I had no intention of watching any TH-cam today and then my phone dinged to tell me you had posted a video and well here i am. Thanks for sharing your time, iv really missed you being on youtube but when you do post something its a bit like seeing an old friend again.
Hi jvsdi :-) thank you your phone will be pinging again as I am just uploading Pt2 glad you enjoy my vids I'l try not to leave it so long. I like have mates round!
I think Lunmad is the greatest , no doubt . I have a 72 Tiger 650 . Everything I know about it I lerned from Lunmad . Making tools and getting by with what you have . You are the man !!
Glad to see a new video, always watched and enjoyed your videos never commented. Bought a 72 Bonneville last year, completely stripped the engine now, you've been a great help, thanks
Hi Kevin :-) thank you I'm glad my videos have been a help, if you look after your Bonnie it will see you ok for years to come, your is the same year as mine 72 was a good year '-)
Hi Jeff :-) cheers there will be three or four in this set then I will have to think of something else.the Bonnie has been running great so not had much to do apart from ride it.
Hi Hondaboy cheers, my bike is running great so I haven't had a lot to film, and to tell the truth the chain and sprocket would of lasted a good bit longer.
Absolutely lovely to see you back mate, my it’s been quite some time hasnt’t it? Appallingly overdue for a catch up, must put that right this spring. Hope you’re well, the trumpet is still looking magnificent! Much love.
Hi Peter :-) how are you doing? we certainly will have to catch up, when I have these fitted they will want a few miles putting on them so fingers crossed a meet up could be sooner rather than later!
Hi Lunmad; I have been commenting in your videos a few years ago; I mentioned that I have a 48 and 2 79s. I never had luck with final chains no matter the brand. Yesterday I fitted another D.I.D from Japan in the 79 because the old one is stretched 1 link! Bikes always on the road as commuters not Sunday bikes and the 79s normally at 4200-4700 RPM for a few hours but I shift with kindness etc however, the chains cannot hold the ponies...I asked to the dealer of DID and he offered me a Golden expensive one but you cannot service the bikes with that due to no link; is a closed chain. No luck with different Renolds and other Japanese.
Hi Moto Thank you :-) I have had the lift for a while I have used it before on a video. Being the shape it is it can get in the way if you are working on both sides of the bike, and draining oils is almost impossible.
alignment of tires. with straight across brake drum to rim what should the distance be between end of straight edge to brake edge of rim. any manual measurements available.??? 2-1/8 to 2-3/16"?? HELP!! or distance of rim to inner swing arm edge(s)??conical huge is a bear to true
nice one John. love the trick with the magnets on the clutch plates, i have used bent stiff thin wire in the past. sorry i can not get up to see you as i just got to much to sort out at the moment. as i said on the phone call wednesday i am going to aim to pop up in the spring. going to try and bring my triumph as well, do you remember when we were round at Johnos place and you took it for a spin? ( passed its MOT by the way ) maybe go for that ride we have been talking about then back to your gaff and get some cans in. the chicken parmos are on me by the way. phone you later on in the week to chat and make plans. regards, Jakob....
Hi Jackob :-) cheers I must get a couple of stronger magnets, I have a couple of old hard-drives I'll pull them to bits. It'll be good if you can pop up if you bring your bike up a few miles will be in the order.
lunmad, l'm changing spokes on my 71...any idea what the offset is . conical hub is going to be a bitch to true the rim....offset will important for final chain alignment as well as tires. wish l had known this b4 taking out old spokes. take care driving
Like other have said, great to see you again John.. Too bad you aren't big on facebook or something where people could talk to you on a more regular basis.. That stomach really isn't making getting up out of that floor any easier is it? :P Hey I'm only 33 and I have a LOT harder time getting up out of the floor than you do! I finally sold my Bronco about a month ago, my next vehicle might just say "Made in Oxford" on it.. if I can find a decent one, if not I will just probably get a Dodge.. I think I'm over Fords for a while, they are all I've ever owned so far. I just wish I could afford to get a new set of carbs for my dad's T120C so that I could get that thing started up again.. I have oil sitting in the garage that was meant for the Bronco that I could put in it (Castrol 10W30) I definitely miss hearing that thing. Hope things are going well for you. Take care.
Hi Otis :-) it's good to be back mate the bike has been running great so not had much to film. Lol I noticed my pot belly to it's something to do with the COPD I actually stopped smoking in September 9th, so with luck I have extended my innings a bit!!
