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Hi, I would like to change my rear chain. It is a 5/8 x 1/4 with 94 links. My question: is it possible to take any chain with 5/8 x 1/4 that is not O-ring. I ...
Sacha Romier
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Aug 9, 2005
8:22 am
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Hi Sacha, You can use any motorcycle chain of that size, but don't use industrial chain. Industrial chain is cheap but it's not strong enough for a motorcycle...
Henk & Linda
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Aug 9, 2005
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Hi Henk, what do you mean with "industrial" chains. What i would buy is a yapaneese motorcycle chain. I think these should be strong enough, or not? I have...
Sacha Romier
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Aug 9, 2005
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Hi Sacha, Industrial chain is used in production machines in factories, slow rotating shafts and conveyer belts etc. If it's a motorcycle chain it's strong...
Henk & Linda
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Aug 9, 2005
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A friend who owns a 1945 WM20 is going to Norway soon. Are there any shops or fellow WM20 owners he should contact?...
Tom Hopkins
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Aug 18, 2005
1:46 pm
492
I am looking for a 250cc Rudge Radial Engine, Preferably a twin port but anything considered. Please reply using this link ...
armitageshanks101
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Sep 24, 2005
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Dear M20 people, I have spend a year and a half rebuilding a heap of scrap into a shiny bike. It starts sounds great and is ready to go. Or would be ready to ...
andyswearman
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Oct 2, 2005
9:19 pm
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Hi Andy, could it be that the rod (that lifts the clutch) is too short for new plates? Maybe try a similar rod but some mm longer. hope this helps greetings...
Sacha Romier
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Oct 3, 2005
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Hi Andy, It's always the spring that causes these problems. I had the same problem with my clutch and even a new spring doesn't always solve the problem. The...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 3, 2005
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Henk, I ordered a new spring today, hope it solves the problem. Someone was telling me that the army used to drill and tap the nut which holds the spring to...
andyswearman
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Oct 3, 2005
12:10 pm
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Hi Andy, They did indeed do that, 4 small bolts and locknuts were supposed to even the spring. I have one of these in my own bike but some of the little bolts...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 3, 2005
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Hi Andy, Were did you buy the spring? Here in Holland there is a bike breaker that still has lots of old Dutch Army stock and it seems he has all the wrong...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 3, 2005
3:43 pm
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Henk, I ordered it from Dragonfly they are having new springs made. I will let you know if they are any good. Do you have a photo of the nut with the bolts in....
andyswearman
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Oct 3, 2005
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Hi Andy, It would be great if Dragonfly has spring that work, it's a common problem and it would be great to have it solved. I have a used spring now in my...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 3, 2005
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Hi Henk, Got my new spring today but it has not solved the problem. The only difference betweeen this and the original is the original is made of flat steel ...
andyswearman
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Oct 5, 2005
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Hi Andy, I just heart from an other guy at bought a new spring from the same shop I did and his spring doesn't work either. I have been thinking about a...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 5, 2005
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Hi Henk, The english is fine. Could you re-send I had an email problem so cant enjoy the pictures. Regards Andy ... same shop I did and his spring doesn't work...
andyswearman
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Oct 5, 2005
11:27 pm
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Hello ....Did you try Domi racers in Ohio, USA. I think they still have some original parts if they are like the M20 clutch spring. Ted king...
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Oct 6, 2005
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Hi Henk, Thanks for sending the photos. Looks good I would love to hear how it works when you try it. I was talking to Ian from ARK. He said that when he fits...
andyswearman
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Oct 6, 2005
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Hi Andy, It might take some time before I put it in the bike, but I will let you know when I do. My 1940 WM21 also needs attention and I will do that first to...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 7, 2005
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He has had the same problem many times. He said the easy way to solve it is to take two plates out. The hard way to solve the problem is to drill and tap the...
andyswearman
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Oct 7, 2005
10:41 am
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Did you already try to leave two plates away? Henk. ... From: andyswearman To: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 12:41 PM Subject: Re:...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 7, 2005
1:51 pm
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Hi Henk, I tried this at the weekend. I took the last two plates out and the clutch worked fine and opened square. Regards Andy ... solve ... is to ... will...
andyswearman
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Oct 11, 2005
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So that's the trick, I'll give it a try soon too. The old spring I use now is to weak and will start to slip soon for sure. Great, thanks for the tip. Henk. ...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 11, 2005
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Dear members, If you have noticed a BSA M20 for sale on e-bay, from seller in Larnaca, Cyprus, with the username "iiievolution" be warned that his listing is...
viking27_is
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Oct 12, 2005
4:37 pm
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And the gearbox has an enclosed clutch operating lever. What year was that introduced? Regards Malcolm....
Malcolm Moore
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Oct 12, 2005
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1949. Henk. ... From: Malcolm Moore To: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:15 PM Subject: Re: E-bay XM20 Bike Warning! And the...
Henk & Linda
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Oct 12, 2005
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Gruezi to you, since some time I have three big oil leaking spots at my gearbox (see picture). The play of the bushes with the kickstart quadrant and the ...
Sacha Romier
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Oct 19, 2005
5:32 am
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Hi, just wanted to say sorry for the last big mail. I did not check the size of the pic. I hope you still could give me some advise. thanks Sacha...
Sacha Romier
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Oct 20, 2005
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Sacha, What bike are we talking of here? My M20 gearbox leaks like a sieve but I can't see where from. Regards, Stuart seale 1941 WDM20 From: Sacha Romier...
STUART SEALE
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