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by huggins3719
03 Sep 2021 19:05
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Speedometer
Replies: 1
Views: 1513

Speedometer

Wanted working white face Veglia with trip for an Excalibur
by huggins3719
11 Aug 2021 13:26
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: Speedometer
Replies: 1
Views: 3761

Speedometer

Can anyone recommend a reliable and competent speedometer repairer company or individual. I require the trip extension that sticks out of the side to be supplied and fitted. The internal part it attaches to is intact. It is for a white faced Veglia. The important part is the time scale. I require th...
by huggins3719
25 Nov 2020 20:25
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

Re: 501 Ignition timing

Pedro you recommend I let Benjy Straw check my bike. Would you provide contact details please .

Thanks and regards
by huggins3719
25 Nov 2020 17:44
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

Re: 501 Ignition timing

MickeyMoto How many turns out from fully screwed in did you have to turn the mixture screws? I take it you have Del'Orto PHBH 28 carbs fitted the same as mine? Screw in to weaken screw out to enrich the mixture.
by huggins3719
24 Nov 2020 11:31
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

Re: 501 Ignition timing

Hello Kamel

I would be interested in the Sachs system if my Kokusan system is faulty. Is the Sachs ignition self generating and does it fit in the same place as the Kokusan on the end of the crankshaft?

Regards

Mark
by huggins3719
23 Nov 2020 10:08
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

Re: 501 Ignition timing

Thanks for all your replies. The electric start was removed when the bike had this engine fitted and I don't think there is a provision to retro fit one. I try to start it on the centre stand with my left leg and have used the procedure of giving it a few kicks with fuel on and ignition off to prime...
by huggins3719
22 Nov 2020 16:00
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

Re: 501 Ignition timing

Hi Mark

You are correct on all points.

Regards

Mark
by huggins3719
22 Nov 2020 12:57
Forum: General motorcycling topics
Topic: 501 Ignition timing
Replies: 25
Views: 16242

501 Ignition timing

I have recently acquired a 501 engined 350 Strada and have been having difficulty kick starting it. I have checked the plugs and all jets on the carburettors. I have just set the timing to the marks shown in the manual and with the leading edge of the pick up in line with the centre of the left hand...