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- 03 Sep 2021 19:05
- Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
- Topic: Speedometer
- Replies: 1
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Speedometer
Wanted working white face Veglia with trip for an Excalibur
- 11 Aug 2021 13:26
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: Speedometer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5995
Speedometer
Can anyone recommend a reliable and competent speedometer repairer company or individual. I require the trip extension that sticks out of the side to be supplied and fitted. The internal part it attaches to is intact. It is for a white faced Veglia. The important part is the time scale. I require th...
- 25 Nov 2020 20:25
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
Re: 501 Ignition timing
Pedro you recommend I let Benjy Straw check my bike. Would you provide contact details please .
Thanks and regards
Thanks and regards
- 25 Nov 2020 17:44
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
Re: 501 Ignition timing
MickeyMoto How many turns out from fully screwed in did you have to turn the mixture screws? I take it you have Del'Orto PHBH 28 carbs fitted the same as mine? Screw in to weaken screw out to enrich the mixture.
- 24 Nov 2020 11:31
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
Re: 501 Ignition timing
Hello Kamel
I would be interested in the Sachs system if my Kokusan system is faulty. Is the Sachs ignition self generating and does it fit in the same place as the Kokusan on the end of the crankshaft?
Regards
Mark
I would be interested in the Sachs system if my Kokusan system is faulty. Is the Sachs ignition self generating and does it fit in the same place as the Kokusan on the end of the crankshaft?
Regards
Mark
- 23 Nov 2020 10:08
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
Re: 501 Ignition timing
Thanks for all your replies. The electric start was removed when the bike had this engine fitted and I don't think there is a provision to retro fit one. I try to start it on the centre stand with my left leg and have used the procedure of giving it a few kicks with fuel on and ignition off to prime...
- 22 Nov 2020 16:00
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
Re: 501 Ignition timing
Hi Mark
You are correct on all points.
Regards
Mark
You are correct on all points.
Regards
Mark
- 22 Nov 2020 12:57
- Forum: General motorcycling topics
- Topic: 501 Ignition timing
- Replies: 25
- Views: 19935
501 Ignition timing
I have recently acquired a 501 engined 350 Strada and have been having difficulty kick starting it. I have checked the plugs and all jets on the carburettors. I have just set the timing to the marks shown in the manual and with the leading edge of the pick up in line with the centre of the left hand...