When you're buying parts for your pride and joy, knowing the part number, and understanding how the part numbers work can really help. You'll avoid expensive mistakes (been there...) and it'll open up the possibility of finding the part you want at a good price listed for another machine.1. Know Which Bike You've Got.It may sound daft, but make sure you know exactly which bike you've got. Not just the model, but the sub-model and year of manufacture (not registration). This applies even more so to imports, grey or otherwise. Kawasaki have a habit of changing the parts used between sub-models of bikes, so just knowing "It's a ZZR600" may not be enough. You want to know "It's a ZX600 D1, 1992". Believe me, the D1 has a variety of differences which mean parts from earlier or later versions may not fit. Some will, some won't.2. Find out the part number you are after.If you can get a copy of the fiche for your bike, that's the ideal. Only worth doing if you plan to keep it for years and years, or you can get it free ! You can also ring your local dealer. Many of them (especially the smaller ones) are very helpful, although it helps if you've spent a bit of money with them !There are also a few websites which list the part numbers. Sadly, ebay rules prevent me giving the link for the one I use. It's an official US Kawasaki site through which you can order parts (at full expensive prices !), so ebay consider it a competing venue. But if you can work out which site I mean (put the word "buykawasaki" between the normal start and end bits...), it's an absolute goldmine of information !3. Use ebay's Search Engine EffectivelyWhen you search for your part, there are a couple of things you can do to optimise how you use the ebay search engine. You probably know them already, but just in case....Search in text as well as descriptions, and put in the part number you want. Kawasaki used the same parts over and over again, on all kinds of different models. They used the same front brake master cylinder from 1984 on at least 80 different models (mostly mid-range sports machines), and are still using it now. A reasonable number of sellers of NOS items and genuine new parts will list the part number in their description. Find out which other models your part fits. It's likely if you've got a 2003 ZX9, that someone selling the part for an old GPX750 will list it cheaper !4. How the part numbers workKawasaki part numbers consist of two sets of numbers;First, 5 digits to indicate the function.Second, 3 or 4 digits which are pretty random but in some kind of chronological order. EG abrake lever for my 1978 Z650 is 46092-1002; part 46092-1117 is a brake lever fitting about a dozen models starting in 1984.Note that just occasionally, the digits indicating the function will change. This generally only happens when you go from some of the very oldest models, or when a part changes significantly (for example, levers with the adjusting dial are generally 13236-something). There doesn't seem to be any kind of sequence to the numbering system for function that I've been able to determine !I won't list all the different function numbers; it'd probably bore you to tears ! One thing to be aware of is that (unlike, say, Honda), Kawasaki don't indicate in their part numbers which models it will fit. This allows them to use the same part for lots of models without confusing matters. Honda give a part a model designation and then use it on a variety of machines anyway, which I find extremely confusing !Kawasaki part numbers are usually very clearly labelled; the picture below will give you an idea of the kind of label they use;Hopefully this little guide is helpful to you ! I normally carry a small stock of NOS (New Old Stock) parts in my shop;SnM Stuff
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Friday, September 25, 2009
JinLun 125 from LIA imports
My partner puchased a Jinlun 125 from LIA imports about 4 months ago. Although LIA were initially very helpful and delivered the bike from Manchester we have encountered a number of problems:LIA puchased my partners old motorbike for
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Toyota - Estima - Lucida - Emina
THINKING OF BUYING A ESTIMA,LUCIDA,EMINA ? BEEN TOLD YOU CAN'T GET PARTS OR SERVICING DONE IN THE UK? WORRIED ABOUT INSURANCE? WORRIED ABOUT THE SPEC OF THE CAR? TAKE A LOOK HERE estimaownersclub com .WE HAVE HAD OUR FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND WOULD NOT BE WITH OUT IT.Buy from a dealer with experience in the import trade, they will usually be able to advise on parts, servicing, insurance and provide advice on UK registration etc,read the buyers guide at the Estima Owners Club.Most parts are available from Toyota Dealers and service items are available from most motor factors or Ebay.Unfortunately a UK workshop manual does not exist but plenty of help is available via the owners club website, estimaownersclub com .If you follow the buyers guide at ( ESTIMAOWNERSCLUB.COM )you should not have any problem and years of happy motoring.
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JDM-TRADE
ON PURCHASING A SET OF CAR SPEAKERS FROM THIS COMPANY, IT STATES 1 - 2 DAYS FOR DELIVERY FROM SHEFFIELD.........ONE MONTH LATER I RECEIVED THE SPEAKERS FROM MAYLASIA AND GUESS WHAT....... THE WRONG ONES.ON CONTACTING JDM BY EMAIL, I RECEIVED ALOT OF FALSE PROMISES... IVE JUST SENT THEM, DELAY IN POSTAGE ETC ETC ........ AND I NEVER RECEIVED THEM !!!!!THE WRONG PIONEER SPEAKERS THAT I DID RECEIVE ALSO DO NOT LOOK GENUINE......PAY THE EXTRA....... GET THEM FROM A GENUINE PIONEER AUTHORISED DEALER ..............DO NOT TOUCH THIS COMPANY FOR ANY ITEM THAT YOU WANT ...............
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Buying a Boat on Ebay without a survey or inspection
Before bidding on on boat on ebay confirm with the vendor that the bid can be subject to survey. I have surveyed too many boats that people have bought from various sources without a survey and found out they have wasted thousands of pounds. Boats to be used on the inland waterways will need a Boat Safety Scheme certificate, again see sight before you hand your money over. If the boat has been used on the sea where the scheme doesn't apply it might cost a large amount of money to get the vessel to the scheme standards. Surveys can cost from around
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TVR Cars:Chimaera,Tasmin,450SEAC,Griffith,Grantura
TVR Sports CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic TVR sports car art featured in this guide please click here.1600M, 2500M and 3000M 1972-1979From the spring of 1972, a new basic chassis-frame known as the M-Type chassis, was standardised for all new TVRs. The M-Type range consisted of 2500M, 1600M, 3000M, Taimar and Convertible derivatives. The most successful in production terms was the 2500M, with 946 examples leaving the factory between 1972 and 1977. Most of these went to the United States and consequently the 2500M is little known model in the UK. The 3000M is more likely to be encountered on British roads. With its Ford V-6 engine 120mph was possible, and in turbocharged form, a rapid 140mph.Grantura 1958-1966The series-production Grantura Mk1 was revealed in 1958 and like all Granturas built until mid-1962 ( Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 2a) was based on the multi-tubular chassis-frame which Trevor Wilkinson had begun to design in 1955. The principal engine was the Coventry Climax type FWE although Ford and BMC units were also fitted. Griffith 1963-1965The Anglo-American Griffith combined TVR's Grantura Mk 3 body with Ford's small-block V-8 engine to produce a shatteringly quick motorcar. The original, later known as the 200, was far from fully developed and, following serious overheating and quality problems, was replaced by the 400 from April 1964. The Griffith 400 featured the new Manx-tail body style with familiar Cortina Mk1 tail-lamp/indicator units. Fitted with a 289 cid/4727cc engine, in "High-Performance" tune (271bhp), the top speed was in excess of 150mph with 0-60 coming up in only 5.7 seconds. Enough to severely embarrass E-type jaguars and Ferraris.TVR Vixen 1967-1973Released at Earls Court in 1967 and basically a Mk IV 1800S with an engine transplant, the Vixen signalled a further advance to stability by the Lilley family. The S1 Vixen outsold the 1800S, with 117 examples between October 1967 and October 1968. When the S2 Vixen was released TVR announced 75 detail improvements, the two main ones being the new longer 2295mm wheelbase giving easier entry to the cockpit and the fact that the superstructure was no longer rigidly attached to the chassis allowing easy removal for repairs. S3 Vixens were produced between 1970 and 1972, with a total of 168 cars. The S4 was an interim model with just 23 built, using S3 body-shell and M-Type chassis.Turbo, Taimar and Convertible 1975-1980Completing the M-Series family in the mid-Seventies were the Turbo, Taimar and Convertible. The TVR Taimar was introduced in 1976 basically as a hatchback version of the 3000M, the Convertible being produced in 1978 and 1979 only. From 1976 to 1980, a turbocharged option was available on the 3000M, Taimar and Convertible. It was the first British car to use turbo-charging on a regular production basis and raised performance to "Supercar" levels for the M-cars so equipped.TVR Tasmin to 450SEAC 1980-1991The Eighties saw a new and dramatic looking replacement for the M-Series, the Tasmin. Following the usual TVR design philosophy and layout, there was a space-frame chassis, with all independent coil-sprung suspension and rack-and-pinion steering. The first of the breed was a wedgy two-seater hatchback coupe, with a derivative 2 2 and convertible following within a year on the same 94inch wheelbase. TVR first used Rover V8 power in 1983 in the new 350i convertible to produce a top-of-the-range model beyond the existing Ford 2.8-engined 280i. From Sept. 1984 the 390SE represented the move to bigger engines and the ultimate 450SEAC.Chimaera 1993The TVR Chimaera was released in 1993 as a less aggressive sister car to the mighty Griffith, with 4 or 4.3-litre V8s only, slightly softer suspension and a less raucious exhaust note. The chassis and interior are basically the same, but it is a bigger car with increased luggage space and whereas the Griffith is an out-and-out sports car, the Chimaera offers the best of both worlds, a sports car come tourer, capable of dealing with 99 percent of challengers with good levels of refinement. The bodywork is delectably curvaceous on both the Chimaera and the Griffith, reminiscent perhaps of the AC Cobra of the 1960s. Classic status is assured.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Silverline Inverters, WIND TURBINE 1kw ASSEMBLED
I bought a silverline inverter 700Watt from member transtools on E bay, over a Year ago to use with my wind turbines, and found it an extremely efficient product.These aren't as cheap as imported Chinese Inverters, often 30-40% dearer , but whatIS most impressive with all this range of units, is the level of A.C. "smoothing" , for anyone who hasn't used an inverter previously you connect the crocodile clips onto any12volt battery, or better a battery bank, switch it on and you get 230 volt, butoften if you use them for T.V. or other digital equipment you can sometimes get a faint buzz or one or two lines accross or at the bottomof a T.V. or plasma screen, as they use a "modified" sinewave.This can vary from being barely noticeable at all, to being really quite irratating , depending on the build/ design quality of unit your using. 6ft 7 inch BLADES FOR FUTURENERGY AND RENEWABLE PMG'S MORE ENERGY HARVESTING SURFACE AREA, AND HIGHER RPM THAN NOISY THIN LONGER BLADES.Not the case with these units, it happily runsthe microwave42 inch T.V., Virgin box, laptops everything i have tried so far with no noticeable drop in performance at all, and no interference as withsome Inverters. so if you are considering buying an Inverter i would recommend paying a little extra for one of these.You also get an extra years warrantyTurbine with pmg fitted black rotor
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Fiat Car: 500,130 850 Coupe,124 Spider,Dino Spider,X1/9
