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Thanks Scot, I'll go with that. Another daft question, how does one tell the difference between a 428 and 520 chain? Larry 2.

Hello guys, Any ideas re the torque settings? Larry 2.

Thanks guys, Got the rings/ piston sorted. Any idea what the torque settings for the cylinder head studs are? Or does one go by feel, Larry 2.

Thanks guys, There's a couple of options re. piston which I will try. Regards chroming, I decided to purchase some new parts ( handlebars, Levers) and will refurbish some other stuff. I have this notion particularly about old cars and in this case, bikes, that there should be some evidence of a past life so I tend to leave some knocks and dinks as a sign of that. I don't seek perfection because if one wants that, just buy a new machine. So I want my machinery to be just like me, scarred mentally and physically! Larry 2.

Things have been at a standstill for a good while due to illness. But I have started to work on the old Model 10 once again. Ordered a bunch of spares from Inmotion and managed to obtain a rear brake plate on Ebay all the way from Utah! The old one was badly broken. Anyway, a question, how the bloody hell does one compress the rings to get the piston into the bore? Don't tell me I have to get a ring compressor please!! I await guidance! Larry 2.

Just purchased a set from inmotion (great service!) for my model ten. They fit perfectly. Larry 2.

This is so terribly sad. Although relatively new to this forum, Larry helped me locate a gear for my model 10 and gave me great advice about various aspects of the rebuild. He always came across as a true gentleman who truly enjoyed his bikes, his fishing and, more than anything, helping people. I am truly shocked. I will miss him greatly. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh a Anam Dilis. Condolences from Ireland Larry Parsons.

Hello guys, Just got a quote for chroming levers, handlebars etc. A bit eye watering! I think I'll go with some new stuff instead which will work out cheaper. It'll be the new year before I put that in train at this stage. Happy Christmas all. Thanks for the help during the year. Larry 2.

My word Stuart, were they that badly painted?! Larry 2.

Hello Markg, As you may see elsewhere on the forum, I have a 1968 model 10 No.1275 which doesn't have a number on the frame and as far as I can gather did not have a replacement frame. Although it does have a frame number on the logbook as it was registered for road use. Strange, but it seems this crops up from time to time. Larry 2.

Thanks Speshal, I've made several attempts to get into the shed but have been repeatedly ambushed! No names, no pack drill!! Larry 2.

Thanks Model80, No worries, happens me all the time! It'll turn up when you're not looking for it. Work on the bike is kind of intermittent at the mo between trying to keep the grass cut and keeping the jungle at bay! Onwards and upwards, as they say. Larry2.

Thanks Larry, Good to have that info. Still quite a way to go but all this help will finally come good! Larry2

Hello guys, Just a small update. Got the tank back from the spray shop. I think it looks pretty good. I have to apply the decals but forgot to measure the exact location, Doh! I will try to estimate from my photos. I also refurbished the casings. Re. clutch pressure adjustment, I see elsewhere that it seems like trial and error is the order of the day. Any views? Larry 2.

Model 80, No haven't tried that but I'll do it and see what I get. Trouble is if there's a bit of wear in the cylinder and on the ring, then the gap may not make me any wiser. Anyway, what gap should I expect? Thanks for the response, Larry 2.