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[TomL]

Hi everybody, I'm new to this forum. Just bought myself an A10 of 1961 vintage, it has an A7 iron head engine fitted. It's all running and on the road but I need to work on a few things before I take it out. Clutch drags, brakes aren't great, plus numerous other things. As I work though it I could be asking many questions, some may be stupid! Look forward to speaking to you all.
Tom

[a10 gf]

You've come to the right place. Welcome.

[Greybeard]

Welcome. Got pictures?

[TomL]

Hi, yes I have pics, will post some later ( during my break!) and when I've worked out how to! Thanks for the warm welcome, cheers, Tom

[terryg]

This is THE PLACE for A7/A10 owners, as I'm sure you'll quickly find out.
Welcome the the forum and I hope you enjoy your new toy as much as I have mine.

[Greybeard]

Information about posting images:


https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=427.0

[tinu]

Welcome!

[duTch]

 Hiya TomL- apart from me you're in good hands

 

Clutch drags, brakes aren't great,

 Clutch drags; shouldn't be too much of an issue, but maybe first thing is (unless you know the history) at least check, but maybe dump all the oils, and replace with known specs- especially chaincase (clutch case) plenty of threads on that if you like to read

  brakes aren't great; ---get used to it, but if they tell you they're on it's a good start



 

[TomL]

Hi, thanks for the advice, duTch, gonna pull clutch apart over the weekend, should I put atf in it? Brakes work but for piece of mind I'll make sure they're as good as they can be. I'll have to put pics on when I'm on iPad, difficult to navigate on my phone! Cheers, Tom

[duTch]

 

should I put atf in it?

....some say yay, some say nay....I do, but...

 

.......Brakes work but for piece of mind I'll make sure they're as good as they can be.........

 outta my realm, I have a Plungie with a Conical front end

..... I'll have to put pics on when I'm on iPad, difficult to navigate on my phone!.....

  Must be an eyefone 

[Topdad]

Hi Tom enjoy your bike ,  ,   you defo are in for some great fun with your A7  ,the smile will spread when you get a few miles on her . Whereabouts are you , Bob

[KiwiGF]

Welcome  Clutch drag is most likely the pressure not lifting evenly, but might also be notched baskets. Either way, ask away! ( The solution is usually cheap)

[TomL]

Yeah ''tis iPhone! ATF it is then. I'm in Chelmsford Essex, Bob, where you? I shall check basket and plates for burrs and notches, and adjust it properly. Thank you all for advice. Tom

[Butch (cb)]

Yeah ''tis iPhone! ATF it is then. I'm in Chelmsford Essex, Bob, where you? I shall check basket and plates for burrs and notches, and adjust it properly. Thank you all for advice. Tom

Hi Tom - I'm only up the road in Braintree, though sadly very much the least useful member of this forum. Happy to offer assistance as required mind. If you are out and about enjoying the bright summer evening of a Thursday night you'll often find me out here with a small collective of classic minded bikie types;

http://www.thewillowsinncressing.co.uk/

Feel free to drop in regardless of what you are on or in.

[TomL]

Thanks cyclobutch, soon as I've got it useable I'll have a ride over, nice back lanes from where I am! Tom