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Swingarm lubrication idea

I have come up with a simple idea for easy swingarm lubrication. Drill and tap a small hole (say M4) in the RHS end cap, opposite the exist…

2h ago

Isolastic washer material

What is the best material for the Isolastic washers? AN sells PTFE washers RGM sells Carbon washers Norvil sells Nylon washers Mine appear …

4h ago

Brake lever safety spring for rearsets

I had to replace the rear brake cable and thought I would add a brake lever safety spring. I know the spring is made for the original brake…

4h ago

OPR valve shims and spring specs

My OPRV had one shim when I tore it apart for cleaning and inspection. Andover-Norton parts book says two are required. Workshop manual say…

7h ago

Engine offset ???

With the chain adjusters set equally, the rear wheel is over to the left of the rear loop. The frame is Mk3, the front iso is also Mk3. The…

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