Fiat CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic Fiat car art featured in this guide please click here.This guide covers six classic Fiat models of the post-war era. Included is Fiat's trademark 500 model, a car which provided affordable transportation for the masses, selling over 4-million examples, and the supremely successful 124 Spider, arguably the best mass-produced sports car of its generation.Fiat 500 A minimalist four-seater with go-kart like handling, the original Fiat 500 was powered by an aircooled 479cc flat-twin, mounted in the rear. Early cars had rear-hinged "suicide" doors and a full length sunroof. Post-1965 500F models had conventional front hinges, but the 500 retained its drum brakes and crude non-syncro "crash" gearbox to the end. Fiat built more than four million 500s in a twenty-year run.Fiat 130 CoupeBased on the mechanics of the ordinary-looking Type 130 saloons, the Pininfarina-styled 130 Coupe was fast, impressive and an altogether attractive four-seater. Launched in 1971, it used a Lampredi-designed V6 engine, which at 3.2-litres produced 165BHP and gave the car a top speed of nearly 120mph. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission, disc brakes all round and all-independent suspension., 4,491 were sold in 1977.Fiat 850 CoupeThe sports version of Fiat's bread-and-butter 850 arrived a year after the saloon version in 1965. Bertone styled a cute two-seater spider variant, while Fiat's own styling department produced a neat fastback four-seater coupe with a water-cooled, rear-mounted engine. Handling was excellent, with light positive steering, lots of grip and responsive brakes (discs at front), 380,000 examples were built before production ended in 1971.Fiat 124 SpiderLaunched in 1966, the 124 Spider became arguably the best affordable, mass-produced sports cars of its generation. Much of its appeal stemmed from its fabulous twin-cam engine, a novelty at the time for such an inexpensive machine, although stylish lines and good handling were the other strengths that kept the model in production for nearly 20 years. The closely related 124 Coupe was introduced a year later with similar acclaim.Fiat Dino SpiderThere were two distinct Fiat Dino styles: an open two-seater and a closed 2 2 model. The curvy Pinafarina-bodied Spider was first on the market in late 1966. Using a version of the Ferrari-designed two-litre V6, detuned slightly to produce 160 rather than 175bhp, it had a maximum speed of close to 130mph. From late 1969 an even better Dino was offered, fitted with a 2.4-litre engine, stronger ZF gearbox and independent rear suspension.Fiat X1/9The X 1/9 was the first mid-engined sports-car to sell in large numbers. Announced in 1972, it made competitors like the Triumph Spitfire and MG Midget look obsolete at a stroke. Bertone styled and built the monocoque structure, and the power was by transverse engine/transmission unit mounted behind the two seats. The first models were 1300S, but for 1979 a 1.5-litre was fitted. Production reached approximately 100,000.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Orignal From: Fiat Car: 500,130 850 Coupe,124 Spider,Dino Spider,X1/9
BMW Cars Part 1: M1,M535i,323i,635Csi,2002 Turbo,3.0CSL
BMW CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic BMW car art featured in this guide please click here.This guide includes several classic BMW cars.BMW 507 ( 1956-1959 )The 507 convertible was one of BMWs most attractive ever models, but sadly the car was too expensive to sell in the numbers anticipated on the US market. Its performance was good for a mid-fifties machine, with a top speed of 124mph. Power came from a 3.2-litre 150bhp pushrod overhead-valve V8 engine and the exceptional styling was by Albrecht Goertz. Only 252 cars were manufactured.BMW 2000C / 2000CS ( 1965-1969 )In une 1965, BMW returned to the sports-coupe theme once again and announced the 2-litre coupes, which were constructed by Karmann at Osnabruck. There were two models, the 2000 C ( Coupe ) and the 2000 CS ( Coupe Sport ) both using the same engine but the latter having twin Solex carburettors and a raised compression ratio, taking the power output to 120bhp. Total 2000C and 2000CS production was 11,720 cars.BMW 02 Touring ( 1971-1974 )From Januar 1971, using the engines of 1600, 1800 (not UK) or 2000cc, BMW built a new hatchback body on the 02 theme and called it the Touring. Possibly ahead of their time, the Touring models never sold well, their sales volume of only 29,230 cars was less than six percent of the 1600/2002 total of 499,479. Bes of the bunch was the tii version of the 2-litre engine which produced 130bhp.BMW 3.0CSL ( 1971-1975 )The ultimate development of the CS coupes, the CSL was a lightweight alloy-bodied coupe with a three-litre straight-six engine producing 206bhp and giving a top speed of almost 140mph (225km/h). The factory-racer versions of the model were a dominant force in the European Touring Car Championship at the time. A total of just 1,039 lightweights were built between 1971 and 1975.BMW 2002 Turbo ( 1973-1974 )There could be no mistaking the 2002 Tubo. It was distinguished from the more ordinary 2002 models by its flared wheel arches and the spoiler on the boot lid, designed to keep the powerful BMWs rear wheels firmly on the ground. Europe's first production turbocharged car, power output was boosted to an impressive 170bhp, which was enough to give a top speed of 131mph (211km/h). Only 1,672 were produced.BMW 635Csi ( 1978-1989 )The two-door 6-series models, the 630 and 633 Csi became available from March 1976, and whilst these were fine models they lacked some of the sporting penache of the earlier coupes. With this in mind, BMW offered the BM 635 Csi from July 1978, fitted with the 218bhp six of 3453cc. Top speed was 138mph (222km/h), with a 0-60 (0-100Km/h) sprint performance of around 8 seconds.BMW 323i ( 1978-1983 )Production of the 3-series range began on 2nd May 1975. Once more the basics of a single overhead camshaft engine, with trailing arm rear-wheel drive, plus MacPherson strut front suspension were adhered to. Rack and pinion steering replaced the work and roller layout and BMW made no secret of the fact the 3-series had been designed with the forthcoming small six-cylinder in mind. 323i illustrated, available in Britain from 1978.BMW M535i ( 1980-1981 )Produced towards the end of the original 5-series production run was the superb M 535i. It used the 3.5-litre 218bhp six-cylinder engine, with up-rated suspension and braking, and was good for 140mph (225km/h). BMW's quickest and most agile saloon of the period, the M535 i can be recognized by its deep front air-dam, side-skirts and boot spoiler. M-Sport badges are not always present.BMW M1 ( 1978-1981 )The M1 was BMWs first supercar and although originally designed for endurance racing, it was later built as an exclusive road car. It used a spaceframe tubular chassis, a glass-fibre body and a 277-bhp 3.5-litre straight-six. Only 450 examples of the limited-production M1 were produced, each virtually hand-built and packed with features normally only associated with racing cars, a collectors' dream.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Orignal From: BMW Cars Part 1: M1,M535i,323i,635Csi,2002 Turbo,3.0CSL
Cobra Cars: 427 S/C,AC 289,Mk2,Daytona Coupe, 289
Cobra CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the Carroll Shelby's classicCobra sports car art featured in this guide please click here.Carroll Shelby's idea of mating the brutal power and immense torque of a large capacity American V8 engine with the simple and elegant AC Ace body produced one of the all time great sports cars, the Cobra. This guide details the Cobra's history between 1962 and 1969, from the original 4.2-litre Mk1 model to the awesome 7-litre Semi-Competition Mk3.Cobra 260 ( Mk1 )After having been exhibited at the New York show in April and featured in magazine tests by May, the Cobra went into production in July 1962. It featured outboard rear discs, a 260bhp 260-cu in V8 and worm-and-roller steering on its Ace-based leaf-sprung chassis. Minor improvements were constantly being made to the design.Cobra 289 ( Mk2 )Following Ford's updating programme, the Cobra switched to the 289-cu in engine from January 1963. Although there was little increase in power the new unit offered much greater flexibility and tuning potential. The chassis remained largely unchanged but March saw the introduction of rack-and-pinion steering and some suspension re-tuning and shortly after, slightly wider wheels were added to the car.Cobra Daytona CoupeThe Daytona coupes were developed from the leaf-spring 289 chassis with the purpose of competing in European Championship-type racing and especially Le Mans. They used a strengthened chassis and streamlined fastback body designed by Pete Brock. In 1965 the Daytonas took six class wins and the World Championship from Ferrari.AC 289 ( Mk3 ) coil-sprungIn May 1966, AC combined the new coil-spring chassis with the lighter 289-cu in engine to produce a car specifically for the European market. It was one of the best balanced Cobras of all. Production of the leaf-spring cars had ended in March 1965, after the introduction of the 427. The last 427s were made as late as 1968, but the last Cobra was a European-spec-coil-spring 289 built in February 1968.Cobra 427 ( Mk 3)The production of the 427 was announced in January 1965 with the all-new coil-spring chassis and greatly revised bodywork making it a much larger car. It was slow to sell and in order to reach homologation targets many were sold as Semi-Competition roadsters. Most subsequent 427s actually used the milder-tuned and less expensive Ford 428 V8 engine, which still gave dramatic performance.Cobra 427 S/C ( Mk3 )The S/C version of the 427 is the most brutal of all road-going Cobras. All 427s had a much larger radiator nacelle with oil cooler intake below and of-course, increased wheel arch flares. Semi-Competition 427 Cobras came from the run of cars produced for FIA homologation and although street legal look much more racing car.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Orignal From: Cobra Cars: 427 S/C,AC 289,Mk2,Daytona Coupe, 289
Gaslow refillables
If you are thinking of buying a refillable system, I have to say that this is probably about the most professional and user friendly system you could get. It is also very good, and no problem. I started using this system when I was shocked at how expensive gas was getting, so I bought a 6kg gaslow bottle and used it on a changeover with a calor 6kg, the calor is the backup bottle, however sold a bit more stuff on ebay and raised enough money for another gaslow bottle. You basically have 2 entries on the bottle one is the normal gas outlet which happens to be the same as butane, but autogas is propane, I dont know why they used this thread? the other is the inlet and is piped to a filling point you can either mount this in a gas locker or it can be mounted on the exterior of the van by drilling a hole, its not too drastic and very convenient, but when you sell the van you will have to either hide it or buy another filler. Pull up at the petrol station that sells gas, you can find them on the net for wherever you are or are going. Connect the filler and fill up until it stops, if you fill for the first time, I recommend just putting 12 litres in and thats how much in a 6 kg, the first time you fill some gaslow bottles you can overfill. The pump normally switches off when bottle is full. Then, use gas as normal, and you dont have to be so frugal, a calor bottle is around
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PayPal Scam, Nigerian Scam, Bank Scam , Fake , Feedback
*** WARNING !!! ***Hi , as we all know Ebay is a great place to find bargains and an excellent place to buy
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motorhome/campervan/car
Beware!!!when buying a vehicle, H.P.I. does not cover everything, to my cost...i had bought a "ringer". all the plates had been changed, but the engine number had not been cleared properly....i thought something was wrong, when spare parts i had bought would not fit,but parts for an older model would...so before i contacted the seller i called the police, and after doing thier checks" impounded "the vehicle there and then. they informed me, that if i had been pulled-up or been involved in an accident, ...i could have been arrested for being "in possesion of a stolen vehicle". the previous two sellers had ..had the vehicle H.P.I'd. so take or get someone who really knows about the vehicle you intend to buy..REMEMBER!!!!!! H.P.I. is no guarantee!!! so far i have lost
