yup, sure, de-glazed. rings need something to bed to. and there must be a gap specified for your rings, they will be better if that is set somewhere near what they say. they do float and they do all line up just for a moment sometimes. and if the gap is too big that is not a good thing.
steve
Search found 2182 matches
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:26 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Help installing B50T piston rings (PHOTO)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3413
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:18 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 large speedo rubber binnacle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1974
Re: B50 large speedo rubber binnacle



steve
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:01 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: It sparks
- Replies: 192
- Views: 49350
Re: It sparks
is that my B50 rockers rattlin' or is that my HD points slamming shut, <201 ? where's my ear plugs! :lol: i think Stan's logic is relevant here, that is, if the points on a h*nda can rev safely to 10,000 rpm then they should be okay on a B50 up to 7,000. i wonder what the purpose of the pointy cam i...
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:19 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Help installing B50T piston rings (PHOTO)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3413
Re: Help installing B50T piston rings (PHOTO)
Ian's way is the way i (and i expect many others) do it, with a rag in the mouth of the cases of course ;-) maybe the bottom line is only do what you are comfortable doing otherwise, ship it out, that's another thing i do :roll: it can save disappointment sometimes. we are here to help. :smile: steve
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:04 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Help installing B50T piston rings (PHOTO)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3413
Re: Help installing B50T piston rings (PHOTO)
Okay so I have finally got to the turnaround point so bolts will be turning clockwise instead of anticlockwise. :thumb always a good thing. Also what is the best way to check the ring gap before putting them in? i think it is usual to fit the rings (not on the piston at this stage), one at a time i...
- Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:11 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B44 Clutch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1508
Re: B44 Clutch question
just some questions here: did all B44's come with the flanged centre? (and so Casey has a B50 centre) and are the B44 drums compatible with the B50 centres? (with a view to the machining for the thrust washer) Casey, i think you should check all of what you have there. maybe use the "spareparts" but...
- Tue Feb 03, 2015 10:10 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: B50 engine steady rubber
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1644
Re: B50 engine steady rubber
excellent.
Peter Quick to the rescue once again.
steve

Peter Quick to the rescue once again.

steve
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:56 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Lucas Zener opening
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1417
Re: Lucas Zener opening
that is what other people do Beat, just put it on ebay, buyer beware. all i was getting at in my first post was that after a voltage somewhere around 14.7 it puts all current straight into the heatsink, i thought that is how they work. edit: Beat says "after 14.7 Volts, it gos very fast and is heati...
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:54 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B50 S*zuki DLS drum brake install
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3601
Re: B50 S*zuki DLS drum brake install
it is a 4ls Jack. double sided twin leading, totally independent and relying on full length cable adjustment for balance between the sides. although they are heavy (and pricey, now) they are still popular in vintage/classic road racing. a couple of years ago the powers that be changed the rules over...
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:38 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: centre stand
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3930
Re: centre stand
that will be good Jack. it's always good to know if there is an alternative to a part, especially the c/stand. as stated before, the originals are extremely rare and are, essentially OIF Tr*umph castings anyway, with a different foot lever welded on to get around the side-stand entanglement issue (t...
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:44 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Lucas Zener opening
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1417
Re: Lucas Zener opening
so Beat, that is exactly how they are supposed to work, yes?
steve
steve
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:39 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B50 S*zuki DLS drum brake install
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3601
Re: B50 S*zuki DLS drum brake install
looks a good setup Peter. last time i tried to lift one of those i had to use both hands, but if it works, it works and that's a good thing.
glad to hear you are still racing, obviously still happy doing it, good on you.
steve
glad to hear you are still racing, obviously still happy doing it, good on you.
steve
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:51 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: centre stand
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3930
Re: centre stand
two forgings (both legs are different), so two numbers?
definitely not OIF.
steve
definitely not OIF.
steve
- Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:47 am
- Forum: Suppliers and New Products
- Topic: Aqua/bead blasting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1950
Re: Aqua/bead blasting
come on skippy, leave the poor sheep alone.
steve
steve
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 9:30 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Australia day
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4884
Re: Australia day
quite the artiste, our Vernon. ta roady.
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:01 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Back to the B50T restoration fray
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2671
Re: Back to the B50T restoration fray
you been busy Roger.
steve

steve
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:58 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: B50 engine steady rubber
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1644
Re: B50 engine steady rubber
i think you lots Barry. :thumb Roger, are we talking about the anti-roll rubbers? these are the round things either side of the frame up near the front were the oil goes in. or maybe the rubber saddles that go on the top frame tube, that the petrol tank sits on? bit confused here. click on the spare...
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 2:40 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Australia day
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4884
Re: Australia day
jeez does that t-shirt say it all, or what!
thank you Roadplough. i hope it wasn't presumptuous of me to interpret your post out loud
steve (slightly PC)
thank you Roadplough. i hope it wasn't presumptuous of me to interpret your post out loud

