Ron Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 I found these. Ron https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genuine-Valve-Extension-Double-Accessories/dp/B00KQ2ZAV6/ref=trb_chk_auth?openid.assoc_handle=amazon_checkout_gb&openid.claimed_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fap%2Fid%2Famzn1.account.AHRAFBVSYX43OEGE6IDO5EHYUO5Q&openid.identity=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fap%2Fid%2Famzn1.account.AHRAFBVSYX43OEGE6IDO5EHYUO5Q&openid.mode=id_res&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.op_endpoint=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fap%2Fsignin&openid.response_nonce=2020-07-28T07%3A09%3A58Z7524766078336942467&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FGenuine-Valve-Extens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Perfect! Thank you for sharing Ron 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Steve, the ML (and Flea) gear-knobs were stained or painted black and then lacquered..............you can use shoe-dye to blacken the knob and then apply a coat or two of gloss yacht varnish. The latter takes a while to dry but the results are worth the wait. One of my ML's plus the Flea have the original-finish gear knobs and this was the finish........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thank you Steve! Most appreciated! I will post pictures of the end results! I am now turning my attention to the two last minor fabrication jobs, making the front and rear brake rods. I will need to buy some Dias to create the correct threads but struggling to find the thread sizes..... would anyone happen to have this information to hand and where I might be able to buy the tools for the job? All the best 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) I've been following your post whilst I finish off my own ML. I admire your attention to detail. I must say I'm a bit envious of how many NOS parts you've managed to find. I must have been looking in all the wrong places! I see that you're wheels are done, did you manage to find serviceable WM0 rims? P.S. I find Tracey Tools good for taps and dies. Edited July 29, 2020 by Tom M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Hi Tom! Thank you for your comments, much appreciated! I have been collecting NOS parts for this restoration for many years it always surprises me where they turn up sometimes. Yes, I found some suitable rims which look great, in fact I have an original rim and tyres but decided to keep them for display. Would be great to see some photos of your project😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Steve the rear brake rod is easy. It's a standard 1/4" with a 26tpi BSC thread. The front rod is 5/32" with a 3BA thread. ((4mm rod might do?) But this guy is good with BA stuff / taps&dies and might be able to help with suitable rod. https://www.ba-bolts.co.uk/ Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) I will need to check, but I might have a set of 3BA taps and a die that I am willing to lend you for the cost of postage. If I have them it will save you a few pounds. That is if you don't have them 🙂 Edited July 30, 2020 by No Signals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thank you ever so much! I don’t have any Dias at the moment so I may take you up on your kind offer, thank you! The top coat now applied to the wheels, they are really starting to look the part! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ron Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Just to reiterate! The thread on the brake rod is 3BA. I also have all BA taps and dies from 6BA to 0BA. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Signals Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Now where did I get 4 from? I also have a 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Thank you gents! Much appreciated.......it sounds silly but in the years I have been building bikes I have never used taps or Dias 😬 so my collection of suitable tools is non existent. Would either of you happen to have a 1/4” with a 26tpi BSC thread also? If it’s easier I am also happy to post the rod out for the threads to be cut? Thanks ever so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Well "No Signals" offered first, but I have them if not. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 If you're restoring British motorcycles, and I've been doing such for over 40 years, taps and dies are as essential as spanners, hammer, etc, in the tool department........they are essential for running over or through parts that have been subject to rust, plating, painting, etc, to clean the threads to ensure smoothness in fit. I even do it to new-old-stock parts just to ensure a decent fit....... You don't need a massive stock of taps and dies......a basic set of 26 tpi cycle items are a good starting point, and you can add certain BSF, BSW, BSP and BA as time goes on.........many engine components use BSF or BSW, BSP for fuel and oil fittings, and BA for control levers, electrical, etc..........Autojumbles usually turn up loads of taps and dies cheaply, as does Ebay, etc......if buying new, Tracy Tools in Devon are excellent..... I was fortunate to acquire all my Dad's tools when he passed away a couple of years ago.....he was ex-RAF and an engineer. I acquired numerous taps, dies, etc, in all manner of widths, thread forms, etc, literally a cabinet full. I haven't sorted them all out yet but it's set me up for life there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi Steve Yes taps and dias are definitely at the top of my list. The more efficient I become at working on these old British bikes the larger my tool collection becomes. There’s no better feeling when you have the right tool for the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Is that the Welsh way of spelling dies Steve 😀 Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 🙈 Sorry gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Yesterday finally saw the tyres meeting the wheels! I wanted to make sure the paint hardened off totally before I fitted the tyres. I am really pleased with the end result. They now look the part and cannot wait to fit the wheels to the rest of the bike. I just need to figure out the exactly how the wheel spindles/spaces/washer all fit together...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Nice! were all sprockets always cad plated? Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Original pictures show them as Cad/Chrome plated. Ron Edited August 9, 2020 by Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 So the front hub is now rebuilt, and the investment of time has been well worth it, the wheel fits perfectly and spins like a top! Rear wheel next! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi All. So I thought I would get an early start this morning and put the back wheel together. I have gone to fit it and I have a horrible feeling the rear wheel has been spoked/rebuilt incorrectly. I can see the brake plate is larger than the hub, my spokes have been fixed to both the inner and outer faces of the rear hub on the brake plate side, hence the brake plate does not fit snug to the hub (hope this makes sense) would anyone happen to have any photos of the rear wheel spoke pattern and even better how the rear brake plate mates to the hub? Thanks All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Here's one I have on file Steve. From what you describe, it sounds like yours has been assemble wrong. All the spokes on the brake drum side are fitted the same way. Ron One step forward and two steps back!😕 Edited August 11, 2020 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 PS. before you take it back, offer it into the frame to see that the offset is correct (Wheel rim/tyre in middle of frame) Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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