As the new owner of an A65, this is pure gold. I am checking crank end float etc. before I ride it any distance. I am also rewiring it with a proper ignition switch and tiny led indicators (black). I will be checking out any A65 info. you have, as it is quite obvious you know your stuff.
Picked up a 67 Thunderbolt from.the original owner last week and I really like the bike.It is in really nice condition with 11,000 miles. I have spent many hours cleaning and polishing this amazing machine.
You really do nice work, I’m always impressed at your detail, even if a lot of times the bikes don’t start 😂. I’m a cable under and tab outer guy but you have made such good points here that I’m willing to convert. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have a goldstar looking 54 b33 , I'm working on the primary cover this weekend, oil leaks ! Mine all ready has a neoprene seal but that useless felt is a wick , I am going to machine a protruding lip to help draining oil drip over the sliding seal plate , and probably weld it on in a few places , as I have some other welding repairs to do on the inner cover as well . Id be happy with a drip , but I have puddles .. cheers
How about replacing the big felt washer with a thin closed-cell plastic wrap type material? White stuff like they use to wrap things when shipping them? One or two layers. Stuff they didn't have back in the 50's. Just a thought. I've never done it. Might be an interesting experiment.
As the new owner of an A65, this is pure gold. I am checking crank end float etc. before I ride it any distance. I am also rewiring it with a proper ignition switch and tiny led indicators (black). I will be checking out any A65 info. you have, as it is quite obvious you know your stuff.
Picked up a 67 Thunderbolt from.the original owner last week and I really like the bike.It is in really nice condition with 11,000 miles. I have spent many hours cleaning and polishing this amazing machine.
You really do nice work, I’m always impressed at your detail, even if a lot of times the bikes don’t start 😂. I’m a cable under and tab outer guy but you have made such good points here that I’m willing to convert. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have a goldstar looking 54 b33 , I'm working on the primary cover this weekend, oil leaks ! Mine all ready has a neoprene seal but that useless felt is a wick , I am going to machine a protruding lip to help draining oil drip over the sliding seal plate , and probably weld it on in a few places , as I have some other welding repairs to do on the inner cover as well . Id be happy with a drip , but I have puddles .. cheers
How about replacing the big felt washer with a thin closed-cell plastic wrap type material? White stuff like they use to wrap things when shipping them? One or two layers. Stuff they didn't have back in the 50's. Just a thought. I've never done it. Might be an interesting experiment.
@@fjdelmonte I might have a look , thickness is critical for movement and seal. Cheers .
I had the 'A10' and the 'A7'
Thunderbolts rule