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by flying scotsman
16 Mar 2006, 22:42
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK 1 Powervalve Question
Replies: 14
Views: 15351

Thanks for the replies guys, I was planning on using my bike for enduros this year and seeing as i've spent a small fortune on her already on suspension bearings etc , I thought I might try and coax her through the year and do a strip and inspect in the winter if I don't blow the motor up beforehand ...
by flying scotsman
09 Mar 2006, 18:14
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK 1 Powervalve Question
Replies: 14
Views: 15351

MK 1 Powervalve Question

I've noticed a rattling noise on my MK 1 similar to that of other folk, which is prominent if in too high a gear etc. I've taken the exhaust off and noticed that the powervalve flap has slight movement up and down like the splines on the shaft /flap are worn. I noticed on the reciepts I got with the ...
by flying scotsman
15 Feb 2006, 22:10
Forum: Technical
Topic: MK 1 Front Wheel Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5325

MK 1 Front Wheel Question

Took the front wheel off my MK 1 today and as I pulled the spindle out, a flat washer(not the tang washer that drives the speedo) fell onto the floor from the speedo drive side. Should this washer go between the outside of the speedo drive and the spindle or should it go in between the inside of the ...
by flying scotsman
12 Feb 2006, 20:33
Forum: Technical
Topic: Suspension linkage
Replies: 3
Views: 5520

Im talking about the linkage that connects the frame , shock and swinging arm. The reason I ask is that I bought one off a guy on e bay that was breaking a MK 1 but it aint the same as the one that I removed from my bike which is definately a MK 1 linkage. I dont know if i would have to use the MK 2 ...
by flying scotsman
12 Feb 2006, 14:17
Forum: Technical
Topic: Suspension linkage
Replies: 3
Views: 5520

Suspension linkage

Does anybody know if the suspension linkage for a MK 2 will fit onto a MK 1 without any mods.

Cheers

Steve