gomey68

Awesome restoration!!! Was the fuel tank painted? if so was it coated inside to stop the fuel vapours bubbling the paint off? Thanks,

hey all, I am trying to locate a side stand for an 1983 Jumbo, anyone know where I can access one? Thanks,

Hi all, I have a 2005 4RT. Started it first time in 4 weeks and ran fine for a minute then stalled. Wouldnt restart, then after i checked the plug it kind of started but ran very rough and exhaust was red hot. I let everything cool down and tried again but same deal, either no start or runs very rough and wont rev as if timing miles out. Any help appreciated???

Hi, Does anyone know if any series of the model 10 came out standard with a twin spark plug head? Thats 2 plugs in the head, one for spare not twin spark. Thanks,,

Here are some close up frame shots of a M199-A. Ignore the cracks and color :-) Hope this helps. I can get you different angles if needed.

Hi, I have had this problem a few times with the bikes that sit along time or starting after a rebuild. I take the air hose off from the airfilter leaving the back of the carb exposed. Put 2 fingers over the back of the carb so as to restrict airflow but increase vacuum pulling gas through the carby into the engine. You just have to play around to figure out what is too much of a restriction so just move your fingers around. "usually" after you start them this way once they are good to go. Starting this way also helps you diagnose bad crankcase sealing i.e. bad seals. Cant stress enough that these bikes need really good crank case seals. hope this helps a bit :-)

Sounds great! Would love to see some pics and more details on the glass tank..

Not sure of its worth over there obviously depend on condition and completeness etc,,,, but I am looking for one over here in the USA and never really see them except for one restored one a while back that was about 6000USD.

I have an early M-49 that has the frame numbers stamped in the same spot as the M-10 frame in the pics. Took me a while to find it, thought it had no numbers :-)

Hi, Any one got any comparisons, recommendations or opinions on the big bore kits available for the 4RT? e.g, S3, HRC, etc. Thanks,,,

Hey all, I have just bought a 2005 4RT that came with a Mitani clutch kit, not fitted. - Any one have any comments on the Mitani V's the standard clutch? - Any mods or things to look out for on this model?? Thanks all,,,,,

Just to add my 2 cents :-) If the bike has spark then it should fire to "some degree". if it doesnt fire then either the timing is wrong (which you have checked) or one of the other essentials is missing i.e. fuel, compression, crankcase pressure. The first thing I would check is the woodruff key on the flywheel and also the main seals on both sides of the crank. Both are easy to check. Hope i didnt repost what some else had suggested : Where on the West Coast are ya??

Hi, You can flick the seals out of the bearings as the gas/oil mixture is supposed to lubricate the bearings. I am pretty sure the bearings must be C3 rated as this gives bigger clearances inside the bearings allowing for expansion due to the high heat application. The kickstarter looks OK, I will check an engine I have partially assembled later and let you know. Remember to set the tension on the kick start shaft return spring before you assemble the case halves. Hope that helps,,,and it's correct :-)

I should do! I have heard of it but not sure exactly where it is? Can you PM me the address?

Anyone any ideas for best places to get parts for a Fantic Section?? Main things I need are the coolant hoses,,,,,,, I am in the USA so website or address would be great. Thanks,,,,,

I have an early M92 with the knurled bits showing on the forks also. As you can see in the pic the knurls on my bike are above the yokes as compared to swooshdave's where his are showing below. Top yokes maybe different,,,

Hey all, I am rebuilding a M199 with a 2 main bearing crankshaft. Has anyone ever converted this engine to take 3 main bearings as per the M199A? It looks like I just need a new seal holder from a 3 bearing engine and then a different shorter spacer for the seal to run on, from a 3 bearing engine also. Any help appreciated :-)

Hi all, I have a M49 serial # M49005##, I believe it to be a so called series one. I need help with the correct rear brake lever and foot rest choice. As you can see in the pics the bracket for the rear brake lever seems to be behind the frame at foot rest level. I am thinking for this it is a long solid steel type? Any pics would help me locate one. The footrests I have seen can be the fixed platform type or the newer flip up type. Again any pics of the correct type to help me locate a set would be appreciated. Any information or chat about the M49 would be great! Thanks, :-) FRAME TOP RIGHT= FRAME TOP LEFT= REAR BRAKE FRAME BRACKET= LEFT SIDE VIEW=