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Post by wonkothesane on Sept 27, 2013 6:51:38 GMT -6
Only a spit from here. I can recommend Smiths of Whitley for a sympathetic MOT test. Old guy, sells and services bicycles and mopeds and does MOT testing for any bike but you know he's not making work for himself because he doesn't work on them.
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Post by southernfried on Sept 30, 2013 11:46:29 GMT -6
Thanks but I'm nowhere near that stage right now, could use some advice on my previous questions though!?
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Post by wonkothesane on Sept 30, 2013 14:28:30 GMT -6
If I had any I'd give it :-)
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Post by southernfried on Oct 1, 2013 12:50:35 GMT -6
Hi, sorry to double-post/bump the thread but I have a few more questions. I want to replace the seat for a single springer, looking at the rear fender it will look fugly as sunset without the original seat so am looking to get a replacement. Any ideas what would fit nicely, or can I buy any stock rear fender and fit it? I am also wanting to fit some riser handle bars, other than measuring up before I buy is there anything in particular I should know? Thanks in advance. Hey can anyone help me out with the above questions? I am hoping to get this project started in the next month and need to know about these particular items.
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Post by southernfried on Feb 23, 2014 15:08:33 GMT -6
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Post by dave65 on Mar 19, 2014 19:07:12 GMT -6
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Post by zekkfett on Mar 20, 2014 0:48:25 GMT -6
Just a comment I didn't want to post on YouTube. If you haven't already learned, the "knocking" you are hearing is not abnormal. It's normal valve noise. If you haven't done the valve adjustment, we all recommend you do it. The larger the gap you use the more miles you will get before the next adjustment, but you will get a bit more noise. The tighter the gap, the less noise, but they will need to be adjusted more often. Depending on the gap; on some bikes, some of the noise will go away as the engine warms up and the valves get a tiny bit longer. As someone else suggested, a good oil change will help with some of the noise. Fresh new oil (With Seafoam; works wonders), run it for about an hour, or around for 5-10 ridden miles, and change the oil again. This will HELP flush out all the nasty junk that is in the engine from sitting for so long. (If you do use SeaFoam in the oil, don't let it run for too long, as it will thin the oil and cause bearing issues...) As I've said in a few other various posts; I run a thicker oil than most people. So my valve noise isn't all that bad when adjusted to the high end; as compared to sitting next to another 454 idling with 10w40... One last little thing. For those that don't entirely understand what an AWESOME product SeaFoam is... SeaFoam turns gelled gas back into a liquid form. SeaFoam turns sludged oil, back into a liquid that can be drained and changed. This stuff really does work wonders. This is why a lot of carb problems from a bike sitting too long and the fuel gelling, can be fixed without ever pulling carbs off. SeaFoam is NOT a complete wonder-fix though. In some cases dirt, debris, rust get into the TINY jets and a teardown is needed. But for a bike such as yours that has been sitting for ages, it really will help clean out all the years worth of neglect. And after all that ranting, a thought just came to me: Not sure if you can even get SeaFoam in the UK...
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Post by southernfried on Mar 20, 2014 5:58:07 GMT -6
Just a comment I didn't want to post on YouTube. If you haven't already learned, the "knocking" you are hearing is not abnormal. It's normal valve noise. If you haven't done the valve adjustment, we all recommend you do it. The larger the gap you use the more miles you will get before the next adjustment, but you will get a bit more noise. The tighter the gap, the less noise, but they will need to be adjusted more often. Depending on the gap; on some bikes, some of the noise will go away as the engine warms up and the valves get a tiny bit longer. As someone else suggested, a good oil change will help with some of the noise. Fresh new oil (With Seafoam; works wonders), run it for about an hour, or around for 5-10 ridden miles, and change the oil again. This will HELP flush out all the nasty junk that is in the engine from sitting for so long. (If you do use SeaFoam in the oil, don't let it run for too long, as it will thin the oil and cause bearing issues...) As I've said in a few other various posts; I run a thicker oil than most people. So my valve noise isn't all that bad when adjusted to the high end; as compared to sitting next to another 454 idling with 10w40... One last little thing. For those that don't entirely understand what an AWESOME product SeaFoam is... SeaFoam turns gelled gas back into a liquid form. SeaFoam turns sludged oil, back into a liquid that can be drained and changed. This stuff really does work wonders. This is why a lot of carb problems from a bike sitting too long and the fuel gelling, can be fixed without ever pulling carbs off. SeaFoam is NOT a complete wonder-fix though. In some cases dirt, debris, rust get into the TINY jets and a teardown is needed. But for a bike such as yours that has been sitting for ages, it really will help clean out all the years worth of neglect. And after all that ranting, a thought just came to me: Not sure if you can even get SeaFoam in the UK... Ah thanks for the tips, invaluable advice. I'm pretty sure we can get Seafoam in the UK and if not, I don't mind ordering from overseas (see what I did there) Thanks again for your words of wisdom, I'll give this a try before I set about dismantling the carbs without need.
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youngrider
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Post by youngrider on Apr 21, 2014 16:19:09 GMT -6
We do have an on-line manual here that you can read and refer to.....download and install our 454 toolbar, it makes navigation thru our features easy, and the manual is there. where can I find the manual?
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Post by mikestorm78 on Apr 21, 2014 19:52:21 GMT -6
where can I find the manual? Sent you a pm Sent from my HTC One using proboards
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Post by eaglerider on Apr 21, 2014 20:59:45 GMT -6
Actually, it is best if you get a paper manual of your own...they are readily available on ebay, or likely Amazon.
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