A few tools

A few tools that are required for bantam maintenance

notice the c spanner for getting the exhaust off.......also the oil seal holder tool ....dead handy

here we have various pliers.......the yellow ones are for spring clips etc

The usual screw drivers........notice the old tooth brushes......dead handy for cleaning those little nooks and crannies.......and the offset screw drivers very useful

how long

I have been asked how long are the spacers on the side covers

A shade over 2 inches to my reckoning

Tools

You don't need that many tools to build a bantam .....as time goes on ill picture the tools i use.......here is my small socket set i bought from halfords........there is metric and imperial sockets in there......also a screw driver with various bits.......i also bought the little extension pictured at the side they are really handy and allow you to get around the bike easily ..........i cant remember what i paid for this set but i can say it has been worth every penny

front brakes

 When fitting your front wheel back make sure you fasten the brake plate to the fork leg

I got asked the question why doesn't my front brake work ? one simple thing to check is the brake arm is on the correct way round .........put it the wrong way and the brakes work but not very well !

 Everything looks in order ! cup of tea time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tip for the day !

Hi guys well my tip today is be organised and carry plenty of those little bits you may need........here is a picture of my box of fibre washers cable ties and split pins.........when i visit auto jumbles i tend to buy bits like these then store them in these handy boxes at home so i know i have got those little bits that you tend to forget when ordering parts.......for example when i rebuilt the forks i needed two new fibre washers for the drain plugs hey presto

dont forget !

Of course before pouring your oil in make sure you have fitted the drain plug at the bottom of the fork leg

and don't forget the little fibre washer

Getting there

Slide the fork legs into the stanchions......................

pour in 175ml of 20w/50 oil

put the washer before screwing the top nut on

Add the small nut onto the spring

tighten using a socket set