Four Wheel Forum

I also turn my petcock off and wasn't worried as much about the gas sitting as I was the ethanol mixture. My understanding is that it doesn't like gas lines and other rubber items that much and that it burns hotter. I did take the advise and got some lead additive.

I've been using non-ethel gas in my 69 CA160. What's the general opinion on the type of gas to use, or does it make a difference as long as it doesn't sit for too long?

Try this site. They list out of Alabama I believe.
http://www.rimfire-eng.com

Just a quick follow up on the speedo.
I didn't know they could be taken apart and cleaned. Looked at Spokes pictures and other thread on how to do so. Took it apart gingerly and the worm gears were frozen. Soaked with solvent for awhile and turned the speedo with my drill and a square tipped bit ...

I learned that the road is tougher than I am in my youth. 50 is tops for me and on very rare occasions. Got no place to go in a hurry anymore.

Took the speedo off, spun the wheel and the cable turned fine. Took it for a ride around the block and no noise. Put the speedo back on and whirl returned. So I guess I am buying a Taiwanese speedometer. Looking at them I see I will lose the high beam indicator light. The bright side is it looks ...

By the way, did anyone else see the Benly currently on E-bay in NJ?

Thanks to both of you for the response. I will start up top and hopefully not have to take off the wheel after all.

Happy Father's Day to all.

I have only posted once before, but have been getting a lot of good info from the forum, which is a wealth of information. Attached is a pic of my 1969 CA160. She was sitting in a man's garage when I found her and I have broken her down moderately to clean her and polish ...

That makes sense as I am recovering the seat and can replace the bolts. Thanks for the info.

I am restoring my 69 CA160 and have been lurking on the forum for some time learning as I go. I have a need for advice as I seem to be stumped on the simpliest of items. The parts manual does not seem to even identify the chrome strip.
In removing the original seat cover I find that the 6mm nuts ...