Thanks for that Pete.

Hello all, Last couple of rebuilds I've done I referenced a guide on offwidth.co.uk that I downloaded. Now had a hard drive fail and although essentials were backed up, this guide wasn't. Went to download it again and offwidth.co.uk has disappeared. Don't suppose any one else has a copy they could l...

Evening,

Is it my imagination or is there a dimensioned sketch of a chain dropper block somewhere on here? Have had a good look but no joy.

Cheers

Knackered is right concerning the con rod. The piston and small end are correct though.

Hi, When I rebuilt mine I used a Wiseco piston after reading this (http://www.johnnystoybox.com/piston_comparison.htm). Got mine from Eastwood Racing in Kent. Small end is part no. B1014. Piston is part no. 562M66xx where the xx is the oversize you need. While having the rebore done, I had Stan Step...

Hi.

One I tried to get out was like this. I ended up fabricating a slide hammer that threaded on to the PV shaft. A few sharp knocks and it was out. The thing that looks like an Allen key cap is just part of the casting I think. It doesn't undo.

Cheers

Ewan

Hi KC, I've also read about cheap HID kits. Some were offering just a brighter halogen bulb. This is a genuine HID kit but the reflector of my headlight is obviously designed for an ordinary bulb. When I tested it against the wall of my house, the main beam was a good concentrated beam. The dip howe...

Was looking for a better bulb after mine blew. Brighter halogen was £20 from Halfords. Found the HID kit below on eBay for £20 delivered. Fitting was dead easy. Simply plugged new light loom into my existing H4 bulb plug. The additional electronics are fairly bulky but I managed to fit them behind t...

Quick update. 100+ miles both on and off road (much the same as the roads round here are shot) both on my own and two up. No leaking or blown seals and damping is working fine. It's like a different bike!

Anyone tried the spray vinyl or "dipping" like on this site?
http://www.cardipuk.com/
There are other sites where you can buy the stuff for home use and loads of vids on Youtube. I am tempted but wondered if anyone has tried it.

My only guess is that nitrogen is used ,cos it is inert. Formula 1 use it to inflate tyres. No idea why an 80% nitrogen oxygen mix isn't good enough, but I suppose they are at the cutting edge. From memories of physics and Boyles Law (?) or something, air and pure nitrogen will behave almost identic...

Knackered

The high pressure gas doesn't get anywhere near the piston or seals. It is held within the bladder as described in the post. The bladder applies pressure to the oil. I'll post photos when I have time.

Ewan

Mike From the little information I found online, CRs of the same era were charged to 10 Bar (around 145 PSI) Didn't check piston or seals; that can wait 'til another day. Really just wanted to see if I could recharge gas. No oil leaks yet but that's not to say the seals won't fail under a hard landi...

Hi all. Thought there may be some interest in this. When rebuilding my MK1 (soon for sale), I realised how poor the damping was on my MK2 in comparison. As I had a spare shock that was in good nick I thought I would have a bit of a look into re-gassing. I know you can pay to have it done but being i...

Nice!
Had a 350LC (non PV) when I was a yoof. Big bore, Stan Stevens tune and pipes, full fairing etc. Went like stink but handling was a bit scary at high speeds. Could cut it with my mates on their 750 4 strokes though, unless it was on motorway!!