steve (slightly PC)
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 11:16 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Australia day
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4884
Re: Australia day
my understanding of what Roadplough was on about is,something to do with the reintroduction of the Knight of the realm thing. we got rid of it then it was re-introduced. our extremely popular PM has made a "captains pick" to make Prince Phil the duke of E a knight of the order of Australia. and has ...
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:09 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Australia day
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4884
Re: Australia day
good one Roadplough
i think the monarchists just lost the all the votes of the groups that have been the target of Sir Phil of Australia's "jokes" and jibes/gaffs over the last 60 odd years of contact.
even (the next) Sir Rupert The Ex Aussie is backing away.
steve

i think the monarchists just lost the all the votes of the groups that have been the target of Sir Phil of Australia's "jokes" and jibes/gaffs over the last 60 odd years of contact.
even (the next) Sir Rupert The Ex Aussie is backing away.
steve
- Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:49 am
- Forum: This Forum
- Topic: Spammers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2012
Re: Spammers
i liked Kommando's idea so i did a what if test,(which i have no idea how a spammers mind works, like since when has annoying people increased sales? maybe they are after those of us who feel compelled to let them know how p'ed off they are and then click on the link too "let them have it" and get m...
- Mon Jan 26, 2015 6:43 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Australia day
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4884
Re: Australia day
ta Baz, happy Australia Day to you.
lamb,
for some reason i always think of Lambing Flats and Cronulla on Australia Day.
steve
lamb,

steve
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:52 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Top yoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1447
Re: Top yoke
ta very much
steve

steve
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:32 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Top yoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1447
Re: Top yoke
thanks midgie, sorry to sound fussy but is the hole in the casting still there and only the lock barrel not fitted?
steve
steve
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:00 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Top yoke
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1447
Re: Top yoke
vetterlatethanever,
the MX top yoke is different?
steve
the MX top yoke is different?
steve
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:23 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: How to attach DXF file? B50 rocker flange
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2213
Re: How to attach DXF file? B50 rocker flange
na really, well done mick. really looks the goods.
steve
steve
- Thu Jan 22, 2015 5:32 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 Kickstart Woes
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3995
Re: Tribsa
still a possibility Doug 

Re: Tribsa
it's been on loan since shortly after i bought it. it's a good read by a good rider/writer. if i recall. he was racing a T100 in the production TT and thought he was making good time when he heard a couple of bikes coming up behind, it was the 2 M&T B50's. one got past, beating him and one DNF'ed. b...
- Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:24 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B65SS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3673
Re: B65SS



steve
Re: Tribsa
shame on you Skippy!
read the Ray Knight book!

read the Ray Knight book!

- Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:09 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Oif - B40 - CCM Tribute
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1844
Re: TR25W/B40 - CCM Tribute
nice one.
i'm guessing your father's legs suffered because he tooted the horns too much and damaged his kneecaps
. i don't know how he got it registered for road use with that "muffler", i see yours has a baffle.
steve

i'm guessing your father's legs suffered because he tooted the horns too much and damaged his kneecaps

steve
- Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Boyer - Wasted Spark?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1863
Re: Boyer - Wasted Spark?
i prefer to have the piston pushing against compression, just feel more comfortable with that.
top gear, rotate rear wheel, easy (on your centre stand that is).
steve
top gear, rotate rear wheel, easy (on your centre stand that is).
steve
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:23 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Amal Mk. 2 carb
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7911
Re: Amal Mk. 2 carb
that looks good Rickard.
has anyone got a MK2 fitted to their B50 using the Mikuni flange adapter?
steve
has anyone got a MK2 fitted to their B50 using the Mikuni flange adapter?
steve
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:17 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 head removal in frame
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7367
Re: B50 head removal in frame
Dan, i use Ed's a mate uses a copper, both no probs. take Mr Mikes advice though and check the surfaces. remember after surfacing to check the depths on the 2 locating dowels pocketses, there is usually ample but check anyway (anything can happen in 44 years). and i hope you were just exploring the ...
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:01 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 head removal in frame
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7367
Re: B50 head removal in frame
i admire your enthusiasm. what's the worst that could happen, eh.
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:32 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 head removal in frame
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7367
Re: B50 head removal in frame
needle nose vise grips below bolt cutters, easy. 

- Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:19 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: B25/B50 despatch records book?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2917
Re: B25/B50 despatch records book?
book it is then



- Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:44 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 head removal in frame
- Replies: 43
- Views: 7367
Re: B50 head removal in frame
Dan, there will be 2-3 studs that won't come straight out. how about going the full butchers and grinding/cutting off the stud as it comes out? and with a view to future pull downs, use a little anti-seize.
steve
steve
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:35 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: B25/B50 despatch records book?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2917
Re: B25/B50 despatch records book?
yes please Brad.
i like the sortable/searchable CD idea of Richards too. although i do not mind poring over a book for hours.
steve
i like the sortable/searchable CD idea of Richards too. although i do not mind poring over a book for hours.
steve