August 16, 201412 yr Forks rebuild for me tomorrow, all stripped,cleaned and polished, just had to get the fork oil this evening.
August 16, 201412 yr Whilst working on my Mk4b today I noticed the spacer on the front engine mounting point on the frame but like Steve's it is on the left lug which would move the exhaust nearer the down tube - but I have plenty of clearance like john's photo's ? ? ? Steve, your barrel look to be the correct type ! John you have done the same as me with the foot pegs , a little bit of grinding on the mounts and the lugs on the pegs, just got to sort out some return springs for them..... But it saves welding plates on for the bracket type foot pegs generally available. Will post some photo's of my refurb in the next few days when it's back together. Cheers Dave
August 17, 201412 yr Dave, I will have a look at the original return springs later to see if they could be made fit the new pegs, seen as the return spring is mounted on the bolt and not in the middle of the peg it may be possible.
August 17, 201412 yr Had a busy morning rebuilding forks but can tick that job off the list, now fitted along with front wheel.
August 17, 201412 yr John - great job , but you'll need sunglasses on its that clean !!!! Keep the updates coming !!! I'm trying to get some heads up on how to get a better clutch set up !!' Any help welcome . Cheers The Wobbler
August 17, 201412 yr I'm trying to get some heads up on how to get a better clutch set up !!' Any help welcome . In what way are we talking about the clutch set up? are you looking for lighter or some thing? cheers John.
August 18, 201412 yr Author Hi Busy day on the dry build, I now have a better iidea of what i need, carb, ive found new Amal on a spanish website,but the seller wont answer emails By the way how much is the mikuni option and where can i buy it? seat which i cant seem to find anywhere.any ideas anyone ,shocks etc There is a new speedo, but it looks like its off a different model,the hole for the cable is round while the cable is square. The header pipe is fitted but i had to lift the engine up out of the mounts slightly,its just touching the frame with the engine back in situ, its something i can live with, On the picture of middle silencer,is this the correct piece?,I bought header pipe and this off ebay in England and a mate brought it over, the headers ok,the silencer looks it been used as a anvil. Also im not happy with the paint job on the tank, so ill flatten that off and re do, Sorry if ive bored you Cheers Steve
August 18, 201412 yr Hi Steve, carb can be got at www.inmotiontrials.com £135.00, are you sure about the speedo as most have square drive inner cables and the round hole may square off inside, as far as the seat goes I have not seen them any where, one of my bikes has the same seat and tank unit, the other is the small seat/tank unit. Your build is looking good, keep up the updates, I have been polishing the engine block and casings this afternoon and painted the cylinder head yesterday but it looks more like a matt finish than the silk finish that i thought i had bought, can always go over it again. Cheers John.
August 18, 201412 yr John & quo - Don't suppose you'd like to prep my bikes. They look great - but I'd certainly scratch them !!!' John - as for the clutch - I meant a more modern take up, with a bit more feel - rather than just drive or no drive. Some fibre Style plates might be the answer - but there are non that are a straight fit - times like this I wish I was more technical. But then I probably wouldn't want a 247 if I knew more about mechanics etc!!! Keep the updates coming and you both must have shares in a decent polish company !!! Cheers The Wobbler Edited August 18, 201412 yr by wobbler
August 18, 201412 yr Hi wobbler, i have read a couple of threads on here where guy's have been using Automatic Transmission Fluid in the clutch which seems to give a better feel from what i read. Is you clutch newish or has it been in the bike a while? Cheers John
August 18, 201412 yr They were new plates from in motion - I tried ATF but it just slipped - I think it might be ok used with a fibre style plate. I'll do some homework and keep it posted. On another note I took my engine out today & the exhaust came off without loosening the engine mountings. Cheers for now The Wobbler
August 18, 201412 yr Author Hi Wobbler When its finished it wont be for show,we have some incredible countryside in southern Spain, you can ride the mountains or river beds with no hassle. Cheers Steve
August 18, 201412 yr Hi Wobbler When its finished it wont be for show,we have some incredible countryside in southern Spain, you can ride the mountains or river beds with no hassle. Cheers Steve Same here Steve, building it to use it.
August 19, 201412 yr Author Hi is a Amal L2 626 suitable for a 247, it looks newer than carbs ive seen,or is it just for later models Cheers Steve
August 19, 201412 yr Author Damn, now caught the bug, ive got the chance of a 71 247, seller says complete, but in bits,including engine, frame still white, 250euros Worth a look,but it will be 200 kilometer round trip. Steve
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