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Best tip for Genuine Scottish Regiment Badges
All Scottish Regiments badges Pre-1950 were made of Nickel , Volunteer Badges from WW1 period were mainly Bronze,,there were no badges made in pressed Tin,or solid pewter or lead,Another tip for Scottish badge collectors,the The Gallant 42,Black Watch the number was only part solid englishbrass and rest of badge was nickel,,All officer badges were mainly made in Silver,as they could afford to have them made.Gaunt sometimes had name on a small bronze block on rear Scottish regiment badges,and all had lugs,and generally had verdigrease at bottom caused by dampness,never white like you see all the fakes thats beenaged,,I collected Scottish badges myself from 1960-70 and then stopped as the fakes started to appear,,Staybrites,then Pressed tin most started off life in Pakistan then England.The government found it was to expensive to make badges from Nickel and Bronze and even they started the staybrites in 1964,there wasnt many collectors in 60s onwards then M Marsh started to advertise in Exchange /Mart and the presszed tin badges appeared called WM White metal,at a
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goped go ped or petrol scooter
i have brought and sold petrol scooter and gopeds for about a year now and i do tend to agree with what people are saying on ebay about the cheaper quality chinise imports. i have had about 4 goped sports and yes they are very reliable and last for ages.althought these are good qualitly are they worth the money. well if brought on ebay a bargin can be had for around 75 - 150 and yes this will last for ages. but i do feel the the chinese imports also serve a purpose. These scooters if maintained in a correct manour can last for ages. they might not be as reliable as a goped but the difference in price can sometimes over come that at some selling for around 60 pounds. for a scooter that probably be used just a handful of times becuase of the illegalness of them being used on the road i do feel they are value for money. i do suggest that if you do import them from china that you do take them out of the box and tighten all the parts correctly and even disassemble and then reassemble the whole product to ensure is safty if this is done then the scooter should last a long time. also i do say keep it inside as it will rust. but this is the same for all scooters. and the big boss scooter is a good make which someone did say that it is a chinese copy.may be the parts dont last as long but there is always a flurry of parts on ebay which are relitively cheap and as explained on another thread that pull starts snap and cables break these are all relitively inexpensive compared to goped parts which cost a fortune but will last an age. however if you do need parts for the zenoah engine look at either cy or fg parts on ebay or zenoah or walbro for carb parts to find the best possible price.
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Selling Car Parts on eBay
I bought an old swb Land Rover because it had a 6 speed Fairey Gearbox in and the gearbox was worth more than was asked for the Landy. This left me with a swb Landy that I had no use for. By advertising the parts - buyer to remove them, at a 99p start this Landy was reduced to just a chassis within four weeks. Everything went! Plan your strategy and put the auctions on eBay in the order you need the parts to be removed and the Landy or whatever vehicle you are selling is dismantled by enthuisiastic new parts owners. I offred the assistance where i could, provided tea or coffee and arranged for them to have the Landy on a morning or afternoon.This system works and is ideal if you need to sell parts from your old vehicles.
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shrinking heatshrink
Heatshrink is a very versatile tubing that has over a thousand and one uses.There is a variety of ways to shrink heatshrink tubing and the most popular and best way is to use a hot air gun (paint stripping gun) a gas blow torch can also be used but be carful not to burn the tubing.The side of a soldering iron is aslo used a lot, ideal for small lengths but time consuming for long lengths.If you dont have any of the above here are some other great ways of shrinking the tubing - the hob ring of a electric/gas cooker will do the job as well as the steam from a boiling kettle (another person will have to keep the on/off button pressed all the time) or even the steam from a wall paper stripper or one of them cleaning steamers.Laying the tubing in hot water a little below boiling point does a good job too.Acigarette lighter will work but it does tend to leave a black mark on the tubing which is very difficult to remove, ok if you using black heatshrink i suppose.All of the above will work and there is probably a few others that i have not mentioned that will workas long as the heat source is above 70 degrees centigrade which is the starting shrinking temperature of the heatshrink that i sell. a good tip is to apply heat evenly over or rotate the job around the heat source.Adomestic hair dryer will not work as they do not get hot enough, they average about 60 degrees centigrade.
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Body Armour and PRP Radios - Please Read
Hi all. After sifting through the reviews for Body Armour and PRP radios I have seen that they all tend to be biased and misleading. As a retailer / retail outlet, we sell both items which are 100% legal to sell. Most guides make it sound as if purchasing these goods is illegal and will result in having the goods removed. This is not the case. As a distributor, it is most frustrating to find reviews such as those. Especially when we have aquired our items in the correct manner. If any of you have any queries, feel free to message us.Regards,RoryIT ManagerFor and on behalf of Springfields (eBay: Mister_Military)
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PAYPAL PROTECTION LOL
There is none,they only care about fees,Paypal is wholly owned by EBAY,you have more chance of finding Shergar riding Lord Lucan than you have getting protection.In my case the Buyer left Feedback saying he received the goods,then a month later claimed they never turned up,Paypal agreed it was no fault of mine but they refunded him the
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Solution to spiteful feedback.
I to have had negative feedback left for me in retaliation to it being left for the seller. One occasion was a pair of shoes sent with dog poostuck to the sole
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Watch Out for eBay Motor and Computer Scams
Watch Out for eBay Motor and Computer Scams.There aren
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Motorcycle Training - CBT, DAS, and test.
CORNWALL BIKE TRAINING - AIR COOLED ALCBTCornwall Bike Training are a DSA approved and registered training body (ATB) . But your motorbike training will be similar wherever you undertake it.Your CBT (compulsory basic training) is a course not a test! Almost all trainees complete the course in one day with Cornwall Bike Training. You choose a machine to suit you and your intended future riding for the course. We have automatic ("twist and go") 50cc scooters, or 125cc geared motorcycles specially for the CBT courses. (Later on you might choose to progress your training for a full motorcycle license on our 500cc motorcycles. All our machines are serviced and kept in top condition by our own factory trained engineer, and checked daily for peace of mind and your safety on the road).Your CBT covers basic two-wheeled riding techniques. All equipment is included in our prices (Helmet, Jacket, gloves, boots and motorcycle, plus the CBT certificate on completion). After an introduction to the course and the safety equipment in our separate classroom you will starting on our own specially designed training area, overlooking St Michael's mount, where we have laid out various road-awareness exercises where the beginner can learn and practice the basics of stopping, starting, moving off, and gain an understanding of basic motorcycle skills. When you have completed the off-road part of the course to the satisfaction of your instructor, which usually takes around half a day, you will be taken back for lunch before the next part of the courseAfter lunch, and providing you and your instructor are happy that you have got the basics, you will be heading onto the open road to put the morning's lessons into practice- in radio contact with and under the supervision of your highly experienced instructor. You will be going through the road safety aspects of road signs, other road users, road surfaces, observation, various elements of different speed areas and appropriate speed for the conditions, safety planning and awareness. Generally this will last for most of the afternoon. At the end of the course the instructor should be satisfied that you now have the necessary skills to receive your CBT-certificate. DIRECT ACCESSYou will be training on a 500cc motorcycle. First your instructor will check that you have the basic skills from the CBT to get you started on-site (off the road) with the basic control of a larger motorcycle. If you have already completed a CBT you can start training straight away on a 500cc machine. There is no set time limit, but most candidates progress quickly on the on-site part of the course and are soon out on the road with their instructor, always in radio contact.Your training is undertaken on much of the actual test route whenever practical so that you will be familiar with the test roads, and the test procedure before your big day.Everything is provided- helmet, gloves, jacket and boots, and motorcycle. The course fee includes the tuition, equipment, fuel, test fee, and the motorcycle on test day and the test. There is nothing else to pay, and no hidden extras.Cornwall Bike Training instructors are amongst the best in the industry, and highly regarded by ex-students and test examiners. Our bikes are clean and well maintained, in top shape to help you pass your test. Instructors are patient will bring on your skills, and help you iron out any weaknesses. As well as preparing you for the test they will also be showing you safe riding techniques on a variety of town and rural roads over the three our four days of your course (including test day) and helping you acquire these skills for a lifetime of safe and enjoyable motorcycling.We have a maximum student -instructor ratio of 2-1 to ensure individual attention and a quality learning experience
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Choosing a Reading that is Right for You
The Purpose of a Reading Readings are often seen as just a bit of entertainment and Tarot parties are becoming more and more popular. There is certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a good reading however they are also an excellent tool for analysis, especially if we are too close to a situation ourselves. More often than not, a reader will only tell us what we already know, whether consciously or unconsciously, and it is this confirmation what allows us to move on and deal with what life has dealt us! However, a reading will not always make sense at the time and may seem totally unrelated to us and our situation. From personal experience I have found that even after re-doing a reading two or three times in this case,the information from the cards is the same every time. This is a case of either the readee not being prepared to accept the truth of a situation orthat the message from the cards is 'lost in translation'.Telling the future is not an exact science and time does not exist in linear fashion in other planes of existence as it does here on Earth. Besides, we live neither in the past or the future we exist only in the present. Our present actions create our future and a reading can identify patterns of behaviour and give us guidance as to what situations we are drawing to ourselves. If we don
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Beware of different BMW pannier types
Panniers for 1150 Boxers come in two variations. Panniers for the RT, RS and S models are symmetricalwhilst those for the GS and R models have left sided panniers with a scooped out section for the exhaust. The right pannier is the same for all models.
