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Thanks Shaun. I have been waiting ages to do that little video. It won't reset until it gets to zero. My neighbour had the same problem on her VW Polo. That was more of a pain. I think I had to keep one of the pedals pushed as well. Finally off today, but now a warning for rain. Just my luck. Take care, Jeff

He Adam, it is frustrating if you can't clear a service light. My neighbour asked to get rid of his light on a VW Polo. That was a palaver, having to push brake pedals and all sorts of buttons. When I changed the Django for Km to miles, someone asked how I reset the service light, but I couldn't do anything until it went to zero. Take care, Jeff

Hi Nick, I'm not sure if it is the correct way, but I release the brake and then disconnect the battery. Take care, Jeff

Hi Martin and thank you very much. Lots of bits to do, so not sure how long it will take. They are trying to discharge my Uncle, but he has a bit of a mobility problem. It was my birthday yesterday and for the first time in 59 years I wasn't able to see my mum due to work. She is asleep most of the time now. Take care, Jeff

Hi Shaun, thank you very much. There are still loads of bits to do on the lawnmower, but it's a start. They are trying to discharge my Uncle, but they are having issues with his mobility. My mum is pretty much asleep all the time now. I haven't been able to see her for a couple of days because of work. When I saw her on Thursday, she couldn't really wake up, but when I spoke to her she squeezed my hand, so must have known that I was there. It was my birthday yesterday and it was the first time that I have not seen her in 59 years on that date. I hope to see her on the way to work this afternoon. Take care, Jeff

@@DiecastPowderCoating Hi Jeff, My thoughts are with you mate, take care of your self

Thanks very much Alan. Hopefully I can remember how it goes back together again. Take care, Jeff

Thanks very much Adam, I feel a bit depressed today. Stuck at work for 10 hours and it's my birthday. It's the first time in 59 years that I have been unable to see my mum on my birthday. Nevermind, I'm sure things will improve. Take care, Jeff

Hi Ronald, Unfortunately it's due for an MOT soon. I will look into that. Was it both wheels or just one? Thanks for your advice. Take care, Jeff

@@DiecastPowderCoating for what I have seen only on the new caliper side

@@ronaldbartels4978 That's great Ronald, thank you. Take care, Jeff

Hi Alan and thank you very much. Congratulations on your 8 grandchildren. I am having problems with just the one at the moment. I have managed to get a new old stock Petcock, as it is next to impossible to get parts for them. I won't tell the wife, but it was £200. All I want to do is get it running nicely like the previous orange one. Take care, Jeff

For more info, the new one’s width is 41.50mm and the old on is 41.00mm

Hi Jacob, are you in the US?

@@DiecastPowderCoating yes sir I am.

I got my Piston on eBay, they had a range of sizes. If I was in the US, I would give Treatland a go, they have a large range of moped spaces.

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Hi Adam and thank you. I feel a lot clearer in the head at the moment. I know my mum is comfortable, but waiting for the inevitable. The Suzuki is a bit of a pain, it was supposed to be a rolling restoration. I haven't told the wife, but I managed to get a new old stock Petcock. It cost £200, but I have seen them a lot more. If I can refurbish the old one, I may be able to sell it to get some money back. Thank you so much for watching. Take care, Jeff

Hi Roy and thank you very much. I have a much clearer mind now and prepared for the inevitable. My mum was talking yesterday, so I will relay the love from my subscribers. I felt guilty that I couldn't see my Uncle as much as I would have liked when he was at home, I had to prioritise my mum. He is in the ward downstairs from my mum so I can see both of them on one visit. Love from Jenny, she's in the garden with me now Take care, Jeff

Hi Martin and thank you very much. I am much clearer in the head now, as I know that both my Mum and Uncle are being kept comfortable. I don't mind what I spend on the Suzuki, within reason, I just wish it would run properly. I haven't told the wife, but I have managed to get a brand new old stock petcock. It cost £200, but at least that should work. Take care, Jeff

Hi Phil and thank you. My mind is a lot clearer at the moment. My mum is being kept comfortable and she has seemed a bit more with it. My Uncle seems worse with a blood infection. At least I can see both at the same visit. I did try and lower the needle, but have put it back to neutral for the time being. I won't tell the wife, but I have managed to get hold of a new old stock petcock, it's still in its original packing. It cost £200, but I will know that there shouldn't be any problems with it. Take care, Jeff

