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Hi All, I have a 50s side valve ES2 swing arm model it is far from stock but I have had it running and ridden it up the road but it is running really rich and fouling the plug.

Does anyone know where I can source a full set of tank mount rubbers for the WD16H?

Thanks in advance 

If this question has been asked before my apologies.

With the introduction of E10 fuel ,as I understand it’s an increase in the ethonel content.

I have read the latest RGM news with my parts that arrived this morning. Roger says that the new Norton owners and Andover have tried to shut down the excellent RGM site.

Hi all - Can anyone advise on these Armstrong units from my 1956 Model 99 ? Can they be disassembled and rebuilt ? It would appear that the top cover / shroud is retained by a split collet arrangement.

Don't want to get into any of the COVID politics, but I stumbled across a story of an Australian couple desperate to see his father, terminally ill with cancer.

I have my  gearbox apart at the moment to deal with end float on the mainshaft and noticed that both the gear selector quadrant and the selector fork camplate have location indents for all four gears but nothing to locate neutral..

Inter Vertical Shaft Measurements

One thing I noticed on my 31 model 20 there is no crankcase breather.

I am assuming they breath through the drive bearing?

Further to my post last month of a new kick-start shaft being too big for my AMC gearbox. Thanks to John Holmes for advice. RGM kindly refunded my money and I found someone to fit a bush to my original kick-start shaft. 

I am planning to get my Atlas rear mudguard re-chromed and am wondering about the Dzus spring.  Were the springs originally riveted to the mudguard before or after plating?

Hello,

I found a slim line seat at Ebay and I assume it is a genuine one. Has anyone an idea about the year and the models this seat was used? 

I have a 1967 650SS, engine #18SS123055P. I suspect the push rods are to long, the intake is 8.250" and the exhaust is 7.375". Try as I might I'm unable to get a consistent length on the forum or the internet.

I’m doing some research on my 1967 650SS. I have uncovered the Reynolds frame number near the headstock, I realize it’s a date stamp that Reynolds applied but unable to interpolate it’s meaning, please see attached picture.

I have been sent a PM.  I received a forum email telling me I have a message.  Clicking on the link does NOT take me to the message.

Does anyone know of where I might find the rear full width top cover, single seat and rear fairing piece for the radio antenna and blue lamp for an ex West Midlands Police Commander please?

Hi,
Hopefully importing a 70 S code and assuming I need to replace the fibreglass tank.

Is there a difference in the tank shape to later Roadsters and if there is, where would I get a replacement steel or fibreglass one?

En route to Sammy millers museum my bike fell over & the rear brake mechanism attached to foot rest snapped on two little screws, on arrival at museum we saw Sammy in his work shop & explained my morning’s schoolboy error , Sammy took the

My 1964 Jubilee has been running fine for a while but since yesterday the engine idles too fast.

I believe my 1937 16H Civilian should have a rubber mounted handlebar clamp. What does that look like and where might I get one please?

thanks

Hi everyone, sorry what might be a silly question but the slider on my '62 650SS are different lengths so one is shorter by 1 3/8". I think it must be correct as the mudguard brace is the difference unless on has been made as a special? 

Posting for Tony’ daughter.  Will provide specifics when thay are agreed.  I can convey any suggestions to Samantha.

Hi I need to get a new oil pipe made, can anyone recommend where I can get this done or if it’s a standard size, can it be bought off the shelf?

Hi Has anyone heard of or used ebvc ebay user USA 

Has a lot of British spares, and am just about to pay for a cylinder head. 

thought I would check for any info

thanks Phil

I don't seem to see a for sale section, just found this on ebay...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154518754981?hash=item23fa0916a5:g:ny8AAOSwWKhg4kxc

For the 2 pin flasher unit can someone tell me which wires go to the B and L terminals?

Is B for Battery or Bulbs and is L for Live or Lights?

I'm not certain what the polarizing procedure is, so i will appreciate if you can instruct me how to polarize the generator.

Hi all. Has anyone been able to fit an anti wet sumping valve to their plunger framed model 7 (or otherwise been able to stop the oil draining into the crankcase ?

Congratulations to the club on their award winning stand at Stafford.
Really good display of bikes.
It was also good to meet and chat rocker arms with Ian Loram and Neil Shoosmith, thanks guys.

Cheers Ian

Good morning fellows!

I rode the Inter 12 miles around my neighborhood area this evening past. i couldn't be happier with how the old boy runs.