I'm running #10 non-detergent motor oil in my primary, is this OK. Fortunately I checked the fluid levels on my "totally restored" bike and found the primary and transmission competely dry. So much for trusting "dealer professionals". I didn't have ATF handy but did have some of the light weight motor oil which should be OK, yes??
I finally found some 140 gear oil for the swing arm (again it was dry) but can't seem to get much in. Is it neccessary to remove the fitting in the center of the spindle (spindle locating nut?) to competely lube the swingarm? I tried removing it but wasn't able to because of its location. I may need a special wrench.
So much for paying top dollar for a "totally restored" bike from a British Bike dealer. I've had a myriad of problems in the short time I've owned the bike including having to get towed home twice. When I was trying to negotiate a price their response always was "you know what your getting, it's been totally restored by professional mechanics". I should have listened to the advice I received on this and other forums.
I don't mind the wrenching, I've restored some older Japanese bikes I just don't seem to make any headway with the Norton.
Discouraged.
I finally found some 140 gear oil for the swing arm (again it was dry) but can't seem to get much in. Is it neccessary to remove the fitting in the center of the spindle (spindle locating nut?) to competely lube the swingarm? I tried removing it but wasn't able to because of its location. I may need a special wrench.
So much for paying top dollar for a "totally restored" bike from a British Bike dealer. I've had a myriad of problems in the short time I've owned the bike including having to get towed home twice. When I was trying to negotiate a price their response always was "you know what your getting, it's been totally restored by professional mechanics". I should have listened to the advice I received on this and other forums.
I don't mind the wrenching, I've restored some older Japanese bikes I just don't seem to make any headway with the Norton.
Discouraged.