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Post by richclare on Nov 18, 2016 11:48:55 GMT 1
Hi, I have a RHS footpeg that refuses to stay up while kickstarting. I am guessing there is a spring involved but can't find any detailed photos of that area and what's missing. Could anyone help with a photo ? Many thanks, Rich .
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Post by oldelsieboy on Nov 18, 2016 14:30:20 GMT 1
Hi, I have a RHS footpeg that refuses to stay up while kickstarting. I am guessing there is a spring involved but can't find any detailed photos of that area and what's missing. Could anyone help with a photo ? Many thanks, Rich . Best photo I can find, there should be a small spring connecting the pin on the footrest to the pin on the bracket. OEB
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Post by richclare on Nov 18, 2016 16:24:58 GMT 1
Hi OEB,
Perfect photo, thank you! My footpeg is missing it's pin so I can ask a friendly welder to attach one for me. Thanks again.
Rich
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Post by jon on Nov 19, 2016 9:37:40 GMT 1
Your pin is clearly visible in your photo on the hanger bracket, but not on the footpegs.
I could make you a pin to weld on if you like for a small fee.
Jon
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Post by richclare on Nov 19, 2016 9:39:53 GMT 1
Your pin is clearly visible in your photo? Jon Hi Jon, That's a very kind offer. On this occasion I think it will be easier to do it myself as the postage to France might make it the most expensive pin in history Thanks again for the offer. Have a good weekend. Rich
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Post by jon on Nov 19, 2016 9:41:21 GMT 1
Sorry rich, sent before I finished so edited above.
Jon
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Post by jon on Nov 19, 2016 9:55:44 GMT 1
Rich I have a similar 'problem' on my LC with no spring peg. I drilled out my pivots before powder coating, so replaced pivots tightly; so peg stays up while kick starting.
The pin on the footpeg itself is gone.
As mine has been powder coated, I don't know if a weld will burn off too much paint and show?
I was thinking of making a pin that bolts on for mine.
Jon
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Post by richclare on Nov 19, 2016 10:05:21 GMT 1
That's a good idea to make a 'bolt' pin ..... thanks 👍
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Post by 1966baz on Nov 19, 2016 10:25:35 GMT 1
Enjoying your build mate, keep up the good work and welcome to a friendly and helpful forum.
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Post by richclare on Dec 18, 2016 17:44:26 GMT 1
Evenin' all,
I seem to have too much free play at the end of the swing arm after I put it in today. It has a needle roller bearing kit. I took it back out and the play is between the swing arm pivot bolt and swing arm inner sleeve. The bolt is a perfect fit through the frame so that seems in good condition. I packed the inner sleeve with grease and then reassembled everything - better and just a little free play. Is this quite normal?
Cheers
Rich
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Post by richclare on May 8, 2017 20:52:12 GMT 1
I haven’t updated my thread for a while. Mainly due to work At least it helps pay for the TLC that Elsie is lapping up. I've started to put things back together which is great. Still some way to go, but the major stuff is done or underway... Wheels after blasting. My first lesson to plug up any holes and threads BEFORE the process. I didn't realise quite how far the media went. Starting to rebuild motor with the help of Dusty's rebuild thread Covers going for some paint Wheels back from the painters. I'm still in pain from polishing the rims. Next time they will be one colour! Progress so far New fuse box needs to be wired in properly. How do you rotate a photo by the way!? Closed the cases this weekend and started the clutch, which leads to 2 questions: 1. Does the conical washer on the crankshaft have a right and wrong side to fit? 2. When I adjusted the gear fork selector to equal distance between the pins, it changed as subsequent gears were selected up and down. The tolerance seems quite precise as the arm doesn't return to the exact position each time. Can anyone help with some advice or tips? Bought a beautiful chain guard which I decided not to keep red and sanded down with progressive grades of wet and dry. Still think the forum is a fantastic source of info..... more photos soon, honest Rich
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Post by sispeed on May 10, 2017 10:46:17 GMT 1
Hello, to the question about the washer. >1. Does the conical washer on the crankshaft have a right and wrong side to fit? Bulge must be outside. So clearly wrong in your picture Regards Siggi
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Post by richclare on May 10, 2017 11:07:27 GMT 1
Hello, to the question about the washer. >1. Does the conical washer on the crankshaft have a right and wrong side to fit? Bulge must be outside. So clearly wrong in your picture Regards Siggi Hi Siggi, thanks for your reply. I had thought it was the other way as the nut had scoring on the inner surface, next to the threaded part. Always good to have a second opinion.