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Kriega rucksacks - How much?
Kriega rucksacks are excellent high quality packs for bikers but I have to ask the question why spend over one hundred pounds on one? Why spend more than one hundred pounds on a second-hand one? Recently I have seen a number of "used" Kriega auctions reach this price.Look at the selected products on the right hand side, there should be something listed at a high value. Take the model number (eg R35) and the current price. Now go to Kriega.com and compare.A new R35 rucksack (delivered) is one hundred pounds.
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Buying a Screw or Vane Compressor
Buying a Screw or Vane Compressor.I have 35 years of servicing and repairing these machines - probably working on around 500 different machines a year - so I get to see the good and the bad.Ihave some fairly strong views on whats good and whats not and will do my best to give youa few pointers.1) Always buy a reputable known make - I like Compair or Hydrovane.2) New is ALWAYS best - Up to 10 year warrantty on Compair / Hydrovane.3) If buying used buy the newest and best you can afford - there is no such thing as a cheap used industrial compressor - repairs will not be cheap.4) Try to buy from a reputable dealer, small ones like us tend to give beter service.5) The big dealers need big business and give out big invoices - be careful.6) Be realistic about what you want and what you are going to pay.7) Buy with a warrantty and things should be ok.Finally a cheap, tired old machine for a few hundred pounds will be a nightmare and will drive you to desperation when you try to get it repaired.Why is it that peple who buy old cheap machines expect to run them 24 hours a day.There are basically 3 things to remember -A) New is best.B) Used but with warrantty should be ok.C) Tired and cheap will me a nightmare.Give me a call on 07904 - 471183 and I will try to help you.
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Cheaper by half ?
Shipping items from americaIn previous guides we have seen how you can get the same mx items you want from america for in some cases just over half the price in the uk.all well and goodBUT ? and as they say in america its a big ass BUT.there is such a thing in our country a customs charge? this is what you have to pay if the items you buy from america are valued at more than$50.00. Thats about
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Car buying on ebay is a joke ----
I recently started bidding on a Peugeot 205 item no 330021930095. Upon checking the auction after it had finished I was astonished to find that all bids had been cancelled by reason that the item had 'sold elsewhere'. This was entirely false as the item had been bid on after the bids were cancelled and the winner got the item for far less than the previoustop bid. It should also be noted that the seller had not stated they reserved the right to cancel based on the item being advertised elsewhere.I would summise that this person had contacted the seller ID going_slow and offered them an outside deal which going_slow had accepted so therefore cancelled all bids allowing the winning bidder to come in as if the auction had just started and win with a lower bid.If this is how easy it is to scam auctions when it doesent look like you'll get what you want for an item then I'm done with ebay.Check the item number and then the'bids' link and you will see what I mean.Beware, don't expect any great deals on ebay withpeople like going_slow about as they can wriggle out of an auction if need be.My advice to sellers (going_slow especially)is IF YOU WANT A MINIMUM AMMOUNT OF MONEY FOR AN ITEM THEN USE A RESERVE!!
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gmitchell0 non paying bidder
if you get gmitchell0 bidding on any off your items the best thing to do is cancel his bid straight away and ignore him .this ebayer is a parasite who gets a kick out of bidding on expensive items and not paying .once feedback is left and non paying strikes he then finally starts comunicating with a barrage of emails threats and insults i gave this idiot 4 weeks to pay and got stuffed out of
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Car Transport and delivery
We are CARLOGIX Vehicle Logistics. There are lots of reputable transport companies out there so be choosy. Ask what vehicles they use. Do they have the correct insurance. Do they have breakdown insurance (we have two policies just in case we break down on the way to a delivery). Are the vehicles smart and clean? You don't want to embarass the person you are collecting from or delivering to. Do they just transport cars? CARLOGIX was set up several years ago after my newly acquired Fiat 500 was dropped off the ramps of a beavertail low-loader. The company involved did not have the correct insurance and I ended up paying for expensive repairs. We use only tri-axle covered transporters for the ultimate in safety.We have a passion for all thing automotive- we find it DOES help. Please contact us for help or advice. Search Ebay for CARLOGIX. Good luck and enjoy your car.
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Vinyl car stickers
Make your car stand out from the crowd!I purchased a set of Butterfly car stickers from ebay seller autographmicar - see link below.They really are fantastic as you can see from my pic and also very easy to apply - I have been through the car wash too and they dont budge. So if you wish to decorate your pride and joy or simply advertise your website - they do url stickers too at a very reasonable price - then visit them today !Here is the link: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Unique-Graphicsurban-pixie - a very happy and satisfied customer
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Benneli Tornado
First seen at the NEC show in the late ninties as a concept bike it wowed fans with its underseat radiator and massive rear fans that aped the looks of jet engines.It was first seen on the road in 2001/2 (can't remember because I never saw one) with a price tag of 12 grand. It hardly flew out of the shops, the price was in the Ducati league and it didn't have the race winning pedigree to justify this.Fast forward to 2006 where dealers are punting them out for 6 g's and the scripts looking more realistic with buyers being tempted to try something different. At this price with a 2 year warranty and all the trick bits you'll find on a Ducati or Aprillia it's got to be worth a look, hasn't it?Well yes and no. The looks are the main foible, whatever was going through the designers mind is anyones guess but they're definatley take it or leave it. A triple cylinder motor doesn't get the pulse racing either as Foggy Petronas bikes and other unlikley to be raced bikes spring to mind, why would be a good question.See the idea was / is that a triple should give the traction of a twin with the reviness and power of a four and it does indeed combine the two traits giving a split between the two. The rad at the rear may have been to give the chasis more balance or just a styling exercise, we'll never know, but the chasis is every bit as sweet as anything else out there. It does lose out to a Ducati on the brakes as the weight is more heavily distributed on the front causing relative instability, but the quality suspension and brakes (which are very well adjusted out of the box) more than make up for it.The package as a whole works better than anything else I have ridden to date, the 207RR Dunlops help make the best of whats there and if you can live with the quirky looks and want something different I would recomend this bike over the current Ducati's and Aprillia's. At 6grand it's a bargain new, if you decide to go second hand make sure you have plenty of warrany just in case as Benneli's reliability record isn't the best.On the other hand if your taking passengers forget it. Unless your pillion reguarly competes in mini-moto endurance races he/she will find the riding position unbearable after only a few minutes. I'm only 5ft 6 and had lost circulation to my feet after less than 20 minutes, this is definatly a bike for solo missions only, if you must have exotica go for a biposto Ducati instead.
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Kawasaki EL125 Eliminator
Learner bike with cruiser style and not all unpractical,with low seat height and good standard equipment. The drawback is a sluggish engine. You will never be first away from the lights,but your reflection will look good in the shop windows....
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Honda CBR600RR
The CBR600RR lauched a new chapter in honda's long domination of the class. Clever mounting of the rear suspension distinctive swinging arm are both borrowed from Valentino Rossi's RC211V MotoGP machine. The RR also features 45mm Showa forks and a super-stiff frame to ensure that it handles every bit as good as it looks. Despite the performance focus the sacrifice is in comfort rather than versatility that remains on a par with the CBR600F. Hailed machine of the year by many testers in 2003 and 2004, changes to keep it top of the pile in 2005 have been made,including the adoption of USD forks. One of the great sports bikes of recent years...
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Motorcycle security
80% of bikes stolen, are stolen from the homeAground anchor fitted to your garage or drivewayis an excellent form of motorcycle security. If your bike isprotected onlyby a chain or disk lock it canbe easily lifted into the back of a van.By using a security ground anchor a thiefhas to work on the security chain where the bike stands.There is a wide selection of anchors on the market.The type of anchorwhichget buried in to theconcreteoffer a greaterresistance thanbolt downanchors as they have no bolts heads to sheer off and have no parts showing to encounter attack. According to crime survey statistics.50% of riders don't regularly lock their bikes.80% of stolen bikes are taken from the owner's home.60% of motorbikes stolen are broken-down to be sold as parts.A professional thief can steal your bike in anything between 15 seconds and a minute, depending on what security devices you have in place. If you can sure it takes them longer than this, you have some chance of deterring most thieves.
