Simple Jack

Yea Rev counter wont be permanent. Just interested to see the rev range. ????

Hey KTM so far the cost sits at 12,900b bro. I think you may be spot on with the estimate. ????

Sorry for the lack of pics folks. I wen't pure Rambo on the engine yesterday morning. Was a good morning. Had a few too many celebratory beers at midday ???? Gears work. Compression is good & have spark! Just waiting for the new exhaust & cable set.

Sneaky Peeky ????

I'm sure that's what they will be calling the driver with the fart-box exhaust for sure. 555

Longer update for a change. Howdy folks, Today was a good day. The odd small orders have been arriving intermittently. But not the stuff i really needed to get cracking on. I was cursing after waiting amlost three weeks. Then today the bike gods smiled. I received several packages at once. Turns out my bhoy & D&T express decided to bring everthing in one large run. Which i can't complain about. Arrived today: Front brake caliper, front brake master cylinder, ignition coil, front brake line with the rubbers, con-rod kit, Battery, main bearing set, Gaskets & seals. Cleaned up & painted the mirrors & restored the headlight previously. Found a spare cheapo tacho & fired it on for a laugh. Spent a few hours today getting the wiring sorted out. I'm happy to report everything works as it should. I was worried about the fuel gauge as it was sitting at 50/50. I knew the new float sensor was good. As i tested the resistance with travel. Soon as key on. It promptly moved to empty & full when holding the float up. Very happy! Progress! Sadly i don't have the tools nor the experience to fit the new rod kit. So that will be a job for someone else. I think i forgot to mention that the cylinder had infact been bored out before. 0.25. So i guess it's going to be a 0.50 bore & pistion. Max size i have found is 3.00. So plently of life left on the original. Thanks again for all for the comments & advice. Next update should be the bottom end rebuild. Getting close now. Should be giving it the beans by x-mas ???? Take care & take it easy all.

Yea! I think they really made an effort back in the day. It's Aluminium outer with a steel sleeve inner. They sure don't make them like they used too.

Quick update. Still waiting for parts to arrive. Did some test fitting & cable routing

My alud man loved his MGBGT. Your know your stuff mate! "Tips hat" ????

Nice mate! i had the 1200 with a pipa cam ????

I have an MG 5 Turbo. Imoh it's a great car. Huge step up from a Mirage or other eco cars. Five years so far. No problems. I paid around 600,000b cash for new. I am ocd with yearly diy servicing. It's quiet & comfortable. Fuel economy isn't great. I need to stop using semi auto mode . 555.

Yea man. I last wen't back for 30 days in 2010. It was a weird experience. When you see a teenage mother. Telling the auld folks on the street to get the ***** out the way? That's when i decided. Yea. Better off in Thailand. Came out here after my service. Almost 16 years. It's been a roller coaster. But the way things are going in the U.K right now? There has never been a better place to live imop ???? Eg. I don't have to be worried about being arrested. For upsetting someones feeling on the internet. Cough. Scotland. 55+ Take it easy mate & all the best.

Same here mate. I think after all these years. The U.K would be as foreign to me now. As Thailand was when i first arrived.

I hope you get this sorted mate. Like others have said. Might just be best to pack up yer baws and leave. After the last 14 months? Who really needs more stress. ???? Take it easy man.

Great question mate. I looked everywhere for a more modern cage & reeds. Sadly no options apart from oem. Already fitted ???? Iv'e used V-Force reeds & blocks on the Jog & dio. They really do make a difference. I dont think it's really worth buying carbon reed material & cutting a new set.

I think it just relies on crankcase spash. I'm sure it's in good enough shape to reuse. ????

Sadly its really recessed in there. I'm afraid i would break it knocking it out or damage the shifter rod. I think i may just let it be. Or get it changed in the future. It's a tiny caged roller from what i can tell. Prob 6mm inner. I don't have any puller for this type of bearing. I do remember my old dt 175 back in the day having the same bearing setup.

Just a shout folks, I'm having a hard time finding a new cage bearing for the clutch arm. The oil seal comes in the kit. The bearing isn't in bad shape at all. Not as if its a costant velocity one. But i'd rather replace the whole lot if i have the choice. Anyone have any ideas? I can always ask at the local shop on Monday. Take care & take it easy all. Many thanks for the likes & comments ????

Two updates in one day. Dug out the gun wash and decided to go for it this morning. All engine internals are clean ????

Hey all. Just a quick update of the engine cases. Waiting for new bearings, seals & gaskets to arrive.

Too true mate.

Yea. i Knew a kid that just turned 18 at the time. Many years ago. Was going out with his mate on his new Honda Wave. Sad to say it was his last birthday. Was a good kid. Such a waste.

Ive used them before. Great service. Key visa in Pattaya is also a good agent.

This happend to me. When a house next door was rented to a family of rats. My solution? I bought a drum kit ????

Hey folks. Sorry once again for the delay. Finally got around to working on the bike today. I got the engine fully torn down. So the next few days will be parts cleaning & getting the cases cleaned and painted. So far iv'e only got the crank cleaned & lubed up. This thing must have been running rich as hell. Even carb/brake cleaner is having a tough time making progress. Either way it's all part of the fun. Take care all & have a good one!