fastbob

Here we go . I used a bit of scrap carbon fibre number plate to knock up a bracket extension . It'll do the job for now .

My ZZR 1100 fuel tap is here . I've stripped it and given it a spruce up . Now to figure out how to fit it .

Yes please . Can't beat a bit of Engine Porn .

No worries . Am I right in thinking that your upper crankcase and cylinders are all one casting ? Am I also correct in assuming that in order to remove the pistons you have to first remove the crankshaft ? Rather you than me . I fear you are correct, gonna try all options before having to do that!! Not that I know what options I have with low compression, the engine has only done 28k but has been standing for a long time. Could be gummed rings? Hopefully that can be checked by just removing the head. Well no , it can't unfortunately . All you will see is the piston crowns . I actually thought my ER5 project looked ok when I pulled the head off . It didn't smoke when I started it but when I pulled the barrels off the truth was revealed . I only recently learned that modern bikes have integral barrels when I was chatting to a neighbor about his Thunderace . Other than simplifying the assembly process I can't really see the advantage other than a way to build in obselesence . So , it you are going to build an engine jig , make sure it can be turned upside down because you're going in from underneath .

Thanks for that @fastbob I should be able to knock up something like that with some angle iron & a few bolts No worries . Am I right in thinking that your upper crankcase and cylinders are all one casting ? Am I also correct in assuming that in order to remove the pistons you have to first remove the crankshaft ? Rather you than me .

And that's another plus for the ER5 . It sits up all by itself .

I had a look at a company called Ace Motorcycle Engine Stands and as far as I can see the stand that they do for Triumph does involve hanging the engine off the back two bolts .

top job bob, how much has it cost you all in ? Off the top of my head , about £650 but I might be slightly in denial . I'll have to check my eBay purchases some day . Anyway , you can't put a price on satisfaction .

Let's see if this works .

And it's all systems go ! To be honest , there's no reason why it shouldn't be ok but when the loom has been off there's always the possibility that something decides to go Snap Crackle Pop . So , jobs outstanding . Fit two carb kits , replace the shocks , chain and sprockets , fit the exhaust and have another go at the calliper because I'm not happy with the feel of the lever . Oh and I've bought a ZZR 1100 petrol tap which I'm going to modify to fit . The reason for this is that ER5's are notorious for dumping their fuel into the sump overnight because the fuel tap is of a poor design and it is bolted to the frame six inches below the tank and fed by pipes . Rather than being vacuum operated , the ZZR tap is manually operated and more importantly it has an OFF position .

I'm going to stick a battery in it and turn the key later on . So it'll either be all systems go or Shit ! What's on fire ?

The World is truly on it's head when Harley Davidson are making Adventure Bikes and BMW are making choppers .

By a strange coincidence it also falls roughly on the festivals of Beltane and Diwali , both of which celebrate fire and light .

You must have been to some shit firework displays then .

https://heraldmotorcompany.com/

Email Herald . Ask them .

Here you go .

Is there anybody from our era who hears that name and doesn't think of these....... I've actually ridden one , although to be fair it had a CB 125 engine in it .

I don't think anyone here owns such a motorcycle . Italian engine and British frame , what's not to like ? We have the same internet here as you do . I can find no reports of any defects .https://www.facebook.com/1464273917125353/posts/2806789752873756/ I thought it was a Chinese engine! Made in the same factory as Sinnis engines. Not so . The 500cc Brute uses a Fantic engine . Other output from Herald does consist of " Re engineered " Chinese bikes however .

You are very funny fastbob you re near herold not me I mean Email them .

I don't think anyone here owns such a motorcycle . Italian engine and British frame , what's not to like ? We have the same internet here as you do . I can find no reports of any defects .https://www.facebook.com/1464273917125353/posts/2806789752873756/

Exactly ! I love a good firework display and last year we had one of the best I've ever seen at Coventry Rugby Club but these selfish twats who let them off at random from now until New Years Eve can all f**k off .

Ask Herald .

I'm afraid that I just can't quite see what point you're making here .

Cheer up , worse things happen at sea .