Recent content by Rich B1

@Kyle_in_Tex, the vibration is very mild. Just a tingle in the pegs that is not at all uncomfortable. It has a sweet spot about 55 mph, where it is very smooth. My Gold Star is also surprisingly smooth. And I have ridden Velocettes that are smooth as well. So IME, not all big singles are...

I have been s-l-o-w-l-y resurrecting a 1952 BSA M33 from a 60+ year slumber. Had it running last year, but there were a lot of demons that needed cast out. Seems I finally have scared off the last demon, have 101 trouble free miles this spring. Last outing was to the local BMW dealer who once...

Astro prototype. One of 18 frames Champion built specifically for Bultaco in 1973. There are some differences from a typical Champion frame of that era. One of these bikes (Mike Kidd’s) was sent to Spain to be the prototype for the Astro. Has a Model 106, 350 Astro engine.

Paint s done. And the Kawasaki got a few laps with me aboard, gonna have it at the amateur race the day before the Lima AFT race. And it has a rider…..

Most pilot hydraulic systems on CE I have been involved with have a pilot filter on the supply side. You don’t want crud getting into a joystick.

The AYP built Craftsman GT tractors are decent tractors for the money. And are fairly tough. Wear parts are available, some of the proprietary parts can be a bit harder to find. The Briggs engines have a mixed reputation. The Kohlers are decent, tho they can have head gasket issues if they are...

Good morning. 48° now and just got done raining again. Maybe 53° or so today. Survived all the storms last night. Rain and distant thunder was all we got. Other parts of Ohio weren’t as lucky. Not sure what I will get not today, but will find something. Everyone stay safe out there

That is the downside of a simple system. IME, swing tends to run at a lower pressure than system. And the cushion runs even lower. But the valving involved is far more complex than is easily available to us. since the primary purpose is to protect the swing motor and gears, my guess is about...

I have been planning on adding a crossover relief to my QH12 since I got it. I was surprised the motor doesn’t have some sort of port reliefs. The pics of broken bits on FB makes me more determined to make the change. You May find best settings for the reliefs will be below system relief settings.

Good evening. my long suffering BSA project nears the end. 1952 M33

My long suffering 1952 BSA M33 project is nearing the finish line

My 2023 QH12 had no cooler or filter, but did have a tail pipe extension. It does have a filter now.

@Kyle_in_Tex - not sure how things are shaping up. I am mostly not helping the rider I have been assisting for a number of years. He is going a different direction. But, have been helping some local riders to me. Mainly suspension set up and coaching. I have been asked by a twins class rider...

Run an excavator hydraulic system without a return line filter at your own peril…….

Condolences Riptides