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Moray Kidd

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  1. 18 hours ago, brucey said:

    Speak to Bob at UPB

    Also Chris at Meriden Off Road is a wealth of knowledge if you don't mind travelling to Birmingham

     ............But lock up your credit card first ? 

    The other option is to do it yourself.  These require a couple of cheap special tools and are pretty basic engines depending on your mechanical ability.

    Excellent. Thank you! 

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    Hi All - I’ve recently purchased a Triumph Tiger Cub. It rides great and starts first time. Ticks over and accelerates well but its running rich and appears to be burning oil.  

    Please you recommend anyone that will check the bike for me? I’m keen to get it sorted. It’s a keeper. Based in NW England. Thanks in advance. 

    Moray

     

     

  3. Hello All - Newbie question....Can anyone confirm why (1) there are two plus in the swingarm and (2) there are two spark plugs in the engine? 

    I am thinking (1) chain lube but I think there might be a nozzle in the bottom missing. Still can’t figure out why there are two plugs. (2) spare plug? 

    Best wishes

    Moray

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  4. 52 minutes ago, gasserguy said:

    Do a trade HPI check from the vin plate. Not a cheap or free internet check, Use a local dealer.  If it was registered it will show registration then it's just £25 for a new V5C.   If not then you need to use someone like the VMCC to get a dating letter and HMRC at Dover for a NOVA number.   Rest is the same as registering any used vehicle..  https://www.vmcc.net/Library-and-DVLA-Forms

     

    I think the main challenge is finding the chassis number. The frame and engine number is only 8 digits. I’m guessing when imported if it has been registered it will have been allocated a unique VIN. I don’t have this ?

  5. Hello All - New to the forum. Getting back into trials after a long break. Just about to start a full rebuild of a 1976 Montesa Cota 246 with my 11 year daughter in the hope of dragging her off social media for at least an hour a night! Ideally I would like to road register the bike in the UK. The frame and engine numbers match. I am familiar with how to obtain a v5. Its the Montesa bit that concerns me. I am guessing obtaining paperwork for a 1970s bike will be a challenge. Any guidance would be appreciated.

    Best wishes

    Moray

     

 
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