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quadzilla buggy
i have bought a left hand drive quadzilla buggy 2seater i have had nothing but problems with the carburator and all rubers perished this is the third carb and still the same problem i have recently found someone else with the same problem but still cant get answers has enyone else had problems please contact me at robert2709@aol.com
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PULSE ADRENALINE SUPERMOTO 125 08 PLATE
AT PRESENT...I no longer own my Shineray 125 as I have upgraded to a Pulse Adrenaline. First impressions are:A lot less vibration that the ShinerayAbout 5-6 inches higher ride heightBetter gearing and brakes.Fuel economy seems about same even though the Pulse is about 30kg (ish) heavier. 100 /gallon easy!Steering lock works off the clocks not tucked under the frame.Much better tyres and road holding than Shineray.Indicators can be canceled with push of indicator button (not on Shineray).Mirrors work (just). I am about 15 half stone and my shoulders are pretty much out of the mirrors (most of the time).Much stabler handling on roundabouts and corners and breaking etc etc...Very good front light (almost as good as my Mrs car (Clio).Locking petrol cap (not on Shineray). Lock that is.Parts are much easier to get for this bike. Llexeter, breakers etc.Excellent gearing on hills; before I would change up to 3rd and the engine was screaming to change and then it would die back down until I ended back in 2nd...repeat cycle! Sigh...I will climb a hill in 3rd that Shineray would slowly want to go back to 2nd in and on times even go up into 4th on same hill I was having aforementioned up/down scenario on.NOW THE NOT SO GOOD!!! CUE SERIOUS MUSIC...At first service whole loom had to be replaced as there had been some burning on wires.Rear led's partialy burnt out; only 2 lit when lights are on and all of them light when braking, less than 50% of leds lighting is an mot failure (don't need mot for next 2.5 years) Found leds on ebay cheap, but would have cost about
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Ford RS Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, Escort RS1600i,Turbo
Ford RS Performance Models 1983-1992This is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the eBay community. I hope you enjoy it and if you would like to find out more about the classic Ford RS car art featured in this guide please click here.The introduction of the Escort RS 1600i for the 1983 model year provided a significant milestone in performance Ford history, marking the return of the all-important RS badge. This guide celebrates six of Ford's best Rallye Sport models produced between 1983 and 1992, including Escort, Sierra and Fiesta models. Ford Escort RS 1600iThe Ford RS1600i performed a vital role in restoring credibility to the RS legend in the switch to front-drive for performance Fords. Its 1982-3 debut was confused by Ford of Britain's simultaneous launch of the XR3i, but the model found long-term loyalty in the hearts of RS owners and a cult following today.Ford Escort RS Turbo (S1)Produced for homologation into international Group A, the RS Turbo was designed and developed by Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) in Britain for German production to Ford Motorsport specification. Steel 3-door hatchback with plastics for front and rear spoilers plus side extensions. Aerodynamic drag factor of 0.38Cd.Ford Sierra RS CosworthA "homologation special" numbering 5,000 examples, produced by Ford and based on the three-door bodyshell of the normal Sierra. Easily identified by its flamboyant "duck-tail" spoiler that was completely functional given the extraordinary performance of this 150mph sports hatchback.Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth In 1988 and 1989, Ford produced approximately 14,000 cars based on the four-door Sierra Sapphire saloon body shell. These used the same running gear as the original RS Cosworth, but the lines were now much more understated. The third generation models followed in 1990, offering 224bhp and four-wheel-drive.Ford Fiesta RS TurboLaunched in 1990 and fitted with a 1.6-litre turbocharged version of the CVH engine, the Fiesta RS Turbo was based on the Ford Mk3 Fiesta two-door hatchback shell used on the Fiesta XR2i. The first production turbocharged Fiesta model was available in Diamond White, Radiant Red, Black and Mercury Grey.Ford Escort RS Cosworth Conceived to comply with 1993 Group A international rallying regulations (minimum production of 2,500), the RS Cosworth was the first mass produced car with front and rear downforce aerodynamics. Using a modestly uprated Cosworth Ford YBT engine power output peaked at 227bhp, fractionally more than the legendary RS500.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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British Buses 1950s AEC Bristol Guy Arab Leyland Dennis
British Buses 1950sThis is one of many illustrated classic British bus guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic British bus art featured in this guide please click here.This guide features some classic British buses from the 1950s.AEC Regent III ( Rochdale Corporation )The "Provincial" Regent 3 was announced in 1946 with a 16ft 4in wheelbase and widths of 7ft 6in or 8ft. Engines were the AEC 9.6-litre oil-type with a 7.7-litre option, the latter coming with a four-speed sliding mesh gearbox and vacuum servo brakes. Changes to the technical specifications included longer bodywork in 1950 and an improved gearbox two years later. During the 1950s the Rochdale livery was a blue jewel in a sea of reds - Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Ramsbottom, Rawtenstall, LUT, Ribble and North Western all ran into or near the town.BMMO D7 ( Midland Red )The D7 was introduced in 1953 as the first BMMO double-decker built to a lightweight standard. Constructed with Metro-Cammell bodies to te new Orion design, the first examples were 58-seaters although later deliveries had 63 seats. Mechanically similar to the D5, there were some important changes such as the fitting of an improved version of the proven BMMO 8.028-litre K type diesel, the KL type (Kidney Long), now mounted together with the gearbox in the chassis frame. Weighing in at slightly over 7 tonnes, the D7s were brisk performers, a total of 350 examples being built.Bristol K ( Aberdare UDCTD )The Bristol K series was placed in production towards the end of the Second World War, K5G being the designation of vehicles equipped with a Gardner engine, while those having an AEC unit were referred to as K6A types. Aberdare Urban Council added a Bristol K6A to their fleet in 1947. Aberdare ran services in and around the Cynon valley, Glamorganshire, and was one of only eight postwar urban district council undertakings.Crossley DD42 ( Lancaster City Transport )The Manchester based firm of Crossley Motors Limited developed their DD42 double-decker during WW2, which was to be the mainstay model of the postwar years. A largely conventional half-cab design, the most notable feature of the DD42 was its very low bonnet line giving excellent visibility for the driver. The standard power unit for the model was the Crossley oil engine, the HOE7, coupled to a Brockhouse Turbo Transmitter torque-converter transmission rather than a conventional gearbox.Daimler CV ( Venture Transport )Daimler, one of the biggest names in the British motor industry, entered the postwar years with its Coventry-built Victory series, better known by its type designation which changed according to the engine specified. Daimler offered a choice of engines, its own CD6 in the CVD6, AEC in the CVA6 and Gardner 5LW or 6LW in the CVG5 and CVG6. The CV was available as a single-decker or double-decker and in single-deck form was popular for coach use. Dennis Lance K4 ( Aldershot and District )Although Dennis buses are very familiar today they were not a major force in the 1950s. The company, based in Guildford, Surrey, produced a competent range of models which tended to be bought by a small group of faithful customers. Most notable of these was the "local" operator, Aldershot and District, who continued to buy the Dennis chassis until 1965. Guy Arab IV ( Birmingham City Transport )In the 1950s Guy were outside the big three of AEC, Daimler and Leyland, but they were rising fast. Before the war they had been a small player in the bus market, but a call to build utility double-deck chassis during the war resulted in Guys finding their way into many fleets in Britain and operators liked the reliability of the Utility Arab so much that they continued to choose Guys after the war. Leyland Titan PDl ( East Yorkshire )Leyland's first double-deck bus chassis after the war was known as the Titan, a PD1 chassis with few similarities to the pre-war models which bore its name (such as the TD4). Proving popular with a variety of operators, the PD1 used a 7.4-litre engine and was fitted with triple servo brakes and a fully floating rear axle. Bodywork came from either Leyland itself or outside concerns such as Eastern Coachworks. Operator East Yorkshire was famous for its distinctive Beverley Bar shaped-roof double-deckers, constructed to allow normal height buses to pass through the gothic archways at Beverley.Sentinel STC6 ( Ribble Motor Services )When the dimensions regulations were relaxed to allow 30ft vehicles, Sentinel introduced their STC6 integral bus. It used a six-cylinder 9.12-litre 135bhp indirect injection engine, with a four-speed constant-mesh gearbox. The well known firm of Ribble was the most significant customer for the Sentinel STC6, acquiring 14 44-seat models built in 1951, despite the fact that the Olympic was now available from their usual supplier Leyland. Acquired by Rolls-Royce in 1955, Sentinel stopped production of coaches and buses in 1956, in total they had only produced around 130 buses for the domestic market.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Classic Scooters Vespa Supersprint 90 Lambretta L1 S2
Classic ScootersThis is one of many illustrated classic scooter guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic scooter art featured in this guide please click here.This guide celebrates ten classic motor scooters produced during the 1950s and 1960s. In addition to the famous names of Vespa and Lambretta, this guide covers classic scooters from Heinkel, NSU, Zundapp, BSA and Rumi.Douglas Vespa ( Rod Model )The 125cc Douglas Vespa was a British-built version of the original Piaggio Vespa launched in 1946 in Italy. The first Vespa to be sold in Britain, the Douglas Vespa along with the Lambretta LD set the fashion for all future machines. Nicknamed the Rod Model, the 1951 scooter has a linkage of rods and bell cranks between the handlebars and its rear-mounted gearbox. This complicated arrangement was soon dropped in favour of a less expensive twin-cable mechanism. Only available in metallic green, the Douglas Vespa enjoyed huge success, attracting buyers who would never have contemplated buying a motorcycle.Rumi FormichinoLaunched at the Milan Fair in April 1954, the Rumi Formichino ( Little Ant ) created a good deal of excitement with its unorthodox styling and powerful 125cc engine. With a low centre of gravity and excellent weight distribution, the tiny Rumi featured outstanding handling and roadholding, not to mention a top speed of 10-15mph (16-24km/h) above most other 125 scooters from the period. NSU Prima DThe Prima had evolved from NSUs purchase of a licence to manufacture the Lambretta scooter in 1951. When the licence expired NSU continued to produce their own 150cc scooter and called it the NSU Prima. Launched in 1956, the NSU Prima D model appeared similar at first glance to the Lambretta LC, but was in fact a much improved model with many modifications. Along with the 150cc engine, the standard specification included 12-volt electric starting, a low-fuel waring light and a dashboard mounted choke lever that closed automatically. Also standard were sprung rubber saddles, a prop and main stand and a spare wheel. Price new in 1957,
