SWM

Hopefully somebody has a full length kickstart lever to fit my SWM tl320, some years ago (20+ ) I replaced mine with I think one off an Aprilia TX/TXR/Climber which hit the footrest so with a bit of heat, well a lot of heat I bent it to match the original lever. I have dug it out from the dark corner of the garage to restore to a usable trials bike ( the joys of retirement) but with the problem of being 20+ years older & having short legs I cannot get it to start ! I have purchased a new one off of Ebay apparently for an SWM but the only part that will fit is the spline Knuckle part the lever is still too short & will fowl the footrest. Pictures are …

For those that read the "Testing the Pachyderm" article you might like to get a look at the real rhing..... the New JPS edition of the SWM Jumbo. Its on my "Blog" under "Extreme Makeover The Reveal" and has a load of pictures of the beastie in it's new livery. Either hit the blog button or go to www.blackcatvintagetrials.com Happy Christmas to all Tony

I just purchased a SWM 350 Jumbo, The bike is pretty complete and seems original. a couple ?s. The fuel line is way to close to the exhaust. What mod is done to prevent the fuel line from the heat. Thought I read about re-packing the midpipe. How is this done? Need a taillight and tank decals and side panel decals. I checked on SWM site in England but doesn't look like they have the parts. Any other tips and mods for this model. Looks like I have bike number 201. When purchasing the bike I was told less than 20 were imported into USA. What is ballpark value for the bike?

Anyone know the bearing number? I've put the old one down somewhere and can't find it at the moment to get the number. I have to go to the local bearing stockist tomorrow so if they have some in stock I can get some whilst I'm there.

Anybody used this company ? (dont think Martin M does pistons) Any other alternatives ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SWM-and-ROTAX-280-O-S-Piston-kit-brand-new-76-mm-std-/140616769794?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20bd69a102#ht_500wt_1202 Thanks Ross

If you cut a SWM back box vertically and long ways, the bit nearest the wheel is a series of baffles. The outside doesn't appear to be connected at all, whats that all about, eh ?

Hi all, has anyone tried cleaning up the acerbis tank with bead blasting or even dry ice blasting ?

I have just had the axle dismounted - damn, it was a bit of a job getting in again. had to loosen the whole engine! Now it is cleaned from grease, and re-greased. The holes for the grease pump is cleaned. How much do I tighten the axle? If i tighten too much it get stuck. I have tightened it so that it can move just freely. So my questions are: 1) How much shall it be tightened? Is there an exact torque value or is it just by feeling? 2) Is there a drawing, picture or a spares fice somewhere on WWW so I can see how the swinger bearings are build up?

does anyone have a clear photo of the rear monoshock setup ? i`ve got a few fuzzy ones that are hard to make out. can`t find a factory made one so i`m building my own...johnnyb

hey guys Thanks for the help with the ignition, and the kickstarter.... worked perfectly, then the kickstarter siezed and when i tried to get to it i broke the clutch basket... ? anyways, i am wondering if anyone has their clutch basket off and if you can confirm where this washer goes lol and obviously i lost my spring when I took off the kickstart lever so if anyone has the right spring size avail i will be needing to get one. and a couple of ball bearings too. I work in a dirt floor shop so when small stuff goes flying its game over lol....

I want to fit a Honda CRF clutch perch with the quick adjuster (hot start may double as my decompressor?) they also have a good action too....saw one on a Beamish at a trial and thought good idea but... My clutch cable has the smaller end nipple, is it possible to get 'convertor' to go to the more normal larger size? Many thanks

This week I was lucky enough to buy a 1979 Gunaco only to find out today that in fact I have bought a nice bike with a completly knackered motor. It did rattle a little on the test ride but after stripping it down we found everything hugely worn and needs replacing plus a rebored etc etc etc. Plus when we lent it over to look at the clutch it lost oil from a cracked casing behind the engine sprocket, where a chain has jumped at some time. It was sold as only needing a make over with assurances the motor was sound and in good nick. To the sellers credit after a quick phone call he has agree to take it back and reimburse and or participate in putting the engine right …

How many clutch plates are there meant to be in a 125 . I have five plates looks to be enough space for another plate ?

Has anybody found a suitable replacement for a SWM steel tanked Fuel cap/Petrol Cap? Any help gratefully received. P.S. I've asked Martin already.

Any ideas/leads on sourcing spoke kits for a Grimeca hub/Akront rim found on my 1982 TL320?

Must save at least half a pound..! And add some punch to your bottom end. Cheers Chaps, Motosinge83.

Hey everybody finally got a cable from Martin for my decompression valve on my Rotax 320 but my brain won’t figure out how to get that valve hooked up to that cable as the valve wants to be squeezed and the cable wants to pull I know it’s simple I just don’t get it is there anyone who could take a picture of theirs or explain? Many thanks in advance Tarik

Hi all I am thinking of moving my condensor to up by the coil under the tank, and while I am at it put a second one there. Can anyone suggest a type of condensor they have used which has worked OK and where to get it? Looking around there are lots of different types from various bikes. I was thinking one with a bracket to make it easy to mount, is there a specific specification I should look for? Mr. Nolan has lent me one with .59 Italy 10F stamped on it Mick

Hi All, can anybody help i went to change the oil on my 320 and i took the bolt out that is the kickstop gear stop ,i have the clutch cover off and the clutch basket but a cant see how to pre load the kickstart gear/spring? . Cheers Paul . 07989 313652

Would some kind soul like to measure the distance between centres on the 320TL front brake stay (Marzocchi forks) for me please? I've now sourced the proper forks and wheel but need the brake stay yet and thought I would manufacture one myself out of aluminium rather than try to source one.