Model 16

DWS · Post by **DWS** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:45 pm

quote: Even the nicest looking old bikes need attention sooner or later

Tell me about it...

itma · Post by **itma** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:53 pm

I still can't see what gunge he is referring to. but first job is to get rid of that plug cap,

G15 Roy · Post by **G15 Roy** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:06 pm

£3000.00 is our make of bikes have been under priced far to long.

1608 · Post by **1608** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:08 pm

Ken, you should go to Specsavers. The head is smothered in what looks like exhaust cement.

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:25 pm

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Ken, you should go to Specsavers. The head is smothered in what looks like exhaust cement.

I don't think it is! The head does look to be a bit thick with paint or burnt on oil, but nothing to worry about.
Gregory; Are you looking where the P/rod tubes enter the head casting and expecting to see chrome there too? The tubes disappear inside the iron head casting and there won't be any chrome on view above the third fin above the head gasket. I've read this three or more times now and think I'm looking at a different point each time. Time I had a drink then.

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:34 pm

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quote: Even the nicest looking old bikes need attention sooner or later

Tell me about it...

Sorry Dave, wasn't poking fun at you, think we've all been there or are well on our way...
Hows it coming along now?

DWS · Post by **DWS** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:58 pm

quote: Hows it coming along now?

No offense taken Steve, the thought never even entered my head

It's coming along sloooooowly. Been too cold in the garage to get much done, roll on spring.

BTW Haven't got a tradesman's box/chassis kicking around in your museum garage have you?Edited by - DWS on 03 Jan 2011 9:00:38 PM

gregory · Post by **gregory** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:05 pm

bjork

it's the top couple of fins - I've seen the bike and it is like a black cement - exhaust putty or similar - it fills the top of the block

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:08 pm

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BTW Haven't got a tradesman's box/chassis kicking around in your museum garage have you?Edited by - DWS on 03 Jan 2011 9:00:38 PM

I read your post on this subject-sorry no I haven't. I still have my Watsonian Avon that will get used again one day.
I wouldn't bother if I were you, unless you could make yours a 500. The extra isn't much but it does make it viable (just) in todays traffic. You have hills round your way don't you?

DWS · Post by **DWS** » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:14 pm

Hi Gregory

Are you considering buying the Model 16? Be nice to see another Tele/Rigid join the fold. Had my '49 Matchless G3L just under a year now and love it (even though it does need some sorting out). BTW, Why has the vendor decided to sell it? I am guessing he hasn't had it that long, have you asked him?