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Dan1950 said:
Good to know, but how does one get the oil through the grease zerk?
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I used to have a small grease gun full of 140wt
Place a bit of cloth over the nipple and pump
Or take the swing arm pin retaining bolt out and pump oil in
Or drill the bolt ,fit a quill and rubber pipe from a master cylinder full of 140 under the seat
As some have done including myself
 
kn0ck4times said:
Damn, your good. A few of those I was aware of including the oil valve which I plan on removing. Also has a reed valve under seat so not sure on location and whether to keep. Bike was built 11/73. Any recommendations on oil line replacements to remove valve? Thinking transmission cooler line? Any thoughts on cylinder fin repair? Thanks.
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kn0ck4times said:
Damn, your good. A few of those I was aware of including the oil valve which I plan on removing. Also has a reed valve under seat so not sure on location and whether to keep. Bike was built 11/73. Any recommendations on oil line replacements to remove valve? Thinking transmission cooler line? Any thoughts on cylinder fin repair? Thanks.
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I put my Reed valve under the seat. It is supposed to be as close to the engine case as possible, but mine works well. I pulled it recently to check for water and oil emulsion and it was fine, after 1500 winter miles. So, check occasionally, but no need to change the location.
 
concours said:
The fireflake blue is beautiful. Oil pressure gage. Well done.
O.P., are you knowledgeable about carburetor operation, maintenance & repair? I read your fuel injection comment.
If it MAY sit idle for a month or more, use Sta-Bil.
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New to anything carb on a bike. Was gonna run ethanol free
marshg246 said:
I'm Annandale, VA - my phone number is at the bottom of every page of my website - call if you need help.

Greg...
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Thanks so much Greg, Im sure I will have lots of questions as I get into this. Everyone has been so helpful here compared to other bike forums I belong too.
 
Mart UK said:
I put my Reed valve under the seat. It is supposed to be as close to the engine case as possible, but mine works well. I pulled it recently to check for water and oil emulsion and it was fine, after 1500 winter miles. So, check occasionally, but no need to change the location.
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That's where I installed mine.

Newish member, finally found me a Commando.


Newish member, finally found me a Commando.
 
Perhaps you can make the Norton rally in the Catskills come July. There is a member that wants to get a picture of all of the Fireflake Blue commandos in attendance. I'm planning on attending.

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INOA 2025 Rally - Norton Rally

Come to Quincy, CA, for the INOA 2025 Rally. Be sure to bring your sense of fun and love for British, classic, and vintage motorcycles!
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kn0ck4times said:
New to anything carb on a bike. Was gonna run ethanol free

Thanks so much Greg, Im sure I will have lots of questions as I get into this. Everyone has been so helpful here compared to other bike forums I belong too.
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Amal Concentrics are much maligned and you will find many varying opinions on the forum regarding them. But when they work right, they are a joy to behold.

I found this article very helpful when setting mine up:

Vintage Bike Magazine » Amal – A comprehensive look

vintagebikemagazine.com vintagebikemagazine.com

As an aside - my bike still has it's original carbs - they have had the slides sleeved, but they still work absolutely perfectly. Regular replacement of the needle jets is a much over looked routine maintenance item. Your bike will let you know when they are due for replacement.


Hope this helps.
 
Dan1950 said:
Good to know, but how does one get the oil through the grease zerk?
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Dan,
I take the zerk out and with the bike on the side stand I pump 140W into the hole.It is a slow process but works for me.Hopefully your rubber seals are still good as mine will leak after filling. I would be Leary to take out the long bolt that holds the dust caps on as it threads into the cap on the primary side and is a real bitch to put back in situ.
Mike
 
YING said:
Dan,
I take the zerk out and with the bike on the side stand I pump 140W into the hole.It is a slow process but works for me.Hopefully your rubber seals are still good as mine will leak after filling. I would be Leary to take out the long bolt that holds the dust caps on as it threads into the cap on the primary side and is a real bitch to put back in situ.
Mike
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'74 has expandable "freeze plug" type end caps, no through bolt.
 
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