When you replace the starter jet washer, observe the cross drilled hole in the jet is fully open to the well. I used two washers for mine to be unobscured. Not sure it makes a great difference, but when I was having trouble with cold starting, it was one of the things I fixed.

MK1. Well, not really vibration, it doesn't shake. It has been reassembled after inspection, with new rods, and travelled 50 miles. I have only had it briefly up to 60mph, but at speeds over 50 my MK1 has a slight buzz, which is tolerable. I will expect to get pins and needles sensation in my hands....

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Seeking advice. I meticulously timed my Mk1 ignition at TDC on #1. I am now doing road tests. 15 miles so far, and next step is re-tension the head at 50 miles. Beyond that I would like to know more about optimising the ignition timing. After setting the ignition with a timing disk, I am hesitant to...

Good stuff, like a bought one!

Oops, I went to put the parts away and found the sides are a little different. Here is a tracing of the RHS and a couple of pics. Sorry some of the pics before are upside down, but you get the idea.

I forgot to say the metal thickness of the original is 2.5mm. The flat ones I mage for sidecar use are 1/4".

Here's a tracing, holes sizes are nominal, drill for clearance. If you are going to fabricate a replica of the pressed part, the strip can be cut, bent and welded. Note that the front of the plate is not bent at 90 deg to the side. I measured 101 degrees, but the front is slightly rounded. Photos in...

It almost looks like it will foul the exhaust pipe. I would keep it, it looks alright and does the job. But Simon you are an experienced restorer, whatever decision you make will be the right one, you don't need to ask.