I have just recently fitted tapered steering bearings and did remember to file in the grooves for future removal. I road tested the bike yesterday and all seemed fine. However, today the front brake has started to judder. Is this simply an issue of tightening the bearings a little further?
Also, today is blue sky with 13 Degrees Celsius!!
Did some further road testing. The bike pulls nicely up to 40 - 50 mph where it goes a bit flat and them pulls really well from 50 to 70 mph (Dial speed) and probably beyond. Is this what is expected from an 81 Special with BS34, a flat region in the 40 - 50 mph range?
Also tested out my newly added voltmeter:
1200 rpm - 12.6 V
1500 rpm - 13.8 V
1800 rpm and above - 14.2 V (Regulator stated control is 14.2 V)
I am pleased with this visual indicator for the electric system.
Thank you for any comments.
Also, today is blue sky with 13 Degrees Celsius!!
Did some further road testing. The bike pulls nicely up to 40 - 50 mph where it goes a bit flat and them pulls really well from 50 to 70 mph (Dial speed) and probably beyond. Is this what is expected from an 81 Special with BS34, a flat region in the 40 - 50 mph range?
Also tested out my newly added voltmeter:
1200 rpm - 12.6 V
1500 rpm - 13.8 V
1800 rpm and above - 14.2 V (Regulator stated control is 14.2 V)
I am pleased with this visual indicator for the electric system.
Thank you for any comments.