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Just a thought Norman,
Is it possible to fit ball races to a standard lower link ?,
Cheers Bill.
Is it possible to fit ball races to a standard lower link ?,
Cheers Bill.
The problem Bill is that so many of them are worn. At one stage I had twenty at one time to be machined and almost all of them had had the Oilite bushes rotating in the eyes. I can't remember the exact number but about four or five were so bad that they had to be machined out, steel bushes put in and then those machined to take the 32 mm O.D. bearings. It is possible that if one had a lower link that was as new that a ball race or needle roller bearing could be found that would fit and then the stainless steel concentrics could be designed to fit those bearings. It was Greg Brillus who came up with the two ball races each side mod and I have stuck to that as I can use sealed for life bearings. However, Chris Launders fitted a single needle roller bearing each side. When the two ball races are used they are each 7 mm wide and their combined width is a good match to the original width of the eyes. When I fit them for people I use stainless steel shims either inside or outsite the double bearing to make sure that the whole link is central and a good fit on the lower motion block of the new steering heads. I then also pack in some fairly thick grease to try to prevent any water getting in and eventually causing corrosion. Remember the bearings are sealed. If one uses the needle roller bearings then they are two mm longer than the width of the eyes and some means has to be found to pack the extra mm each side with grease or some other 'sealant'.
Hi: Received them and will read. Thanks so much...did you ever come across the name of the bloke who 'notched' his Walker engine holder to make room for the electric starter..as noted, I like the holder so much I'd like to use it to INSTALL the electric unit, but need to notch it before I put the machine on it of course.
I, also, would recommend fitting the starter while the bike is on its wheels. If the person for whom I modified a stand so that it would fit over an already fitted starter should see this perhaps they could let us know who they are and are they still happy as I cannot remember for whom I did this.
There's a difference between a wobble (or a weave) and a real tank slapper. I've never experienced the latter but I know the results can be catastrophic. I doubt that lying down on the tank will stop a tank slapper.
I was convinced of the need for the modified steering stem and installed TT's mod several thousands of miles ago. Not only does it give peace of mind, but improves the ride and the handling.
I was convinced of the need for the modified steering stem and installed TT's mod several thousands of miles ago. Not only does it give peace of mind, but improves the ride and the handling.
A real Tank Slapper is so violent lock to lock that there is no time to think or do anything. It is "in the lap of the gods" if the bike throws you off and itself down the road. I had one on my AJS single when I was young and was heading straight for a car coming the other away. As suddenly as it started it stopped and I survived. I was so Lucky!!! Many Riders are not so Lucky.
I have had some I got away with = LUCK,
But one I didn't !!,
Vincents are different .
Watch the Video of one of the best riders ever !,
John Surtees,
In a strange way , It made me feel better, Didn't sleep much that night after watching it ,
But if it happened to him, What chance did I have.
But one I didn't !!,
Vincents are different .
Watch the Video of one of the best riders ever !,
John Surtees,
In a strange way , It made me feel better, Didn't sleep much that night after watching it ,
But if it happened to him, What chance did I have.
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