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Well worth a listen UK Farmers I believe have similar issues.

Pretty good paint rated for 1150 degrees celsius,Use light coats and build it up for best results allowing drying time in between

HPM sometimes a lower geared engine actually gets better fuel consumption because it does not operate under as much load and carries it's speed easier with less throttle opening even though it sounds like it is working harder that is not necessarily so.

VHT brand as these days it is ceramic based paint In your neck of the woods. http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-paint-coating-electroplating/automotive-paint/vht-paints.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The manufacturers homepage for more info. http://www.vhtpaint.com/" onclick="win...

Make one, Got a mate with Oxy welding gear then have a look into "sand bending" gives better than Mandrel bends with no section area change and is not that hard to do especially for a single cylinder jobby. Right size pipe cap one end and fill with dry sand pack it in with a broom handle a...

Rode one once, never again, horrible, nasty, unstable pile of shite, suitable only for those with no sense of style and a total lack of musical taste, so that would be Mods then :lol: Nah, it's the twist and go scooters I particularly hate. It's not just the young lads with a death wish either. Som...

In defence of the first rebuilder, Poor hot starting for 10 years after a rebuild why didn't you approach the original repairer 10 bloody years ago???

Some engines however you fit the crank seals and then the bearings so using an oven is not an option in those cases I usually use a decent heat gun and something like a oversize bearing driver (remember a rag or gloves before you grab the handle to remove it) the bearing driver will shield the seal ...

Sadly this week we lost a great Aussie Rock Legend Jon English, You may have seen the TV series against the wind that was Jon's work and the song Six Ribbons and so much more such as Hollywood Seven and many more RIP mate. http://www.jonenglish.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ...

One of the best you may remember if you have ever been to Sweden Rock or seen the Australian TV series Against the Wind. Six ribbons written and performed by Aussie Rock, Musical, Stage and TV legend Jon English.Whom sadly passed away late this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3II3BJIMqxU&l...