@beardy2000 15 : 62 on 428 chain is 4.13. A decent 428 chain is fine for weight / power of bike, and is narrower than 520. Check chain / tyre clearance before going 520.
Carol Nash have really lost the plot, they don't recognise a bike they have been insuring for years. Asked me about no claims discount, even though they don't give it on classic policy's !!! Really painful experience.
Easy to do, problem is electronic ignition is now getting old on climbers. Better with a point ignition which can be swapped for a new electronic if required.
so, feetupfun , the 116 with right hand gear change is the long stroke 350 ? Do you think there will be a problem registering with DVLA given that it is an import but the seller has no paperwork but told me it was on the NOVA system ?
B40RT , can you post a link to where the brake drums can be relined please ?
thanks for your input ,it’s very encouraging
Lee
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Unless its a recent import, there's a very good chance it's already registered. Search on here as the subject has been covered.
Hi all, it's probably been asked a million times, but I've got no spark. Is this just a simple fix, like points reset, or am I looking at reseting timing? Also is it easier to set points with the flywheel off, or am I creating more problems? Don't want to start ordering too many parts/tools I don't need. Big thanks for any help
With flywheel on, check if points are opening. You cannot set points with flywheel off. Bultaco points/timing is notorious for wandering.
Other things to consider. Check and kill button / lanyard by disconnecting. Fit new plug. Check or replace plug cap. Check wiring to coil.
I always thought shorter wheel base gave better grip as moved weight to the back - longer wheel base gave stability and kept front end down and hence the 52" or so compromise on the majority of trials bikes over the years.
Moving the wheel back, without doing anything else, will make the suspension slightly softer. In my experience, longer wheelbase improves grip. (Look at hill climb bikes)
Are you seriously saying the previous woodruff key was made from a penny?! When i seen the state of the heads of the Philips screws i knew someone had obviously been playing silly buggers with your ignition at some point in the past
Shouldn't matter what the woodruff key is made of, its only purpose is to locate the flywheel correctly. If the key is constantly sheering there is another issue. Timing as has been said, faulty ignition, or the taper/ flywheel is damaged.
Started engine with no oil
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