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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
4.00-19 rear tyre advice please
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<blockquote data-quote="kerry" data-source="post: 174676" data-attributes="member: 3981"><p>So far today I have removed the seat and dampers and will reassemble correctly so a tool tray can be fitted too, the front dampers were fitted high at the front on extended seat fixing, personally I feel this looked horrible, and felt horrible to sit on forcing me forward into the tank, it was done for a shorter person but I am 5ft 7" and dont have a problem.</p><p>I need to look at the brakes as well because as Peter H pointed out they are badly set up, the previous owner said the brakes were poor ! </p><p>The 400 tyre is VERY CLOSE to mudguard and swinging arm but I will leave for now, just wonder if it affects the ride too.</p><p>Now the engine. One of the quieter ones for sure, starts second kick too, reputedly done by Bob Dunn many years ago but no definitive proof,</p><p>The last 2 owners since 2016 have clocked up very few miles which is often the case.</p><p>Thank you A_HRD and the others, always appreciated.</p><p>Kerry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kerry, post: 174676, member: 3981"] So far today I have removed the seat and dampers and will reassemble correctly so a tool tray can be fitted too, the front dampers were fitted high at the front on extended seat fixing, personally I feel this looked horrible, and felt horrible to sit on forcing me forward into the tank, it was done for a shorter person but I am 5ft 7" and dont have a problem. I need to look at the brakes as well because as Peter H pointed out they are badly set up, the previous owner said the brakes were poor ! The 400 tyre is VERY CLOSE to mudguard and swinging arm but I will leave for now, just wonder if it affects the ride too. Now the engine. One of the quieter ones for sure, starts second kick too, reputedly done by Bob Dunn many years ago but no definitive proof, The last 2 owners since 2016 have clocked up very few miles which is often the case. Thank you A_HRD and the others, always appreciated. Kerry. [/QUOTE]
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