Griffon Gremlins

[Rob]

Scott (and Phil),

Just before the bike behaved itself, I dug out a complete Motoplat set-up from my 380. I think that and the appearance of the 'Faith Healer' frightened it more than being ridden by Dangerous Dick!!

We have the Somerton 2 Day trial to contend with now but next week I will try it again and if it still works, take it over the road to the farm and thrash its nuts off!

If it still works, I will get Dangerous up to thrash its nuts off and if it survives that it must be OK!

If not, coil first then stator.

Thanks for your advice!

Rob

[greeves246]

griffon trubles

Hi out of hibernation

My dad always said if the motor dies check plug if wet then ignition problems if dry fuel problems, i always had faith in the steffa set up when re wound l/t coil 400 winds sw22 gauge polyester coated wire then shellac not a repro condenser (either they break down after two years !) was very reliable.

i pushed my scottish futher than it ran then discovered setting the ignition right

keep us posted rob of trials and troubles

[Rob]

Well, Dangerous Dick has been up and tested it and it runs fine! We've given it a good thrash around the field before remembering the brand new piston and bore!

Dick has now taken it home and reports first-kick starting and no probs!

It is now going to Battlesbridge for a further thrashing (and the bike!)

[Phil Hyde]

Seizing is good.............

In the days of Class 4 kart racing, when air cooled moto cross engines were the thing to have, a cylinder was thrashed from new until it nipped up. Only then was it finely honed, given a fresh piston and rings and deemed suitable for racing.

So, Rob, don't worry about Dick caning you pride and joy.............