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#21
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Sunbeam-sweater
Last post by Daniel - February 09, 2024, 12:38:02 PM
Thats the one he made for me. Not cheap, but very well made. The guys name is Georg Eichsleder.
#22
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Sunbeam-sweater
Last post by Daniel - February 09, 2024, 12:33:27 PM
From time to time an austrian guy does advertisement in the facebook group for them. But you need to be fast, he is deleting the post once he has enough orders.
#23
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Sunbeam-sweater
Last post by hubii - February 08, 2024, 06:59:16 AM

Hello guys, I've been looking for a sweater like this for a long time - size L - see photo - who makes (knits) sweaters like this?
#24
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Sunbeam model info please
Last post by phutton - February 06, 2024, 04:29:38 PM
We have all Sunbeam manuals, Spares lists and catalogues available on the Shop, also new copies of Bob Champ's Book on Sunbeam history. The other ones recommended are all available on e-bay.
P.
#25
Beamers General Discussion Forum / Re: Recommission of Model 9 - ...
Last post by phutton - February 06, 2024, 04:26:32 PM
Don't forget the various mesh strainers (I would hesitate to call them filters!) in the oil tank and sump. Also worth checking the clutch adjustment, including the clutch stops (helps selection of first gear from rest) and push-rod clearance. Check the oil level in the primary chaincase and its consistency. You need just enough to touch the bottom run of the chain, and ATF is probably the best oil to use.
P.
#26
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: Petroleum tank
Last post by phutton - February 06, 2024, 04:17:03 PM
Originally it would have been gold leaf, but later I suspect it was a gold paint, applied by brush-in-hand.
P.
#27
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: A disaster
Last post by Rick Parkington - February 06, 2024, 04:01:48 PM
Hmmm, no shortage of bureaucracy there then...!
I think part of the trouble is that policy is designed to deal with the most common business. Anything unusual does not fit and because people in official roles have been trained always to follow policy they are very reluctant to assume responsibility by using their own initiative, so anything like this becomes a problem - and possibly if you asked three people you would get three conflicting answers.
However, on a more positive note... a friend in Germany found a BSA frame for me. He decided to deliver it, strapped to his BMW sidecar. Arriving at the docks in the UK he went to find what he must do to pay customs - but after being sent here and there and found nobody who could deal with it, he shrugged, started the bike and rode off.
It seems that while the internet has provided government agencies with an almost limitless capacity for data, there is still not enough manpower to use it.
We have to be grateful for that!
Cheers Rick
     
#28
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: A disaster
Last post by Thomas - February 06, 2024, 12:31:46 PM
Now the tank...

A colleague recommended a company in Scotland to line and gold plate my damaged tank. Because of Brexit, customs are of course involved. I phoned them and received answers that should be of interest to all continental owners. To avoid having to pay customs duty on the subsequent invoice, you first have to make an export declaration. This is done via a customs agency, which has to be paid for. In my case, the tank would have to be excluded as a cultural asset worthy of protection (the motorbike could be worthy of protection). From the customs point of view, it is not just a liquid container. Before exporting back from the UK to Germany, it has to be done the same way, which can be problematic for a small company. If something is not declared accurately on the parcel, you run the risk of it being left somewhere or never arriving. This is exactly the problem for many small companies. The woman at customs seriously advised me to find a company within the EU. Then it would only be about the parcel postage.
#29
Technical Discussion Forum / Re: Lucas dip switch
Last post by Peter 100 - February 04, 2024, 07:45:25 PM
Rick
Thanks for the reply. Mine definitely doesn't have tapped holes just straight through. I agree that sounds best to pass wire through and a bit of solder to secure.
I did a trawl of the Internet and found a similar one done as you say.
So when the warmer weather returns i will give it a try.
Cheers
Pete
#30
Technical Discussion Forum / Petroleum tank
Last post by Daniel - February 03, 2024, 09:07:10 PM
Good evening

Does someone here in this group knows, how Sunbeam applied the golden lining on the petroleum tank?

Regards
Dani