Hi,
I'm finally starting to run in my bike . The engine has been totally professionally rebuilt, starts easily and idles well. I rebuilt/reconditioned all of the cycle parts. I've put 85 miles on it yesterday, it generally ran well and I have a few questions.
The pipes are turning straw coloured with slight blueing near the heads, they are chrome from Bob Culver, is this a worry at this stage?
When going up the box, it goes straight from 2nd to 4th but will go into 3rd on the way down ie it changes down through all gears ok. Any tips? (I have the books with the adjustment instructions).
I am going to do a first oil change what do you think is a good mileage 100, 200 etc?
I'm running at a max of 50 mph in 4th, and it feels a little slow to me. The engine has new pistons and liners( as well as everything else), would you recommend a higher speed?
I have read that they are not run in until 2000 miles. Bearing in mind all new internals (machined by Maughans) do you think this still applies?
Thanks Mac
I'm finally starting to run in my bike . The engine has been totally professionally rebuilt, starts easily and idles well. I rebuilt/reconditioned all of the cycle parts. I've put 85 miles on it yesterday, it generally ran well and I have a few questions.
The pipes are turning straw coloured with slight blueing near the heads, they are chrome from Bob Culver, is this a worry at this stage?
When going up the box, it goes straight from 2nd to 4th but will go into 3rd on the way down ie it changes down through all gears ok. Any tips? (I have the books with the adjustment instructions).
I am going to do a first oil change what do you think is a good mileage 100, 200 etc?
I'm running at a max of 50 mph in 4th, and it feels a little slow to me. The engine has new pistons and liners( as well as everything else), would you recommend a higher speed?
I have read that they are not run in until 2000 miles. Bearing in mind all new internals (machined by Maughans) do you think this still applies?
Thanks Mac