flyingfleasteve
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So after a short ride down our lane it appears the bike runs best with a 1/3 choke open....maybe a weak mixture.....timing out as Ron suggested?
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Yes my saddle does appear a little low....it’s clearing there rear mudguard just not enough, a small packer/riser will do the trick....
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Will double check the timing before it’s first proper outing, good shout, might account for some of the popping/ banging.... Out of curiosity what have you used between the silencer and exhaust, where they join?
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Sorry Ron.....Indian! 😣 Yeah that makes sense, the noise is more of a chatter, namely on the valve side above the valve inspection case......I have a video of it running but I cannot seem to post it.......... my piston was not quite that bad 😉 the only other issue I can see at this moment is getting exhaust paint to stick to it....it gets sooo hot it ends up bubbling and chipping off! Suggestions welcomed!
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Hi Ron, glad to hear your all set! Yes it’s rather strange getting use to the gearbox. Harley looks great! The 3SW lives! Starts well and idles nicely a little ‘poppy’ at high Rpm. I checked it over this morning it aprears, currently, that it’s holding it’s fluid well, just a very slight weep from the carb. Not knowing the bike/SV machines in general the engine isn’t smooth sounding like the 3GL it’s rattles a fair bit.....is this normal? I would hate to have to put a new piston in it before we go....!
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Some of the nice finishing touches going on.......
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Carrier and tool boxes currently missing/ not fitted but I can plod on fitting them whilst trouble shooting the bike.
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The bike has finally left the shed today! The first since I started the project!
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Perfect! Cheers Ron!
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So today is the day I look to fire up the Triumph! A few things to fettle with first, but I will keep you all posted. So yesterday I managed to crack the glass in the headlamp 😬, does anyone have any direction on where I can pick up a replacement? I have also had my census tank stencils delivered and wondering the best paint to use?
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I to use classic 40 oil. No need currently for any running in miles, I haven’t changed the piston or rings. I know Ron, those carriers look great and if would finish the bike off nicely! It would be handy for the baguettes!
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Thanks Ron! Il keep you all posted!
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So I have finally completed all of the wiring complete with inline fuse ! Fully tested and working well, the newly restored CZ27 ammeter is also working..... A small gremlin with the rear brake light but a simple fix. 🤞 Seat, chain guard, fuel lines and exhaust all now fitted! A few small items to completed but ultimately Sunday will be adding fluids back in and hopefully a test run. 😬 I am hoping I then have a good few weeks to shake it all down and get the contract number and other transfers added.
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Thanks Graham!
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So I have now tried the 3HW tank on for size.......it's starting to look like a bike again.....
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I looking to hook the battery up shortly and I am after some advice. Do any of you guys wire in a fuse and if so what type and ampage?
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The last of the control cables laid, rear mudguard on, tail light and number plate fitted!
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A productive afternoon......rear wheel put back together and fitted.....
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Yeah in hindsight Ron I should of tacked a plate over and filled the filter gully. That might be a job after Normandy now......
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Today's task reassembly, I am nearly there now 🤞
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The back wheel has been stopped completely down, inspected, sprayed and all of the fixtures cleaned up ready for assembly.....
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The last of the wiring nearly done....... th regulator now fixed to the bike
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The front wheel has now been sprayed and fitted ....
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Meanwhile I have extensively rebuilt the carburettor and installed new cables.....