@@lunmad congrats on quitting! I've seen my mom try to quit I know it's not easy. Sorry I hadn't replied damn youtube never told me you did, till I went back to see what I had said after watching the video and seeing your comment in it.. Without context it really kind of makes me look like a prick.. If I hadn't told you before I actually found out I'm on the autism spectrum, explains a lot about me and my shit social skills/odd sense of humor.. At least you brits seem to get that I wouldn't waste my energy messing with you if I didn't like you... Must be the Irish, Welsh and Scott in me, let alone the Scandinavian and Ukrainian :P (the Scott comes from the Nixon family that was my mom's mom's mom's family.. Known for being from right there on the wall)
@@OtisENGINEuity Hi Otis :-) I used that spray under tongue nicotine replacement and it really did help. I certainly did not see your comment as anything prickish!! If you cannot laugh at yourself the humour is out the window, I'm also of the age where being adhd was called being a little git!
@@lunmad yeah I didn't realize you were quite that old.. you are the same age as my mom! I thought not too long ago we were just celebrating your 53rd birthday... have I been watching your videos for over 9 years already?!
I had no intention of watching any TH-cam today and then my phone dinged to tell me you had posted a video and well here i am. Thanks for sharing your time, iv really missed you being on youtube but when you do post something its a bit like seeing an old friend again.
Hi jvsdi :-) thank you your phone will be pinging again as I am just uploading Pt2 glad you enjoy my vids I'l try not to leave it so long. I like have mates round!
Great to see Lunmad back.
Hi Ian :-) thank you tiz good to be back.
From New Hampshire in the USA I just wanted to say that this is a great video. Nice to see these again. Thank you
I think Lunmad is the greatest , no doubt . I have a 72 Tiger 650 . Everything I know about it I lerned from Lunmad . Making tools and getting by with what you have . You are the man !!
Glad to see a new video, always watched and enjoyed your videos never commented. Bought a 72 Bonneville last year, completely stripped the engine now, you've been a great help, thanks
Hi Kevin :-) thank you I'm glad my videos have been a help, if you look after your Bonnie it will see you ok for years to come, your is the same year as mine 72 was a good year '-)
It is very inspirational to watch your videos. My 1954 Ariel has a busted magdyno and no spark at all. Greetings from Finland!
Hi Kirmu :-) thank you, Have you thought of putting an electronic ignition unit inside the mag? they are available.
Hello from Teesside England.
I’m considering it now. Need to find some instructions first.
Good to see you back at it . Love your videos.
Nice to see you again on youtube John, glad your back. Great video as usual.
Cheers, Jeff.
Hi Jeff :-) cheers there will be three or four in this set then I will have to think of something else.the Bonnie has been running great so not had much to do apart from ride it.
Seeing you again made my day John,glad your back.
Hi Steve :-) thank you, glad to make your day for ya, enjoy the vids.
Your videos are always worth waiting for John!
Hi Hondaboy cheers, my bike is running great so I haven't had a lot to film, and to tell the truth the chain and sprocket would of lasted a good bit longer.
Great to see you making videos again John. Well up to your usual excellent standard!
Great to see you back John!!
Hi Steve :-) cheers, the Bonnie has been running smashing so not had much to do apart from ride.
Glad to see you again John.
Hi TheRamsberg :-) thank you.
Good to see you again keep up the good work
Hi Triple driver :-) thank you there will be three or four in this set. then I will have to think of something else to do.
Absolutely lovely to see you back mate, my it’s been quite some time hasnt’t it? Appallingly overdue for a catch up, must put that right this spring. Hope you’re well, the trumpet is still looking magnificent! Much love.
Hi Peter :-) how are you doing? we certainly will have to catch up, when I have these fitted they will want a few miles putting on them so fingers crossed a meet up could be sooner rather than later!
Great to see you back.
Hi John :-) It's been a while my bike has been running great so not had much to do apart from ride.
@@lunmad The very best of reasons. Greetings from NZ.
Nice to see you again .
Greets Uli
Hi Schraubnix :-) thank you, Uli,
John
Hi Lunmad; I have been commenting in your videos a few years ago; I mentioned that I have a 48 and 2 79s. I never had luck with final chains no matter the brand. Yesterday I fitted another D.I.D from Japan in the 79 because the old one is stretched 1 link! Bikes always on the road as commuters not Sunday bikes and the 79s normally at 4200-4700 RPM for a few hours but I shift with kindness etc however, the chains cannot hold the ponies...I asked to the dealer of DID and he offered me a Golden expensive one but you cannot service the bikes with that due to no link; is a closed chain. No luck with different Renolds and other Japanese.
great to se you back :)
I've been waiting these videos. I also changed chain and sprockets to my 2009 America. It was much easier job.
