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Thanks Rob. Done

Interesting point. My bike had them on when I acquired it last year so I assumed that I should replace them when I replaced the fuel line (with proper metric line). I read that with ethanol fuels (10% here) clamps are a sensible precaution in case the fuel degrades the lines. What would you do?

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Update: Problem solved.

I couldn’t find an M8x12mm nut at home and was loath to buy 100/pay postage. 20min with a Dremel and some sandpaper converted an M8x13mm nut to an M8x12mm nut. Thanks again for the help. Photo added mainly to show off new fuel hoses

That’s great, thank you all. Yes, the nut I am using is 13mm across the flats, which explains it. I’ll get looking for a 12mm. Thanks again

Hi all, Can anyone advise how to properly tighten the nut that forms part of the top right hand connection between the engine and transmission? It fixes into the stud from the engine and sits under the right hand air filter cover. I cannot seem to access it with normal or offset spanners, let alone ...

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a decent airhead mechanic in south / south west England (ideally Wiltshire or Hampshire).

I need to refit the wheel bearings on the 1978 R80/7 I’m rebuilding and I think doing it properly is beyond my novice skill set.

Thanks in advance.

Jon

Thanks Kurt, that’s great. Found and sorted! Pliers were useless so I used a tent peg puller to get it on. Thanks again.

Hi all,

Brand new here having just acquired a 1978 R89/7. It was missing a side stand spring, which I have now bought, but I can’t work out where it fits. Could anyone share a photo of the correct location please? Thank you in advance!

Jon