Hi Shaun, I hope you are well. I haven't been able to see my Uncle that much at his home, due to work and having to put my Mum first. Now that they are both in the same hospital I can visit both together. My mum seems better than my Uncle, he keeps hallucinating and thinks he is in hospital in Germany. I was hoping to be out and about by now with the Suzuki. I don't mind what I spend on it as long as it eventually goes. I have managed to get a new old stock petcock, I won't tell the wife, but it was £200. I mentioned in the video how rare they are and can be over £300. I will try and refurbish the old one and maybe get about £60 for it. I feel a lot better mentally, as I know that both Mum and Uncle are being kept comfortable. Take care, Jeff

@@DiecastPowderCoating Thanks for reply Jeff, look after your self mate

Hi Muhammad, if it's the plastic pipe that comes out of the tank then yes, they have a habit of breaking. The tanks are fairly cheap. Take care, Jeff

Thanks James, I haven't looked at it for quite a while, my father in law is living with it. I will certainly look into that. Take care, Jeff

Hi my son sold it soon after to a friend. His dad had access to a VW computer, but for some reason he still couldn't program it. Take care, Jeff

That would have been lovely especially with those views.

Hi Roy and thank you very much. Take care, Jeff

Thanks very much Phil. I hope that you are feeling better. Take care, Jeff

Hi Martin, thank you very much. Take care, Jeff

​@@DiecastPowderCoating Hi Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. Your Auntie Pat called me yesterday to let me know she had been taken poorly and had gone into hospital. I'm Alan, Pat's cousin from Southport and it's been a long time since we last met. I do hope she recovers soon and hopefully feels a lot better. We will keep her in our prayers and wish you and her all the very best for a satisfactory outcome. Alan.

Hi Alan, it's lovely to hear from you and thank you for your best wishes for mum. She went down hill within a week and had no interest in anything. I saw her on Friday and the nurses were surprised how much that she perked up when I spoke with her. I wasn't able to see her Saturday due to a long shift at work, but my son James went there and she was asleep, and was told not to wake her. I went to the hospital yesterday and once again she has no interest and only wanted me to give her water I had a call from a doctor later on, that she vomited blood and were treating that. He said that they will treat conditions as they arise, but we're not very optimistic. She has bruises all over her body and I think she is now giving up. I have two emotions at the moment, I don't want to see her suffering like this, but also don't want to lose my mum. I will keep you updated with things and thanks again for your kind words. Take care, Jeff

Hi Phil and thank you for your kind words. That is the worst bit, I don't want her to suffer any more, but don't want to lose her either. Terrible mixed emotions. Yes trying my best with Jenny girl to keep her cool, I hate the heat as well and that's with a tee shirt on. She's wearing a double fur coat. Thanks again, Jeff

Hi, that's great to hear. I look forward to using my blue paint, they were so friendly and helpful. Thanks for your best wishes to my mum Take care, Jeff

Hi Alan, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. My mum is 92 as well. I have finally located where she is in the hospital, so hopefully I can see her on the way to work tomorrow. It's not just the losing of your mum, which is bad enough, it all the paper work you have to do, when you're not at your best. All the very best to you at this sad time. Take care, Jeff

Hi Shaun and thank you for your kind words. It's just terrible seeing my mum suffering like this, she said to me that she was fed up with this life. I am prepared for the worst, in fact I have been for the last few years, but she really went down hill in the last week. Thanks again, Take care, Jeff

Hi and thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. As I have mentioned I hate seeing her suffering, so it would be a release for her, but it doesn't make things any easier. She's 92 and was very strong even into her 80's. Hopefully she will be OK. Take care, Jeff

Hi Adam and thank you for your kind words. As I said to Shaun I am prepared for the worst, I don't like seeing her suffering like she is. Hopefully she will pull through, but she has told me she has had enough. Thanks again, Take care, Jeff

Thank you very much Kevin. Take care, Jeff

Can you help me how do I measure the size of the piston I need to buy I need a new one

Hi Mathew, as it wasn't used since 1983 and just the one lady owner, with 4000 miles on it, I assumed that the old one was original. I just bought a standard size piston. Take care, Jeff

Hi Mathew, I would personally go for a standard size unless you want to bore out the cylinder. I got it on eBay from a company called my-moto-parts. It was £19.99 for the complete kit. It came the next day. I hope that helps.

