Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
- NGneer
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
Mate, what you need is one of these...Smev wrote: I can see a lot of 'tank on/ tank off' moments ahead.

How are things going civy side, hope you have got a job squared away already

- vfrman
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
I have one of those! Life saver when messing with the carbs.
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
That looks like just the thing I need - what's it officially called? And are they expensive?
Sure I could rig something similar up :)
I have applied for a couple of jobs - just waiting to hear back. For now though just doing a bit of surf coaching and spending some time with family :)
Sure I could rig something similar up :)
I have applied for a couple of jobs - just waiting to hear back. For now though just doing a bit of surf coaching and spending some time with family :)
Mister Donut Rep NC30
- vfrman
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
Auxiliary Fuel Tank...
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0032/
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0032/
- micpec
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
Can be bought from uk based sealey or use the dealer locator
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.a ... results=16
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.a ... results=16
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- NGneer
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- JC120
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
This one is only $24.50 (15.50 GBP) at amazon. Perfect for where I'm at.
http://www.amazon.com/motorcycle-shop-a ... table+tank
http://www.amazon.com/motorcycle-shop-a ... table+tank
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
I've just ordered one from eBay - thanks for the suggestion!!!
Should make it a lot easier :)
Thanks
Should make it a lot easier :)
Thanks
Mister Donut Rep NC30
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
So I have my auxillary fuel tank now :)
The new thermostat housing is on and Fitted ( thanks Kurt
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Exhaust back on, spark plugs in, oil and filtered, - just carbs and a bit of electrics and we'll see how she runs!!
The new thermostat housing is on and Fitted ( thanks Kurt

Exhaust back on, spark plugs in, oil and filtered, - just carbs and a bit of electrics and we'll see how she runs!!

Mister Donut Rep NC30
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Re: Smevs Bikes - Past and Present!
Right - its not quite running - I think the battery is a bit flat- it could do with a long charge as its not been used for a year!!!
I have fitted everything back together , rigged up the aux fuel tank and pressed the start button and all I get is a click from the starter solenoid - this leads me to think not enough power from the battery to even turn the starter motor.
It was only a quick go at starting so will try more tomorrow during the day when it's not so cold!!
I have fitted everything back together , rigged up the aux fuel tank and pressed the start button and all I get is a click from the starter solenoid - this leads me to think not enough power from the battery to even turn the starter motor.
It was only a quick go at starting so will try more tomorrow during the day when it's not so cold!!
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