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American Motorcycles Harley Davidson WLD Indian Scout
Classic American MotorcyclesThis is one of many illustrated classic motorcycle guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic US motorcycle art featured in this guide please click here.This guide celebrates nine classic American motorcycles:Excelsior Super XThe Excelsior Super X was introduced in 1925 and was the first of a new class of American 45cu. in motorcycles. Followed swiftly into the marketplace by Indian and Harley-Davidson forty-fives, the Excelsior featured a neat unit-construction engine/gearbox. The engine was mounted in a duplex cradle frame with leading-link forks. Performance was exceptional at 65mph (105km/h), which gained the Super X an enviable reputation. Henderson Model KJIn 1929 Henderson introduced the KJ, a new machine designed by Arthur Constantine. It retained the 79cu. in. (1301cc) capacity of earlier K series models but the crankshaft now had five main bearings and alloy pistons were used. New frames allowed lower seats and a streamlined fuel tank, which included an instrument panel. Sadly the KJ was short-lived as Schwinn pulled out of the motorcycle business. The last Hendersons were made in 1931.Indian ScoutThe first of Indian's famous Scout models were introduced in 1920. The work of irish-born designer Charles B. Franklin, the Scout used Indian's familiar 42-degree, V-twin configuration and side-valves. The engine was mounted in a twin-loop cradle frame that was fitted with Indian's traditional leaf-sprung fork. The design of the Scout engine was so successful that it was scaled up in 1922 to create the Chief.Indian Chief RoadmasterAfter World War 2, the only Indian motorbike that returned to production was the big V-twin Chief. Still powered by the old side-valve engine, it exchanged its leaf-spring front suspension for a girder type design, that had already been used on a small number of military Indians built during the war.Harley-Davidson WLDThe WLD motor bike was a high compression version of the WL series, which first appeared in 1937. Harley introduced its first 45cu.in. side-valve V-twins, the D series, in 1929, to compete with Indian and Excelsior. The "Forty-fives" were smaller and lighter than Harley's big twins, although equally rugged, proven by their later success as military motorcycles.Harley Davidson Hydra-GlideHarley's big FL-series bikes received numerous updates through the years. Most notable was the replacement of the venerable Knucklehead engine with the Panhead in 1948, the adoption of telescopic front forks on the Hydra Glide of 1949 and the addition of rear suspension on the Duo-Glide in 1958. The big Indians had used plunger-type rear suspension since the early 1940s.Harley-Davidson XL SportsterThe XL Sportster series was launched in 1957 and the 55-cubic-inch (883cc) overhead-valve XL was the lone American entry in what would be called the superbike class. Descended directly from the K model, two models were to predominate: firstly the touring XLH fitted with big tank, buddy seat, single exhaust and coil ignition; and secondly the sports XLCH with small tank, single seat, dual pipes and a magneto.Harley Davidson Electra-GlideIn 1965, Harley-Davidson introduced an electric-start version of the big FL series and called it the Electra Glide. This machine was still powered by the Panhead engine but for 1966 Harley-Davidson released an updated engine, mating new aluminium "shovelhead" cylinder heads to the iron barrels and gaining a welcome increase in horsepower.Harley-Davidson Super-GlideIn 1971 Harley-Davidson released their first "factory custom". Known as the FX Super Glide, it combined the frame and engine from the big FL series twins with the front forks and other trim pieces from the XL Sportster, hence the FX designation. The original Super-Glide featured "Euro-style" pipes and a patriotic red, white and blue paint scheme. It would be known, in a loose sense, as the first factory chopper.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Vincent Motorcycle - Black Knight Lightning Comet etc
Vincent MotorcyclesThis is one of many illustrated classic motorcycle guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic Vincent motorcycle art featured in this guide please click here.The Vincent-HRD Company Limited was based on the Old North Road in Stevenage, Herfordshire. Started by Philip Conrad Vincent, their superb machines became the superstars of the British post-war scene and for many, represent the pinnacle of the British industry's achievement. This guide details six Vincents from the post-war period, a time when the company's vee-twins were quite simply in a class of their own in terms of speed, strength and stability.Vincent RapideThe 1950 Rapide motorbike is unique in that it is the last machine to carry the Vincent HRD tank transfer, making it a series B model. It is fitted with the light-alloy bladed Girdraulic front forkwhich was introduced in 1950 when the initials HRD were dropped. All subsequent Rapides, Black Shadows, Lightnings, Knights and Princes bore only the name "Vincent". All these machines had 998cc engines, four speeds, dual carburettors and two brakes on each axle. The price of the Rapide in 1949 was
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Buying a Mark 1 or 2 Ford Escort
Having spent 14 years in the motor trade parts business in the eightiesand nineties, I became very familiar with what were run of the milleverday cars like the Ford Escort MK1 and2.Now these cars are fondly remembered and have rightly deserved their 'classic' status.I want to point out a few problem areas for first time buyers of these 'work a day cars' from my own experiences.Don'tlet any of my points put you off buying one of these cheap to run andnormally reliable cars, just use them as a guide for what to be awareof when viewing a potential purchase.Bodywork.Ohdear. Ford were like most other manufacturers when it came to rustproofing and seam sealing etc. They paid it little attention. Althoughthe Escort is by no means one of the worst of the 60's and 70's , theycertainly weren't the best.So if looking at an Escort, (and the MK1and 2 were very similar so I will treat both cars as the same vehicle)start under the bonnet.First check the MacPherson strut topmountings, oneach front inner wing. A classic Ford weak spot and if notrepaired properly the car collapses around its suspension - a repairpanel is available
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Hyosung cruise 2 guide
Hello and welcome to my guide for the Hyosung cruise 2 motorcycle!Out of all the non japanese or italian 125cc motorcycles, Hyosung is one of the better ones, the build quality is okay, you can actually get spare parts for them, and they are cheap too!Hyosung is a korean bike builder, not some tin pop chinese bike builder one off, normally Hyosung make industrial material, I'm not sure how that qualifies them to make motorcycles, but they do okay!Good points about the Hyosung cruise 2 motorcycle.The engine is a 4 valve, 4 stroke engine, very reliable, quite torguey, it's a copy of a japanese engine, but it's a decent copy, according to my bike mechanic friend, it's most likely a suzuki GS125 copy!the bike is good for learning on, decent turning circle, simple controls, surprisingly quiet on tick over, and the ride is very comfortable.It has a fuel guage, it's the only 125cc motorcycle I know that has one, very useful if your riding on a shoestring budget, when the orange 'E' light comes on, you've got ten miles worth of fuel left!Fuel economy varies from 70 to 90 miles per gallon, depending on how you rideInsurance is low too, mine was
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Cars to escape the new road tax
I have a plan and need your help !Gordon Brown and the berk with the ludicrous eyebrows want us to pay over
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VW Transporter Campervan,Pickup etc
VW Transporter Campervan,Pickup etcThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic VW Transporter / Campervan art featured in this guide please click here.This guide features the classic Volkswagen Transporter models produced between 1950 and 1979. Included are four original Split-screen models from 1950-67 period and two second generation Bay-window models from 1967-79 era. 4.8-million Type 2s were produced between as 1950 and 1979 and today, hundreds of thousands of survivors remain cherished due to their unique blend of practicality, dependability and style.1952 MicrobusAfter the launch of the Panelvan, which was designed to carry goods, it became obvious that "people carriers" would be needed in the Type 2 range. The Kombi and Microbus arrived in June 1950 as derivatives of the Panelvan with three windows on each side. The Kombi (Type 23) was the more basic version of the two vehicles having removable seats in the load area, in effect a dual-purpose people/cargo carrier. The Microbus (Type 22) had fixed seats, a better standard of interior trim and two-tone paintwork.1955 Microbus DeluxeJune 1951 saw the release of the eight/nine-seater Deluxe Microbus or Samba. It featured a vast canvas sunroof, windows all the way round, four skylights along each side of the roof and a more fancy exterior trim. Inside, the dash which had previously been a single pod type was now made full-width to incorporate a clock and an optional radio. As with all Type 2s produced up until 1960, semaphore indicators are fitted. Engine capacity is 1,192cc, rated at 30bhp.1956 PanelvanThroughout the 17-year lifespan of the Split-screen Transporter, a number of models were offered to suit different purposes. The Panelvan, available in European showrooms from March 1950, proved to be one of the most popular and remained a mainstay of the range throughout. From June 1950 the Panelvan (Type 21) was joined by the Kombi (Type 23), which was basically a Panelvan with three side windows and removable seats in the load area. At the same time the Microbus (Type 22) was introduced, similar to the Kombi but with fixed seats, two-tone paintwork and better trim in the load area.1962 Microbus DeluxeFeatures of the top of the range Transporter are the aluminium strips dividing the two body colours, additional aluminium strips along the sills, chromed hubcaps and VW roundel and bumpers with rubber inserts. Dating from 1962 this model has "bullert" front indicators, pull-out cab door handles, outward-facing engine cooling louvres (with bright trims) and 15-inch wheels with slotted rims. The one-millionth Transporter rolled off the production line on the 2nd of October 1962.1969 Microbus DeluxeIn August 1967, after the production of 1.8 million Split-screen Transporters, a completely new model was launched. Now popularly referred to as the Bay-Window Transporter after its large, one-piece windscreen, these second generation buses followed the same design philosophy as the originals and although some felt were endowed with less character than the "Splittie", they sold in vast numbers, taking the total number of Type 2s produced to an incredible 4.8 million when production ceased in 1979. The new range included a Panelvan, Microbus, Kombi, Pick-ups and Microbus Deluxe.1970 Pick-UpA single-cab pickup was added to the Type 2 range in 1952. The cab section was basically the same as the standard Kombi but from the seat back the layout was heavily revised and featured a completely level bed, 8.5ft long and 5ft wide, with 15 full-length hardwood runners to protect cargo. The drop-sides could be lowered quickly to provide a flat-bed facility for extra wide loads and underneath the load-bed a weatherproof locker gave an additional 20 sq ft of cargo space. An optional canvas top gave added protection, if required.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Triumph Car: Herald 1200,Vitesse 1600,Dolomite Sprint
