Apart from the sump filter that you have removed and cleaned, there is also a magnetic sump plug in the bottom of the crankcase. If the circlip from the sump filter actually came off and ended up in the engine, bits of it may have made their way to the magnetic sump plug. Might be worth pulling the magnetic sump plug and having a look. You should be able to save the new oil and just put it back after.
Absolutely correct, but I could never get mine undone & was scared of stripping the thread. If you feel a brand new tyre alongside those 11 year old ones, they will be softer & certainly safer to ride on; tubes too of course. Brake flexi hoses ?
I think there's something on the Service notes about soldering that spring clip on the sump plug for peace of mind. I pour the oil back in, take the plugs out, 4th gear and loosen rocker feed then enjoy am upper body workout turning the back wheel until the oil oozes out from that top end feed then tighten and do another 5 minutes exercise!
I like the mods you made on your plastic oil pan. I have that same one and every time I pour oil from it I make a mess. I was wondering if one of those endoscope cameras might help look around for the c-clip, but I guess you figured there wasn't enough room. I bought one of those cameras on Amazon last year and I've been surprised at how much I use it. So good for looking around inside a gas tank or oil tank, or any tight space.
I would change the tyres. Recently done this on of my machines. They were around the same age with little wear. However, on riding they have definitely developed some non stick qualities! It was annoying changing decent looking tyres but just not worth the risk to my safety.
I have almost wrecked an irreplaceable all original paint 1974 BMW R90S due to "brand new" old tires that were just like what you have there because they were hard. They harden with age and it isn't worth wrecking a vintage bike over the price of some new tires. I know I won't make that mistake again.
Id fully recommend to the owner that the tires be changed especially if the intent is to ride the machine............safety 1st especially on a classic motorcycle
Yeah. I think they put it on the left so the braking effect on the bike would be equal, left to right. And I'm sure that in 1975 they were struggling in the market and the money to design and make a new left side slider just wasn't available. Anyway, that's what I've heard.
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A busy day with some good progress made.
Apart from the sump filter that you have removed and cleaned, there is also a magnetic sump plug in the bottom of the crankcase. If the circlip from the sump filter actually came off and ended up in the engine, bits of it may have made their way to the magnetic sump plug. Might be worth pulling the magnetic sump plug and having a look. You should be able to save the new oil and just put it back after.
Oooooo, good idea! Thanks.
Absolutely correct, but I could never get mine undone & was scared of stripping the thread.
If you feel a brand new tyre alongside those 11 year old ones, they will be softer & certainly safer to ride on; tubes too of course. Brake flexi hoses ?
I think there's something on the Service notes about soldering that spring clip on the sump plug for peace of mind.
I pour the oil back in, take the plugs out, 4th gear and loosen rocker feed then enjoy am upper body workout turning the back wheel until the oil oozes out from that top end feed then tighten and do another 5 minutes exercise!
I like the mods you made on your plastic oil pan. I have that same one and every time I pour oil from it I make a mess.
I was wondering if one of those endoscope cameras might help look around for the c-clip, but I guess you figured there wasn't enough room. I bought one of those cameras on Amazon last year and I've been surprised at how much I use it. So good for looking around inside a gas tank or oil tank, or any tight space.
I would change the tyres. Recently done this on of my machines. They were around the same age with little wear. However, on riding they have definitely developed some non stick qualities! It was annoying changing decent looking tyres but just not worth the risk to my safety.
I have almost wrecked an irreplaceable all original paint 1974 BMW R90S due to "brand new" old tires that were just like what you have there because they were hard. They harden with age and it isn't worth wrecking a vintage bike over the price of some new tires. I know I won't make that mistake again.
Id fully recommend to the owner that the tires be changed especially if the intent is to ride the machine............safety 1st especially on a classic motorcycle
Even if the bike has been stored *inside* and out of the sun - 11yo tires are "No Bueno" !
Better safe than sorry…change the tires…
I would rather have the front caliper behind the fork slider- steering inertia.
Yeah. I think they put it on the left so the braking effect on the bike would be equal, left to right. And I'm sure that in 1975 they were struggling in the market and the money to design and make a new left side slider just wasn't available. Anyway, that's what I've heard.