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by abmartin
Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: Tomaselli Adjustable Clip-ons
Replies: 0
Views: 16479

Tomaselli Adjustable Clip-ons

Purchased years ago for a project that never got done. Fitted to my SS very briefly so slightly used. 38mm diameter to fit bevel Dukes. $100 US plus shipping from Canada. Missing one rubber end cap where a bar end mirror was fitted. I believe they were called Black Commanders at the time. https://i....
by abmartin
Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: 1979 900SS - SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 17219

Re: 1979 900SS For Sale

The bike is no longer available.

Bruce
by abmartin
Sat Jan 13, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Squarecase BOSCH Ignition Engines > SD, SSD Darmah, late 900 SS & 900 GTS
Topic: Sync beavel gear
Replies: 18
Views: 34889

Re: Sync beavel gear

Magnus - it sounds like you have it figured out. Just remember you have to press down on the closing rockers to take up the spring pressure before you can get an accurate measurement.

Bruce
by abmartin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: Squarecase BOSCH Ignition Engines > SD, SSD Darmah, late 900 SS & 900 GTS
Topic: Sync beavel gear
Replies: 18
Views: 34889

Re: Sync beavel gear

Hi Magnus, The valves should be adjusted with each piston at top dead centre on the compression stroke. I don't look at the dots on the bevel gears, all you need is to have both valves fully closed. Rotate the engine a few times to get a feel for it. Setting the clearances can be a bit tricky so go ...
by abmartin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:12 pm
Forum: Squarecase BOSCH Ignition Engines > SD, SSD Darmah, late 900 SS & 900 GTS
Topic: Sync beavel gear
Replies: 18
Views: 34889

Re: Sync beavel gear

I don't think you have to worry about the alignment of the bottom bevel gears. If the vertical cylinder is at top dead centre, the dots on the upper bevel gears are aligned and the shaft couplings fit together then install the cylinder head. There should then be only one way that everything will lin...
by abmartin
Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: New victim in Phoenix AZ (continued from the INTRO section)
Replies: 18
Views: 27781

Re: New victim in Phoenix AZ (continued from the INTRO section)

That's a pretty serious seizure. It seems odd to me that both pistons would have the same damage on the sides but as far as I can tell no sign of overheating on the crowns. What do the spark plugs look like? Is the oil level correct in the crankcase? Is the crankcase filter correctly located in it's...
by abmartin
Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: New victim in Phoenix AZ (continued from the INTRO section)
Replies: 18
Views: 27781

Re: New victim in Phoenix AZ

It's not too difficult to put new liners in the cylinders if you can still get them. I did it years ago on an 860GT with minimal tools and mechanical experience. That bike had experienced major problems with the rear pot. Are the valves opening and closing when they're supposed to. Do the cam timing...
by abmartin
Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:38 pm
Forum: Bevel Drive Twins
Topic: 1979 900SS - SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 17219

Re: 1979 900SS For Sale

Still available although I've had fun riding it this past summer so the odo is up to 40768 km. Some photos:

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by abmartin
Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Getting back to roots...
Replies: 7
Views: 14100

Re: Getting back to roots...

geodoc wrote: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:06 pm Been to Nakusp many times (the road between Kaslo & New Denver is the best road in BC IMOH).
The east side of Kootenay Lake down to Creston isn't bad either nor is the highway from Vernon to Nakusp.

Missing BC,

Bruce
by abmartin
Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97677

Re: Won't idle

Retuned and balanced my bikes 40mm carbs using a Morgan Carbtune. At least for the time being I now have a reliable idle albeit at about 2000 revs. Not sure how the guys on Youtube get their big carbed dukes to idle like a harley.

Bruce
by abmartin
Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:00 am
Forum: Carburettor & Fuel System Shop
Topic: Won't idle
Replies: 56
Views: 97677

Re: Won't idle

Agreed, but it seems that the bike starts only when I can give the carbs a few squirts via the accelerator pumps. That's because they're compensating for a problem elsewhere in the carbs*, Herb. So, even if you do get the pumps working and the bike started, you're still going to have to strip and r...
by abmartin
Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: 860GT valve seal confusion
Replies: 5
Views: 12057

Re: 860GT valve seal confusion

I use a dentist tool to pick out the old o-rings which I changed after my SS had been in use for more than 30 years. I greased the valves so they slid in quite easily without cutting the seals. Result, no more exhaust smoke which formerly was quite apparent at idle.

Bruce
by abmartin
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: Bevel Head Twins Photo Gallery
Topic: What's wrong with this picture?
Replies: 12
Views: 29050

Re: What's wrong with this picture?

My SS didn't even have holes drilled for mounting the lead seals although I have subsequently wired the exhaust nuts on after having problems with them loosening. I'm sure the 860GT I once owned didn't have them either. I would be surprised if that seal was fitted at the factory.

Bruce
by abmartin
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: 860GT base gasket question
Replies: 7
Views: 15034

Re: 860GT base gasket question

I doubt the paper base gasket was glued on, probably just got stuck on as the cylinder head was torqued down and by the passage of time. I've always just fitted the gaskets dry, making sure that the oil passages aren't obstructed. Never heard of a copper base gasket.

Bruce
by abmartin
Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: 860GT valve seal confusion
Replies: 5
Views: 12057

Re: 860GT valve seal confusion

My early '79 SS has the o-ring valve seals. I've read that the guides with both top hat and o-ring seals were fitted beginning in 1981. Contrary to some things I've read the valve stems have tapered heads so they slide more easily into the guides without cutting the o-rings. Not really all that diff...

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