Almost there

[Dan C]

That's a brilliant job Ian, another one rescued from the knackers yard - well done!!
And good on you for getting it going with a springer head, better to have it out on the road and putting a smile on your dial than languishing on the workbench waiting for parts!

Cheers
Dan

[IanHood]

Thanks Dan. The only issue with the springer head is that I will now have to put up with with the occasional person say, "yeah, but it's not a real one is it..."

I did think about slapping on a Desmo version of the cam end block but I'm not sure it will even fit on a springer head.

Ian

[Dan C]

Those rivet counters can be a bore at times....lol....but its only a temporary state of affairs - a desmo head will turn up one day!

Cheers
Dan

[cooperplace]

That looks amazing. It looks like my old bike. Good luck starting it, mine could be awful on a bad day.

[IanHood]

Actually starting is remarkably easy. Although it has a springer head right now, I am running it without a decompressor but it is using the Electrex CDI ignition system from Lacey Ducati and I'm running a Dellorto PHBH 30AS carb. It's first or second kick every time (which is just as well for someone who has buggered both knees skiing).

Ian

[graeme]

Nice job restoring your 450.
I’m sure you will enjoy it

Graeme

[cooperplace]

Actually starting is remarkably easy. Although it has a springer head right now, I am running it without a decompressor but it is using the Electrex CDI ignition system from Lacey Ducati and I'm running a Dellorto PHBH 30AS carb. It's first or second kick every time (which is just as well for someone who has buggered both knees skiing).

Ian

You're lucky or you've done something I couldn't.

Last time I tried to start my 250 (strong white spark, lots of fuel), I gave up after 45 minutes of kicking.
Last time I tried to start my 350 (strong white spark, lots of fuel), I gave up after 45 minutes of kicking.

And yes, i know the technique.

[Duccout]

Something wrong with both! They should start easily.......



Cheers,

Colin

[IanHood]

That was my thoughts exactly, definitely something not right.

Ian

[cooperplace]

Something wrong with both! They should start easily.......



Cheers,

Colin

Yes I know there's something wrong, the problem is I don't know what it is. It's probably me. But my Honda has a much better starting technique: you press the button.