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Today it wouldn't start. I was huffing and puffing and the bike was popping and sighing but wouldn't even get close to starting. Of course, in fiddling round with the threaded rod sticking out the right hand side of the camshaft, I'd put the little magnets on the electronic ignition on the left...
Hi. My 1980 engine has a sump filter conversion. See picture. I just wondered, does this alter the amount of engine oil I should put in? If so, does anyone know the correct amount? It's difficult to use the sight glass because I don't have a centre stand and I read somewhere that the marks on...
Thanks gents. You're right it has a Boyer electronic ignition. That explains it. The engine is a 1980. It doesn't really have any Yam parts apart from the engine. It's a proper hardtail frame, not a bolt on, made by a company over here in the UK called Route 66 many years ago. The previous owner...
Phew. Thanks. I'll stop sweating it. Yeah, you're right, definitely need an impact driver. I tried a hex key with an extension but couldn't budge the thing. Thanks again.
Hi. I'm losing oil from the right hand camshaft seal. Despite my prayers, it's not fixed itself. In fact it's got worse. I'm not much of a mechanic but thought I'd have a crack at fixing it myself. There's some good advice and a few photos elsewhere on this forum. So I got a seal, o-ring and...