Everything posted by suzuki250
- David W
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Suzuki Beamish - fixing up
Did you get the Suzuki?
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Suzuki Beamish - fixing up
Check for cracks in the headstock gusset plates, it was common on the early ones.
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Modern helmet with visor
Exellent, I will give one a try.
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Modern helmet with visor
I’m after a new helmet, but a lot seem to have a built-in / pull-down visor Are they worth having, Is anyone using one?
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Rear wheel hard to turn
- wrapping header pipe?
Don't ride in short pants?- Bultaco Matador 250 low compression
If it's over-revved, I would check the woodruff key on the ignition. They have a habit of shearing! 120psi is about right for a two-stroke 👍- Two Bikes in a Partner/berlingo
When I had a Berlingo, I put one inside and one on the back with a DC bike rack. It worked well 🙂- Beamish RL fork question
I've measured two sets of RL forks and they are both 34.91mm with -0.01mm difference top to bottom- Beamish RL fork question
I'll measure mine tomorrow and let you know tomorrow- Beamish RL fork question
I’ve never ground fork stations, but they would have to be accurate to avoid issues with fit tolerances in the slider bushes- Beamish RL fork question
Not where I worked, we worked to microns (+/- 0.002mm)!- Beamish RL fork question
The Suzuki ones are all smaller in Diameter- TXT 280 ‘01
have a look for a guy called 'Richard Allen' on facebook, he might be able to help- TXT 280 ‘01
If you're in the U.K. you should be able to pick up a new fork leg cheaply, there are a few breakers who can help. 👍- Stripped head bolt
- pre 65 bike creation rules
Don’t say that, you will start the rivet counters off…- Missing torque values
- Missing torque values
Can you get a torque wrench in to do the cylinder base nuts?- Telford Classic Offroad Show 2022
It seemed a good show, but a bit pricey? £16 entry & 4.50 to park, quite a lot for a Autojumble, didn’t seem a lot of bikes on show!- Telford Classic Offroad Show 2022
yes, me- Inner Tubes
I've got 2 front and 3 rears, seems a shame to just dump them.- Inner Tubes
Does anyone know if inner tubes have a shelf life? I’ve just found a few new boxed ones from the 90’s are they any good? They look ok, boxes are a bit tatty!- First Classic Bike Owner/Restorer
Restoring bikes is fun, but you will need a set of deep pockets - wrapping header pipe?