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<blockquote data-quote="bmetcalf" data-source="post: 17378" data-attributes="member: 792"><p>please tell me where all the drain plugs are so I can prevent yet another oil spill..</p><p></p><p>See plug in hole in left hand front motor plate, that is the crankcase drain. On right side, unscrew the banjo bolt on the lower side of the motor that is almost vertical, that is the oil tank. The gearbox drain is a horizontal plug. The primary is drained by unscrewing all the screws and pulling the cover away from the motor. I and others have ground away the boss of the low point cover screw on the <u>inside </u>to use the cover screw as a drain, with an o-ring under the head, but that will have to wait.</p><p></p><p> the Tires/tubes seem to be original from the 50's and kinda still hold air. The bike only has 7k miles indicated on her so is there any reason to hold onto the old rubber after replacement? i.e. for collector value?[</p><p></p><p>I vote no.</p><p></p><p>About Tires if I am interested in riding the bike EVENTUALLY is there any consensus as to the best tire for handling and performance that will fit the original wheels. I really do not care if it looks period or if they ware out quickly I want a tire I can have faith in when I lean the bike over..[</p><p></p><p>Try Avons. What size rims do you have?</p><p></p><p>What is the best way to check for frame straightness?? </p><p></p><p>The string method</p><p></p><p>If I want to rebuild my generator/regulator what is the recommended shop for the work or can this been done in by me?[If I want to rebuild my mag what is the recommended shop for the work?</p><p></p><p>Google Doug Wood magneto. He lives in Boyertown.</p><p></p><p>If replacing with a BTH what are the long term benefits / detriments? Are there any other options out there other then BTH for replacement?[</p><p></p><p>Give your Lucas mag a try</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bmetcalf, post: 17378, member: 792"] please tell me where all the drain plugs are so I can prevent yet another oil spill.. See plug in hole in left hand front motor plate, that is the crankcase drain. On right side, unscrew the banjo bolt on the lower side of the motor that is almost vertical, that is the oil tank. The gearbox drain is a horizontal plug. The primary is drained by unscrewing all the screws and pulling the cover away from the motor. I and others have ground away the boss of the low point cover screw on the [U]inside [/U]to use the cover screw as a drain, with an o-ring under the head, but that will have to wait. the Tires/tubes seem to be original from the 50's and kinda still hold air. The bike only has 7k miles indicated on her so is there any reason to hold onto the old rubber after replacement? i.e. for collector value?[ I vote no. About Tires if I am interested in riding the bike EVENTUALLY is there any consensus as to the best tire for handling and performance that will fit the original wheels. I really do not care if it looks period or if they ware out quickly I want a tire I can have faith in when I lean the bike over..[ Try Avons. What size rims do you have? What is the best way to check for frame straightness?? The string method If I want to rebuild my generator/regulator what is the recommended shop for the work or can this been done in by me?[If I want to rebuild my mag what is the recommended shop for the work? Google Doug Wood magneto. He lives in Boyertown. If replacing with a BTH what are the long term benefits / detriments? Are there any other options out there other then BTH for replacement?[ Give your Lucas mag a try [/QUOTE]
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