Fuel Tank Cracks
I have just seen another cracked fuel tank, this time a Lyta alloy tank, although steel tanks are nearly as
Oil Choices
Probably high time that I wrote on the topic of which oils to use in your GS/RGS. Firstly, engine oils.
Weather Effect on GP Carbs
In preparation for a trundle at Castle Combe, I started the DBD34 (1 ½ inch GP) racer up on the
Magneto Mounting
Some folk out there might think that our Technical Officer is sometimes a bit too smart-arsed for his own good,
Testing Fuel for Ethanol Content
Further to last months piece on Esso ethanol free petrol, there has been further correspondence in Classic Bike Guide on
News: Faulty Rocker Spindles, 350 Pistons, Ethanol Free Petrol
Feedback from several members/suppliers has given me several newsworthy topics for this month. I often base my articles on the
Goldie Racing – The Future
At the time of writing, the Americans have re-joined the global warming debate big time and evidently re- energised things
Gearbox Theory
It seems to me that a significant number of folk don’t really understand how the gearbox works, and fair enough,
Gold Star Screw Threads – Part 2
Reading through Part 1, it occurred to me that this was all very well but what folk really want to
Gold Star Screw Threads – Part 1
Many have asked the question ‘How many different threads can you have on one motorbike’, and there does seem to
Hibernation time
Quite possibly you are thinking that it’s time that your beloved (the Goldie that is) should be going up the
Ignition Timing
High old time that I offered a few thoughts on ignition timing. This is a tricky operation at the best
Eccentric Rocker Spindles
Following on from my previous piece on tappet adjustment, I got some customer feedback. It was in the form of
Tappet Adjustment
I have been asked to compile a few notes on tappet adjustment which seems like a good idea given the
Ride Out Time?
There now seems to be a widespread slight easing of lock down restrictions due to the corona virus and many