Triumph Saloon Cars - 1960s and 1970sThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic Triumph saloon car art featured in this guide please click here.This guide covers classic Triumph saloon cars of the 1960s and 1970s. It includes the Herald / Vitesse series with their famed Michelotti styling, plus the 2000 range, first shown in 1962 and lasting in Mark 2 form until 1977. The Triumph Dolomite Sprint was one of the finest traditional sports saloons of the 1970s.Herald 1200 1961-1970Announced in 1959 in 948cc form, the Herald marked the return of Triumph to the small saloon market. Built on a separate chassis, it used rack-and-pinion steering and all-independent suspension, which combined to make it a great car to drive. Its engine capacity was increased to 1,147cc in 1961, as the Herald 1200 and a multitude of different body/engine combinations proliferated within the Herald range until production ended 1971.Herald - 1959-61, Herald S -1961-63, Herald 1200 - 1961-70, Herald 12/50 - 1963-67, Herald 13/60 - 1967-71.Vitesse 1600 1962-1966Having started life as a pint-sized1, 596cc six-cylinder, the Vitesse gained the 2-litre engine from the Triumph 2000 saloon in 1966. In GT6 tune, with twin Strombergs it was good for 95mph. The original swing axle inherited from the Herald was a questionable feature of the original Vitesse so a Mk2 version with revised wishbone rear appeared in 1968. Convertibles available throughout production.Vitesse 1600 - 1962-66, Vitesse 2-litre - 1966-68, Vitesse 2-litre Mk 2 - 1968-71.2000 Mk1 1963-1969TwinTwin-carburettor Standard Vanguard engine in a new unitary Triumph with all-synchro gearbox, servo disc/drum brakes and all-independent suspension. A competitor for the Rover 2000 with over 90mph and reasonable mpg. Optional overdrive and automatic, and estate version from October 1965. Total production 120,645.Triumph 2000 Mk 1 - 1963-69, Triumph 2.5PI Mk 1 - 1968-691300TC 1967-70Launched in the spring of 1967, the Triumph 1300TC was an interesting version of the front-wheel-drive 1300 saloon fitted with the twin-carburettor, 75bhp Spitfire 3 engine and servo brakes. Perhaps less exciting than a Vitesse, but it could manage 90mph and turn-in 30mpg. Total production was 35,342.Triumph 1300 - 1965-70, Triumph 1300TC - 1967-702.5PI Mk2 1969-1975Launched in autumn 1969, the Triumph 2.5PI was an exciting flagship to the new Mk 2 range, offering styling and cosmetics as for the 2000s, plus a separate rev counter, a vacuum reservoir for the brakes and a power steering option. Carburettor versions of the car became available from mid-1974, evolving into the 2500S with 106bhp and overdrive as standard.Triumph 2000 Mk 2 - 1969-77, Triumph 2.5PI Mk 2 - 1969-75, Triumph 2500TC - 1974-77, Triumph 2500S - 1975-77Dolomite Sprint 1973-1980Constructed along traditional lines with fore-and-aft engines and rear-wheel-drive, the Dolomite range was ultimately descended from the front-wheel-drive Triumph 1300 of 1965. Dolomite 1300 - 1976-80, Dolomite 1500/1500HL - 1976-80, Dolomite 1850 - 1976-80, Dolomite Sprint - 1973-80.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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MG Sports Cars: M.G. MGF, MGB, MGA, TD, RV8
Classic M.G. Sports CarsThis guide features the marque of MG and some of the best-loved British sports cars from the last 50 years. From the early post-war years the TD is followed by the all-new MGA in 1955. The long running MGB, spanning three decades, sold 500,000 examples. The RV8 and MGF revived the famous badge for the nineties.M.G. RV8Launched in October 1992, the V8-engined MG RV8 was available for sale to the public in the spring of 1993. Defined from the outset as a special edition of 2000 cars, the MG RV8 featured the tried and tested Rover 3946cc engine which in it's tuned form produced 173 bhp and gave the model a top speed of 134 mph. Priced at
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Jaguar Cars Pt 4:Mk5,Mk9,C-Type,XK120 FHC,240/340,2.4L
Jaguar Cars - Part 4This is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If you wish to find out more about the classic Jaguar car art featured in this guide please click here.This guide includes the following models:Jaguar Mk VJaguar Mk IXJaguar C-TypeJaguar XK120 FHCJaguar 2.4 / 3.4-Litre Mk IJaguar 240 / 340Jaguar Mk5Produced mainly in saloon form the Mk 5 was a well mannered, traditional model produced at a time when there was a strong demand for transport. Its pre-war lines were updated by the used of faired in headlamps. This was combined with a new independent front suspension chassis designed for the projected Mk VII. Power came from Standard-based 2.5 or 3.5-litre, six cylinder pushrod engines. It was the last Jaguar saloon to be offered with the option of drophead or coupe coachwork.Jaguar Mk9The final derivative of the Mark VII, the Jaguar Mark IX was produced between October 1958 and September 1961. Looking virtually identical to the Mk VIII, although there was a discreet MkIX badge on the boot lid panel, the Mk IX used the 3.8-litre version of Jaguar's XK engine, producing 220bhp, with four-wheel disc brakes (the world's first luxury saloon with these) and power-assisted steering. The last of Jaguar's big separate-chassis saloons top speed was 114mph. In eleven years a total of 47,190 of the Mk VII/VIII/IX family were produced, 10,019 of which were Mk IXs.Jaguar C-TypeJaguar's first purpose designed racing car, the C-Type, achieved a spectacular first-time victory at Le-Mans in 1951, giving Britain its first triumph in the 24 hour classic since 1935. The cars were similarly successful in 1953. In essence, the C-Type was a more powerful, lighter version of the XK120 and bore a strong family resemblance. Designated the XK120C (C for competition), it was a clever blend of beauty and function and is undoubtedly one of the greatest racing cars ever produced.Jaguar XK120 FHCIn the drab, post-war, car-starved world of 1948, this beautifully styled XK120 caused a sensation, and although Jaguar intended to produce only limited numbers, those plans were soon expanded. Since style carries all, buyers accepted the cramped cockpit, small luggage space, inadequate headlights and poor brakes. In return they got the most beautiful and the fastest production car in the world.Jaguar 2.4 / 3.4 Litre Mk1In 1955 the new 2.4 litre saloon started several trends for Jaguar. It was the first "small" Jaguar to be designed in the post-war years, the first to use the smaller version of the XK engine, and to used a unit construction bodyshell. It sold alongside the Mk VIIM and XK 140 models, as a smaller lower-priced car than the big saloon. The 112bhp 2.4 struggled to reach 100mph, so Jaguar introduced a 3.4 litre dating from 1957. The earlier 2.4 litre model can be identified by a slightly smaller grille and full rear wheel spats.Jaguar 240 / 340The Jaguar 240/340 represented the final phase of the Mk II and offered a mildly cheapened specification to distance them from the S-type and 420 models in Jaguar's range. Standard specification included Ambla trim, simpler woodwork and grilles in place of fog-lamps. Some preferred the slimmer more elegant bumpers, which became the easiest way of distinguishing 240/340 from a Mk 2. The 340 (rare today) used a revised cylinder head which boosted output to a useful 133bhp. Produced '68/69.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
customizing the jinlun 125 - 11(texan)
For those of you not in the know, the jinlun is among one of the best selling 125cc motorcycles in the country at the moment and year on year it has been the fastest growing bike in popularity and salesthe manufacturer is a chinese consortium called the cixiking group and they have been exporting bikes from china for over 30 years,the main uk dealers are jinlun uk --SJBikes---and Lia imports there are many other smaller dealers but these are the main 3 Big Players all of which will be happy to supply you with one of these fantastic chinese machines at a snip above 1000 pounds these bikes represent amazing value for money they come as standard with panniers and spotlights and a luverly! windshield, which are all very functional and similar style 125 cruisers these would all be extras and you could expect to pay between 100-400 pounds for the privelige of owning such extras,there are many reasons why people choose to buy a jinlun but i think the main reasons are the fact that they are inexpensive they look damn good and they are damned BIG many people (bike snobs) have slated me for buying a jinlun cruiser and tell me that it will fall apart after 6 months and all the chrome will rust and they are no good,i am now on my 2nd jinlun cruiser the first i had for 3 years and did over 49000km without even a hint of a problem as long as you treat these bikes with a bit of care they will ride into the sunset every evening ,sure you get a bit of rust but you do on all bikes with lots of chrome on them but it polishes off and yes you have to change the oil every 2000km but you should on any bike these bikes have come on so far in 3 years its a miracle my first jinlun struggled for power but my new one rockets(well it does 75mph) and for a big cruiser that is fast and the scope that you have for customizing these bikes is mind blowing the only thing stopping you doing something is your imagination you could have a naked bike strip it down to its bare minimum as i have customize the paintwork change the handlebars and grips whip off all the jinlun stickers and badges (they all come off easy with a tug) when i park up after a nice ride when people see my bike they all ask me if its a harley or a victory i just tell them its a chinese import and if i'm feeling like being truthful i tell them how much i paid for it, and they are genuinely excited knowing that in this day and age you can get a fine looking custom style motorcycle for peanuts moneyif you are into bikes then you know how expensive a hobby it can be if you want to add a few custom accents to the bike it can set you back a pretty penny but if your shrewd and shop around you can get reasonably priced custom parts a set of 4 inch chrome risers set me back 6 pounds on ebay vinyl graphics for under a tenner, L.E.D. lights for a few pounds and a set of drag style handle bars for 22 pounds just look at what SJ Bikes did with the jinlun 125 its amazing what you can do with a little imaginationso if you want a good reliable custom 125cc bike look no further let your imagination go wild and try and create your own personal bike Arlen Ness and Indian Larry started with a little imagination and now there biker icons look at nononsense choppers there work is awesome and if the Teutalls can make nice bikes(idiots) then i'm sure as hell theres nothing stopping you and meoh by the way can you tell that i like jinluns yet?take the plunge i guarantee you will not be disappointed these are good bikes why pay more?
