The Zephyr Zone

Thanks for that Freddy! It has put my mind at ease. I’ve found and already ordered a manual tensioner from eBay ( about £35) your description is exactly what I thought (hoped) was happening because it meant an easy fix. I’ve also ordered 4 new cam end rubber bungs from Cradley Heath to hopefully cur...

Has anyone ever had the following symptoms: took my 1100 B1 out for a spin today, I’ve done about 180 miles since full refurb including the engine without any major issues and after giving it a bit of a handful on the last mile before getting home found it had developed quite a loud rattle at idle w...

Thanks Eddie l have timed it nice for the weather, you’d think I planned it! Only fly in the ointment is that tha tank will need a sealer/liner. After a couple of days with fuel in the tank I’ve noticed two or three small blisters right at the back and perfectly in the Center of the top of the tank ...

All done Mot yesterday and put about 25 miles on her today. Over the moon with the end result just a few minor issues to sort.

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Good progress made in the last week or so, she’s now back on her wheels and looking like a bike again! Wiring harness sorted and refitted and hooked up the battery and everything checked out fine. Next job fit the chain and get the chain case fitted, bleed the clutch and brakes then I will be lookin...

Engine back in the frame today. Always feels like a milestone reached.
Polished one of the fork legs as well today so one to go, then...... should have a rolling chassis by close of play tomorrow

Calipers rebuilt with brake shoes and re-zinced fasteners.

Another few bits of the puzzle put together ready for the engine to go back into the frame this weekend and begin the rebuild.