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Offline scotty

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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #45 on: 02.02. 2021 21:25 »
I dig it   *wink2*
Looks great
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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #46 on: 03.02. 2021 00:52 »
Ok then... after a couple of observations, I've revisited the King Sportster tank option. To be fair, after giving it a good coat of looking at for 10 minutes or so, you're probably right.
It does look a bit better with the bigger tank, and it also seems to put the toolbox back into proportion.

As for colour, the tanks, toolbox and chain guard will be painted Port Candy. A deep red with subtle silver flake.

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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #47 on: 03.02. 2021 01:59 »
Given what you started with SF, I've got to hand it to you!. *wink2* *dribble*
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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #48 on: 26.10. 2021 01:10 »
Well it runs. 3rd kick did the business... Pity the gearbox locked up solid again. I'm thinking I just might have to suck it up and drop the motor and completely strip the box.

In the meantime have been playing with my new toy  *smile*
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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #49 on: 26.10. 2021 04:31 »
Is it just me, or is the A10 just a much cooler looking bike than the Triumph? *beer* *smile*

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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #50 on: 26.10. 2021 08:34 »
 SF. What a shame the gearbox is giving trouble at this late stage. As for fixing it, the box can be stripped almost entirely without removal from the frame. The final drive sleeve gear, bearing, seal and sprocket together with the camplate pivot are the only parts that can't be accessed. Takes a bit of gynecological skill, but is a whole lot easier than pulling the lump from the frame. Most difficult part will be removing the selector rod grubscrew.  Remove this first, and replace last. This will avoid unintentional damage to the casing if you happen to push hard on the selector rod. Moving the shaft with the grubscrew in place cracks a chunk off the main casting.

 If the box is stiff  to turn when in neutral or the intermediate gears a possible cause is a partial seizure between the mainshaft and the output drive sleeve. In top gear the box will turn turn as normal as these two parts are locked together when top is selected.

 When refilling the gearbox, leave plenty of time for the inner case to take the oil. The inner cover has only a small hole to connect the two chambers, you think the whole box is full to the level plug. Sure it is, in the outer chamber..... but the main case may be almost empty. That's why they wear out.

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Re: Finally getting started
« Reply #51 on: 26.11. 2021 02:46 »
Regarding the head steady brackets. When I installed the correct 10TT9 carb they fit great. When I changed to a concentric, I wanted to ride it, they no longer would fit. But, it ran great!!
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