Recent content by Nickl

Hi All, Please help, I've stared at this problem for ages and can't figure it out... I have a 256 motor that I have rebuilt with all standard parts with the exception of the cam chain tensioner and hinged guide blade. Both these parts are type D. The issue I have is that the threaded tensioner...

Hello, I am about to start putting a 256 back together, it seems like it had a B type tension (6 bolt) on a 4 bolt jug. The tensioner has damage on the rubber part that the end of the rod pushes against so I need to replace it. Should I replace it with the latest version of tensioner and...

Great! Thank you.. The condition of the bike is challenging but most of the damaged/missing bits are no use to me and I got all excited about the hub before I realised the forks were bent, I'll send in an updated photo, it has already been hard tailed. Nick

Hello, I'm starting a bobber project, have joined the forum and am probably going to have a million questions, so here goes for the first. I've have just stripped the engine for a rebuild.... It's an XS1B and as well as usual tensioner damage, the metal in between the barrels seems to have...