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by Sleeper
Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: alloys
Replies: 6
Views: 19820

alloys

FOR SALE

Set of four 14" x 5.5 alloys. 4" PCD. With used 185 tyres, with good tread.

Collection from Worthing area. £200

Ring for details. 01903 746955.
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: changing language
Replies: 20
Views: 93624

Re: changing language

I think watching screens has a more depressing result rocco.

The word Zombie springs to mind...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lock-on grease coupler - any good?
Replies: 6
Views: 57411

Re: Lock-on grease coupler - any good?

"A single person can also complete the greasing, making your greasing job easy and fun. "

I'll have to point this out to the Wife and see if she'll take the hint....

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Xiaomi electric vehicle
Replies: 10
Views: 20067

Re: Xiaomi electric vehicle

:-?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 3423

Re: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild

" A. I'm wondering about whether with a 266 cam I'm not using it's power band well. Basically should I be using more revs in lower gear. If so, what should rev range be? B. Is the carb running too rich at starting and too lean thereafter " Sorry, A .know nothing about 266 cam/timing/perfor...
by Sleeper
Tue Dec 26, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 3423

Re: Tweaking 1275 post rebuild

C Yes BDL needle.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Dec 24, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.
Replies: 25
Views: 151537

Re: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.

Myrtles Man

Thank you, would have struggled to re-find that post..

John ;-)

Running SX2000 :D , also happy with Lumenition ( BSA A65 ).
by Sleeper
Sat Dec 23, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.
Replies: 25
Views: 151537

Re: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.

P.S.

The Sparkrite SX4000 is rubbish.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clearing the block
Replies: 13
Views: 38385

Re: Clearing the block

P.S. If you're not taking the block out don't forget to block up the stud holes , oilways and pushrod holes before any action..

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.
Replies: 25
Views: 151537

Re: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.

I don't think this old chestnut will ever be resolved. Electronic ignition - fit and forget..........until it fails (and they all will eventually) and you are stranded in the middle of BFN. Standard points - check and maintain as per the manual. If they do fail, you have a good chance of coaxing th...
by Sleeper
Fri Dec 22, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.
Replies: 25
Views: 151537

Re: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.

I don't think this old chestnut will ever be resolved. Electronic ignition - fit and forget..........until it fails (and they all will eventually) and you are stranded in the middle of BFN. Standard points - check and maintain as per the manual. If they do fail, you have a good chance of coaxing th...
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 9516

Re: front shock absorber

Nice one...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder head removal 1098
Replies: 44
Views: 100290

Re: Cylinder head removal 1098

" Sand paper " https://gb.jbtools.com/3m-36219-stikit-blue-abrasive-disc-2-75x30-yard-120-grade/?wi=off&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzUPUARDl5MX6hqGFmo__hJEJKZXo2IaRiZkuu4-UDhw0eDrjmJBGK4aAqQJEALw_wcB 3M 36219 , Premium aluminum oxide mineral is blended with ceramic ...
by Sleeper
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder head removal 1098
Replies: 44
Views: 100290

Re: Cylinder head removal 1098

" sand paper" ?
I think not, maybe emery cloth/paper ?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 9516

Re: front shock absorber

The damper operating principal consists of dual pistons connected to a common rocker arm (the lever). It does not matter which way round they are fitted provided the levers are symmetrical and fitted accordingly. ... until one takes the valve into consideration.. ( bump and rebound reversed? ) John...
by Sleeper
Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 9516

Re: front shock absorber

I like the idea, but on the left hand one, the upward stroke will rotate the shaft anti-clockwise, whereas on the right hand one the shaft will rotate clockwise; so my gut reaction is that they cannot be swapped, quite apart from the difference in shape. So much for gut reaction, I'm going to have ...
by Sleeper
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 4452

Merry Christmas

Just received this , this morning.....
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Made me grin, only the Reg Number wrong ( How ungrateful can one be?? )

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel.
Replies: 12
Views: 28004

Re: Fuel.

Checkout the full range here?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... =0&_sop=15

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlight voltage
Replies: 9
Views: 14003

Re: Headlight voltage

LED headlights

Main beam
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Dip beam
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prior to final adjustment , less amps,more light..


John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?
Replies: 6
Views: 8797

Re: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?

... not forgetting the Maestro is a transverse fiting engine so mating it to a Moggie box ( or any other for that matter ) may be problematical..

John ;-)