Featured Mr O's 1966 T120

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  1. Callumity

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    #61 Callumity, May 4, 2018
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    I am feeling guilty I didn’t check my stocks of cleaning solution sooner........ it was a slightly anaemic mix but I was able to blow through the orifices and enjoy a little tickle......
     
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  2. darkman

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    #62 darkman, May 4, 2018
    Under seat pix as requested, 3x my 69 T120 and 1 66 that i found.

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  3. GaryM

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  4. MrOrange

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    #64 MrOrange, May 5, 2018
    Engine Oil, Gearbox oil, battery, plugs, fuel pipe, clips and carb gasket set ordered today.

    My kind of shopping:cool:
     
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  5. darkman

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    #65 darkman, May 7, 2018
    What about points n condensers or does it have aftermarket electronic ign fitted.
     
  6. Tiglet

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    #66 Tiglet, May 7, 2018
    Come on darkman I suppose you know the BIG O is Scottish, he’s probably beaten himself up buying oils,battery, plugs etc as it is.
    So don’t add to his woes suggesting he spends more money ;):)
     
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  7. Callumity

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    #68 darkman, May 7, 2018
    As most buyers don't have a clue how to set twin points i would see electronic ign as a bonus, even i gave up on my old points last year and fitted electronic as its fit n forget :) can't believe all the hours i wasted doing them before.
     
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  9. stevethegoolie

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    #69 stevethegoolie, May 7, 2018
    Generally a good thing and a logical way to improve the beastie. 'If it doesn't show then who's to know?' would be my mantra (high comp pistons and lumpy cams anyone?).:cool:
    Front brake, concentric carbs and later exhaust downpipes (with the balance pipe) will prevent a concours win anyway, but it will be a better bike for them when it comes to actually riding it.:grinning:
     
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  10. MrOrange

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    #70 MrOrange, May 7, 2018
    Didn't get points and condesor becaus I was looking at electronic ignition systems. Still not decided.
     
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  11. MrOrange

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    #71 MrOrange, May 11, 2018
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    Carbs rebuilt, gaskets and O rings replaced with genuine Amal gasket kit. Can buy everything for these carbs.
    Got some very nice cotton covered fuel line, I know its not OEM, but it looks really nice. :cool:
     
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    #72 stevethegoolie, May 11, 2018
    Take care when replacing the carbs. Do not over tighten them as the inlet manifold can deform apparently, which means you then can't get a good seal. I'm not sure if this applies to just monoblocs, concentrics or both but I've seen it mentioned a few times in various publications. I don't remember it being a problem when I were a lad, but maybe I was just lucky.
     
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  13. MrOrange

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    #73 MrOrange, May 12, 2018
    When I took them off, they had a gasket and a O-ring. On the replacements is a slip of paper instructing not to use both! Does seem a bit belt and braces with both, but thought just the vagaries (never typed that word before!) of british engineering in the 60's !

    Will take care tightening, thanks Steve.
     
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    #74 darkman, May 22, 2018
    The gasket is used on single carb engines as they usually have a heat spacer fitted :)
     
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    #75 MrOrange, May 28, 2018
    Funnily enough, been working on the old girl today. Pulled the oil tank off, and been giving that a good clean inside. The old oil har reverted back to tar! :p

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    #76 Callumity, May 28, 2018
    Just admiring the passenger footpeg rubbers......thanks Soichiro!
     
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  17. MrOrange

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    #77 MrOrange, Jun 1, 2018
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    What function does this switch perform, the thumb slider and the press on top? Thanks.

    As you can see looking at electrickery on the ol girl. Wiring loom is a feckin mess, with a few of those horrible screw connectors thrown in.

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    Don't think these are OE! :dizzy:
     
  18. Vulpes

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    #78 Vulpes, Jun 1, 2018
    Perhaps Catweasle has the answer? :p
     
  19. Callumity

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    #79 Callumity, Jun 1, 2018
    If my distant memory serves that is the old headlight switch and dip/main beam?
     
  20. MrOrange

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    #80 MrOrange, Jun 1, 2018
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    Is that not the three position rocker switch on top of the headlight? If not, what does that do then?
     
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