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SUKIDA PARTS, sukida parts
hi all i have just bought a sukida sk 125 T-21 125cc scooter and require parts for this after searching the whole of ebay and the internet i could not find anything for them, then i came across a shop who do mail order also the address is www.scootersport.co.uk and there number is 0151 727 0019, i have just bought a full airbox kit and the front fairing in the same colour red/white to match all brand new and only
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Austin-Healey Pt1: 3000 Mk3,Mk2,Mk1,100S,100-Six,100/4
Austin-HealeyThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If youwish to find out more about the classic Austin Healey art featured in this guide please click here.Launched at the London Motor Show in October 1952, the Austin Healey 100 was a sensation. Under the beautiful body designed by Gerry Coker was a simple underslung box-section chassis. Front suspension was by wishbones and coil springs, and at the rear was a rigid axle on semi-elliptics with a Panhard rod. From Austin came the 94bhp, 2660cc, four-cylinder engine, and gearbox with overdrive on third and fourth Leonard Lord, boss of the recently formed British Motor Corporation was so impressed with the new car, he struck the deal almost immediately, which created the Austin Healey and early the following year the 100/4 was on sale to the public. This guide details the history of the Austin healey models from the 100/4 to the 3000 Mk3, spanning 1953 and 1968.100/4 The first of the line included a deep grille style; 26600cc four-cyclinder engine; three speed gearbox with overdrive and fold-flat windscreen. BN2 model with four-speed gearbox and more robust rear axle arrived in August 1955, running until introduction of the 100-six.100-SixThe first major redesign, the 100-Six arrived in 1956 with the new grille and new six-cylinder C-series power unit. At the same time the wheelbase was slightly lengthened, to give more cabin space and two occasional rear seats added. From late 1957 the new six-port cylinder head raised power to 117bhp (BN6) and two-seater was reintroduced as an option.100S The Austin Healey 100 S was a very special model built in 1955 solely with racing in mind, the S designation standing for Sebring. The lightweight model featured aluminium bodywork with extra air-intakes on the bonnet, an elliptical grille and Dunlop disc brakes all-round. It also had a light-alloy cylinder head and re-worked gearbox. Only 55 cars were produced, the majority in special blue/white livery.3000 Mk1The BN4 and BN6, which completed the Austin Healey 100-Six era at the end or March 1959, were immediately succeeded by the 3000. The familiar six-cylinder pushrod engine now bored out to 2912cc, produced 124bhp, the compression ratio having increased from 8:5:1 to 9:1. Girling disc brakes were fitted at the front with drums at the rear. Available as a two-seater (BN7) or 2 2 (BT7).3000 Mk2The 3000 Mk 2 appeared in 1961 with a new vertical-slatted radiator grille and tripple-SU 132bhp engine. From 1962 the car received wind-up windows in place of the side-screens, and wraparound screen. Also, the two-seater version of the 3000 was discontinued so that the 2 2 BJ7 version, sometimes referred to as the 3000 MkIIa, solely remained.3000 Mk3The 3000 MkIII BJ8 arrived in November 1963 and featured a 148bhp version of the familiar 2912cc inline-six. There was a revised interior with full-width wooden dash, tunnel console and better trim. Phase II cars from May 1964 used radius arm, instead of Panhard rod rear suspension. The 3000 Mk 3 was priced new at
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Ford Sierra Cars:XR4i,RS500 Cosworth,XR4x4,Sapphire
Ford Sierra CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If youwish to find out more about the classic Ford Sierra car art featured in this guide please click here.This guide features several classic Sierra car models.RS500 Cosworth 1987The RS 500 name originated from the batch of extra 500 evolution Sierra Cosworths built in 1987 to add to the 5000 cars that had been homologated in Group A racing. Precisely 500 of these special cars were built for Ford by Aston Martin Tickford, with 224bhp engines and various aerodynamic add-ons. This was the version that would produce more than 550bhp in Group A racing trim, and win hundreds of saloon car races.Sierra XR4i 1983-1985To add some much needed excitement to the Sierra range, Ford introduced the XR4i in 1983. It used a unique three-door hatch body, which featured unusual split side windows and a "Bi-plane" boot-lid spoiler. Under the bonnet was a 150bhp 2.8-litre V6, which could propel the XR4i to 128mph (205km/h).Sierra XR4x4 1982-1992At the end of 1985 the Sierra range was voted European car of the year by a Large jury of European journalists, helped in part by the introduction of Ford of Europe's first 4wd production car - the new five-door XR4x4. This model combined the engine of the XR4i with a four-wheel-drive installation based on the FF Developments system and had two viscous-coupling limited slip differentials.Sierra RS Cosworth 1986In 1985 Ford announced the first in a line of very special performance models to be built in conjunction with Cosworth Engineering. It used the three-door Sierra hatchback body and Cosworth's unique 2.0-litre overhead camshaft engine, which produced 204bhp aided by its use of turbocharging. From the outside little was left to the imagination thanks to its alloy wheels, flared bodywork and huge tailgate spoiler.Sierra RS500 Cosworth 1987The Ford Sierra Cosworth RS 500 's true role was as a race car, and the Andy rouse ICS RS500 had reached the pinnacle of its development in Group A Touring Car form by 1990. That year it won four races as well as the British Touring Car Championship.Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 1988-1989In 1988 the second-generation car, the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth was launched using the same running gear as the original Sierra RS Cosworth, bu this time in normal Sierra four-door saloon body. A more understated car, it was still superbly capable, offering 140mph-plus performance in a very civilised package. Approximately 14,000 were produced.Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 1990-1992In 1990 Ford married the XR4x4s four-wheel-drive installation with a 220bhp version of the Sierra Cosworth engine, in the four-door notchback saloon style. A direct replacement for the rear-drive car, this was the most capable model of the Sierra Cosworth family, and was the model chosen by Ford Motorsport to make its serious assault on World Championship rallying in the early 1990s.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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VW Cars
VW CarsThis is one of many illustrated classic car guides I've created for the community. I hope you enjoy it. If youwish to find out more about the classic VW auto art featured in this guide please click here.The Volkswagen Beetle is a motoring phenomenon. In an unprecedented production span of over half a century, nearly 21 million examples have been produced making it a motoring experience shared by an unequalled proportion of the world's population. This guide features some of the best-loved Beetle models as well as VW's other classics in the form of the Type 2 and Type 3. Karmann and Hebmuller vehicles complete the story which Classic VW.Beetle 1953The first export model Beetle was launched on 1st July 1949. Amongst its features were chrome grooved trim and bumpers, cable operated hood release and round horn grilles. The single most distinguishing feature however of these early Beetles was the split rear window, which was used up until March1953, after which it became oval. Karmann CabrioletThe Karmann four-seater Cabiolet was introduced in 1949. Designed and produced by Karmann of Osnabruck, it remained in production right up until 1980, two years after the demise of the European sedan. Always based on the Export Beetle and in the main hand-finished, the model often carried a host of non-standard extras. Beetle 1954In March 1953 the central dividing rib in the rear window disappeared and the Beetle entered its "oval rear window" period, which lasted until 1958. 1954 saw the first increase in engine power for over ten years when capacity was raised from 1131cc to 1192cc. This was achieved by increasing the bore slightly from 75mm to 77mm. At the same time, the engine got larger inlet valves, compression as raised to 6:1 and the cylinder heads were redesigned. The result was a 5bhp increase in power output to 30bhp @ 3400 rpm and a slight increase in performance. The millionth Beetle was built in August 1955.Hebmuller CabrioletProduced by Josef Hebmuller and Son of Wulfrath, the type 14A as it was called was launched at the Geneva Salon in the Spring of 1949. A handsome two-seater convertible, the car's most striking aspect was that the rear deck looked like (and probably was to begin with) as if it had began life as a Beetle hood. Of 2000 cars originally ordered by VW, less than 700 were built, making the Hebmuller Cabriolet one of the rarest and most desirable of classic Volkswagens. One reason put forward for the model's lack of success was the launch of the Karmann four-seater version, which although not quite so good looking was much more practical.Karmann Ghia CoupeIn 1955 VW sought a way of adding something special to the range and turned to an Italian styling house to design a "sporting" car based upon the Beetle floorpan. Ghia designed it whilst the Karmann Company manufactured the bodies and the result was the Karmann Ghia, a strikingly beautiful coachbuilt motorcar that has today become a "design classic". Type 2 Transporter Campervan1950 was an important year for Volkswagen. Production of the Beetle reached 100,000 units and a new plant was opened at Brunswick. It was also the year the Type 2 Transporter was introduced. Originally offered as a closed van or "Kombi" with removable seating and as an eight-seater bus, the model quickly established itself as a successful stablemate to the Beetle saloon. Production rates in five body styles (including a flatbed pick-up truck and an ambulance) reached more than 100,000 a year in 1957. The rear engine position for the Type 2 gave excellent weight distribution and a very clean front end with an inverted V pressed into the rounded prow. The split window and oval headlamps were a styling feature that remained until 1967.Type 3VW's first real saloon car, the Type 3 was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961 to a warm welcome from the motoring press. It was the first new production car to come out of Wolfsburg in ten years and soon gained the nickname of "Stuffenheck" or "Notchback". Intitially equipped with a 1493cc pancake engine, a top-of-the-range S model was introduced in late 1963. The S featured the twin carburettors, which raised the output to 54bhp and made 100mph possible. In addition to the Notchback, two other Type 3 models were later available. From 1962 the estate or Variant was announced (known as the "Squareback" in America) and from 1965 the sporty looking Fastback. A Karmann Ghia coupe version was also produced.Karmann Ghia ConvertibleBy comparison to earlier cars, 1970's Karmann Ghia models featured larger frontal "nostrils" incorporating three slats and a subtly redesigned front end with higher placed headlamps. From 1970 the body was modified to incorporate new front flashers and larger rear lamp clusters. On the mechanical side, the Karmann Ghia kept pace with the Beetle. In 1961 it came with the 43bhp engine with all synchromesh gearbox and a 1300cc engine was offered for the first time in 1966, replaced a year later by the 1500cc with a semi-automatic gearbox on offer from 1968. Beetle 1961The year 1961 brought a new engine in the form of the 34bhp unit. With its raised compression ratio and new Solex 28 PICT carburettor, a 13% increase in power was achieved. This improved the top speed to 72mph and 0-50 to 17.7 seconds, a marked improvement on the previous model. Other improvements to the car included a windshield washer system, "quick check" brake fluid reservoir, and a redesigned fuel tank, which although had no extra capacity increased luggage space under the hood by 65%. Inside the car grab handles were introduced for the front seat passengers and longer seat runners allowed more leg-room.1500 BeetleNew for 1967, the 1500 was another case of the factory following up on what engine tuners had already cottoned on to: the fact that the new 1500cc Camper Van Transporter engine would fit the Beetle. The new unit was more or less the 1300 with bore increased to 83mm to give 1493cc. Compression was up again at 75:1 and valves were bigger to give 44bhp @ 4000rpm. Top speed increased to 80mph and front disc brakes became standard on all 1500s. Externally, the car had altered little, although the engine cover had a shorter lid that appeared squarer at the bottom. The larger flat area at the bottom was to accommodate the larger licence plates required by some countries.1302 Series BeetleThe 1302 Series, first seen in 1971, introduced the MacPherson strut front suspension giving Beetle owners some 85% more front luggage space. It was about this time that Volkswagen introduced the L and S suffix letters. L meant luxury, and L models therefore came with factory-fitted extras such as heated rare screens. S meant power. In 1971 the 1302S was fitted with the 1600cc power unit that had been introduced into the American market a year earlier and the 1302 came with the old 1300cc engine. The rest of the 1971 range was made up on the basic 1200 and 1300 models, and in the USA a 1600. After 27 years of continuous production saw the Beetle break the Model T Ford production record when the 15,007,034th Beetle left the line.1303 Series BeetleAs radical as it had been in setting a new style for the seventies, the 1302 Beetle was short lived for 1973 saw the launch of the 1303 Series. Specifically geared to the American market, the body had been restyled yet again and brought in a huge curved windshield, shortened hood and restyled rear fenders with the addition of the biggest rear lights ever fitted to a Beetle. There were four versions, two 1300cc engined - the 1303 and 1303L, and two 1600cc ones - the 1303S and 1303SL. Also, in 1974 an economy model was added to the range named the 1303A with a 1200cc engine and basic trim.Thank you for reading my guide and I hope you found it interesting!
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