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« Reply #1965 on: June 02, 2017, 07:28:30 PM » |
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Tom also began wiring the new indicators up, but didn't have the right connectors, so will come back another day to finish off. Thanks Tom.  So, jobs left to do: Wire the indicators. Extend the wiring to the new fuse box under the seat, using multi pin connectors so I can lift the access panel completely off if required. Strip the clutch out -again -& make up one good one from the old & new parts, (nasty clutch rattle, which I'm told is the cush drive springs on the back of the basket). So original basket to go back in. Sort the seat spring mounts out so the seat can be easily lifted to gain access to the electrics box. I'm going to buy new threaded bungs for the fuel tank to take the new taps I bought recently. There's a run in the paint which needs sanding out, so I figure I might as well get the bungs welded in, then respray it. Ask Mr Dslam very nicely if he'll retune the carbs for me now I've changed the exhaust baffles. I think that's about it |
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Carpe diem!
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« Reply #1966 on: June 02, 2017, 10:26:00 PM » |
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Beware the Ides of March, But!
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« Reply #1967 on: June 03, 2017, 06:43:16 AM » |
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There's that win you needed
Be on the road before you know it
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« Reply #1968 on: June 03, 2017, 08:26:41 AM » |
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can now see the light at the end of the tunnel, soon be out the other side and riding it |
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Why do every five minute job take all day, and
if it can go wrong it will go wrong
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« Reply #1969 on: June 03, 2017, 08:38:28 AM » |
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Gawd, I hope so! It fired 2nd or 3rd kick yesterday, after a month or so of sitting idle & ticked over nicely. So yeah, getting there.
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Wot ho chaps, its bloody Whitworth!!
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« Reply #1970 on: June 03, 2017, 02:31:43 PM » |
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Let me know when you want the carbs doing mate and I will fit you in. Sounds like they're not a million miles out.
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« Reply #1971 on: June 03, 2017, 04:33:40 PM » |
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Thanks Andy |
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« Reply #1972 on: June 07, 2017, 09:38:58 PM » |
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Many thanks to Tom for calling at the garage on his way home from work tonight & wiring the indicators for me. Neat, tidy & functional -& so's his wiring Job done. They work just fine & show up very well. Despite using a relay meant for LEDs, the flash rate's O.K too. I've ordered some more connectors, so we ...he, can tackle the fusebox, swapping from an old style glass fuse type box, to vibration proof modern blade fuses. I've also ordered an LED tail light bulb as it's already blown one normal one due to vibration. Next job is to tackle the clutch -again. It makes a horrible whirring rattle when the lever's pulled in, but seems to stop when it's in gear with the clutch pulled in. You can feel vibration against the outer casing, making me wonder if it's actually touching the inside of the case when the lever's pulled in & the plates are seperated. Need to pull the cover off again & see what's going on. It engages gear though & pulls away, so very nearly there I checked the exhaust, using the decibel meter app' on my phone. At roughly 500mm from the end of the pipes & 45 degrees to them, which I think was the placement when my truck was tested, it read between 75 & 80 db at tickover & 85 when revved, which ain't bad at all. |
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« Reply #1973 on: June 08, 2017, 03:14:26 PM » |
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Hmm, new problem noticed today-
Ignition on but without the engine running, headlight wired to the ignition so the sidelight's on all the time, turn the indicators on & the headlight dims with each flash. Didn't notice yesterday whether it does it when the engine's running. Normal? Just the flashers drawing power away from the headlight, or a problem? (common Earth?).
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« Reply #1974 on: June 08, 2017, 03:24:24 PM » |
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I'd imagine its because the engine isn't running to charge the engine. Similar thing happens to the rear light; it'll get dimmer when you switch from side light to main beam as it's drawing more current from the battery.
Give it a kick and see if the side/head light is noticeably dimmer with the indicators on.
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« Reply #1975 on: June 08, 2017, 03:54:51 PM » |
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That's what I assumed Tom, but wasn't sure. I was just dropping some parts off at the garage on my way home, so will have a better look tomorrow. Got wet & cold at work today, so having a hibernation afternoon My day off tomorrow. |
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« Reply #1976 on: June 08, 2017, 04:35:33 PM » |
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Looks really good mate, have you got that nearly done ,Friday dinner time feeling yet  |
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« Reply #1977 on: June 08, 2017, 04:40:07 PM » |
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I'm never building anything else, so I'm determined to get it right, whatever it takes. If that means another 6 months to get the clutch fixed, the fuel tank re-welded & the fusebox re-wired, then so be it -but hopefully it'll be quicker than that
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« Reply #1979 on: June 08, 2017, 07:53:56 PM » |
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Sounds normal about the lights with the engine not running, don't worry about it!
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