There were some odd rules (not sure if still in place) to stop those being sold - even 2nd hand. Autotrader (in the days when it was on paper) had a note saying they couldn't accept adverts for trikes like these. Ssupect that cheap oil might have friction modifiers, which might not be good for the wet clutch
Wow really? That's really surprising... I mean they were dangerous bits of kit... its a shame really, I've ridden one before and too actually ride one, it's an experience you just can't really pair up with anything... you do have to take it easy on them... things can go tits up very very quickly...
@@dmc_autos , there was a load of press hysteria about them in the mid 1980s and they were banned in some places (think the USA ban was for 10 years). I don't know how the UK restriction on 2nd hand selling was done, or whether it is still valid, but it was still prominent on the Autotrader until quite late
Clean up the grounds or you will be chasing gremlins forever. Im guessing the wiring got bumped and jostled while you were cleaning the carb and loosened a connection. If you want to do even more dodgy testing, you could try putting a jumper wire from the battery straight to the coils and see if the spark comes back.
will be giving it all a go mate! thankyou so much for all the pointers! it wouldn't surprise me if some wires somewhere are split or damaged to be honest... not 100% sure but will have a good look! cheers mate!
There were some odd rules (not sure if still in place) to stop those being sold - even 2nd hand. Autotrader (in the days when it was on paper) had a note saying they couldn't accept adverts for trikes like these.
Ssupect that cheap oil might have friction modifiers, which might not be good for the wet clutch
Wow really? That's really surprising... I mean they were dangerous bits of kit... its a shame really, I've ridden one before and too actually ride one, it's an experience you just can't really pair up with anything... you do have to take it easy on them... things can go tits up very very quickly...
@@dmc_autos , there was a load of press hysteria about them in the mid 1980s and they were banned in some places (think the USA ban was for 10 years). I don't know how the UK restriction on 2nd hand selling was done, or whether it is still valid, but it was still prominent on the Autotrader until quite late
Huh... mean this is the second trike I've bought and I'm not locked up in the rison yet 😂 think I'll survive... awesome bits of kit though!!
who knows. stuck valves or god knows what look forward to part two. 👍👍👍👍
yeah.... Hoping it's not gonna be anything too scary... but being filled with water for god knows how long...😬
Clean up the grounds or you will be chasing gremlins forever.
Im guessing the wiring got bumped and jostled while you were cleaning the carb and loosened a connection.
If you want to do even more dodgy testing, you could try putting a jumper wire from the battery straight to the coils and see if the spark comes back.
will be giving it all a go mate! thankyou so much for all the pointers! it wouldn't surprise me if some wires somewhere are split or damaged to be honest... not 100% sure but will have a good look! cheers mate!