Warwick, I had loads of hassle doing my brakes a while ago. I fitted new calipers and it turned out that one side didn't line up square with the disc, so as you applied the brakes the squiffy one had to slightly bend the disc to grab hold. The disc was acting like a big spring washer. There was not ...

If it ain't raining I'll be there matey

Well, the long term forcast (anybodies guess ) is for a good day next Saturday
So get down there Sat morning lads

I think 'Keyster' make these kits, cheapo variety, but have used em in the past on me Z1A and were OK.
Cost about ?12 per carb, includes gasket, main & air jets, float valve, needle & emulsion tube, and all other bits, good value.

Newtronics optical ignition was OK in its day, better than points, but a bit fussy :| Its very important to set timing out of the daylight/sun, as this will confuse the systems optical sensors :!: A dyna system is leagues ahead, and as it happens, I will have a set for sale soon, low mileage; Dyna S...

Hi, you can take a bit off the valve stems, but not off the shims as they're hardened & may break up if mucked with! Do a search as I'm sure this has been covered a while ago :wink: Once set, recheck after 500 miles as its a new head, to be safe :!: Set 'em at the top limit of the tolerance, 0.0...

Hey Steve, don't worry about it, you've got to ride the bike for it to have any effect
I've got a NOS damper if you want one
You may have to apply lateral thinking to fit it tho'

Kev, if you've got a Dyna 2000 coming, it wont be

put back to original when my Dyna 2000 turns up

as the 2000 does away with the advance unit

Netley Marsh Euro-jumble is on weekend 7-9th Sept, largest do in Europe
I was thinking of going on the Sunday as they have a 'garage clearout' day which would be a good thing
Just West of Southampton, at the end of the M27 and is a huge event
Anyone else interested

Come on you South West country boys, (and you Steve the Scummer), this could be the last show of the summer

Also, what about Netley Marsh (Sept), I may go in me car & have a garage clearout

kev, the stronger advance springs won't hurt, as the advance may just be coming in a bit later. Check with a strobe to see when its moving. Weaker springs are worse as the advance will kick in early and this may lead to pre-ignition/detonation/pinking, which is BAD NEWS :shock: At least you're makin...

Sussextrotter, Pointless is best! Boyer do away with advance mech, but a bit fiddly & not very robust. Dyna S, good bit of kit (favourite replacement unit) but keeps advance mech! I have a spare Dyna S for sale, only done a few hundred miles if ur interested PM me :wink: Dyna 2000, TOP DOG, does...

Don't panic
Remember back in the old days (70s - 80s) all engines used oil
If you have to keep topping it up, at least it keeps fresh oil in it

Well done Mr Fitzer I think there may be a glimmer of hope for you after all

Is the clutch lever easily operated or heavy
I'd whip the clutch cover (r/h) off and inspect plates, as if a few years old the fibre plates could have started to disintigrate
Failing that, remove l/h cover and take clutch push rod out & give a good clean & check its not bent