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by V10Mike
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: side bolster
Replies: 3
Views: 15782

Re: side bolster

Could you fix it to a backing board with an extended portion that slides down the side of the seat?
by V10Mike
Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: CORNER WEIGHTS
Replies: 6
Views: 7477

Re: CORNER WEIGHTS

OK, that makes sense! If your scales do not have capacity, you could use a stout beam to split the load between the scales and a jack or other support. Halfway should be fine, most scales will take 100kg, and the corner weight will definitely not be over 200.
by V10Mike
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: CORNER WEIGHTS
Replies: 6
Views: 7477

Re: CORNER WEIGHTS

Hmmm, even if you know the corner weights I'm not sure how it's going to help you? Unlike a four wheel car, you can't change the corner weights on a three-wheeler by adjusting the suspension. The only adjustment possible is to ride height at each corner, and the corner weights will stay the same. Be...
by V10Mike
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Class 3 MOT near Cambridge
Replies: 2
Views: 2412

Re: Class 3 MOT near Cambridge

Perfect, thank you!!
by V10Mike
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Class 3 MOT near Cambridge
Replies: 2
Views: 2412

Class 3 MOT near Cambridge

So, I'm struggling to find anywhere local to MOT my Triking. Our village garage in Great Shelford used to do Class 3 MOTs, but gave up because they were "too difficult". There doesn't seem to be anywhere else nearby. Does anyone have any suggestions not too far away?

Thanks!

Mike
by V10Mike
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECT
Replies: 3
Views: 2741

Re: MYSTERY OBJECT

It's a retention clip, usually used to hold something that passes through a panel. It slides into two slots milled into the penetrating part of the component to be retained. What that component is I have no idea! Could also be used to hold something in position on a shaft against a shoulder.
by V10Mike
Mon May 17, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Self-Cancelling Indicators
Replies: 3
Views: 2669

Re: Self-Cancelling Indicators

Interesting! I started with button head screws, which I gradually filed down to avoid fouling the switch body, until they were too small to work! That's when I had the Eureka moment and realised it would be better to go inwards than outwards!
by V10Mike
Sun May 16, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Self-Cancelling Indicators
Replies: 3
Views: 2669

Self-Cancelling Indicators

I was disappointed to find that my new(to me) Triking was not equipped with self-cancelling indicators. The top collar on the column is too large a diameter to allow the normal friction fit cancelling cam to fit. However, by machining a couple of grooves in the collar, this can fulfil the function o...
by V10Mike
Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Newsletter Trifles
Replies: 9
Views: 5151

Re: Newsletter Trifles

Hi Richard. Would I have received this as a new member?
I've checked my inbox and spam folder but there doesn't seem to be anything there.
Cheers!
Mike