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Thanks for that Tony, managed to get the starter loosened without too much agg. Removed the carb and you can get the starter off the spigot no problem. Bottom bolt was awkward but I have had worse ‘where there’s a will there’s a relative’ as they say. Such a shame as with a bit of a mod to the frame ...

Gents, has any been able to ease the starter off without taking the engine out?
Took the bike out today after a starter refurbishment and have a leak coming from around the starter motor/mounting bolts. For obvious reasons don’t won’t to take the whole thing out again but if I have I’ll have to ...

No problem, spent many an hour praying to the ‘motorcycle gods’. Glad you found the problem and hopefully that the end of it.
Sometimes funny how things are running one minute and then decide (when the cool down probably) to give up the ghost. Crimped fittings are always a no no unless you have no ...

If you forward an email address the I can forward what info I have, which is not much, but your welcome to it.
Regards
Roy

Hi Mick, pretty sure you have a minimag ignition unit fitted which has red/green indicator to show the status.
I have dug out the paper work from minimag and it states the following:
Red: side stand is down (engine will turn over but will not fire)
Red flashing: ignition on, engine stationary, side ...

Hi, is the bike firing at all?
If not I guess the bike must smell of petrol?
Just checking
Regards
Roy

Thanks for that Tony, I will try and track one down and get it fitted. Do you use a particular supplier or just go with whoever is cheapest?
All the best
Roy

Gents, has anyone recently replaced their voltage regulator on their classic and if so which one did you use?
Need to change the one on my classic and need some direction.
Thanks as always
Roy

Thanks Graham, mount has now been machined and back on the bike.
Regards
Roy

Hi Joe, saw your message a bit late so apologies for that, but message sent.
Reply when you can as always glad of a second opinion.
Best regards
Roy

Dear all, just putting the carbs back on my Classic replica and the castings which the carbs are attached to are slightly different. There are two mounting screw holes and two holes which line up with ports in the carb. One casting has been machined (left hand) so there is accurate alignment of the ...

Cheers Tony, it looked fairly straight forward but it’s always nice to run things past people who have done it before.
Have a good Christmas
Kind regards
Roy

Gents, just putting the clutch etc back together after being apart for a few months and was wondering if there was anything in particular I have to be mindful of? For my sins the chain tensioner popped apart and I have just placed it back in the housing and fitted it, seems to offer light tension on ...

Thanks for the tip Tony all makes sense.
As the starter is based on a T160 starter (I think) are there now any options as they do a high torque version for the tridents?
Just asking
Regards
Roy

Right then gents, clutch removed as per Richards instructions and immediately felt that the sprag clutch was ok.
Connected the battery pushed the starter, solenoid clicked but starter did not move.
I had been able to start the bike by placing the bike in first, pressing the starter and flicking ...

Pretty much where I am with things James, it would be nice for everything to work as it should but sometimes it’s about consequences. Yes, it would be be great for it to kill the ignition (as it does on my replica) but if you have the warning light then that should be sufficient. if you then ride ...

Hi John, now the bike is running I am not overly fussed with the switch but curious as to the reasons why.
Always appreciate the feedback as their is always a wealth of knowledge and experience on the forum.

Thanks for posting them James and confirming this socket is non standard.
I guess whoever was doing the ‘surgery’ on the wiring loom has ‘codged’ up the crossing of the wires.
Question still stands about the side stand switch as to if anyone has had the problem with the bike not being inhibited when ...

Hi James, no the socket is under the left hand side panel. I have been trying to upload a photo but it repeatable says the file size is too large, am I missing something?
Regards
Roy

Where do we start?
1) bike (Classic) would only fire and run if the starter button was pressed.
2) Side stand switch has never worked even though wired into that bike. Side stand switch indicator light has always illuminated dimly when the bike was running with the side stand retracted. Note bike is ...

Hi Lucas, I would be wary of using them as I suspect the Axiro engine uses a harder internal coating which will allow them to use ceramic seals (Brian Crighton is using DLC (diamond like coating) in his engines which allows him to use less oil improving emissions). Axiro are quoting 1% oil petrol ...

Does anyone know what was the reason for switching to oil injection on the w2000, was this an upgrade or just convenience at the pumps as not having to mix the fuel on fill up?
Was there any issues with injection set up as it just seems to squirt oil into the inlet manifold?
Just looking at starting ...

Hi Jannes, please find PDF attached (hopefully).
Best regards
Roy
p.s tried to attach the downloaded file but without success so copied and pasted it

Re: IP2 Sprag clutch change
• Postby Richard Negus » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:10 pm
Tony, .
drain primary oil .
remove brake pedal.
remove clutch cable ...

Thanks Tony, PM sent.
Regards
Roy

Thanks Tony, PM sent with contact details.
Regards
Roy

Are we talking big job/relatively simple job John? Anything to look out for when stripping the clutch (I guess you can access the sprag once the clutch is removed)?
Cheers

Gents, sorry if I am going over old ground but I am having some issues with the starter on a classic replica.
When you press the button the solenoid clicks and it is switching the current to the starter but the engine does not turn over. If you turn the engine over by rocking the bike backwards and ...

Two off interpols are coming up for Auction in Wickhambrook, Suffolk on the 29th of June. Auctioneers are Lacy Scott and it is the Keith Rainbird collection. Several light weight motorcycles and quite a bit of police stuff.
They Look very complete.

Evening all
I have number 33 which is running and Mot’d. Has had an immobolizier fitted at some point in time which seems to fine at the moment but not sure longer term whether it would be best to try and ditch the thing.
Anyway here it is in deepest Suffolk. Maybe up for sale soon as have to decide ...

Evening all, does anyone know of a source of rotor bearings for a DKW w2000?
Thanks in advance
Roy