'm taking the starter motor off my XS650 & going back to kick start only.
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« Reply #601 on: March 04, 2012, 06:02:16 PM » |
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I'm taking the starter motor off my XS650 & going back to kick start only.
that,l fool most bikers under 30, they won t know how to start it  |
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steve brock
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« Reply #602 on: March 04, 2012, 06:14:54 PM » |
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Last time I started a kick start was November 1990! Cb125 still have the scars  |
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Steel wasn't invented to make bloody staples with..
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« Reply #603 on: March 04, 2012, 08:01:51 PM » |
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Cb125 still have the scars Try a BSA DBD34 GOLD STAR with the timing out |
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Confucious ; He say that man who take woman up hill , him not on level
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« Reply #604 on: March 04, 2012, 08:19:46 PM » |
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used to have a high comp xr600, manual decompressor,
killed many an ankle
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« Reply #605 on: March 04, 2012, 08:26:27 PM » |
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Mr M I think you might require an exhaust valve lifter,(aka De-compressor!) if you don't want a broken ankle. DBD 34's I always had to "bump", and my Velocette definitely needs it valve lifter, so....... or keep the electric boot!....... Morrag
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Beware the Ides of March, But!
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« Reply #606 on: March 04, 2012, 08:33:52 PM » |
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ive a 1957 g3ls matchless with a 500cc single fitted,was me dads every day bike i inhereted it a 18year ago years ago, being only 12 year old i had no idea what that short little curved leaver was for....the teeth marks in my right knee tought me not to be so cocky |
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« Reply #607 on: March 04, 2012, 09:35:42 PM » |
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Jeez, what a bunch of girlies! I've had several XS650s before & although I admit I was 20 years younger then, never bothered with the button. I always kick started them. The very first XSs had a valve lifter, which is why one of the valve covers is a different shape to the others, even on the later models.
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« Reply #608 on: March 06, 2012, 02:42:16 PM » |
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Back to my build!........ Well,here we go again..more probs!  It turns out that number 1 bore is so fubared that a plus 20 bore isnt losing the score marks on the original liner .Have just ordered complete set of liners/pistons etc from Michaels of Selby. Dennis the parts man is a diamond,and really knows his stuff! So its another wait for the parts to arrive! Im tearing my hair out ..too much suspense! Should all come together in the end!..... ***I'll go back to sulking and nail biting in the corner of the room then*** |
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« Reply #609 on: March 06, 2012, 05:34:55 PM » |
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Broken ring then ?
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« Reply #610 on: March 06, 2012, 05:38:01 PM » |
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i think thats rods buisness steve  |
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« Reply #611 on: March 06, 2012, 09:04:10 PM » |
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« Reply #612 on: March 06, 2012, 09:23:11 PM » |
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ive been rebuilding engine s for over 30 yrs and i wouldnt have ,bored , it i dont like re-linering them unless needs be but in the reliants case its the way to go go
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LIVE FAST and DIE YOUNG,, past 50 AND STILL HERE NOW. WAITING. FOR. THE. GRIM. REAPER
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Manky Monkey
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« Reply #613 on: March 06, 2012, 10:05:26 PM » |
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I think Id've bought another engine!
Keep plugging away Rod -it'll be worth it I promise.
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« Reply #614 on: March 07, 2012, 09:19:00 PM » |
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Well as I said before,another s/h engine is another potential problem. I dont know how you would have got around not reboring it.Im not at all happy about the cost of having to re do it ,its really grinding at me,but if I dont,the trike is worthless!
Its already in my head that I will sell it after one season TBH! At present,I have no vehicle at all to use,and TBH I'm not particularly bothered or missing the use. ,in fact after the probs Ive had with the last couple of vehicles Ive owned,and having no o/time at work plus a drop in income,Im quite happy not to have the expense,or the 'mill stone', I can manage without one. I know at some point its inevitable I will need to get another car/van to be able to get out more,but may just use the trike for every day use.TBH having been a petrol head since 10 yrs old (49 years!) I never ever thought in my wildest dreams that I would be thinking like this! Sadly the state of the economy ,petrol prices etc, all car tinkerers are at risk.So the govt plan of taxing us to the f*****g hilt is working in this household at least . ::)Sorry to ramble!....
Rod
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