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#91
Hesketh Bits and Pieces for Sale / Re: HESKETH Seat Covers
Last post by Rob B - April 22, 2021, 06:14:59 PMGood News Everybody. At last!
The weld tool for the new batch of HESKETH seat covers has been finished so they are now going into production. The mould tool for the new HESKETH seat foam will be finished next week. I have posted a photo on the HESKETH FB Group.
The weld tool for the new batch of HESKETH seat covers has been finished so they are now going into production. The mould tool for the new HESKETH seat foam will be finished next week. I have posted a photo on the HESKETH FB Group.
#92
Requests for Help and (Hopefully) Answers / Re: Exhaust Front Pipes
Last post by Dave Snr - April 22, 2021, 04:02:36 PMHi Ray,
Yes, there should be some copper/composite rings to seal the exhaust pipes into the heads. 46mm od, same as fitted to lots of jap bikes, so about £2 each on Ebay.
Batteries - you're right lots of options. I ran a series of Varta 530/30 lead/acid batteries which each lasted about 5 years. Tight fit under the frame and to the side cover. Changed to an AGM battery as used on BMW boxers - Westco 12V20P which has the advantage of much better starting current - 275 cca for the Westco and 180cca for the Varta. The Westco is smaller so fits under the frame easier and you'll need a mask to hold it central to the tray and stop it sliding about. I made one from 6mm rubber sheet. Had mine on for 4 years and it's worked very well and a couple of other members are now using the same battery. Plenty of other AGM batteries to choose from and they are of course sealed so no topping up needed.
Hope that helps,
Dave
Yes, there should be some copper/composite rings to seal the exhaust pipes into the heads. 46mm od, same as fitted to lots of jap bikes, so about £2 each on Ebay.
Batteries - you're right lots of options. I ran a series of Varta 530/30 lead/acid batteries which each lasted about 5 years. Tight fit under the frame and to the side cover. Changed to an AGM battery as used on BMW boxers - Westco 12V20P which has the advantage of much better starting current - 275 cca for the Westco and 180cca for the Varta. The Westco is smaller so fits under the frame easier and you'll need a mask to hold it central to the tray and stop it sliding about. I made one from 6mm rubber sheet. Had mine on for 4 years and it's worked very well and a couple of other members are now using the same battery. Plenty of other AGM batteries to choose from and they are of course sealed so no topping up needed.
Hope that helps,
Dave
#93
Chat about Everything Else... / Finally Got In
Last post by Ray - April 20, 2021, 04:44:08 PMThank you to the Webmaster, who got me into this forum. I think I must have registered, or tried to register, when I joined the HOC and I kept getting rejected because my' email address was 'already in use'. Sometimes I got diverted to a Government Planning Forum that I made use of several years ago and, after a couple of weeks of this, I nearly got a bit frustrated.
I'm expecting to ask for information and advice as there doesn't seem to be too much floating around out here.
Ray P, in Sunny South Norfolk
I'm expecting to ask for information and advice as there doesn't seem to be too much floating around out here.
Ray P, in Sunny South Norfolk
#94
Requests for Help and (Hopefully) Answers / Exhaust Front Pipes
Last post by Ray - April 20, 2021, 04:35:27 PMGood Afternoon, Everyone.
I've had my V1000 for a few years now and have recently had the need to remove the exhaust system to do various work and can find no exhaust seals on the front pipes where they go into the heads. I was expecting to see copper/asbestos-type O rings so are mine missing or do the pipes just stuff in there with a bit of sealer? I used ordinary universal silicone sealer and it appears to be doing the job at the moment. A parts diagram would be helpful so does such a thing exist?
Also, I have need of a new battery as I've just nailed on a small Yuasa off a Laverda Montjuic, as a temporary measure, and it's struggling to turn the big V twin over. Are there any recommendations or is it like asking for advice on engine oil?
Cheers, Ray, in Sunny South Norfolk
I've had my V1000 for a few years now and have recently had the need to remove the exhaust system to do various work and can find no exhaust seals on the front pipes where they go into the heads. I was expecting to see copper/asbestos-type O rings so are mine missing or do the pipes just stuff in there with a bit of sealer? I used ordinary universal silicone sealer and it appears to be doing the job at the moment. A parts diagram would be helpful so does such a thing exist?
Also, I have need of a new battery as I've just nailed on a small Yuasa off a Laverda Montjuic, as a temporary measure, and it's struggling to turn the big V twin over. Are there any recommendations or is it like asking for advice on engine oil?
Cheers, Ray, in Sunny South Norfolk
#95
Hesketh-Related Chat / Re: clutch master cylinder
Last post by Paul W - April 08, 2021, 10:26:43 AMThanks Dave,
Thats a great help i will get on it as soon as then its the mot thats required.
Cheers
Thats a great help i will get on it as soon as then its the mot thats required.
Cheers
#96
Hesketh-Related Chat / Re: clutch master cylinder
Last post by Dave Snr - April 07, 2021, 05:36:39 PMHi Paul,
Clutch master cylinder (handlebar end) is Brembo PS15, same as the brake master cyllinder, so for both you need Brembo seal kit 110273920.
Same parts were used on MotoGuzzi, Ducati, Laverda, BMW etc, so google it and you can buy from your preferred supplier.
For me, Pre-Covid, I would ride down to Slater Laverda to buy them and have a chat about Hesketh, Laverda etc, but online I would probaby used Gutsibits.
The rear brake master cylinder is Brembo PS12 which needs Brembo seal kit 110279720.
Hope that helps,
Dave H
Clutch master cylinder (handlebar end) is Brembo PS15, same as the brake master cyllinder, so for both you need Brembo seal kit 110273920.
Same parts were used on MotoGuzzi, Ducati, Laverda, BMW etc, so google it and you can buy from your preferred supplier.
For me, Pre-Covid, I would ride down to Slater Laverda to buy them and have a chat about Hesketh, Laverda etc, but online I would probaby used Gutsibits.
The rear brake master cylinder is Brembo PS12 which needs Brembo seal kit 110279720.
Hope that helps,
Dave H
#97
Hesketh-Related Chat / clutch master cylinder
Last post by Paul W - April 07, 2021, 09:37:19 AMHI EVERYONE,
HOPE YOU ARE ALL KEEPING WELL.
where is the best place to purchase a cylinder repair kit for my clutch on the v1000
HOPE YOU ARE ALL KEEPING WELL.
where is the best place to purchase a cylinder repair kit for my clutch on the v1000
#98
Maintenance, Repairs, Upgrades and Improvements / Re: rusty disks?
Last post by Rob B - January 15, 2021, 02:53:13 PMVery nice!
#99
Maintenance, Repairs, Upgrades and Improvements / Re: rusty disks?
Last post by Chris N - December 03, 2020, 08:14:22 AMthe carrier nuts/bolts got a diy polish and brite zink plate then a dip in clear cerakote.
#100
Maintenance, Repairs, Upgrades and Improvements / Re: rusty disks?
Last post by Rob B - November 20, 2020, 03:05:03 PMStainless discs look nice but I'm not so sure about Stainless Steel screws for the disc carriers. I would use Hight Tensile Steel screws with material grade 10.9, plated.