TamW

Hi Malc and welcome to the site.

Sounds like you bought a bit of a challenge there but great to hear you’ve seen it through to the end. Please post some pics when she is ready.

Shame you didn’t find us earlier as we could have helped with parts.

Cheers

KK

Well I stand corrected. I cannot see any reason why cast iron would be used in this way but it does explain why some members are having so much trouble removing old ones. It’s not very often I’ve needed to replace these. When I recently Refurbed my B1 I used a NOS swinging arm so didn’t need to remove them.

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That is really interesting. I will look into that but keep me updated on your progress. If all else fails then I can supply brass ones for around £20 if I remember correctly.

KK

Hi SquadronLeader and welcome to the site.

It has been great chatting with you and so glad we got you that B2. Although it appears to need very little doing to it I am looking forward to seeing your progress with the restoration.

If the pictures of your kettle are anything to go by the result will be excellent.

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Sorry mate I was thinking of the balancer chain guides. The Hy-vo chains are quite bullet proof in themselves so does sound good for you.

I will get the rest of your parts posted.

KK

Well I will stand corrected if I a wrong but to the best of my knowledge the swinging arm bushes have always been brass. The replacement ones definitely are and I see no reason to have made them in cast iron. It certainly looks like you had a job on your hands there but the main thing is you got them out.

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I assumed you had removed the sleeve. This should drive straight out either way. They can seize if not greased up. Again heat should assist if it is seized. You need to make sure the bush is against something solid but not blocking the end of the sleeve then drive it through from the other end.

I assume you have tried heating the swinging arm? If they are that stuck I would suggest to cut a slot across the end with a hacksaw. Then carefully extend the slot inside as far as you can with a hacksaw blade and a dremel. This will weaken the pressure off the bush and allow to to knock them out.

KK

The details of primary chain wear are in the manual. When installed there should be no more than 32mm play. You need to inspect the upper and lower chain guides for wear and function. One of those is spring loaded at that one has been known to fail.

New Primary chains are almost none existent so if yours has gone replacement I could only help…[Read more]

Cheers for letting me know Jon

KK

Are these for a B2? I have found the B1 stripes at Diablo but they work out quite expensive. There is a place down Leicester way if I remember correctly. They said they will do them but they need samples to copy. I haven’t had the chance to follow this up yet.

Whereabouts are you?

Is that one of the front middle two? They are open to the elements and always cause problems for removing the barrels. I would seriously look at replacing those 2 at least as that is where the head gasket usually fails.

KK

That is bad. I also notice it has a copper washer. That should be an O ring. Will add that too.

Yes I will also add a front tensioner and PM you with details again.

Cheers

KK

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KK

I can supply you with one of these if you are still looking. I have them in stock

KK

Hi Karl

I have gone through your list and can so far supply everything you asked for. I have added an oil filter and oil filter O ring plus the 2 seals in the sprocket housing for the gear selector shaft.

Most parts I have here but some I will need to order in.

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Do you mean the O ring one shaped like a No 8?

Hi Karl

Please see below

Full gasket set – I only have top end gasket sets at the moment. They covering everything from the large ‘O’ ring on the bottom of the barrels up except for the valve guide seals. I have got Clutch cover, Points cover, Generator cover, Transmission cover, Clutch adjuster cover and Oil pump gaskets separately and can add…[Read more]