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Thanks Luc, I’m looking forward to changing mine now you’ve said that. Always nice to have more power 👍

Just been reading all of your posts & anybody recommend any favourite front pipes ? Also by removing the o2 wire does that affect emissions on the mot ? Thanks

Hi Luc, just interested in how you’re getting on with your new pipe cos I want to get rid of my standard pipe & 02 sensor. Mine is a 67 reg & was wondering how would removing the o2 sensor affect the emissions for the mot

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Thanks for the info lemur, I know what you mean , I’ll be keeping a close eye on it from now on. The hardest thing about that front Caliper is getting the spring in afterwards, I find it to be a right pig but fortunately I am patient lol

Thanks for your reply. Yes I did try that but no different. I took off the coil pack earlier & where the wires earth to the frame & cleaned the connection & to my surprise she fired up so it looks like a sensitive connection. Why the horn seemed to cause it is a mystery but that’s electrics for you . Thanks for your help anyway 👍👍

Hi all. I had a strange thing happen to my 4 ride (67reg) yesterday. I was just checking it over pre mot & It started 2nd kick like normal so I tested the horn & it cut out & won’t start now ! That’s never happened in the 3 yrs I’ve had it . Thinking it could be the kill switch so I disconnected it but still the same. I checked it for continuity which also seems fine. I can’t work out why the use of the horn has killed it unless there’s a short somewhere perhaps. I have ordered a new plug but don’t think it’s that. Any of you guys & girls out there got any ideas cos I’m baffled, with thanks ,Andy

I think I ought to have a look at the rear too just for peace of mind

Cheers Jonny & Turbo. I took a ride over to the Wye Valley on Sun & it behaved perfectly but like you say I’ll strip it down again soon & give it another lube before it gets seized up again

Thanks Jonny for your idea. I had a look this morning & the free play is fine. Yes, great advice from Turbofurball. I managed to take the calliper off last night although the Allen bolts were stupidly tight even with penetrating oil 2hrs before & give it a good clean up . Then I gave each piston a little brake fluid & one piston was a bit lazy so I assume without Turbos suggestion of a rebuild kit will stay lazy . The hardest part I found was fitting the spring . But I’ll get used to it. The wheel seems to rotate a lot better now so just need a short road test

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Love it . The 80’s cars were brill weren’t they. My mate had an Escort XR3i with a Janspeed exhaust , sounded lovely. I had a Vauxhall Nova SR as a first car in 88 & a Honda XL125 . Life was ace lol

Thanks very much for the detailed instructions, that’s brilliant. I’ll let you know how I get on . Probably be next week end till I tackle it 👍👍. Cheers Turbofurball , love the name btw

Hi Guys. I noticed the other day that my front brake is binding on my 4 ride & been getting hot which is not good. I assume the Caliper pistons need a clean & are perhaps corroded. There’s plenty of life in the pads . Mileage is nearly 1400 Is this an easy job as I’ve not tackled this job before. Any advice would be great, thanks in advance , Andy

Oh bugger !! Better not do that then !! Good advice , thanks