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[chrisonpuch]

Hello to all the Puch enthusiasts out there following the demise of the old forum. Hope this one works out.
I took the 1960 SGS250 for a run yesterday and had a pleasing trip. It’s a reliable and comfortable bike to ride. How is everyone else doing? Chris

[phil]

Mine 57 SG has been off the road a few years but I hope to get it going again in 2022 🙂

Phil
Darwin

[chrisonpuch]

Hi Phil. It’s been some years since I rebuilt the SGS but if you need any advice, hopefully this ol’ pom can give you some guidance. Mind you, I’m probably telling my granny how to suck eggs.
One amusing incident when dismantling the frame. We were trying to remove the rear wheel spindle. The nuts came off easily enough but the spindle seemed to be seized into the frame. We had about 8 tonnes on it in the press together with penetrating oil, heat, you name it, we tried it. So we thought OK, let’s try and get some twist on it. With a bit of effort, it started turning anti-clockwise. Well, who puts threads on wheel spindles? Puch. That’s who!

[fastback]

Funnily enough, I’m Phil too.
Oh my, at least the threads held with 8tonnes on the press! My SGS is running fine – I’ve got the 175 that needs a rebuild. The cylinder has been recoated (nikasil, not chrome!) but other than that, it’s patiently waiting it’s turn in my que of projects.

[chrisonpuch]

What other projects have you got on the go Phil?

[fastback]

My Norton Commando always needs something. I repaired the leaking fiberglss tank last winter… then this spring I has the worst sound when I went to start it. Turns out it was a loose rotor – easy fix.

The cylinder base gasket had a blow out (guess I didn’t tighten them up enough after Herb’s rebuild) so that is an outstanding to do.

[chrisonpuch]

I had a problem with my 1957 ES2. The clutch was running out of adjustment because when pulling in the clutch lever, it became solid before reaching the handlebar. If I pulled any harder, it felt like I was going to break the cable. At the other end of adjustment, there was little free play. On removing the chaincase, it seems that the nut holding the basket to the shaft had come loose. On firing up the bike, I noticed the magneto was floppy. That needed specialist work. All good now. Cheers folks.

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