Thank you for a very helpful video. My speedo has the same problem. I'm wondering if you looked at anything other than WD40 for cleaning this mechanism? Presumably jewelers use something to clean fine mechanisms - I suspect it isn't WD40!
WD-40 Worked perfectly for me, but if people can find something better by experimenting, then yes of course. Or just do what I did, which worked for me.
Just wonderful to hear the amount raised by this event, over 1000 riders wow what a logistical challenge. Thank You and always the content was brilliant.
Thank you very much! The Poole DGR was the biggest in the country, and has now raised nearly 80, 000GBP Also, as far as I can see, only one other "city" in the world had more riders!! How amazing. To put that into context, Los Angeles CA only had 497 Riders.
I had a round trip of over 60 moles a day for year's on a C15 with the SS80 engine... Only one easily solved problem, the Coil gave up. My mates brought me a pair from my garage !!🎉
Really helpful, I'll check this first, but I think my motor is gone. I would also recommend refilling and checking the washers before putting the guard and wheel back on though in case there are leaks or it isn't fixed! thanks again for an informative video!
I have to do same but I'm going to use vinegar to clean then thinners to remove the vinegar Dry it out in sun and put in a tank sealer I have brought . Puts a layer to stop the rust again .
Cheers mate for this, really helpful. I have just bought a mint 2014 ST3 pre-fact lift with exactly the same problem so will give this a try. My Mrs has a 2022 Golf Style and the washer bottle has a removable filter in the neck which I always keep clean. Ford should do the same. I have always used a very fine mesh plastic sieve that I got from a pound shop when topping up the washer bottle for this exact same reason 😁👍
A very brave soul, and well worth the watch, I have had the privilege to work on many Smiths Industry gauge’s albeit mostly in aviation. Patience, a good light source and the ability to take a smoke break Priceless. Thanks.
It's getting better and better. I would not do any further work on the front number at the moment , but review it when the bike is complete to see if it warrants it.
Good morning, Maybe I’ll start restoring a 1954 BSA C10. Are all parts still available? And do you have any addresses or sites to advise me? Thank you in advance and sorry for my rough English but I am French and far from being bilingual.😉
Hi there, I think most of the parts you would be able to get second hand, if not new. There is a company in Christchurch in the Uk called Britbits, and they have been amazing. Also Armour motors for Exhausts, they are in Winton, Bournemouth. There is a mail order company called Draganfly draganfly.co.uk/ too. They are a lovely simple motorcycle to work on.
Thanks for the video. Just done mine today although my bottle was behind the front light and was a right bugger to get to. My pump had fell apart and was leaking. £19 for a new one and all sorted. My local garage wanted £300 to sort it so I have saved quite a bit and only got one cut on my hand. Cheers.
A little tip for you later You may be better off having a right hand pre monobloc 274 same as yours but with the settings on the right side Youl find it much easier to set up the mixture when hot and throttle slide tick over which you can only set once you’ve been out for a run really Atb phil
Thank you Phil, i'll keep you all guessing about the colour for now. But I won't wander that far off the path i'm sure. Yes, good idea about setting the carb. Once i'd ran the bike properly, i'll go through it again.
Well done Chris good to hear it running at last but do double check the timing to get it at the exact setting for max power eventually I would definitely fit new points but wouldn’t file the originals just use fine grit paper😊 And a touch of grease as mentioned 😊 Won’t hurt if you put a bit of oil in the cylinder while it’s resting 😌 Hope you’ve solved the wiring and use proper crimps and no connectors use electrical grease on connections and the main earth to stop corrosion 😊 Look forward to seeing you riding it😊 I have a BSA C11 1948 Amongst others. Heh good tuff Atb Phil
Thank you Phil for all the great advice. I did fit new points, condenser and coil in the end, more for peace of mind than anything. It's coming along now, wont be too much longer till I ride it for the first time i'm sure, but the 252 hours i've got to work in March will slow me down a bit.
Super helpful video! Just used it to fix a bulb that was out on a 2016 focus and worked perfectly (and that’s from someone who has no experience fixing cars!)
