LC CLUB MAG WINTER 2010

So, new pipes, (I have an original set of
small can Allspeeds), new pistons, new
clutch, a rebore, and the brakes
overhauled... the bike should feel like
new.
A little while ago I beefed up the front
suspension with progressive springs and
20/40 oil. Then I was advised to try
and stiffen up the rear end, as it was a
little soggy. I managed to do that with
a new rear shock I picked up from ebay
a while back. It certainly helped the handling, but the braking was dire.
One thing has just led to another. I'm even considering repainting the bodywork
now...HELP!!!
I've also been plodding along cleaning things up and refreshing the paint on the
engine cases. I've got a few more stainless nuts and bolts, so they have been going
on as well.
I got my barrels back and they are now +1.00 oversize. The total cost of the rebore
was £79.93 including vat and postage. That works out to £39.96 a barrel.
Now my barrels are fresh and at +1.00 over, I need to order yet more pistons. I
made enquieries at Granby's, but even with the club discount they came out at
£95.75 compared to Yambits at £80. No
prizes for guessing who I went with.
Due to the crap weather I wasn't
getting enough time on the bike. I
mostly do everything on the drive as
there isn't much room in the shed. So
when it started raining, yet again, I just
wheeled the bike into the kitchen.
The motor was put back together on a
kitchen worktop. So that’s a fresh rebore,
taken out to 1.00 over and new pistons and
rings. Gudgeon pins were replaced as were the circlips for more engine friendly
ones. The barrels and head have had a new coat of paint, as have the side covers. I
managed to get hold of a set of s/s head bolts, so these have been fitted. I
tightened the whole thing down with a spanner and finished the job off the next
day with a torque wrench. I wanted to leave it nipped up overnight to let the
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