Why do I need to do this? On elderly ladies like Genevieve we need to take into account valve seat recession caused by normal use and the fact that this can accelerate though the use of modern lead-free fuels. (Although I do use a fuel additive to help with this) What tools do I need? […]
Task – Adjust valve clearances on my old 1925 350cc sidevalve Read More »
Its getting harder to find some of the old mineral mono grade oils for our bikes. Leave a comment with what you are using- mono or multi grade and why? We are hoping to get a discussion going here to help and inform others about what is available, what works, any positive and negative effects
What type of Oil do you use in your Pre 45 Motorcycle Read More »
The Mechanics – To appreciate the enjoyment of riding vintage machinery an understanding of the basic differences within the design of veteran and vintage motorcycles is required – Oiling systems. With the exception of a few machines most pre 1929 motorcycles have a ‘total loss oiling system’ (oil doesn’t have a return feed to the
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