Youngsters hello and HELP!!

Rick.Edwards · Post by **Rick.Edwards** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:08 pm

Paul your bike is lovely,it looks very original, those tank badges are worth a fortune ,hope we all get to see it and you at the rallys this year.

PaulR · Post by **PaulR** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:04 am

Thanks for the comments. All seems well with it at the moment. After a brief glitch with the points and corroded battery wire, she starts and runs well. I think a carb strip will be needed and then its just a case of some tlc and getting hold of some original bolts etc as a few seem to have been replaced over time with modern ones. It does however seem to spit a little oil out of the exhaust? any comments?

paul knapp · Post by **paul knapp** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:37 am

The oil in the exhaust will cease after a good ride!...generally caused by a little build up of oil in the sump through standing around, not being used...

Paul.

PaulR · Post by **PaulR** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:07 am

Ta Paul. Just got my insurance sorted and have gone with Carol Nash. They do now require photos of the bike so that they can value it from the evidence, ( not before them asking my opinion though!!!!!) Going off on one for a second, My stead does not have a key ignition. Is it common place to fit one and if so, any advise regarding position etc...

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:17 am

No key! No, No, and thrice NO

PaulR · Post by **PaulR** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:25 am

That'll be a no then?

PaulR · Post by **PaulR** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:27 am

cheers Biscuit. Just spoke to amc and they sell a pattern single seat for cheep money. I asked for feedback on the ones he has sold in the past and he states all is fine. I do suspect that this will be another india item though..Has anyone on the site had any experience? (in seats that is)

Rick.Edwards · Post by **Rick.Edwards** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:22 pm

Paul the repro ones are fine,i have one and an original,and there both good ,its whether you want a flashy new seat or one with the same patina as your lovely Matchbox