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New Member Introductions / Re: Greetings from London Sandcasters!
« on: January 14, 2024, 04:05:25 pm »
Welcome and enjoy the machine. A very nice number to have Cheers KP
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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: Sandcast 571 E704 on BaT
« on: November 30, 2023, 03:38:31 pm »
Interesting machine. Could have been a whole lot better restoration with the original/correct parts. Still a nice clean sandcast
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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: Sandcast 4794 E4658 sold on BaT for $51K
« on: November 30, 2023, 03:22:47 pm »
That's amazing. As original as I've ever seen. Too bad about the front mudguard/fender
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Member's Bikes / Re: Blue/Green 1185/1232
« on: October 04, 2023, 04:00:37 pm »
Great story Tom. It's a shame to be leaving the family KP
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General Discussion / Re: What other woman can do this with a bike?!?
« on: October 04, 2023, 12:09:36 am »
Amazing and fearless
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New Member Introductions / Re: one more French sandcast
« on: September 20, 2023, 04:18:37 pm »
Bravo
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General Discussion / Re: Cadmium or Zinc plated hardware ??
« on: September 18, 2023, 05:37:11 am »
The nuts, washers and bolts were blue zinc but some parts ware gold bright finished such as the battery box washers and spoke nipples. Some other items were tinned such as the front brake pipe and some were chromed such as the front hub bolts. Other bolts such as the fork drain bolts and seat hinge bolts could have been cad plated but I cannot say that as factual.
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Report Issues - Bugs - Suggestions / Re: Register, some questions
« on: August 13, 2023, 04:52:47 pm »
What means the V.I.N. (Vehicle identification number?) „xxx/E894“? Mine is „00071352“. Vin is Frame number Engine numbers are Exxx 00071352 is not a Honda number
- Is „Casting Date“ the production date? This refers to the casting date found on the rear of the top engine case usually expresses as month then day. Early engines didn't have casting dates
- „Date Sold“ means buying date of the FIRST owner? This refers to a date where the original dealer sale receipt or invoice is known/available. Not all info is available
- Owner means presumably the present owner..Yes
- Is „Casting Date“ the production date? This refers to the casting date found on the rear of the top engine case usually expresses as month then day. Early engines didn't have casting dates
- „Date Sold“ means buying date of the FIRST owner? This refers to a date where the original dealer sale receipt or invoice is known/available. Not all info is available
- Owner means presumably the present owner..Yes
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Links to Auctions and Classifieds / Re: Sandcast 3008 / E3113 on BaT
« on: June 29, 2023, 04:09:39 pm »
I see a few items but knowing VW, this bike would be very well checked out. Prices are still good if this is an indication
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Paint - Badges and Component Refinishing / Re: Frame paint for my 1970 ko?
« on: June 14, 2023, 03:09:01 pm »
Personally I would have it professionally painted including all black components such as battery and tool boxes, pegs, stands, bottom tree, horn bracket, brake light bracket and swing arm. Top triple tree in satin/semi gloss.
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French Sandcasts / Re: A French Sandcast in series 15000 !
« on: April 25, 2023, 04:56:45 pm »
Another amazing find from our French ami
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Fuel (gas - petrol) Tanks, Side Covers and Air Box / Re: Wrinkle Gas Tank 19 liter ?
« on: April 22, 2023, 04:34:44 pm »
Yes it is
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General Discussion / Re: Silicone brake fluid.
« on: April 09, 2023, 06:30:01 pm »
Toy, I use dot 5 in all my machines and never had an issue. First thing though is you have to strip the entire braking system and clean everything of the old fluid. I replace all the rubber components with new kits and clean the lines using soap and hot water. If you don’t do that then you’re in trouble.
When I have everything spotless or replaced seals will I fill with the new fluid
The only issue with Dot 5 is the air bubbles. It takes more time to clear the very fine bubbles that can occur during changeover. I always use a syringe to fill the system from the caliper up and this generally sees no tiny bubbles and is the best way I know to fill a system
By the way, this is the fluid used by the aviation industry specifically to overcome the water issues of the earlier fluids
When I have everything spotless or replaced seals will I fill with the new fluid
The only issue with Dot 5 is the air bubbles. It takes more time to clear the very fine bubbles that can occur during changeover. I always use a syringe to fill the system from the caliper up and this generally sees no tiny bubbles and is the best way I know to fill a system
By the way, this is the fluid used by the aviation industry specifically to overcome the water issues of the earlier fluids
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"88 Model Distinctions" / SMOOTH FERRULE OiL LINE FITMENT
« on: February 13, 2023, 08:29:25 pm »
Smooth ferrule clamp webbed oil line is for sale supposedly off E5384. If correct this puts this feature further forward than current thinking. Anyone add to this please.
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Engine Mechanical / Re: Which crankshaft bearings(mains)
« on: January 31, 2023, 04:29:05 pm »
You need a workshop manual