[Leema]

Thanks KK

Off to the DIY shop to see what I can find.
Thanks for all the hard work on the new site. Looking forward to seeing it fully up and running.
What happened to the shop. Not enough interest I guess. Shame.

Lee

[Leema]

Good looking bike.
My 1st bike was a CB200. Wish I’d kept it but needed the extra 50 quid I sold it for to put the money towards a B1.Back in the late 70’s.Paid £400.for it.
I got 115mph on the clock two up with camping gear going to nec bike show. Rebuilding a CSR at the moment.
Have fun.

[Leema]

Thanks for the tip KK

[Leema]

Hi KK
Thanks for the photos and effort. The steel rim is too rusty for me.
The ali rims look good but its a shame they are not for the twin. Was the wheel alinement correct when you spaced the wheel out to line the sprockets up?
Have been down the workshop today with a panel beater friend of mine working on the rear wheel. Two of the dent where just on the outer rim that he managed to sort out. Probably caused by a butcher changing the tyre. The other flat spot on the rim can be sorted with a bigger hammer and block.I have wire wheeled the spokes and they have come up great. Just have to work out how to stop them rusting again Will keep you posted.
Lee

[Leema]

Hi KK

Did you get a chance to get down the workshop to see the wheels. Ali rims sound interesting.

Lee

[Leema]

Hi KK

Not heard the one about the Foil before. I will give it a try. Is Tesco foil ok 🙂
That sounds cheap for a respoke.
The chrome is good on the front rim but its the spokes that have surface rust on them. I might try some rub n buff on them. Heard that this is great stuff.

I am interested in the rear wheel though.
What’s the chrome like? How much do you want for it? Any chance of a photo.
The CSR is a great looking bike but it’s a shame it didn’t come with ali rims.

[Leema]

Thanks Michael I think you are correct about the red line. I would never rev the twin that much.

Thanks for the tip on the rings K.K
I guess they are the same for all models.

I know the winter nights up norf are longer but darn sarf I make it less than 3 months to Kwak day.

The problem I have is that the original wheels are a bit kwakered.
Rusty and rear rim has a dent. That’s why I was asking adout the 80 LTD wheels .(Cheaper option for the moment) until I can get them re-built.

Hope you make it up from the floor from laughing.

What tyres do you prefer for the CSR?

[Leema]

Hi Guys

Just a quick update.
I have sorted out my fuel Problems. The previous owner had by-passed the vacuum so all I needed was a T piece and a bit of tube. Runs fine now. Cheap £3 fix.
Managed to find a set of clocks at the Kempton jumble including bracket and idiot lights for £8 in good condition. The speedo is correct for the model but the red line on the rev counter is too high for the twin but what a bargain.
Would love to come down to the ace in april on the bike but have just stripped the bike down. Frame off to be powder coated soon. Maybe come down on the Honda if they let me in. Are you taking your CSR K.K ? Would be good to see it.
I have seen some cast wheels on ebay off a 1980 Ltd. Single disc and drum. Would they fit straight on the CSR also where can I get some standard piston rings? Have tried all the places I know.

Hope to see you at the ace.

Lee

[Leema]

Thanks KK

Looking at the fuel/air pipes on the bike and they seem to be wrong. I think someone has by-passed the diaphragm system. There seems to be a Tee piece missing. Fuel Pipe goes directly to carbs. Didn’t have this problem on my old B1.

Thanks for the advice on the exhaust. I will keep looking.

Still looking for a set of clocks bracket + wiring. Are they generic or what other clocks would fit. Do you know the ratios if I bought some custom clocks.

The bike has been butchered a bit in the past but I love that engine. Was it you who bought the CSR on ebay?

Going to Kempton Jumble this Sat in Search of a few bits.

Ride Safe

Lee

[Leema]

Hi chaps
Thanks for all the help.
Will be changing the diaphragm this weekend. Fingers crossed that’s all it is.
The photo story is really good will refer to that when I do the gaskets.

Cheers
Lee

PS
I think intros are over now so I will start using the rest of this great site.

[Leema]

Hi KK
Thanks for the offer of the grab rail. Think I will put that on the back burner for now. I like the shiny bits but need to concentrate on getting the old girl running right. Gasket set and pet tap kit arrived today and original manual so am now skint.
Have a few probs with the bike at the mo. ie. Head gasket and rocker leaking badly and she only runs on prime. Turn fuel tap to ON and she only run for about a mile .I guess its just running on what fuel is in the bowls. Any tips?
Lee

[Leema]

Michael.
Thanks for looking mate.
Also ta for the tip about the manuals. I had already downloaded the manual a couple of weeks ago.
Managed to get an original manual off ebay. Arrived today so I have some bedtime reading now. Hee Hee

Lee

[Leema]

Sorry I meant clocks. Had just been reading up about carbs.
Lee

[Leema]

Hi Guys

I would be interested in the carbs and hand grab rail. Let me know price and condition.

Cheers

Lee

[Leema]

Hi Folks
Thanks for the tips regarding the gaskets. Have now ordered a set along with a fuel tap repair kit. The bike only runs on prime at the moment. Hopefully its just the diaphragm in the tap. Some good looking bikes you have both got. How do you find the time?
Below should be a pic of my bike the day I got it home.
As you can see there are a few bits missing. So I am on the look out for a grab rail and a set of clocks at the moment. The Sissy bar and rear light are going. Not my style.

Lee

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