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Hi Victor,

welcome and good to see you on board.

Cheers, Michael

Thank you !

We had a test ride today, total 250 km / 160 miles.

Have found something is wrong with rear wheel spacing / inside brake drum. Could ride this tour even with that.
Will have a look this weekend.

Except of that the sealing ring of rev counter cable is untight and I have to swap that ring.

Everything else worked fine and it is fun…[Read more]

Hi Lonesometwins,
I got the side stand switch mounted, had to swap the horn and left hand controls unit at the handlebar this morning, as the horn and it’s switch stopped working !
Right in time 🙁

Well, at lunchtime I have passed the TÜV, changes in front tire size to 100/90-19, Ikon rear shock absorbers and the windscreen are noticed, rest…[Read more]

*UPDATE*

Well guys n gals thanks to Bigdjag I now have a complete set of 800 series keys, 45 in total.

If you are in need of a key all I would need from you is the key number and I can get one cut for you.

Arguably more importantly If you can’t find the key number all is not lost. Send me your lock and I will match it to a key and can then get…[Read more]

Looks good !
Will follow your further progress 😉
Cheers, Michael

That is a great link Bigdjag. Thank you.

I have managed to collect several keys but still don’t have them all which is a shame as I have some keyless locks. Will give these guys a go.

Hi Jack,

welcome 😉

Cheers, Michael

Had a great day out today and guess what? I was with 4 other twinners. Sadly did not see one 750 twin.

Went down with Tango and met Richh and Philpass there. Also bumped into my old Boss who bought a CSR project off me a couple of years ago and is currently restoring it.

Surely we can get more than 5 together in a meet. Where are you all?

This weekend I will install the electronic side stand switch.
After that the bike is ready to go 😉

These are the needed parts, bought for less than 20 Euros. Just add some cables and connectors, get it fitted to the bike and wire correctly.
It is called “Werner’s side stand switch (SSS)” solution 😉

It will let you start the engine in…[Read more]

Need to check that again !

I am adjusting it at the outermost position and it works with different Twins and since 20 years 😉

Maybe I tension it a bit to hard ?

Anyway, that caused no engine damage yet.

Cheers, Michael

Hi Beachcomber.

Great to see you around again. It is kinda mixed good and bad news for you and I wish you all the best.

It would be fantastic if your health would be kind enough to allow you to finish the twin project off. You’ve put a lot of time and effort in so far and I would also like to see her complete.

All the best

KK

Hi Mike,

thank you for the video !

Bike is running good, so there is only the individual stuff left 😉

Exhaust, transmission ratio, etc.

Well done !

Cheers, Michael

Hi Mike,

having a 17/40 transmission that may be the maximum a “106 increment chain length” will allow.
Going to 38 teeth sprocket in the rear should allow to go for 18 teeth front sprocket (if possible, as discussed in other thread).

Good luck !

Cheers, Michael

If you really think about that, have a look to the Netherlands.

These guys have a lot of experience with (camping) trailers, no speed limit for trailers at motorbikes and they have brilliant one-wheel-trailers of any kind.

Cheers, Michael

… and this is how the engine should look like when it is ok and the oil pan is removed:

Ok, from valve lifter holder to engine damage 😉

It was not my engine before but it is very likely that the previous owner has adjusted the valve clearance. Well, that’s fine but the valve cover is removed.

While doing this service work it is tempting to adjust the cam chain tensioner as well (which is a fatal error!). While the cover is off…[Read more]

Well, let me think about that 😉

Even better than a topcase.

A camping trailer has some advantages !

Hi Hans,

good looking bike !

Are you sure the valve cover was fitted before(!) you have set the cam chain tensioner ?

Setting the tension of the cam chain while valve cover is removed and mounted afterwards, that will destroy your engine !

All the best,
Michael

PS: Avoid that by following the right sequence !

Well, might there be a difference in chain size ?

Ok, I assume we all go with the stock 530 or aka DID50 chains. In the end this specifies the “inner” dimension of the chain and form of sprocket teeth.

I typically use high quality O- or X-ring chains, no standard chains without any rubber rings in between.
No idea, if the link plates are smaller…[Read more]

Hi Lonesome,

I have tried the 18 teeth front sprocket but it only fits when you remove the “half-moon shaped” front metal chain guard. In addition I’ve found that the chain can touch the clutch pushrod and grinds it a little bit. After seeing that I refused to use 18 teeth front sprockets.

Does it work on your bike without any issues ?