Recent content by Ken-n-Trish

Hello Angus , how did the new starter motor work out ?? I have to take mine off to try and sort it as just doesn't want to start , engine turns so slow it wont catch !! Cheers , Ken

Unfortunately my Commer (Gertrude) has to live outside but I have a cover by Covercraft of Europe , seems to work well, also have some (3) dehumidifier packs that draw any dampness and can be re used after 10 minutes or so in the microwave !

Sorry taken so long abeying 'the law' , hope these are ok ! Ken Bike is 1912 Excelsior (American X) in original paint 30.50cu inch with coaster brake(back pedal) on rear only , single speed with clutch

Good luck hope it's an easy and cheap fix !!

Presume you have checked the brake fluid and connections ? how old is the fluid , maybe it's gone past its sell by date . Can you see in the resevoir if there is any movement of fluid when pedal pushed !? maybe plunger rubber needs renewing ? Good luck .

I don't mind you hi-jacking !

Did they go from bad , to you bleeding them then nothing OR just from bad to nothing without any work ??

don't be so pessimistic !! always look on the bright side of life !!

Thanks , First thing I did , also checked for shorts as battery seemed to go down quick . So bought another battery but same thing ! Have to give good look over when the weather gets a little warmer as have to leave outside (covered) unfortunately ! Keeping batteries charged in garage !

My first camp with my new Commer - Veteran M/C weekend July 2020 , easily fitted my 1912 Excelsior in the back . Drive up to Norfolk , about 200miles return , which is about the same as I did on my Excelsior over the two days . I'm used to travelling fairly slow , good thing about driving /...