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Post by stusco on May 10, 2017 15:26:50 GMT 1
I think the washer points to the nut >🥜
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Post by yamark on May 10, 2017 15:40:02 GMT 1
Hi Rich, the washer (called a belville washer) goes the other way to how it is in the picture. As for the gear change arm not returning to the same position, I would check the spring that centralises it, if that doesn't sort it then check that nothing is binding on the shaft. After that, check the selector drum has a positive movement. The shaft should always return to the same place.
HTH Mark
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Post by richclare on May 10, 2017 20:57:36 GMT 1
Hi Rich, the washer (called a belville washer) goes the other way to how it is in the picture. As for the gear change arm not returning to the same position, I would check the spring that centralises it, if that doesn't sort it then check that nothing is binding on the shaft. After that, check the selector drum has a positive movement. The shaft should always return to the same place.
HTH Mark Hi Mark, really appreciate your reply and ideas. I will take the selector arm out and check each element. The differences are small, maybe only 1mm at most, but it makes sense that it returns each time to the same position. Love your RDtriple, amazing. Cheers Rich
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Post by richclare on May 21, 2017 17:53:44 GMT 1
Managed to sort out the adjustment on the gear selector fork - thanks Mark for your help. Built the clutch and put the oil and water pump gears on....
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Post by richclare on May 21, 2017 18:01:53 GMT 1
When I bought the bike it had a seizure in one cylinder. After I had sent the oil pump to Arrow he diagnosed an odd length worm shaft, oh nurse . He suggested a dry fit with the old and new shaft, which he supplied. The photos below show the results (first photo being the old shaft). After a few measurements of the crankshaft drive gears it would suggest the old shaft,with its gear, hardly interlocked with the crankshaft! Hopefully this explains the seizure.
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Post by yamark on May 21, 2017 18:19:52 GMT 1
Looking really good Rich, nice finish on the clutch cover
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Post by richclare on May 23, 2017 13:15:44 GMT 1
Looking really good Rich, nice finish on the clutch cover Cheers Mark, I wish I could say it was my painting The guy that did the powder coat helped with choosing the colour. I wanted matt originally but he advised a slight satin finish for ease of cleaning...
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Post by shaunthe2nd on May 25, 2017 23:05:44 GMT 1
Liking the work and the thread, keep it up. Merci beaucoup!
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Post by richclare on May 26, 2017 7:06:06 GMT 1
Liking the work and the thread, keep it up. Merci beaucoup! Cheers Shaun? I like your avatar - do you really put your two-wheeled lady in front of the fire? Something warm to snuggle up to . Hopefully mine will look as good as yours when finished.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on May 26, 2017 8:55:40 GMT 1
I kept the bike in my lounge for 2 or 3 years, i even built another 250LC in there at one point, but now i have a garage so it now lives in there instead.
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Post by richclare on Jun 9, 2017 20:06:31 GMT 1
Hi, I thought it was worth posting some pics of my pressure test. I think the pictures should be self-explanatory.... I used 32mm PVC waste fittings with some tape to increase the diameter for a snug fit. The old inner tube valve was sealed with some gasket sealant. The exhausts were blocked with gasket sealant and metal plate with a wood packer. I was thinking twice about doing a test..... I found the inlet rubbers, although in good visual state, to leak like a sieve, around the balance pipe and around the edges. So I sealed these with sealant to verify the other parts. I also had a leaky spark plug! After this it held pressure for 15 mins without moving. Although it was frustrating to have leaks, it was definitely a worthwhile exercise. I've ordered some new inlet rubbers from Norbo to replace the old ones.
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Post by dereckerick on Jun 15, 2017 11:36:40 GMT 1
Nice frame job
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Post by auspaul on Jun 15, 2017 12:05:03 GMT 1
Hi Welcome to the forum. The bike looks good to go as it is - great for it's age As Steve says, Arrow on this forum is your oil pump guru - they come back better than new, and what a nice fella too Enjoy the new bike and the forum ! Regards Dusty Good luck with it
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Post by richclare on Aug 2, 2017 7:03:24 GMT 1
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Post by stusco on Aug 2, 2017 7:30:00 GMT 1
Bike looks mint
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Post by richclare on Aug 6, 2017 20:12:08 GMT 1
Cheers Stusco, photos hide a lot of the detailing that needs doing. Rich
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Post by richclare on Aug 6, 2017 20:23:48 GMT 1
Evening, I got the paintwork back on to the bike. After a year of restoring, it was a great moment. Put the fluids in the appropriate holes and put some premix in the tank. I honestly expected the motor not to start. After the 3rd kick she burst in to life...... holy c**p!! I have certainly not finished, but would like to thank everyone here on the forum. It would have been a much harder experience without all those photos and tips. I have learnt loads and had some fun too. Cheers for now, Rich
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