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Hmmm,
a warm engine is harder to turn than a cold engine.
Probably the engine heat warms up the starter motor and eases its job ?

First thing to do is to clean the collector and to fit new brushes/coals[?].
Also clean the gaps of the collector with a small tool. Soft material (plastic) is prefered over metal objects.

To disconnect the…[Read more]

Ok, next idea is to change the rear frame while keeping the stock rear light.
The upright metal plate that holds the rear light needs to go inwards a few centimeters (approx. 5 cm / 2 inches)
Needs some cutting and welding 😉
Will change rear light holder to US-version without flasher holder (already in stock).
Rear flasher will be mounted at the…[Read more]

Ha Ha I don’t blame you there.

I am getting quite intrigued as to how the finished item is going to look.

During our Summer Party:

Try again with a car battery via jump start cables connected.
If that shows the same result, most likely the coals/sliding contacts in the starter motor are worn. Check the springs as well. Repair kits available, at least in the USA.

There shouldn’t be a difference when using the starter motor, either with cover fitted or not.
Is there a paper…[Read more]

Hi Andy,
that was my first thougt as well when reading this post.
Especially when it pops into the exhaust. A fixed timing advancer can cause these issues. Needs disassambly, some cleaning and greasing (only inside!) to work again.
It is always a good idea to check the timing advancer !

Prior to disassambly and just to check, remove the ignition…[Read more]

Thank you Mike and Tony,

yes, I am the german Michael and in constant contact with KK.
Good to hear that my photostories were helpful 😉

The choke system of the LTDs just enriches the mixture and has no impact to the butterfly valves (Drosselklappen).

In normal cases it is a kind of a ritual to turn the idle screw to adjust the idle speed when…[Read more]

Hi Lonesome Twins,
more girls than boys will attend ?
Something is going wrong ! 😉
Girls, don’t forget the self-adhesive mustache 🙂

Hi AtLarge,
that sounds good !

We may share some pics after DGR 😉
Cheers, Michael

That’s great news with your test results Beachcomber and probably as good as could be hoped for.

It’s also good to see your enthusiasm back and progress again being made on your twin project.

Keep up the good work

KK

P.S. Check your wanted post for response to a head

Not many excuses to not progress now. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress, health permitting.

Hi Andy,

seeing this in real life, ok on a dynometer, you can see they are bouncing even more than could be seen in the video.

The slides are really under heavy stress !

Cheers, Michael

I am pleased for you both Michael. I remember the first time I rode out with my Daughter. It is such a heart warming proud moment.

Here’s to many more for you

Hi Padders,

due to my lack of understanding the english language, I can’t clearly identify which tubes you mean.
A pic would help.

Is it the common tube between the intake boots? Where the vacuum gauges are to be connected during service?
You may seal them individually or leave the common connection tube, up to you as long as they are…[Read more]

Hi Magpie,

welcome to the Lonesome Twins.

I am sure you will get the needed support here !

Cheers, Michael

Good to see you back beachcomber.

Hope all is as well as can be expected. My fingers are crossed here.

good to see you reviving the twin project too. You’ve a target date now so stop typing and crack on . . . 😆 😆 😆

Great, thank you !
Cheers, Michael

Thank you very much !

This is absolutely not urgent.
Take your time.

Cheers, Michael

Hi Andy,

I like to order 3x two pairs.
That matches three Twins and are in total 12 “half moons, correct?

It is not urgent. Take your time and get some more orders 😉

Cheers, Michael

Not the cheapest ones, but great:
http://www.pingelonline.com/prodcat/fuel-valves.asp

http://www.pingelonline.com/motorcycle-fuel-valves/dual-outlet-3311-d-ch.asp

You may use a fuel tap with single outlet instead and a “T-shaped” connector between fuel tap and carbs.

Thread size at B-tanks is M22x1.

Cheers, Michael

Yeah Michael that is some meet there at Jacks Hill. I’ve not been their myself but some of our members have been. Maybe it’s a possible venue for the future?

It is quite an amazing gathering of classic bikes and probably priceless