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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mike H Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 12:24
That is excellent, congratulations. Thumbs Up

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 13:14
As with your other restorations Derek, SUPERB.Well done
TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Glawster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 13:20
It's not my bike Dave.  Belongs to a friend of mine, but I did most of the resto.  I aim to have a ride to Tadmarton on it this summer.  Lovely little thing though isn't it?  OHC, but no camshaft!

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 13:26
Can you explain that last sentence please ?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Glawster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 13:41
Well I think it's a work of genius.  There's a shaft to drive the valvegear (like a Bevel Ducati), but at the top is a "Face Cam".  It's a circular spinning plate with 2 concentric tracks with little bumps on them.  These drive the rocker arms and open the valves.

 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 14:36
Ahh, I see.I think there was a pre-war British bike that used a face-cam to operate the valves, but I'm damned if I can remember what it was.
Anybody ????

Edit. It was Charter Lea, back in 1926.

Edited by Dave P. - 10 Mar 2018 at 15:07
TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iansoady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10 Mar 2018 at 15:59
Chater Lea (no "R"........)

I think the problem with it was lubrication. It's amazing how the poppet valve has survived against the sleeve valve, rotary disc and others which all must have seemed like the answer to everyone's prayers when they came out.
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[QUOTE=iansoady] Chater Lea (no "R"........)

Oops!
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That's a proper little beauty, well done
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That's a cracker
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Lovely job
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iansoady Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 10:25
Started it up & balanced the carbs. Sounds lovely and looking forward to riding it!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Oldrat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 12:12
Unfortunately nowt with the Guzzis.

But I did up with fellow BMW guys at Hilltop Motorcycles..The erudite owner and programmer Jeff who normally looks after racing bikes had a tweek with the ECU on my 2017 GSA.

Results
BHP was 100.56 now 116.75
Max torque was 73.57 now 87.95. There was room for significantly more engine performance gains but this boost is considered the safest and best option. And it’s undetectable.

But the real advantage is the improvements smooth out the range and the increased usability. I set the sat nav to avoid motorways and had a great fun ride 100 odd miles home.


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Went out on the Cali and got soaked. Still laughing though
Due to italian electrickery I am saying nowt. Despite nearly giving the Vstrom away the honda has gone...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dave P. Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Mar 2018 at 16:02
Fitted a new exhaust system to the 850GT, the original one was rotten.The new system is all stainless steel, which I at first thought would be rather extravagant.As it turns out it was cheaper than some of the chrome plated options.Pipes from Stein-Dinse and beautifully made silencers from Feked.I couldn't get the complete system from either supplier, strange However, the whole lot fitted together perfectly, unlike some systems I've had in the past, so,being rust proof this system should never need to be replaced







Edited by Dave P. - 11 Mar 2018 at 16:19
TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST.

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