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Electra Oil Leak

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Hi,

I intended trying out my recent Electra purchase (first foray into British bikes) before going too deep into the oil leak(s) however I have decided the leak is too severe to allow this.

F1 Dommie 99?

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Hi. My ‘project’ 1960 Dommie 99 frame has a small lug projecting from the lower edge of the headstock (possibly a steering stop?) - photos below. On that lug is the stamping ‘F1’. Does anyone know what it means?

Clutch slipping

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I have an early Commando and suffer with a little clutch slip when under load pulling away, the clutch bite point on the lever is at the end of its travel. A couple of questions if I may.

Use of club funds

After a pleasant ride out today and catching up with our local club members (at a socially distanced venue) for a natter over butties and a flask of tea or two.

Speedo gear wheel

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I have just received a speedo gear wheel for rigid Norton single. It threads onto a boss inside the brake drum. But, sadly, its inside diameter is 54mm  whereas the outside diameter of the boss is only 52mm!

20” Inner Tubes

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Any one out there know of a source for Inter rear tyres and tubes(20”) I’m looking for a couple of 3.50/4.00-20 tubes and can’t find any through the usual sources.

Paul Gibbons

Insurance Rip-Off

Just received my Bike Insurance renewal from Carol Nash. Last year the policy price was £425 which included an expensive mid-year adjustment to include a third bike. This year they want £550 for the same three bikes.

Dominator 99 Insurance

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Just thought would advise for those about to renew their insurance or have thoughts on renewal . Was on automatic renewal with one company and the cost went up to £176. This was to cover a 1971 T120r, 1957 Bullet and the 1959 Dominator 99.

Side by side

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Just for my information

A 750 standard roadster beside an 850 standard roadster.

Which is the quickest say over a 1/4 mile both being standard and which has the best top speed?

Slow web page?

I have found the club web pages to be slow in loading for the past few days, especially the log-in page.

I should be grateful to know if anyone else has found this to be the case.

Dennis

outer primary cover

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Hello to the lightweight owners now some advice on repairing two holes in my primary outer cover the two holes are at the bottom rear and are about 3/4of an inch in size, I was going to fit a alloy plate made to fit and by using BA2 screws and tap

 

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