A small amendment. In the video we refer to Hack Engineering as Hacking Engineering. Should definitely be Hack Engineering, sorry Alex! Here's their website address in case you want to get in touch with Alex and the team www.hackengineering.co.uk
A big thank you Dave for all your hard work with the Matchless and Norton its nice to have them back on the roads in Scotland both bikes running great and so easy starting, your video was a treat to watch i enjoy them all look forward to more videos, thank you for keeping in touch keep up the good work best regards Bob.
Great video from Dave as always - Dave's videos never disappoint, great to see engineering details of bikes/makes I've never had but might consider in the future, keep 'em coming please !..
Always great to get insight into these different engines and makes. Thanks. Assume "wetsumping" is a gravity siphon form the return tank to the lower sump?
Wow just realized you're not far from me! Im in Herstmonceux, Iv bin considering getting a old British bike but not very confident that it wood be the right thing to do?
Good video, again! I have a 1967 Matchless G12 that I'm trying to get back on the road. You mentioned using a fuel stabiliser to help prevent rusting in the tank; can you give a suggestion as to what kind? Thanks.
A lot of modern bikes have plastic tanks now. However, the fuel can offgas through the plastic (for sure on dirt bikes - I assume on others too), so the fuel degrades over time. I don't know much about stabilizers but if you lay your bike up for a season, I would drain it - but that's me. There are easy syphons if you don't want to tear into hoses.
@@tinymotogarage I don’t completely drain the tank. I drain the bowls. Add fuel stabilizer and run for 10 min. The reason is, is when it’s laid up the moisture in the air will attack the exposed steal. I suppose this may depend on where you live in the world. Also the smaller amount of fuel the easier it is or faster it is to go bad.
Seen some AJS/Matchless with long lever on oil tap ,that purposefully fouls Kick start , some clever one's turn oil on when you kick start others remind you when kick start hits lever ( better than seizing engine ) . I go with the idea that if you let it wet sump you ain't going out on bike enough , my G3 takes quite a while to noticeably wet sump so not bothered tap {I would forget) . Like the g11 think they are great value twins as don't seem to fetch high prices of other twins , why do they have centre main ? is it any more problematic than other twins
I have a theory on this "ethanol fuel" that's there's as much ethanol in a gallon of fuel, as there is chicken in a bacon sandwich We the public are being hoodwinked, as that 10% of ethanol, is actually water, hence all the rusting, so we are paying exorbitant prices for fuel, but only getting 90% in the tank,
Water doesn't mix with fuel - the water separates and goes to the bottom - even a small amount will prevent an engine from firing. As an example, this is why GA pilots drain a little from each tap before flight and why avgas is blue - so you can see if it's water or fuel.
A small amendment. In the video we refer to Hack Engineering as Hacking Engineering. Should definitely be Hack Engineering, sorry Alex! Here's their website address in case you want to get in touch with Alex and the team www.hackengineering.co.uk
Yes
You might be pleased to know that my cousin, Buddy Holley rode a Matchless G12 which is now in the Buddy Holly Museum in Lubbock, Texas.
I had a c s r version in the 60s bought at pride @ clark . 150 dollars canadian. Still riding @ 80 yrs young keep up the hood work
Great video you guys! That Matchless is superb! Sounds like a proper British motorcycle!
A fantastic video by Dave. So much to learn about the AJS and Matchless twins. Super. 👌
A big thank you Dave for all your hard work with the Matchless and Norton its nice to have them back on the roads in Scotland both bikes running great and so easy starting, your video was a treat to watch i enjoy them all look forward to more videos, thank you for keeping in touch keep up the good work best regards Bob.
Great video from Dave as always - Dave's videos never disappoint, great to see engineering details of bikes/makes I've never had but might consider in the future, keep 'em coming please !..
You’ve been cranking right along!
Thanks Dave, really look forward and enjoy the videos
Always great to get insight into these different engines and makes. Thanks. Assume "wetsumping" is a gravity siphon form the return tank to the lower sump?
Lovely video matchless sounds great 👍be nice drop on one of those bikes il.ave keep my eye out
great video thanks
Nice bikes them
Nice one enjoyed watching 👌
Hello there Dave !! Can we install oil tap with magneto cutoff switch for SR mags as well?? Cheers from INDIA❤❤ happy motoring🎉🎉
Very nice 👍🏻🇨🇦
Wow just realized you're not far from me! Im in Herstmonceux, Iv bin considering getting a old British bike but not very confident that it wood be the right thing to do?
Good video, again! I have a 1967 Matchless G12 that I'm trying to get back on the road. You mentioned using a fuel stabiliser to help prevent rusting in the tank; can you give a suggestion as to what kind? Thanks.
Love the Golden Flash shirt! got a supplier link for it?
Does the advice re rusty fuel tanks apply to modern bikes as well?
A lot of modern bikes have plastic tanks now. However, the fuel can offgas through the plastic (for sure on dirt bikes - I assume on others too), so the fuel degrades over time. I don't know much about stabilizers but if you lay your bike up for a season, I would drain it - but that's me. There are easy syphons if you don't want to tear into hoses.
Thanks for the prompt reply, Jim
@@tinymotogarage I don’t completely drain the tank. I drain the bowls. Add fuel stabilizer and run for 10 min.
The reason is, is when it’s laid up the moisture in the air will attack the exposed steal. I suppose this may depend on where you live in the world. Also the smaller amount of fuel the easier it is or faster it is to go bad.
Seen some AJS/Matchless with long lever on oil tap ,that purposefully fouls Kick start , some clever one's turn oil on when you kick start others remind you when kick start hits lever ( better than seizing engine ) . I go with the idea that if you let it wet sump you ain't going out on bike enough , my G3 takes quite a while to noticeably wet sump so not bothered tap {I would forget) . Like the g11 think they are great value twins as don't seem to fetch high prices of other twins , why do they have centre main ? is it any more problematic than other twins
Americans have had ethanol for some time now. You only have to look on their motoring sites to see the hell that they have suffered.
I have a theory on this "ethanol fuel" that's there's as much ethanol in a gallon of fuel, as there is chicken in a bacon sandwich
We the public are being hoodwinked, as that 10% of ethanol, is actually water, hence all the rusting, so we are paying exorbitant prices for fuel, but only getting 90% in the tank,
Water doesn't mix with fuel - the water separates and goes to the bottom - even a small amount will prevent an engine from firing. As an example, this is why GA pilots drain a little from each tap before flight and why avgas is blue - so you can see if it's water or fuel.