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Author: Pigford
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Gearboxes
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Re: Gearboxes

No it doesn't!

But can be done at a cost - change of bearings & bits - someone with more details will be along soooooon!
Author: Pigford
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:52 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1969 Triumph Bonny Bitsa
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Re: 1969 Triumph Bonny Bitsa

Soooooo tempted, but my last time with a British bike was when I was 17, bought a BSA Starfire, pushed it further than I rode it. Will keep looking and thinking though .....".......... Yes, they do need a bit of tinkering - but believe it or not, this one is pretty reliable as typically with o...
Author: Pigford
Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1969 Triumph Bonny Bitsa
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

1969 Triumph Bonny Bitsa

Just don't seem to ride her anymore!

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Runs, rides & stops nice - msotl polished alloy & stainless.

£3950 - in Portsmouth.
Author: Pigford
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: HowieD's 'arris
Replies: 146
Views: 473771

Re: HowieD's 'arris

Well done lad - she's looking ACE :up
Author: Pigford
Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: The Bottom Shed
Topic: Please don’t laugh
Replies: 33
Views: 24466

Re: Please don’t laugh

Had a bit of inspiration , she has always refused the Z in the house even when on lockdown I said it would be great because I could watch TV and have a little spoke cleaning session . So today I have made an executive man decision and that’s where it’s staying (until she comes home) What is it with...
Author: Pigford
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Starter Motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1501

Re: Starter Motor

Early GPZ starters are a good upgrade to older Zeds.....
Author: Pigford
Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: Wanted Adz
Topic: Brass Tube
Replies: 8
Views: 2099

Re: Brass Tube

The brass tubes have been known to split causing problems.

An easier repair option may be to locate a small diameter plastic pipe and slide that over the brass tube?
Author: Pigford
Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:41 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Non starter
Replies: 1
Views: 1033

Re: Non starter

Dodgy connection on wiring - could be anything, but check obvious stuff like kill switch not grounding at bars, fuse box area & associated wires......etc.

Start wiggling wires - one area at a time & try starting each time - may isolate problem if lucky?

Good luck!
Author: Pigford
Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:10 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: First start post rebuild Z650 - disaster!
Replies: 17
Views: 5050

Re: First start post rebuild Z650 - disaster!

Oggers wrote:Many thanks for all the useful replies. These forums are exactly why the internet was created and given to us all for free. A magnificently altruistic concept. Sharing of information by all for all, not for ogling naked ladies ---ahem.


Why not do both :twisted:
Author: Pigford
Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:34 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Tappet clearances with head on bench
Replies: 13
Views: 3554

Re: Tappet clearances with head on bench

It will if, for example an inlet valve is open & he turns the exhaust camshaft. It's possible to open an exhaust valve onto an open inlet valve, or vice versa. True - I was thinking about getting each fully closed and the force of a different valve sometimes try's to move the cam if only half c...
Author: Pigford
Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Tappet clearances with head on bench
Replies: 13
Views: 3554

Re: Tappet clearances with head on bench

DogsbolloxofZ1B wrote:Only put one cam in at a time.. :D



That won't make any difference :lol:
Author: Pigford
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:08 am
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Stafford, October 2020
Replies: 48
Views: 21637

Re: Stafford, October 2020

The Triples club is NOT doing Stafford and the organisers confirmed we will still have our stand next year. The following are also NOT doing stafford, VJMC, Z power, Kawa Triple Spares. A conversation on the triples forum similiar to this showed every member who commented was NOT attending. If the ...
Author: Pigford
Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:32 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Clutch switch
Replies: 18
Views: 5874

Re: Clutch switch

Those larger 70's gaps need to be filled with something or the fit will be sloppy and wear would be excessive. The viscosity of semi and fully synthetic is thinner than the same grade mineral so, to my mind, wouldn't fill the "gaps" as effectivly or for as long as good ol mineral. Banana ...
Author: Pigford
Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Re-chrome early 'arris Works Collection Zorst
Replies: 5
Views: 2429

Re: Re-chrome early 'arris Works Collection Zorst

Go ceramic Ralphy?
Author: Pigford
Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Clutch switch
Replies: 18
Views: 5874

Re: Clutch switch

Regarding oil, I use bike specific wet clutch fully synthetic without any issues (no clutch slip etc). I take the line that I want the best most slippery oil I can get to protect my moving parts :Oo Allegedly , I've read tech papers stating if the oil is too SLIPPY, this can damage/wear roller bear...

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