Heavy Twins

Hi All,
I'm a new owner of a lovely 1966 Atlas (got it Fri) which I love more every time I go out on it but it has come to my attention that the front tyre is definitely in need of replacing.

Me again! 

Hi all, I have a Thorspark ignition on my 64 Atlas which I am trying to get going. Everywhere I look a get the timing for fully advanced at 28 to 30 degrees. However, this is if it's running at revs - ie. when the ignition advances. 

Can anyone help?

I think my coil went pop earlier as it came lose and probably shorted out on the frame. Ordered a new battery too as its dead. 
Back to the coils, I use a Boyer  power box 12v system. So how do I know if the coils are non ballast? 

I have just returned from another bedding in run with my recently resurrected 650ss bitsa. I was making progress in top gear on a nice straight road when I noticed extra slack in the clutch cable.

So, please will any purists read no further......On my 88 Cafe racer / track bike I have decided to fit a one-way valve to stop the never-ending flow of oil into the sump when the bike is stationary for even a short period.  I have fitted a Velo V

Short roadholders with internal springs being overhauled . Does everyone use 20wt fork oil and whats the capacity ? If measuring air gap do you remove springs and measure with forks compressed ?
Cheers. 

What`s the point / reason for the `Paper washers` that are fitted in Norton Roadholder forks ? I see them on all spares lists but have never come across any when I have stripped forks to service them .