New member from Germany

[Heiko]

Hi Swarfy,

Yes… I know that my metric stuff will not fit.  I also own a 1953 Ariel VH and a 1956 Norton M 50 so tools and experience is already available in my workshop.  Did I tell ya that I also have a Midget and a B GT?  My only German bike is a BMW R26… my first one since nearly 30 years. Also ordered a few parts from Drags today.

Used loveless with the meaning „without love“… one of the former owners used bolts in every dimension doesn’t matter how it looks like.


Heiko

[Worty]

Tell you what though, with the Kwaka, it's so nice to go to my stocks and pick out a metric that'll fit straightaway - no Whitworth/BsCy to think about and with all the spanners and sockets to suit.

One of these days, I'll have a spanner board with all the Imperial spanners I need for the bike with a list of what they'll fit underneath - Autumn job I reckon.

[Joolstacho]

The one that tripped me up recently is the 'ME' thread. (Model Engineers thread) -used on Amal carbs. And I thought I knew 'em all.

[Heiko]

Hello,

so last week changed the bushes in the gear box for the Kick start lever and yesterday fitted the last item which is needed in Germany for TÜV (Technical inspection): A nameplate!

After TÜV I have to do the registration of the bike.

It starts and runs fine now in our garage yard… I'm curious what happens on the street.


Heiko

[Topdad]

If you go hunting for stainless fastners Barleycorn are worthconsidering plus a range of A10/7 bits  www.barleycorn.co.uk very helpful guy and well made stuff cheers from Liverpool!

[Heiko]

Thanks for that link.

[Heiko]

Hello,

my A10 was TÜV (MOT) checked yesterday. Everything is fine. Registering next week.