Hi Kapteen :-) thank you, glad you like em there are a couple more to finish the set.
It's so sad that he passed away I just recently picked up a one owner 1967 Daytona... 2200 original miles
Great to see you back Lunmad. Don’t remember seeing the bike lift before. Is that a new addition to your workshop? Thanks for posting.
Hi Moto Thank you :-) I have had the lift for a while I have used it before on a video. Being the shape it is it can get in the way if you are working on both sides of the bike, and draining oils is almost impossible.
alignment of tires. with straight across brake drum to rim what should the distance be between end of straight edge to brake edge of rim. any manual measurements available.??? 2-1/8 to 2-3/16"?? HELP!! or distance of rim to inner swing arm edge(s)??conical huge is a bear to true
nice one John. love the trick with the magnets on the clutch plates, i have used bent stiff thin wire in the past. sorry i can not get up to see you as i just got to much to sort out at the moment. as i said on the phone call wednesday i am going to aim to pop up in the spring. going to try and bring my triumph as well, do you remember when we were round at Johnos place and you took it for a spin? ( passed its MOT by the way ) maybe go for that ride we have been talking about then back to your gaff and get some cans in. the chicken parmos are on me by the way. phone you later on in the week to chat and make plans. regards, Jakob....
Hi Jackob :-) cheers I must get a couple of stronger magnets, I have a couple of old hard-drives I'll pull them to bits. It'll be good if you can pop up if you bring your bike up a few miles will be in the order.
@@lunmad i might just do that. will Johno be OK to store it again?....
lunmad, l'm changing spokes on my 71...any idea what the offset is . conical hub is going to be a bitch to true the rim....offset will important for final chain alignment as well as tires. wish l had known this b4 taking out old spokes.
take care driving
found it. 2.8"
Like other have said, great to see you again John.. Too bad you aren't big on facebook or something where people could talk to you on a more regular basis.. That stomach really isn't making getting up out of that floor any easier is it? :P Hey I'm only 33 and I have a LOT harder time getting up out of the floor than you do! I finally sold my Bronco about a month ago, my next vehicle might just say "Made in Oxford" on it.. if I can find a decent one, if not I will just probably get a Dodge.. I think I'm over Fords for a while, they are all I've ever owned so far.
I just wish I could afford to get a new set of carbs for my dad's T120C so that I could get that thing started up again.. I have oil sitting in the garage that was meant for the Bronco that I could put in it (Castrol 10W30) I definitely miss hearing that thing.
Hope things are going well for you. Take care.
Hi Otis :-) it's good to be back mate the bike has been running great so not had much to film. Lol I noticed my pot belly to it's something to do with the COPD I actually stopped smoking in September 9th, so with luck I have extended my innings a bit!!
@@lunmad congrats on quitting! I've seen my mom try to quit I know it's not easy. Sorry I hadn't replied damn youtube never told me you did, till I went back to see what I had said after watching the video and seeing your comment in it.. Without context it really kind of makes me look like a prick.. If I hadn't told you before I actually found out I'm on the autism spectrum, explains a lot about me and my shit social skills/odd sense of humor.. At least you brits seem to get that I wouldn't waste my energy messing with you if I didn't like you... Must be the Irish, Welsh and Scott in me, let alone the Scandinavian and Ukrainian :P (the Scott comes from the Nixon family that was my mom's mom's mom's family.. Known for being from right there on the wall)
@@OtisENGINEuity Hi Otis :-) I used that spray under tongue nicotine replacement and it really did help. I certainly did not see your comment as anything prickish!! If you cannot laugh at yourself the humour is out the window, I'm also of the age where being adhd was called being a little git!
@@lunmad yeah I didn't realize you were quite that old.. you are the same age as my mom! I thought not too long ago we were just celebrating your 53rd birthday... have I been watching your videos for over 9 years already?!
Mr. John 🙏🏻
Hi Zaid :-) how you doing, did you get any of them bit fitted? Hi to all.
@@lunmad not yet, in a couple of days .. i'll keep you posted 😊
Great stuff Zaid I will drop you an email :-)