The Spares Company
Club Shop/Regalia
Parent Website
Contact Officials
Machine Registrar
Club Secretary
Membership Secretaries
MPH Editor and Forum Administrator.
Section Newsletters
Technical Databases
Photos
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Information
Bike Modifications
Machine Data Services
Manufacturers Manuals
Spare Parts Listings
Technical Diagrams
Whitakerpedia (Vincent Wiki)
The Club
MPH Material Archive
Flogger's Corner
Obituaries
VOC Sections
Local Sections
Local Section Newsletters
Miscellaneous
Club Assets
Club History
Club Rules
Machine Data Services
Meeting Documents
Miscellaneous
Essential Reading
Magazine/Newspaper Articles/Letters
Adverts and Sales Brochures
The Mighty Garage Videos
Bikes For Sale (Spares Company)
Log in
Register
What's new
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Current Price of Grosset Starter For a Twin. How To See a Walkernator?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="CarlHungness" data-source="post: 158349" data-attributes="member: 2517"><p>Hi: So many thanks for the reply, and I fully understand doing something as a hobby as opposed to a business. I believe you also made a little chingadero for the clutch rod I found about and am sure I purchased it years ago. I believe you also made the fiberglass engine holder that is capable of holding up an entire bike. I bought one, cut out a portion of it to give clearance to the left hand prop stand and put my entire machine on it. I built a box for it to sit on. Then I made a dolly that holds the front wheel/fork assembly and all I have to do is take the engine loose, roll away the front end and Bob's your uncle. I do not recall if your engine holder allows one to remove the G-50 plate and I now ask because I am considering an electric starter, and your holder works so very well I'd really prefer to sit the bike on it again to do the work...but as noted I'm not sure if there is clearance to remove the G-50 so possibly you'll let me know. I was interested in your alternator because I'm familiar with your level of craftsmanship and have considered replacing my McDouglator. It works just fine and keeps on working but try as I might I cannot keep drive sprockets in good order on the thing. I've set the sprocket, high, low, center in the drive chain and I have worn out three sprockets. This last time I said to heck with it and have been running a worn out sprocket for a long time. I carry a spare. But, the Kubota alternator isn't as obtrusive as the ones you are using and it's difficult to see, so I'll stick with it for the time being. Even after all these years I haven't mastered Long Stroke-Short Stroke on my Twin and it seems as though I just don't get a full swing in when I kick it, so starting remains an iffy proposition, but when I do get it right she fires just fine...thus my thoughts turned toward the electric start. Sure glad to see you are making parts for the Vincent, I really appreciate craftsmen such as yourself. I'm just getting ready to embark on my next discipline of becoming an accomplished panel-beater, so my work is cut out for the next few years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CarlHungness, post: 158349, member: 2517"] Hi: So many thanks for the reply, and I fully understand doing something as a hobby as opposed to a business. I believe you also made a little chingadero for the clutch rod I found about and am sure I purchased it years ago. I believe you also made the fiberglass engine holder that is capable of holding up an entire bike. I bought one, cut out a portion of it to give clearance to the left hand prop stand and put my entire machine on it. I built a box for it to sit on. Then I made a dolly that holds the front wheel/fork assembly and all I have to do is take the engine loose, roll away the front end and Bob's your uncle. I do not recall if your engine holder allows one to remove the G-50 plate and I now ask because I am considering an electric starter, and your holder works so very well I'd really prefer to sit the bike on it again to do the work...but as noted I'm not sure if there is clearance to remove the G-50 so possibly you'll let me know. I was interested in your alternator because I'm familiar with your level of craftsmanship and have considered replacing my McDouglator. It works just fine and keeps on working but try as I might I cannot keep drive sprockets in good order on the thing. I've set the sprocket, high, low, center in the drive chain and I have worn out three sprockets. This last time I said to heck with it and have been running a worn out sprocket for a long time. I carry a spare. But, the Kubota alternator isn't as obtrusive as the ones you are using and it's difficult to see, so I'll stick with it for the time being. Even after all these years I haven't mastered Long Stroke-Short Stroke on my Twin and it seems as though I just don't get a full swing in when I kick it, so starting remains an iffy proposition, but when I do get it right she fires just fine...thus my thoughts turned toward the electric start. Sure glad to see you are making parts for the Vincent, I really appreciate craftsmen such as yourself. I'm just getting ready to embark on my next discipline of becoming an accomplished panel-beater, so my work is cut out for the next few years. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
What was Mr Irving's Christian Name?
Post reply
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Current Price of Grosset Starter For a Twin. How To See a Walkernator?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top