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3272
I hate to admit it but like the guy who posted a few days ago...I can't go on! I have spent God knows how much commuting over the last three months and have...
gideon_mccharles
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Sep 1, 2006
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3273
... as I get very frustrated with mine sometimes. ... the D7 eng No`s, also your location. ... David lad, I forgot to give you my location in the email I sent...
bsab21dl
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Sep 1, 2006
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3274
none of us want to admit it do we, but British bikes are crap!!! The tools were "out of sorts" and what was left of the factory's were probably bombed to...
gideon_mccharles
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Sep 1, 2006
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... I dont agree lad, a lot of bikes are rubbish, British and Jap, remember the Honda CX500, the Kawasaki GPZ305 and the Yamaha XS250 ??? Bantams can be good...
bsab21dl
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Sep 1, 2006
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3276
OK, here's my 6 penneth in on this one ... Most British bikes are pre 1970, most Jap bikes are post 1970. Yes, there is some overlap, and yes the Jap bikes of...
brewells
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Sep 3, 2006
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3277
ALL, Just to support Rex & Debra's comment about impedance values. I'm 'tuning' my D7 currently for improved running (after month's of frustration to get...
Andrew FitzPatrick
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Sep 3, 2006
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3278
Hi Yes please add me Thanks Paul Rex & Debra Caunt <rex@...> wrote: Hi Paul, We are working hard to reduce the crank repair costs! Would you...
paul
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Sep 3, 2006
9:08 am
3279
I put a second hend D10 crank into my D14/4 with no problems and no apparant loss of power. Andy Lorenz ... From: Rex & Debra Caunt To:...
Andy Lorenz
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Sep 3, 2006
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3280
I dont agree lad, a lot of bikes are rubbish, British and Jap, remember the Honda CX500, the Kawasaki GPZ305 and the Yamaha XS250 ??? Bantams can be good...
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Sep 3, 2006
5:50 pm
3281
Hi there, Mutt! Bantams use push-type, rubber seals, like most of the 2-stroke engines. And by the way, how's the Hummer? :-) Regards to the US from the UK! ...
Rex & Debra Caunt
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Sep 3, 2006
6:36 pm
3282
So the only way they can NOT seal, is if the side shafts are worn/grooved. Are new shafts not available for the Bantam flywheels?...
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Sep 3, 2006
6:48 pm
3283
The seals actually work on a diameter that is part of the crank web, Mutt (on most of the models). Therefore, sealing problems can occur if the crank web gets...
Rex & Debra Caunt
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Sep 3, 2006
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3284
What are ya referrin' to "crank web"? can ya email me a pic of this area? It's cousin (The Hummer) never has a seal problem. I think this whole delima can...
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Sep 3, 2006
8:39 pm
3285
I dont suppose anyone has a decent diagram of how the gearbox components go back together in this engine, the manual is not very clear to a novice and guess...
paul
ripcloth2003
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Sep 3, 2006
10:25 pm
3286
Paul, Try Mist Green web site. They have links to any diagrams you want. Alan...
Alan Burgess
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Sep 3, 2006
11:15 pm
3287
... components go back together in this engine, the manual is not very clear to a novice and guess whos struggling. ... What exactly do you need to know I have...
p5xbx
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Sep 4, 2006
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3288
I decided against my better judgement to have another go today. What a great sound as she fired into life!! Slight downfall was the smoke pouring out from...
gideon_mccharles
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Sep 4, 2006
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3289
... a ... to ... hi mark , glad it runs , new loom from T+G , or repair old one , i have a couple of second hand 2 switch looms if you want or alternativly cut...
pcz8834
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Sep 4, 2006
12:24 pm
3290
Hi Mutt! I think you are right about taking a skim off the boss! We have a press now so it won't be long before we find out what needs doing to these old...
Rex & Debra Caunt
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Sep 4, 2006
7:53 pm
3291
That looks like about 5 minutes per flywheel (crankweb) and everybody will be happy !!!!!!!!!!!...
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Sep 4, 2006
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... What a ... attached to ... Now then Mark lad, Unlike you I have given up working on my Bantams and am concentrating on selling them to spend money on my...
bsab21dl
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Sep 4, 2006
8:40 pm
3293
Hi Alan, I did try this site but its the first time i ever tried a gearbox rebuild and its a more step by tiny step guide i need Thanks Paul Alan Burgess...
paul
ripcloth2003
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Sep 4, 2006
9:08 pm
3294
... Well basicaly a step by step idiots guide to assemling the gearbox components. IO took them apart and photographed em but the pics got lost. Told you it...
ripcloth2003
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Sep 4, 2006
9:13 pm
3295
... Ok I will try and put a complete assembly sequence of phots together But due to work commitments im unlikely to get this done before next week. mike...
p5xbx
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Sep 5, 2006
11:26 pm
3296
... aapprecite the help best wishes paul ... gearbox ... got ... together ... next...
ripcloth2003
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Sep 6, 2006
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3297
Well, actually yes but I have slept on it now and can't seem to get used to the idea of going Oriental again! More fool me ... and let's face it..one can...
gideon_mccharles
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Sep 6, 2006
7:06 pm
3298
Mark. Leaking petrol tap can often be cured by boiling it up in a pan of water. The cork expands creating a seal. Alternatively fit new corks. Regards, ...
STUART SEALE
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Sep 6, 2006
11:15 pm
3299
... I have uploaded the pictures and basic instructions to http://uk.geocities.com/p5xbx/ link to gearbox is at bottom of page, you may have to copy/paste the ...
p5xbx
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Sep 7, 2006
2:48 pm
3300
Hey Mike that was quick, your a star mate, thats a big help. Are you going to the car and bike show this sunday at Houghton Towers, if you are maybe we can...
paul
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Sep 7, 2006
4:12 pm
3301
... Towers, if you are maybe we can meet up and i will buy you a drink ... Hope it proves helpful Houghton Towers is a bit too far north from me, but thanks...
p5xbx
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