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by ringer
10 Mar 2009 22:16
Forum: The 500
Topic: Oil pressure sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 4494

Oil pressure sensor

I want to replace my oil pressure sensor. It works ok but the electrical contact has broken so is a pain to connect to the wiring. I assume it is a pretty standard sensor. Can anyone give me a spec for it so I can buy one locally?
by ringer
08 Mar 2009 18:38
Forum: The 500
Topic: Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 10975

Managed to improvise a taper for the clutch oil seal. Took the plastic grip handle off a trolley jack, it has exactly the right internal diameter to fit on the gearbox mainshaft and not quite the correct external diameter. Used insulation tape to build up the taper so the oil seal lip will be lifted...
by ringer
03 Mar 2009 14:55
Forum: The 500
Topic: Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 10975

Hi Tony, The rebuild is going very slowly - but I am making progress. Unfortunately health issues have meant I haven't had the strength/willpower to get on with much until now. I am going to take the cover off again this week before I tighten it up. The oil seal went over the timing shaft ok, but am...
by ringer
01 Mar 2009 17:27
Forum: The 500
Topic: Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 10975

Have refitted the side cover, but am not happy about the small oil seal in the clutch. The inner lip of the seal appears to be sitting on the end face of the steel spacer. The steel spacer (this is the one where you put Hylomar on the gearbox main shaft, then fit the spacer over the shaft) is steppe...
by ringer
26 Feb 2009 01:13
Forum: The 500
Topic: Clutch sidepanel refitting - gasket sealant required?
Replies: 2
Views: 4913

Clutch sidepanel refitting - gasket sealant required?

I have a new gasket for refitting the clutch side panel after renewing the clutch-side oil seals. Have carefully cleaned all traces of old gasket off mating faces. Should I use any sealing compound with the gasket to help seal the cover, or just fit the (dry) gasket? Advice on best type of sealant p...
by ringer
24 Feb 2009 09:29
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: Motorcycle Road Tax
Replies: 4
Views: 8018

I am usually as incensed as the next man when it comes to ever increasing tax in all its various forms. I am not anti tax regimes - it is what our civilised society is based on. But let it be fair and reasonable. On this occasion, I have to agree with the raise. I ride a 125cc scooter for my daily c...
by ringer
23 Feb 2009 12:18
Forum: The 500
Topic: Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 10975

Thanks for the heads-up on the kickstart preload.
I guess I'll just have to be careful with the seals on the shafts.
Plenty of lube and carefully does it!
by ringer
23 Feb 2009 09:09
Forum: The 500
Topic: Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly
Replies: 8
Views: 10975

Tapered sleeves for oil seals on reassembly

Have taken off the (clutch) side cover and fitted new oil seals. Am about to refit the side cover. I have a workshop book, written half in Italian and half in English - front cover is missing so I don't know the name of it. The book instructs me to make up some tapered sleeves to fit over the main s...
by ringer
17 Feb 2009 12:09
Forum: The 500
Topic: Progress
Replies: 3
Views: 5851

Hi Keith, Thanks for sharing your photos. It's always nice to see some work in progress. You've just inspired me to get my 500 back together. I took it apart to fix a loose clutch stud and some oil leaks last September, and due to ill health have not yet got round to putting it back together. Must g...
by ringer
13 Feb 2009 09:16
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New Ignition...
Replies: 15
Views: 18294

As an aside, a little German/English lesson here:

German : der Legastheniker = English: the dyslexic
by ringer
07 Jan 2009 11:01
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: AGM Photos
Replies: 4
Views: 6707

Dave,

managed to find them under your username heronheads. Perhaps Flickr only re-index their searches every now and then. Not very helpful of Flickr - but the photos are good.

Nick
by ringer
05 Jan 2009 11:45
Forum: Morini Events
Topic: AGM Photos
Replies: 4
Views: 6707

Dave - tried searching for MRC - 30+ pages of results later and I have still not found your photos. Give us a better clue - MRC means so many different things to different people.

Nick
by ringer
09 Oct 2008 08:47
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Replacing clutch stud
Replies: 8
Views: 9245

The way I got the spinning stud out is as follows. First, I tried to make a slot in the end of the stud to try to hold it steady with a screwdriver http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l379/t2ringer/Morini/Clutch/Drillingoutloosestudwhileusingba-6.jpg That did not work - could not get enough force on ...
by ringer
21 Sep 2008 14:06
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Replacing clutch stud
Replies: 8
Views: 9245

Replacing clutch stud

Looking for some advice and support here guys. I did put this in the bikes n bits wanted section but got no response. Perhaps more people might see it here. I have a 500 - but my problem applies just the same to the 350. Had a spinning clutch stud. Have managed to remove it, and have purchased a new...
by ringer
18 Sep 2008 09:44
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: M7 tap and drill for replacement clutch stud
Replies: 0
Views: 2830

M7 tap and drill for replacement clutch stud

I have managed to remove my spinning clutch stud, and have a replacement stud purchased from NLM. Can anyone confirm for me the thread pitch for the tap that I would need, and also the pre-tap drill size? I believe that I need a 6.0mm drill and a M7x1.0 2nd tap. Am not sure about whether they are st...