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It would but ideally you would need to flush the whole system to remove any sludge. If you take a look at my oil change video I did a couple of years ago there was a lot of sludge in the bottom of the oil tank of my other Bonnie, the stuff just accumulates everywhere.

The manual calls for 20W50 but oils have improved massively over the years. It would pay to do some research on the many British bike forums to see what people are using. Interval is 6000 miles or 12 months.

@ oh I was curious as to the brand you use. I use Castrol Actevo 20w-50 semi-synthetic personally.

@@robthoreson8384 I use Halfords classic motor oil, but I will be looking for other options.

You're welcome!

It did cross my mind but the plug has been pinned and it might need to come out again in the future. Edit: I did try to sell the kids but it would have cost me more money… 😂

I'm trying to keep this as simple as possible in bite size chunks, there's some very in-depth videos on the Tube with lots of information but they can drag on a lot and I lose interest. Thanks.

Thanks.

Will take a look, thanks.

There’s a Reliant page on Facebook and a dedicated website with all the information.

@ do you know the name of the page?

Reliant Robin Owners Page.

I think it was manufactured like that but it will be replaced.

@@bodganeering Exactly, whilst it's apart would be rude not to

@simonmarsden66 true.

We all have our moments, I just seem to have more than most… 🤣

@@bodganeering In all seriousness putting the bike plastic lenses in the dishwasher brings them up great, as long as she doesn't see.

Luckily I have access to some commercial cleaning machines so I don’t have to suffer the wrath when the plates smell of old oil. 🤣 Where I live we have high timescale count in our water so more salt is used in domestic machines which tends to dull things a little.

Learn from my mistakes… 🤣 Thanks.

It’s still on the stock jets, and the top needle position as standard for the T140V. This one also has drag pipes with minimal baffles so the whole induction and exhaust system is free flowing. Never had running issues so it seems to be sheer luck that everything has balanced out.

Glad it helped.

I aim to please… 😂

Just like me. I have ordered one for the rebuild.

@@bodganeering at least you’re honest in your videos like I am you admit when you make a mistake and you show them

@jagvette1 it’s all on film, can’t really deny it… 🤣

Knipex 86 03 180 wrench pliers. Really good grip and less chance of slipping unlike adjustable spanners.

Just ordered some

You won’t regret it.

Glad it helped, happy riding.

Thank you.

Learn from my mistakes... LOL

@@bodganeering I will plus like you I will do a video then maybe combined someone might get it right.

Fingers crossed mate. 😂

I might but I need to see what other horrors are hiding yet and if the budget will stretch that far. Might need a crank regrind and rebore yet, won't know until I've fully stripped and got the bits measured.

I'm going to have to buy new stator and rotor so will get a matched pair which should make the alignment a little easier, glad I noticed now and not in the dark at the side of the road in the rain...

@@bodganeering I was the same, glad I found the problem in the back yard and not at the side of the road with a dead bike.

Makes a refreshing change… 😂

I think it was wet dumping a bit… 😂 Looks like the stator had moved after I fitted it, there’s some wiggle room on the studs to give some minor adjustment, I remember it being a complete pain to install a few years ago.

@@bodganeering that makes sense. I didn't realize the stator could be adjusted. Since you' are going to need to replace some parts, maybe this is an opportunity to put a different / electronic ignition system on it.

@MadTinkerman already got electronic fitted and that’s a three phase stator, I fitted a lithium battery which is tiny but put three phase on as the battery needs a stable power supply or it throws a wobbly and butlers into flames. 😂

@@bodganeering Oh that's great that you have an electronic ignition already! I am considering the TriSpark for my '77 T140v as apparently it is a relatively easy install and dynamically adjusts timing to make starting / kicking over, easier. I'll check your channel to see if you have a video on the electronic ignition install.

I haven’t done a vid on the install as I wasn’t trying to be a movie star at the time. If you take a look at Paul Henshaws channel he does a good description of setting up the points system to run well.

Capital T in Trump and no space before the exclamation mark.

It will be whilst I’ve got her in bits, it never ends… 😂

Thanks.

No pressure for me to get it right then… 😂

I also have a 77. My rocker boxes leak and you made it look so easy to pop them off and redo the gaskets. Ever thought about using just Hylomar or other anaerobic sealant instead of paper? I’ve always coated my paper gaskets in hylomar until they dry but I’m thinking of trying just hylomar on the valve adjuster covers and giving it a go.

I use Hylomar Blue on the rocket box covers. I flatted them back with a stone so don’t need paper, but I don’t let it dry I fit them straight away. The box base gaskets on this one I originally fitted just the standard gaskets but the Hylomar will be being used when I refit them as they did weep a little. At least with all the leaks we always have fresh oil, every cloud and all that… 😂

@@robthoreson8384 Grease is all you should be using on paper gaskets, or Wellseal at most. Something I was taught 40 years ago. "But, but grease is a lubricant, how can it seal?". The gasket is the sealer and all it needs is something to help bed it in to the opposing faces. Copper gaskets, even new ones should be annealed by heating to bright red. Up to you if you quench them or not. Depends if you're in a hurry but quenching also removes most of the soot. When they punch the shape and the holes in copper, they work harden at the edges

I've never had any major issues with clutches and I'm quite happy with the clutch cable on these, nice and light. However my Suzuki GS has race springs on the clutch and I'm seriously considering a hydraulic clutch on that.

TBH I think you've answered your own question, sounds like your air filter is restricting the air flow at higher revs. What type is it? Stock/pod etc. Has it always had this problem? If the filter is clean and unrestricted then you might need to go up a main jet size or two. I've found shed fault finding is OK but for the best results a Dyno is the best way to go as it will give you a picture of how the induction and exhaust systems are working throughout the rev range.

@@bodganeering Thanks for your info I really appreciate it . Yes it’s a stock filter and it’s been like this since I got the bike . I’ll try a new filter and try and get it booked in to check on a dyno . I haven’t a clue how to change the jet sizes 😀

Filters a good bet mate, good luck.

@@bodganeering Thanks 👍

I've hear there's quite a few incorrect figures in the older manual, same as the old parts list which had quite a few wrong numbers in it.

@@bodganeering True !

The long plug gives you the correct oil lever. Both out to drain the oil, put the long one back in, fill with oil until you get a dribble coming out then fit the smaller one.

Thanks and welcome to the madhouse.

The crankcase oil is part of the total capacity.

@@bodganeering sorry for asking but the total of the engine or primary ?

The engine and the primary are linked by a couple of really small holes, you add the specified amount to the primary to make sure there's oil in there for the first start. The total amount of oil, as far as I know, is the for the tank, crank and primary. As long as its flowing and on the dipstick it'll be fine.

The oil tank is 2.27 litres, primary is 0.5 litre.

They are still available but mainly online, we stopped using Whitworth in the 1960’s so they are becoming pretty rare. Unless you have really old bikes standard imperial spanners/sockets will fit. Thanks.

@@bodganeering Sometimes I wish you guys still used Whitworth, I love the old Triumphs, more now than ever!

No I don't, sorry. If you search for Triumph 97-1527 you should find them for sale on the internet.

Thanks.