My little Bantam

My little Bantam
D7 1966

Friday 14 September 2012

clutch tool


Well guys after many clutch spring swaps and clutch plate swaps i decided to hunt down a tool that worked for the job.......originally i bought a clutch compressor tool from t&g and it was crap ......the legs just bent  on it...... then i got the idea of using the 3 legged puller from summers town (from the bantam forum) this certainly was a big improvement but i still wasn't happy .......so i saw one on eBay for about £19 posted .....i emailed the guy and he assured me it was British made and was brand new and would do the job so i bought it.......well i ordered it yesterday and received it today and what a result it does what it says on the tin ......i would recommend one thumbs-up
It came from montys  s classic motorcycles in devon www.montysclassicmotorcycles.com     phone 07899967132

Tuesday 11 September 2012

Bantam spares !

Well guys i have had to change my clutch springs as the clutch was slipping ......The last couple of times i have bought some parts i got them from Charles field (Chas) at bantam spares http://bantamspares.webs.com/
I have to say the service is fantastic and parts are priced right too.....i ordered the springs on Friday and the parts arrived Monday .....thank you Chas I'm back on the road in no time

Friday 7 September 2012

Quick update

Well guys i mentioned that i was doing the m.o.t on the bantam well guess what SHE PASSED.....the tester said she was nice and safe and he liked how i have kept the bike original ....at the same time i received the v5 back through the post so i got her taxed and away we go .......I must thank Howard from Bournemouth bantams as he did all the hard work with regards to registering the bike as he is a dating officer for the British two stroke club ......one word on insurance i got mine from E-BIKES this year they were the cheapest by far  and include breakdown cover (this could be vital) Any how i have been for a couple of rides to test my little gem and i have been real impressed with the old bird ....i had a small problem starting her from hot but i think this was because i flooded the carb......the other problem is the clutch is slipping so new springs are on my shopping list .....anyway for now ride safe