How do I measure the size of the piston I need

Thank you for trying to help me

Hi Alan and thank you. I tried lifting the clip up on the needle to make it leaner, it's a bit better, but not quite there. I have one last idea, I have a new choke cable and enrichment valve coming. The cable is a little stiff, so thinking the choke cable or valve might not be coming off. Take care, Jeff

Hi Ted, thanks very much, just wish I can get to the bottom of the running rich. I have moved the needle up a couple of notches, but haven't had time to take it for a run yet. Take care, Jeff

Thanks very much Martin, I have another idea for the rich running. I have ordered a new choke cable and valve. There is a possibility that the choke is on slightly. Take care, Jeff

Hi Phil, thanks for watching. If it wasn't for the family and work I would be out there all day and not busy at all. Lol I have adjusted the needle towards lean and it sounds a bit better, but as always haven't had time to take it for a run yet. I should of cleaned out the exhaust while it was off, but it seems Ok. Take care, Jeff and love from Jenny girl xx

Hi Shaun, I hope you are well too. No I couldn't find any split pins or the old one either. I had a mixed box of them arrive yesterday and have put it on this morning. Also just found out that I have a puncture on the rear. It was completely flat this morning, so pumped it up, I tried it when I got home from work and it was still OK. I have ordered two new inner tubes just in case. I have also moved the clip on the needle up a bit to make it leaner, but haven't had time to try it on the road yet. Take care, Jeff

@@DiecastPowderCoating Nothing worse than a puncture, gutted for you. Have a good week mate

@shaun30-3-mg9zs Thanks Shaun, that's why on this occasion I took it to a proper tyre fitter, never mind the tyre is still up at the moment, hopefully I can go back to it later.

Hi, yes it's not that good, so will have to get another one. The only thing that worries me at the moment, if I soak it in oil it will make getting air into the engine worse. I have moved the needle clip up and it seems a bit better, but I haven't had time to take it for a run due to work. I will see how it is Monday when I'm off. Take care, Jeff

Thank you very much, a little bit to do, but at least I don't have a pile of bits in the shed while getting back together again. Take care, Jeff

Hi Adam and thanks for watching. I did look at getting a ramp a couple of years ago, but space was an issue. Obviously that shed has gone, it might just work in the new shed. Once finances permit I will certainly get one Thanks again. Take care, Jeff

Hi Sue, it was a shame to get rid of the Mobylette, but I needed the room. The new one should come up great, but I'm having a few issues with it running rich. I have changed the piston and now it has very good compression. It could be something to do with the carburettor, but I will get there in the end, it's all part of the enjoyment ( sort of ) My mum is Just the same, still bed bound. I see her everyday, but sort of dread what state she will be in. I hope that your mum is doing OK, it is very worrying for us. Take care, Jeff and Jenny xx

Hi David and thank you. I did look at RS Motorcycle paint, but I find them a bit expensive with the postage. I managed to find a paint manufacturer locally and he scanned it for me. It was £34 for 250ml, which I'm sure should be enough. Thanks again for your help. Take care, Jeff

Hi Martin, Thanks very much. I have a few problems with the running of it, it runs very rich. I have adjusted the air screw right out. I tried it without the air filter and it ran beautifully. I am half way coming up with a solution for the next video. I must get on with the lawnmower for the week after. Take care, Jeff

Hi Shaun, thank you not to bad apart from being off work for a couple of days with a trapped nerve in my shoulder. I have a couple of rest days now, so hopefully can manage a gentle bit of work on the Suzuki. I have managed to film most of next week's video. I have had a bit of engine problems, nothing serious, but you will see the problem I had. I will need to get on with the lawn mower the week after, otherwise I will never finish it. Take care, Jeff

@@DiecastPowderCoating Take it easy mate, don't over do it. That is a cracking little bike Jeff

@shaun30-3-mg9zs Thanks Shaun, yes will do. I did have a run on the Suzuki, as I mentioned I had a few problems, it was running very rich. I have a few bits I am fitting and trying out. I had to temporarily remove the air filter and it rode beautifully, but obviously don't want to run without it.

Hi, yes it's fundamentally sound just a bit of cosmetics. I have had a bit of a running issue, but that will be in next week's video. I did miss my previous FZ50 that I lost in the fire. It was fun to ride so thought I would get another. Take care, Jeff

Hi Alan, thanks very much, I did miss the old Suzuki FZ50, it is a more usable classic. Take care, Jeff

Hi Adam, it's good to be back. I did miss the FZ50 from before. It was a shame to sell the Mobylette, but I think it will be a more usable classic. I'm having a few issues at the moment, which will be in next week's video. I've had to stop for a couple days as I am off sick, I have a trapped nerve in the shoulder, but couldn't sleep at all a couple of nights ago. I will have to get on a bit with the lawn mower for the video the week after. Take care, Jeff

Hi, I'm sorry it was quite a while ago. I normally get things on eBay, but I think I got it from a VW aftermarket parts company. I'm sorry that I can't be more help. Take care, Jeff