New member, new owner of vincent comet, I have always had modern bikes circa 1990>. I have a father in law with old BSA's and the like and enjoy borrowing them for rides etc and decided to join the ownership side of things.
I bought a non running 51 comet. No spark so magneto taken off and new BTH mag fitted, now I have a strong spark but when trying to kick over the bike it seems that the clutch is slipping? I have checked the clutch and all pressure plates look good with no distortion and the clutch plates seem healthy, I have used brake cleaner on them to take off sheen and gently rubbed with emery paper to try to discourage slippage to no real advantage. Could it be the kick start teeth? I dont think so but obviously I am not in my comfort zone with the old boy.
Anyway I think this is going to be a regular place to vent my woes and hopefully joys so I will sign out..
I bought a non running 51 comet. No spark so magneto taken off and new BTH mag fitted, now I have a strong spark but when trying to kick over the bike it seems that the clutch is slipping? I have checked the clutch and all pressure plates look good with no distortion and the clutch plates seem healthy, I have used brake cleaner on them to take off sheen and gently rubbed with emery paper to try to discourage slippage to no real advantage. Could it be the kick start teeth? I dont think so but obviously I am not in my comfort zone with the old boy.
Anyway I think this is going to be a regular place to vent my woes and hopefully joys so I will sign out..