Centre stand stop plate looks odd. Today I decided to investigate the inability of my D1 - 'Green Gremlin' - to remain upright when on its centre stand. OK, so the feet are badly worn and will need welding bits on, but there's something odd about the centre stand stop plate as well I noticed.
To get a better look - I hate getting down on my hands and knees at my age (don't ask!) - I removed the engine! Well, not straight away as I had to take off the exhaust, then the tool-box (wrong one, of course!), then the chain and chain guard, then the petrol tank, then disconnect the wiring and cables - until, hey presto! - out came the engine. Then I could take a good look at the stop plate.
To get a better look - I hate getting down on my hands and knees at my age (don't ask!) - I removed the engine! Well, not straight away as I had to take off the exhaust, then the tool-box (wrong one, of course!), then the chain and chain guard, then the petrol tank, then disconnect the wiring and cables - until, hey presto! - out came the engine. Then I could take a good look at the stop plate.
A bit odd, isn't it? Of course the plate not only acts upon the centre stand, preventing it from leaning too far forward (or back) but it's also a stop for the brake pedal.
When I took a good look at the plate I could see another bit of metal had been welded on as well as other 'additions'! All rather odd. I've included a picture of it for you to see. I guess a lot can happen to a Bantam in its 62 years of life. What else am I going to find, I wonder? However, it's all part of life's rich tapestry - or owning a Bantam! I've been there before, remember, with Little Willie. Noting is ever what it seems.....
When I took a good look at the plate I could see another bit of metal had been welded on as well as other 'additions'! All rather odd. I've included a picture of it for you to see. I guess a lot can happen to a Bantam in its 62 years of life. What else am I going to find, I wonder? However, it's all part of life's rich tapestry - or owning a Bantam! I've been there before, remember, with Little Willie. Noting is ever what it seems.....
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