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I think (will stand to be corrected) you measure the crank shaft and or use plastigauge and see if the standard bearings (red) gives desired...
Sorry. Initial post was con rod half round shell bearings. I got some of those sorted. The last picture was of one of the crank shaft angular...
When I rebuilt the engine the first I did not change the bearings, they had done approx 12k and I thought they would be OK. So during this latest...
Desmo , Yes I was going to fill the gap with three bond, but just wondered what bike it was from. I emailed Baines (who I bought it from ) but...
Ok got some new bearings. Putting the crank cases back together and shimming. I had a gasket I ordered a while ago as a spare. I have come to put...
Is there something about the small wire/connection to the relay coming off / loose, did you check that? [ATTACH] Cheers Gaz
Thanks Paul, Desmo & Mnine. Got some plastigauge on order. Conrods are B with yellow paint, crank has -2B written on it and a 2 stamped in it....
Any recommendations for recovery and insurance (in addition to bike insurance) and any other finer details. Cheers Gaz
Brill, Wanting to do something next year (if the bike is back together) have great trip, well envious. Cheers Gaz
Here are a few pic of my bearings and crank shaft journal. Again thoughts please, presume wear is excessive. I measured journal at 42.00 41.99...
So I decided to drop the engine, don't ask why, I don't really have a proper answer just a few niggling feelings. I've slowly been adjusting the...
I believe there is a little bit of adjustment in the bracket holes, this may help to reposition. From memory I think I pressed down a little bit...
Little job today. Put bearings in a bit ago. Seals and retaining clip today. Bit of a fiddly job but got there in the end. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Tbay, Intresting, good report. Have you got the part number or info on where to buy. Cheers Gaz
I tried that and it was a bit easier. I "thought" I felt it slip a bit - could have been wrong, but it got in my head and I put the springs back....
I did start changing up without clutch but not down. I did see another one on ebay by "duc or die", and others. I did find something regarding the...
Yes, simple stuff first. Are leads plugged into the correct ignitors? (Can't quite see your colours in the photo, I got it wrong). Mixture screw...
Sam, First great write up of you tour, hope you enjoyed it. Second did you ever use the pump i.e. did you try it out on the flat Motorbike tyre....
Sorry to hear this, RIP.
Yes, I did notice that thanks. [ATTACH] Cheers Gaz