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Fantastic photograph! and great story .....thank you.

Agree with both your comments about the air filter (that bell mouth was on when I bought it) but felt there was not a lot of point playing with the air filter yet unless the bike runs, wanted to spend the money on getting the bike running as I wasn't sure what I would need to spend, (I had asked father Christmas for a new carb but as he has asked no questions about the specification required I doubt that will be in my stocking) I would then tackle the air filter as I would only need to play with the mixture. I have a cardboard template (model) mocked up to fit in the sub frame and already arranged with Alan Whitton that I will send it him for fabrication when I'm ready. I have had the bike since April and she's still a work in progress (probably will be for some time) but since I got her I have fabricated the footrest mounts to move the position back slightly from the standard position (I didn't want to do any welding on the original frame so fabricated a bolt on arrangement that can be seen in the photo). I have had the forks modernised by Alan and fitted a new set of whitton yokes. Magicals are on order from Mick Andrews and entry is in for the Scottish 2 day. Just need the bike to run. If I get into the scottish I will be taking my wife to dinner and persuading her I need alloy rims as well but the bike rolls so thats not imperative at the mo. Thanks for the comments chaps, all are welcome. Tim

Understood. Thanks for the reply, fingers crossed somebody with a running Matchless will be along soon. Tim

Hi trickymicky, Yes your right it is a Concentric Amal 928. The original specification is a Mono block Amal 376/59t. I suppose it needs to be the equivalent concentric of the 376. My sums suggest a 26.98mm carb which would be either a 926 or a 928 but would need somebody to verify before I spent the cash. Tim

Laird 387 & Jon V8, Thank you for your responses and the examples of how you cured your bikes. Lairds description of how his Ducati was running sounds very similar to my issues. However, your testing and resolution are born from a genius that I sadly lack. The best I can hope for when checking for spark is to whip the plug out and look. However, I have just downloaded a magneto tips document from the AJS and Matchless owners club website. I will give that a read tonight and see where it takes me. I wish I had your genius the thought of being out of my comfort zone is not a nice feeling but desperately want my bike to run as sweet as I know she can, especially as the the first round of the Yorkshire classic is in 4 weeks or so, with Christmas in the middle it doesn't leave me much time. Once again many thanks, Tim

Thanks for the response. Yes, the tank was very dirty, with bits of paint and alsorts of other muck. I have flushed it out now, the filter is old and whilst it doesn't look blocked I will get it replaced in the new year. The vent is a good call. I will investigate that tomorrow. Thanks again, your help is appreciated. Tim

Hi Guy's, I own a beautiful 1961 Matchless G3C that isn't running at it's best. I think it's the carb but before I go out and buy a new carb I wondered if anybody could recommend somebody in the midlands that would be able to tune my bike? It ias a AMAL MK1 Concentric carb, after about 5 mins of running it appears to run out of fuel and you have to tickle the carb again to be able to start it as if it is getting air into the carb from somewhere. I have a Domino fast action throttle on it and wonder if that contributes to the problem as when you open it up quickly it appears to jump straight to the main jet. Desperately want to get her running nice as at the moment she is no fun. Any help is appreciated, Tim

Magic, thank you!!!

no dipstick.....

Hi, I've searched the forums and cant find any reference to the amount of oil a RTL250s should have. Please, if somebody has a manual (i dont yet, but's its on its way from France) PLease could you post the amount of oil in the engine? Thanks,

Thanks Jim, Just need to keep practicing I reckon.

Hi guys, My friend and I are both proficient solo riders but have always fancied a go on a sidecar. We recently purchased a 280 climber with Rushton chair to have a go. We both loved it and have begun to attempt some harder sections however, we are having problems going up small steps/logs. When we 'launch' the third wheel hits the step and throws the rig to the left. What should the passenger/rider be doing as we hit the step? I assume the passenger throws there wait behind the rider? The chair has a falcon 10" shock that is virtually rigid. I plan to send this off the falcon shortly to be serviced and maybe have a softer spring, but have been told the spring should be heavy. The passenger is 14 stone and I'm 12 stone, obviously the climber is a heavy bike but I can't help but think if the shock was lighter it would assist. Finally, I own a little bit of land with some average sections. If any body fancies a days practice in return for a lesson or two that would be great. Tim

Guys, both bikes look great! What's the exhaust though?