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Been thinking about my Triking supplied exhaust system installation. Should I be allowing for expansion when the system gets warm? All the joints appear to be clamped up solid - or should I be setting them so there could be some slippage? Exhaust to silencer joints - Clamp up tight or allow some abi...

Looks squeaky clean! Its a wonderful engine. What year is your engine? They had hydraulic lifters for a few years to make valves quieter but went back to mechanical lifters because of some issues. Looks like you are making good progress. Don't work too fast or the fun will end too soon. It's 1998 E...

Heres a couple of views of an 1100 engine that you don,t see every day.

Oil and filter change underway.

I will go with ATF.

The box is a tad expensive to make a mistake with!

Am I correct in putting 120cc of ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) in the NOVA reversing gearbox?

What about some SAE5 fully synthetic engine oil?

I am thinking along the lines of light-weight oil for minimal drag - especially when all is cold.

Yes indeed. Its been a journey and no mistake!

All electricals completed and am working back through all the stuff I did previously to make sure it was done properly. No loose bolts found as yet and so onward we go.