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Test ride

Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 11:08 am

Well, I've been out on my newly restored 18S. Only the standard two miles uphill (I learned a few years back always to test uphill - especially in a heatwave it's a lot easier to get a dead bike home!) and it seems very, very nice.

A couple of minor snagging points - the chain is clanging the chaincase somewhere - can't spot where as yet and the throttle friction screw which I did up so I can cruise whilst waving my right arm signal doesn't sit evenly in the twistgrip. Needs a new twistgrip part as a channel has been worn unevenly by the screw which grips at open throttle but not at minor throttle positions. The footrests are slightly too forward for my big feet making gear changes fiddly - easily adjusted.

It ticks over perfectly, really perfectly with its new carb and rebuilt engine and rides very pleasantly. The new, woven brake linings need bedding in but are already very strong.

I'd say it's been a pleasant morning. Pleasant enough that I haven't written the advert yet...

Re: Test ride

Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 4:51 pm, in reply to "Test ride "

Well I have just come back from a quick blast on the 3 1/2.

Now that I have sorted out brake and clutch lever positions along with the footrests, and fixed the previousley horrible "binary" clutch I find I am enjoying it, and for a mere 350 it does go pretty well.

No plans to advertise it just yet !!

When you say "I haven't written the advert yet" that sounds ominous

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Test ride

Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 16, 2024, 10:18 am, in reply to "Re: Test ride "

He doesn't have to write adverts, the bidding starts when he buys it!
Den

Re: Test ride

Posted by ChazzyB <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=ChazzyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 5:43 pm, in reply to "Test ride "

Mine clangs the drive chain against the chain guard. where the front fixing bolt is. Maddening...

I have occaisonly remodelled the chainguard alignment with a length of timber and a two-pound hammer.

To advertise here, please call...

Re: Test ride

Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Test ride "

As a highly experienced bodger, that was the first tool I reached for Chazzy!!

Re: Test ride

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Re: Test ride

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 15, 2024, 10:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Test ride "

An engineer would use a ball pein hammer not a builders brick basher.. how crude. I carry a very large selection of lump,black rubber, ball pein, claw and soft blow copper heads. This will adjust most mudguards and chain guards

Re: Test ride

I think I have a ball pein hammer - I'll have a look in the precision instruments drawer. I think it's next to my other Birmingham screwdriver..

Re: Test ride

The weight of the ball pein must be just right so if you miss the object, the fingers do not suffer too much pain.

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