fastbob

That would depend on the design of the head gasket . If the ring portions of the gasket that seal the combustion chambers are thicker than the outer section then maybe the liners are supposed to be lower than the casing . Unfortunately , this is all conjecture because although I've worked on a few water cooled engines , I've not had my hands on one where the liners are directly surrounded by coolant .

That chain looks as dry as a bone . You still have to lubricate the rollers even on an O ring chain . One issue I've always had with O ring chains is that they run relatively quietly even when they are completely shagged out . The sideways bend test will often reveal shocking levels of wear on an apparently serviceable looking chain ..

Probably a bit late now but this gem entertained me . https://youtube.com/shorts/-wk_BvNl8CQ?feature=share

I disagree , the sprocket shouldn't be rock solid . Many bikes have front sprockets that allow a degree of " Float " . What I do not like about this bike is the fact that the sprocket is held on by nothing but a Circlip but I've checked the parts catalogue and this is actually CORRECT .

Do a spit check from cold on the down pipes to see if it's running on all four cylinders first .

I don't know whether you are a fan of Karl Pilkington but I am an absolute devotee . Give this a go .

Here you go . Bags of power in that trusty ER5 engine .

Actually the most recent advert for a motorcycle on British TV that I am aware of was for the Harley Davidson Pan America . https://youtu.be/n47s4rgcQ5Q

I hate to say it but I'd be worried too . I've never built a modern Triumph but that doesn't look right to me . Are those liners fully seated ? They're not resting on a bed of Hylomar are they ?

Imagine getting stuck in a lift with Kevin and accidentally mentioning that you rode motorbikes .

E10 fuel will only cause sensor failure if you drive past a 5G phone mast more than four times a week without having your car roof insulated free of charge while under the influence of a vaccine invented in three weeks to control people's minds into thinking that Brexit is still a great idea despite the fact that there's f**k all in the shops .

I mentioned them once but I think I got away with it .

Is the swarf magnetic or non magnetic ? Whatever it is I really wouldn't worry about it . Just stick some Wilko 20 50 Mineral Oil for " Older vehicles " in it and carry on . Do you think the guy in India carrying his family , two dogs and a cage full of chickens is worried by a bit of swarf ?

Turkish CG's look like this . Then there are Brazilian , Japanese and now Pakistani and possibly Indian ones as well .

I like the Rebel too . It's not trying too hard be retro . The only retro thing about it is the overall " Stance " all the rest is modern motorcycle .

Wait till darkness falls .

I spoke to a gentleman of your seniority ( 81 in fact ) in Stratford upon Avon last year and he told me that he was considering hanging up his helmet . Until this came along .

Hi , I also have a 1200 Sportster . I'm surprised that you think of it as heavy to be honest . Compared to my previous bike , a GSXR 1100 , it feels really easy to maneuver . The wide , raised bars and extremely narrow plan view make it much easier to get close to the centre of gravity . Have you checked to see whether the brakes are binding ?

Yes , I'm inclined to agree . Here are some more sensible custom bikes without big handlebars

As anyone who has painted a ceiling will testify .

Actually it is .

Eh ? What ?