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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 the ...

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 of...

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 mi...

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

Hi, many thanks for looking for the temp gauge and good news that you have managed to unearth not one but two of them. I have tried to send a personal message but it seems to be stuck in the outbox for some reason and won’t shift!! If you can advise what you would like for them then I will sort out ...

Hi John, the sensor for for temperature gauge screws into a drilling above the left hand spark plug. I believe the Koso sensor is actually located under the spark plug, which I if I,m right raises the height of the plug and could effect sealing but maybe I’ve got the wrong end of the stick. All the ...

Hi Dave, thanks for the reply and the offer. I have contacted Andover Norton to no avail and they suggested a Koso product which is a digital gauge with it’s sensor sitting under the plug (not sure how that would effect the running or if you could connect to it ok), but obviously it would look prett...

Thanks for that John. Done a few hundred miles now so thought it would be showing signs of settling down but will keep an eye on it. Mentioned the gauge to Graham last time I spoke to him, but he didn’t say he had one so not so sure he is has one available. You never know one might turn up on eBay e...

Hi Gents, does anyone have a spare VDO 310876/1/1 temp gauge as the one on my Classic replica is playing up (sometimes reads 0 and then 100 degrees ish and then nothing for miles)? I have exchanged it for one from my Classic and it seems to give a steady reading albeit a bit high considering the eng...

Maybe John, I haven’t set the choke rod with too much thought only to ensure the rod fully returns as at one time the bike was hanging up, but maybe it requires a bit more attention. Just noticeable that the two bikes are quite different, was the classic set up to give a more civilised ride or is th...

Gents, ‘piggy backing on Jorn’s post, my bike has always been very temperamental when cold, coming off idle up to about 2500rpm plus. The bike surges slightly until the bike gets thoroughly warm/hot but then settles down to an even tickover and pulls clean from junctions. Is this typical as I have a...

Hi Joe, interesting the different finishes on the exhausts and I guess the painted finishes were from the factory? My Classic replica has the black chrome, which sounds the same as yours, pretty decent at the rear of the exhaust but is a little rough closer to the manifold. The genuine Classic has p...

Hi Mick, just had quote back, price was £168 plus the vodka and tonic with a £20 pound courier collection fee each way (also plus vat).
Does that sound comparable?
Regards
Roy

Gents, thanks very much for the response and it’s interesting to see how difficult the original finish is to remove. Not seen a polished set of silencers on a Classic before but can see how they would look ok. Mick, I presume your silencers had to be prepped in some way for the ceramic coating, but ...

Evening Gents, has anyone managed to Improve the black (chrome?) finish on either a Classic or IP2 silencer? I was looking at sprucing up the finish on the silencers and was wondering if anyone had found a suitable finish/plating process? Looks like currently the previous owner has sprayed them mat ...

Dear all, can anyone recommend a suitable oil pipe which is suitably thin walled to be contoured to enable the side cover to be fitted but is heat resistant enough to connect to the inlet manifold on a W2000 with oil tank? I will try and add some pictures later. The existing pipe is a mishmash of ol...

Thanks for that John, replica has god knows what mileage (several rebuilds and a different speedo) but has recently been stripped by Graham and was found to be in reasonable shape with good moly coating. The Classic is number 33 and has about 17000 miles on the clock and seems to have reasonable com...