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by andygrew
18 Mar 2024 12:39
Forum: The 500
Topic: Rear Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 398

Re: Rear Master Cylinder

Good News! the Gemini Karts master cylinder is identical to the original Gremica! I thought the pivot end may be different from the pictures but it turned out to be a rubber gaiter, which is removable. Only obvious difference is that it is finished in grey rather than black and the operating arm is ...
by andygrew
14 Mar 2024 14:57
Forum: The 500
Topic: Rear Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 398

Re: Rear Master Cylinder

Thanks for the replies, I don't think either of the Ariete kits look right, I wonder if the cylinder has been changed at some time, although a long time ago, as it seems as if I need the piston with the seals installed as you get for Brembo's. I have now ordered a Gemini cylinder and will let you kn...
by andygrew
13 Mar 2024 06:59
Forum: The 500
Topic: Rear Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 398

Re: Rear Master Cylinder

Thanks for that, I've also found the Gemini Karts replacement master cylinder which looks to be the answer to our prayers! It has all the correct connections and even the bolt holes are correct. The only reservation I have is if the lever end is too big to fit the space available. Has anyone tried f...
by andygrew
12 Mar 2024 16:54
Forum: The 500
Topic: Rear Master Cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 398

Rear Master Cylinder

Hi, I have a leaking master cylinder for the rear brake on my '78 500W. I thought it would not be a problem to get a seal kit as Doug lists a kit for a 13mm piston. But when I stripped it down the seals bear no resemblance to those that Doug has in stock. I have also tried Alex Luzzi in Sienna who h...
by andygrew
07 Jan 2024 09:00
Forum: The 500
Topic: Replacement Fork Tubes
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Re: Replacement Fork Tubes

I got a pair of Pantah tubes from Wemoto as suggested. I Emailed them first to check the thread pitch for the top caps and the depth of the recess at the bottom and they replied within a couple of hours. Then ordered them and they were delivered the next day. Excellent service from Wemoto. The tubes...
by andygrew
28 Dec 2023 11:14
Forum: The 500
Topic: Replacement Fork Tubes
Replies: 3
Views: 831

Replacement Fork Tubes

Hi, I rather stupidly 'parked' my '78 500w into a wall yesterday. I think the fork tubes may be too bent for Phillpotts to straighten. I have seen Disco Volante mentioned on the forum for replacements, but I think they have now ceased trading. Mdina are out of stock. On trawling the net it seems tha...
by andygrew
08 May 2023 09:54
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT
Replies: 3
Views: 3837

Re: STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT

Yes, you are completely right the tube is as good as welded in my 350 as it is a UK bike. The bolt is therefore the pivot, not ideal but that's life!

Andy
by andygrew
02 May 2023 08:28
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT
Replies: 3
Views: 3837

Re: STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT

Hello,

Still got some of these, I will sell for £18.00 each if purchased directly rather than on Ebay.

Andy
by andygrew
14 Nov 2022 17:31
Forum: Singles
Topic: 125 WITH NO SPARK
Replies: 117
Views: 53518

Re: 125 WITH NO SPARK

Hi Guys, Just logged into the forum after a long absence and am sorry to learn that you both still have problems with the 125H. First let me assure you that the 125H does run, my grand daughter has been using mine for a year now with no issues and I have also ridden it and found it a very pleasant l...
by andygrew
19 Oct 2022 14:51
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT
Replies: 3
Views: 3837

STAINLESS STEEL CENTRE STAND BOLT

I have recently struggled to remove a rusty centre stand bolt from my 3 1/2, so wanted to get a replacement in Stainless Steel. I couldn't find any of the correct size with a 10mm fine thread. I therefore got a batch made, by a respected manufacturer, as I thought others may have the same problem. T...
by andygrew
05 Sep 2021 19:31
Forum: Singles
Topic: 125 WITH NO SPARK
Replies: 117
Views: 53518

Re: 125 WITH NO SPARK

Thanks Steve, I'll definitely give one of these a go, as the replacement is 40 odd years old so may have a limited life. I
by andygrew
04 Sep 2021 19:39
Forum: Singles
Topic: 125 WITH NO SPARK
Replies: 117
Views: 53518

Re: 125 WITH NO SPARK

Thanks Hendre, I have today found the problem - the transducer was faulty. I went through everything and got it going briefly a couple of times on the original, but it only ran for a couple of seconds. Swopped the transducer and it started second kick! I have now run out of original transducers - in...
by andygrew
01 Sep 2021 19:44
Forum: Singles
Topic: 125 WITH NO SPARK
Replies: 117
Views: 53518

125 WITH NO SPARK

! have just purchased a 125 in quite nice condition for my granddaughter to learn to ride on. I was told it started but cut out in a short distance - it doesn't, as it won't start at all! Thought it would be fuel blockage as it had been standing a while, but it turns out it does not have a spark. I ...