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If you've got an air supply, a blow gun is a good way of getting rid of the crud. Wear eye protection.

Thanks for the info Pedronicman, I think the water may have got in through the clutch cable entry point. Will definatly try the softer clutch springs as its a two hand lever just now. Ross

We used to ride with left hand on throttle when trying to warm right hand on the engine, could be interesting. Not recommending anybody trys this.

Thanks Pedronicman It's an 1980 TL320, Black frame, Marzocchi forks, looks like it originally had a metal petrol tank as the mounts have been sawn off. The displacement is stamped as 250, I thought all TL320's were 280cc ? The clutch actuating arm has been lengthened and slightly fouls one of the webs in the casing. Bremmel time. Whats the best route for the clutch cable, it was down the left (through the gusset) but in such poor condition I cant tell it this is best. Light gear oil came out of it, I usually run 20/50, any reason why not ? I assuming that the same quantity of oil as 240cc engine. A little water came out with the oil, apart from where the induction tract goes onto the casing, any other prime suspects for entry? Thanks Ross

I rode a pre 65 trial recently (which shall remain nameless) and out of the 140 approx pre 65 riders, only 8 were in the British Special catagory. Unfortunatly you can have as many classes as you want, but if a 250 cub isn't entered as a special, what hope is there ?

A professor at the University of Nebraska was giving a lecture on the supernatural. To get a feel for his audience, he asks, 'How many people here believe in ghosts?' About 90 students raise their hands. 'Well, that's a good start. Out of those of you who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you have seen a ghost?' About 40 students raise their hands. 'That's really good. I'm really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost?' About 15 students raise their hand. 'Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?' Three students raise their hands. 'That's fantastic. Now let me ask you one question further....Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?' Way in the back, Bubba raises his hand. The professor takes off his glasses, and says 'Son, all the years I've been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have made love to a ghost. You've got to come up here and tell us about your experience.' The big redneck student replied with a nod and a grin, and began to make his way up to the podium. When he reached the front of the room, the professor asks, 'So, Bubba, tell us what it's like to have sex with a ghost?' Bubba replied, 'Shiiiit!! From way back there I thought you said Goats.

Have a look here :- http://www.surreycycles.com/carb_01.htm

Swap it to the other side, like wot we have.

I've just become the owner of a rather sad and neglected TL320. (re-living my youth having last owned one in approx 1984) First of many questions to come - can anybody tell me the correct length of the rear shocks. Thanks Ross

Have a look here :- http://www.rockshocks.co.uk/gallery/

Thot Shakespear didn't say "to club or nor to club" ?

Give your carb a really good clean and see if it improves. Sounds like water or dirt. Running out of fuel has never caused a problem with me.

Well done Ross Brawn, World Champion again. The fact that he has achieved this with a cut and shut makes it all the more impressive.

Speak to this man - Try Alan Whitton (race engineering) 01246 419 805 Wont be cheap. I believe he did Mick Andrews James. Can supply frames, hubs, yokes etc.

How about soldering up the hole completly and opening it again with gas welder nozzel cleaners, which come in a range of small sizes.

If it turns out to be a no go you could always break it and hopefully recover most / all of the money. From the sellers description I think you have to buy, as said above the time to look and ask questions is before you bid.

Check where the rim is joined (some wheel builders put the valve hole opposite) in this case put the rim lock at 120 degrees. Rims also come in different widths, so make sure you get the right size. Also if your drilling the rim, check there will be room for the nut and washer of the rim lock, the angle of the spokes can get in the way for tightening.

Where's this going, I wonder ?

Or go to your local bearing shop and they will measure it for you from your sample.

Alot of the cycling jackets have big zipped vents, so its usually possible to get rid of any excess heat.

Have a look here :- http://www.acu.org.uk/Centres-Clubs/centre...ae-16eaf132a781

Does the kick starter drive throught the clutch, like the BSA ? (If so it is probably the clutch slipping, which is not a major problem) Use the decompressor to get it over TDC will also make it easier.