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Oi! That's my cousin albeit 6 x removed😁. Seriously her gran is (was) my 5th cousin, so not the royal side. Despite that I think it's time they were slimmed down as as for Harold and his Mrs keeping a freeby pad over here, supposedly one of their demands, let them pay for it. I listened to someone l...

So probably not worth it. TBH there's so much information out there on ring break-in... No oil on install, lots of oil, just a smear etc. Hard or gentle break-in. Engine manufacturing vids on hand-built engines never seem to show much oil applied. Finishes are so good these days, since the 90's that...

Probably not a bad idea, depends how many miles on them? Any serious ridges at the top? New ones should have the bores lightly honed to break in new rings quickly. If you can't do this then some 240 abrasive paper can substitute but you can't beat a light honing! If you're using the old rings mark t...

A very merry Christmas to all of you and your families and a big thanks to you guys for your advice over the year....first pint of skinners underway so cheers to all and good riding in 2020....

Sorry to hear that... I wondered if I could live with it after many years on a classic..... My technique is to bend the leg and then throw it over. I'm 68 in March and not that flexible. At least once I'm on its comfy and feet down, unlike the Commando. I guess you could start around £1750 but even ...

Thanks. Had to get it back together before Xmas or I'll start forgetting where bits go.

Bit warm there right now? We'd settle for half Yr temps . Hope youre well clear if any fires

Sympathise with you. Had the same a few years ago on a wisdom. Dentist couldn't do it (Private) so I was referred via the NHS to a private consultant who did the job after hours with two nurses and assistant 😳, reminded me when I had the chop 😬 with that many medical staff watching. With his elbow l...

All back together after another go at mainshaft brg. Even more careful this time! New steering head brgs, front mount adjuster, chain and sprockets which sound worse than the old but that's pushing the wheel round unloaded. With the rear resisting the front it's fine, just the rollers riding up the ...

I'm in fleet off m3 j4 if you need help.. Did my ccts 2 yrs ago. No problem if you have some mechanical aptitude and follow instructions to the letter... Tho there are reliable shortcuts ..

Semi syn 10/40 Motorex.

New mainshaft brg installed on new shaft, lots of moly/oil lube and cases buttoned up. I degreased the new brg and TBH it didn't feel nice. Genuine Koyo of course but it's not great. Did notice that the new B issue brgs are 8 ball with the original a 9 ball and carrying the 6206 type no. Must have b...

If Yr wiring is non std and the starter relay is also deactivated with the kill sw I'd be looking at that wiring. Sidestand, HISS if you have it, aftmkt immobiliser? Neutral sw etc. It will be something simple (says he). I spent 23 yrs with Joe Lucas but electrics are still a pain. Just rewiring a 5...

Right, clamped between halves. I'm used to the way you described, drop brgs in heated cases and heat race to drop over crank journals.... Two part roller brgs.

The race centre is a press fit on the mainshaft and the outer is clamped between case halves so any whacking on the outer race will damage the bearing. Using the inner race to press against is the only way. I'm probably straw clutching tho as I'm told they all do it😅... https://i.postimg.cc/CR6hwDn3...