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Marque Remarks => British (BSA, Greeves, Triumph etc) => Topic started by: asasin on October 28, 2008, 05:21:59 pm

Title: greeves hawkstone
Post by: asasin on October 28, 2008, 05:21:59 pm

Im just about to finish my 61 hawkstone. 6e motor , anything I should know before starting it up . I have checked timing and had top end off ( its all good ,polished ported the works) It has all gears. it has a Amal carb fitted to it . Iam asking because I have always had jappas which you just kick and kick until they go. This old girl is pre me so knowlage is a bit thin. any help appreaciated. ( its a very pretty bike)
Cheers

Title: Re: greeves hawkstone
Post by: mx250 on October 28, 2008, 05:44:08 pm

Quote from: asasin on October 28, 2008, 05:21:59 pm

( its a very pretty bike)

Call me a doubting Thomas but we wo'nt believe you until you show us ;) :D.

(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/mx250syd/needpics.gif)

As to your other issue I haven't got any experience other than suggest kick slowly then kick like you hate it  ;D. Then when all else fails a quick sqirt of 'Start Ya Bastard' should do  the trick - works on me Victa 8).

Title: Re: greeves hawkstone
Post by: mike1948 on October 28, 2008, 06:09:43 pm

Tickle it like buggery, kick like crazy, but keep the bike vertical.  Be careful not to lean it away from the float bowl or it'll flood.

Title: Re: greeves hawkstone
Post by: Tim754 on October 28, 2008, 08:07:06 pm

Mike is that info for the Greeves...or women in general................. 8)

Title: Re: greeves hawkstone
Post by: asasin on October 29, 2008, 06:55:07 am

Thanks Mike , Graeme, Pretty is in the eye of the beholder , Ive had mates with some very ugly "pretty" in my time ,usally next day!!  ;D ;)
Will try to start (and post pics) after our Taupo meeting ,Im trying to get My cooper clutch to stop slipping >:( >:( before Saturday ,so had to put Greeves on back burner .