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21st April 2024, 02:35 PM
Thread: New heater install for the workshop.
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That's funny, I thought I mentioned that stuff in...
That's funny, I thought I mentioned that stuff in my post.
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19th April 2024, 07:12 PM
Thread: New heater install for the workshop.
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New heater install for the workshop.
I’ve just set up my new workshop heater. Previously I was using a kero heater, but apparently it was smelly, not that I could tell, that’s why I tell everyone ‘my $#!t don’t stink’. Funnily enough,...
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23rd February 2024, 06:26 PM
Thread: Some small stuff.
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Some small stuff.
Yesterday I made another twin lobe points cam. The original I made worked fine, but was slightly out, so I did a little more filing, too much ask it turned out, a few swipes with a file took it past...
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12th February 2024, 07:31 PM
Thread: TX650 hydraulic clutch conversion.
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TX650 hydraulic clutch conversion.
I've been ruminating on fitting the TX650.with a hydraulic clutch actuator for some time. Originally a plastic screw type actuator was fitted. The clutch action is a little heavy for my arthritic...
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10th November 2023, 08:40 AM
Thread: Coil bracket.
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Coil bracket.
When I converted to a single,points system I had to install a dual output coil. I opted for a Honda 750 coil and welded tabs on the frame on which to mount it.
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28th October 2023, 06:17 PM
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The Traub, rarest motorcycle on the planet.
This motor motorcycle was stolen in 1916, then bricked up behind a wall and forgotten. Collecting dust for 50 years, it was discovered in 1968 during house renovations and revealed a strange story....
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26th October 2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: Lapping valves the lazy man's way.
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Lapping valves the lazy man's way.
I thought some of you might enjoy this.
Lapping valves is just so boring, I have a lot of better things to do than sit around rubbing a stick between my hands for hours on end
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15th October 2023, 06:10 PM
Thread: Engine tilting, lifting, removal tool.
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Engine tilting, lifting, removal tool.
This is an engine removal, tilting lifting thingie I made for my XS650. The XS650 motor is a very tight fit in the frame, In their wisdom, the Japanese decided if you need to work on the engine, it...
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25th July 2023, 11:04 AM
Thread: Test ride, 74 TX650.
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Never finished.
Well, it ain't finished and never will be, such are custom bikes, always something to change, something to modify, something to redesign. I'm currently working on a new stainless single points cam. ...
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15th July 2023, 10:37 AM
Thread: Edit function.
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Edit function.
Didn't know where to post this this, so I'll post it here.
Whenever I post I always proof read to pick up any spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors. Unfortunately, as I grow older my proof... -
13th July 2023, 04:43 PM
Thread: Test ride, 74 TX650.
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Test ride, 74 TX650.
Formerly under sacc51, however, the site won't let me log on for some reason, maybe I've been banned.
Anyway, I re registered so I could post this video of the bikes test ride.
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13th July 2023, 10:44 AM
Thread: New bike - TX650
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First test ride under a new user name.
I can’t ride anymore, buggered hips, fused fingers, buggered toes and no elbow joints left make it impossible. Rheumatoid disease. But the time had come for the bike’s first test ride, so, I started...
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13th July 2023, 10:41 AM
Thread: Personal EV journey.
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Ev replies.
When I read your first post I thought, Oh no, the anti EV brigade will be incensed. Typical replies for this subject: all EVscatch fire and burn up, EV fires cannot be extinguished, Teslas are...