[John Bennett]

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Peter, did the Armours silencer work OK? From their website doesn’t sound like the usual perforated tube, but I have no idea if that matters.</p>
Scotty, I forgot to add a key detail – my pipe is 2″ diameter, and when I last checked with Graham, his were 1 3/4. I did previously get a 2″ stub welded into an old Burgess type silencer, which worked but was a bit of a faff with replating etc.

Thanks to both of you for responding, much appreciated, and part of why this is a great club to be in!

John

 

 

[John Bennett]

I just hope that when I’m finally on the road, these kind of events will still be happening! The collective efforts of those who organise such events is very much appreciated, thank you very much.

[John Bennett]

Barrie, thanks for pointing that out, I’ d assumed it was like Outlook where being stuck in the Outbox means there’s a problem at the senders end.
Cheers. John

[John Bennett]

Hi Steve (Gibbon),
I’ve tried to PM you, but being a bit rubbish at this kind of thing am not sure if it got through (seems to be stuck in the outbox).
John

[John Bennett]

I’m still in the process of assembling a 1931 TT rep that came in large bits. The gearbox came with the detent plate and spring loaded ball in an L-shaped arm, but the bike will have hand change. Do I therefore need to change for a simple arm without the ball etc (I do have one available) and remove the plate? From what I read below, having both the detent plate and hand change is a bad combination.
Thanks

John

[John Bennett]

Just to close this one out, after a largely unsuccessful look on the internet (only found one in California for an eyewatering price), I went the Barry Jackson route as had been suggested. As ever with Scotters, he was very friendly and helpful on the phone, and added me to his ‘to do’ list (I said I wasn’t in a hurry). I’ve now received a rather lovely (and very good value!) replica damper that looks an absolute treat on my top yoke. Really, really pleased….

[John Bennett]

Hello Brian,
Yes, I did indeed. Hope that you’ve already received my email thanks, but just in case, many thanks once again and your efforts in getting the very helpful pictures to me in spite of both Hotmail and company firewall restrictions were much appreciated!
Kind regards
John

[John Bennett]

Oh, and you are correct – I can feel a thread down in the stem hole, so definitely something screws into it.
J

[John Bennett]

Hi Brian,
I think I’ve just PM’d you, but I can’t work out if it’s actually gone or not….
Thanks
John

[John Bennett]

Thanks Roy, very useful. Makes sense, though the expander bolt is a bit of a surprise.
Jeff, would be fascinated to know how your Dad’s damper went on – don’t see how it could work without a hollow head stem.

[John Bennett]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the input – that explains what those brackets are. If this was one of my BSA’s, the brackets would make sense (so friction discs etc all under the bottom yoke), but as Brian notes, there’s no hole though the head stem, just a blind hole with a thread at the bottom. If the damper is something different to normal then would be great to have a drawing, otherwise I’ve had a chat with Barry as recommended and he’ll sort me out with an Andre as and when – he’s not making them currently, but we had a nice chat and agreed it’s not urgent. Otherwise, the bike is progressing nicely, albeit slower than I’d hoped,and with luck should be on the road this summer – will upload pics when that glorious day arrives!. All the best, John

[John Bennett]

Hi Martin,
Used them for some generic offroad parts for my KTM (rear light etc). Items exactly as described, good price, came quick. No complains.
Cheers
John

[John Bennett]

Hi Brian, Thanks for the guidance. I’ve got a lovely nickel rad and a few other bits, so inclined to stay with that, but do see a lot of chrome exhausts – is that people gilding the lily during restoration?

Hi Chris, thanks for the recommendation. As you can tell, progress has been slower than I’d hoped, but now very much into getting finishes applied, so hope to be on the road next spring (I also said that last year!).

Cheers
John

[John Bennett]

Hi Brian,
Yes, they’re the ones, thank you. Will contact Simon forthwith.
Leather! I was trying to work out what it was…..
John

[John Bennett]

Thank you all; Alan, will be in touch.

Kind regards
John

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