Universal Meteor Fragen
Verfasst: 21.08.2019 12:35
Hi- really looking for someone which knows the Universal Meteor B50- I have one and have some issues with it:
1. Front fork- seems the springs are worn out- hardly any spring length for shock absorption left- are there new or reinforced springs available- and how on earth do you get them out- I have a spare fork and overengineering seems a mild expression.
2. It is not possible to move the bike backwards when in gear and clutch engaged- has to put it in neutral. Is this a Universal quirk?- or is it related to something wrong with the kickstarter- it seems it moves when trying to move the bike backwards in gear and with clutch engaged. The gear shift to 3rd and 4th is also quite noisy whereas downshifting is smooth, is this usual or are there adjustment mechanisms?
3. Carb- has now even got new sleeves for the throttle shaft installed and no air leak there. But bike still run irregular on idle (runs good on right side not left side)- I have checked for leaks but should be ok from the manifold. Part load is also not good, any good advices - have tried adjusting float level and ignition extensively
Keen to have someone to discuss with- these are rare and beautiful bikes with a level of engineering surpassing its contemporaries from the 50’s
Best
NilsR
1. Front fork- seems the springs are worn out- hardly any spring length for shock absorption left- are there new or reinforced springs available- and how on earth do you get them out- I have a spare fork and overengineering seems a mild expression.
2. It is not possible to move the bike backwards when in gear and clutch engaged- has to put it in neutral. Is this a Universal quirk?- or is it related to something wrong with the kickstarter- it seems it moves when trying to move the bike backwards in gear and with clutch engaged. The gear shift to 3rd and 4th is also quite noisy whereas downshifting is smooth, is this usual or are there adjustment mechanisms?
3. Carb- has now even got new sleeves for the throttle shaft installed and no air leak there. But bike still run irregular on idle (runs good on right side not left side)- I have checked for leaks but should be ok from the manifold. Part load is also not good, any good advices - have tried adjusting float level and ignition extensively
Keen to have someone to discuss with- these are rare and beautiful bikes with a level of engineering surpassing its contemporaries from the 50’s
Best
NilsR