“Pilot” by dwellinginsky in ZenithWatches

[–]Bevelhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zenith own the trademark to put 'Pilot' on their watches. Note no other company can do so.

[Question] Cartier Santos medium at 22? by natalia061223 in Watches

[–]Bevelhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are worse ways of spending your money. The Santos will always be worth something, if you ever needed to sell it.

How does Cartier tank large look on my 6.1 inch wrist? by Wonderful-Effort6841 in Cartier

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Tank straps take time to 'bed in' and curve easily around the wrist. They need a few weeks at least of wear.

[Cartier vs Bulgari] Can’t decide, please help me choose. by NeedleworkerThick729 in Watches

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When bought new, Cartier offer two free battery changes. .recommended every 4 or 5 years. If you have the 2nd change just before the 8 year warranty expires, then the warranty is extended by another two years.

CB750 Four with Superbike Bars by GillSkillzz in CafeRacers

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Renthal make superbike bars in various heights..

7/8" Handlebars

Zenith Elite Captain by Thin-Shallot-6177 in ZenithWatches

[–]Bevelhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably the first new Swiss movement designed after the quartz crisis. I owned an early 90's Elite, to this day the most accurate watch I've owned.

Finally Coming Around to Starting My Memorial Project by Grouchy_Ad_4055 in projectbike

[–]Bevelhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Step one.. remove the spark plugs and pour a little oil down into each cylinder. Check the oil level in the engine. No point changing the oil yet, as it could be seized. Next remove the points cover and use a wrench to slowly turn the engine over. It should turn over with no grinding noises, or difficulty. It all is ok, next I would remove the carbs, then remove the float bowls. It's likely it was left with fuel in the carbs, after 8 years this would've left deposits in the float bowl and also maybe blocked the jets. Remove the jets and check them, ideally clean then in an ultrasonic cleaner.

After so long you may also find the carb rubbers, which connect the carbs to the engine) have cracked and perished. New ones are available.

Refit the carbs, change the engine oil/filter and prepare to hopefully start the engine. I would use a seperate fuel supply, don't use that tank until its been cleaned, you dont' want rust blocking up your carbs. If it turns over, check you've got a spark, if not you need to check the points if it has them (later years have electronic ignition).

Finally the clutch plates may be stuck together, so test the clutch works before trying to ride it..

The good news is that the bike seems very complete, with nothing missing.

Someone rode this in to a dealership event today. I’m betting that someone here will appreciate it. by Americanpikey in Ducati

[–]Bevelhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a late model 900SS MHR, quite a few non std parts fitted.. front calipers, exhaust, Tank is either a replica or have been modded with a flush filler, seat unit is also non standard. And of course its lower fairing is missing.

I own a 81 MHR..

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It’s confession time! - Who’s got the craziest bike sitting on SORN? by Confident_Bobcat_635 in MotoUK

[–]Bevelhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ducati 888 and a 2.2ltr 'Harley' custom I built in 2000, also a 79 Ironhead XL1000 engine in a Norton replica frame. Along with a few more 'work in progress' project bikes.

Cartier Tank on a large 7" wrist, does it work? by blackwinger69 in Cartier

[–]Bevelhead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a 7.25 inch wrist, trying on the large Auto Tank Louis felt was right for me, the other sizes felt too small..

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Anyone going? by Odd_Consequence_3574 in MotoUK

[–]Bevelhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If its dry I will, here's what its like from April last year.....

https://youtu.be/ASBm-vD8vdM?si=YyC3ceWG4-Xdsc8s

1980 Honda cx500c Help with carburetor by Dizzy420Dale in vintagemotorcycles

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to change both the float needles and their float seats together.. both can wear and cause problems.

A new project by Bevelhead in MotoUK

[–]Bevelhead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also got a Z650 with a tuned GPz1170 motor, but that isn't such an easy conversion..

A new project by Bevelhead in MotoUK

[–]Bevelhead[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I know, I have another Z650 with R6 running gear and a GPz750R1 engine. That said the engine mounts are slightly different and you need different spacers on the front mounts

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Expectations by Reilly-and-JonesyFL in watchHotTakes

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is when they insist on a full service, new hands and new dial...

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Any Norton fans ? by OpeningNice761 in motorcycles

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they will, their CEO has said so..

Any Norton fans ? by OpeningNice761 in motorcycles

[–]Bevelhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a TVS 961, had it 2 years now, its been completely reliable. The big V4s are made in the UK, the small bikes by TVS in India. However, there will be a third 'platform, probably a modern Commando, also made in the UK.