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Derek ReynoldsParticipant
Rarely had to replace a coil, in fact on bikes – never, though they can fail of course. 2cv coils are oil filled and can leak if cracked, and fail if ignition left on not running.
Have you changed the condenser? Those little devils can give similar symptoms.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantDefinitely not a common size, at least my 18mm ring spanner seldom gets used. Citroen 2cv’s are quirky like that too, lots of m7 bolts with 11mm across the flats.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantThe relevance of the illuminated rear light suggests something is either incorrectly connected, or is bleeding current from one place to another. Without hands on using a multi meter to check Voltages and continuity, it’s hard to pin point the fault.
17 – 19 there is a number between those two . . . 😉
Derek ReynoldsParticipantHi Mark, just back from being away a week.
Interesting to read your outer was 9mm too short, and my outer was 9mm too long!! I wonder if their stock has got mixed up!?!? Mine came from Cristine Gradisch trading as http://www.oldtimer-teileshop.de
I bought a set of five cables (both brakes; clutch; throttle and choke) for the ES125. Inc. p&p from Germany £19.10p. It’s possible your throttle cable would have fitted mine perfectly, and visa versa!Derek ReynoldsParticipantSounds like the cable outer is a bit short, or the inner a bit long (same effect). If any end ferrules are all in place and are fully seated in their respective locations, you might need to add another at some point to compensate for the discrepancy allowing the cable adjuster to work on the tickover, either that or if you are handy with the soldering, shorten the inner – but measure carefully first.
Mark you, I only have had ‘hands on’ with an ES125, and the new cable I got from Germany had an outer 9mm too long, preventing the throttle slide from closing at all! Did it rev!! Shortening the outer cured that one.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantThanks Stuart, I have in fact done just as suggested, and sent off a small order to Ost2rad, the spring was included and arrived by DHL today.
Have had some ‘fun’ with the handlebar yolk too. Someone had decided to lock the steering adjustment nut with the second nut, and fit the yolk on top, finishing off with the bolt that expands the clamping cone bearing down on a rubber washer, as the yolk would not go down any further than this image shows:
Rubber washer absent in this shot. Just one of a number of ‘oddities’ that previous owners have had a hand in.
All new cables have made such a difference too. It’s coming together.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantCheck the closet, and count the shoes and handbags. Might give you bargaining power.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantWith big ends in general, and with roller or needle bearings specifically, the sooner it gets sorted the better. Once they start rattling, the stresses imposed on crank and con-rod increase, leading to rapid deterioration.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantFront or back, it’s the same process. Line up and mark where the mudflap needs to be. Then drill holes in both items – mudflap (if not pre-drilled) and mudguard. If using pop rivets, be sure not to drill holes which are bigger than the rivet diameter, and use washers both sides.
A better way might be to use nuts and bolts as they are easier to remove provided you use stainless items.Derek ReynoldsParticipantCheck the action of the centre stand as it moves from one extremity to the other, does it in any way foul either the gearchange lever or the clutch cable.
Derek ReynoldsParticipantThanks for the prompt reply Peter. The rears are free and the pre-load levers turn easily, so good signs there. She has been a non-starter too, but investigation of the carb found the ‘rubber’ choke grommet damaged, and the central brass main jet holder hanging on by its last thread! New acquisitions are such fun! Parts are winging their way towards me as is the manual.
LUCK – an acronym for Labouring Under Certain Knowledge – Thank you for yours. .
Never much of a socialiser, more a fettler, exchanger of information, and rider. Haven’t done enough of the latter since retirement.Best – Derek
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