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1. Keeping things in line

With longer travel suspension becoming increasingly popular from the early Seventies, there was a need for rear chains to have some form of automatic tensioning facility so they could be slack enough to cope with the swinging arm travel, yet not so slack they would jump off the sprockets. This tensioning was tackled by a spring loaded device somewhere on the swinging arm. This particular one is produced by Chris Lewis at Elsinore ’74 and naturally fits the ’74 Elsinores he’s known for. Chris tells us the tensioner, which acts as a guide too, can be fitted to other makes and models. It’s made from high quality aluminium alloy and has an anodised finish to keep it looking smart and is used on Kris Winder’s championship winning Honda Elsinore. What is it? A chain tensioner and guide. What’s the cost? It’ll set you back £70 plus postage and packing Where d’you get ‘em? From Elsinore ’74 on facebook or 07801 072458

2. More power

Is the electrical system the most misunderstood part of a motorcycle? Possibly. When all is working it’s ignored, when it stops working it is the focus of so much attention. There are those talented souls who understand these electrickery things and claim it to be logical and easy to fathom, but by far the bigger collection of people are in the ‘it’s a black art’ category. Luckily, there are people such as Marcus at Rex’s Speed Shop who have the drop of this sparking thing and are busily producing kits to ensure our older bikes don’t suffer from ignition woes. The latest from Marcus is for Yamaha two-strokes from 250-400cc circa 1978 to 1984 and comes in a standard and dual power range.the dual power provides twice as much power as the standard. What is it? It is an electronic ignition kit for Yamaha two-strokes 1978-1984 How much does it cost? Depends on which kit you need Where do I get it from? Rex’s Speedshop Web: www.rexs-speedshop.com Tel: 01580 880 768 Email: sales@rexs-speedshop.com

3. Tough stuff

It’s all well and good thinking you’ll be using the latex gloves you bought for the workshop to keep your hands clean when pulling the bike apart but sometimes your hands get oily and filthy anyway. At times like that it’s good to have a box of TOUGH Wipes on or near the bench. Pop the lid, pull out a wipe and bring your hands up as pristine as your bike. There’s 70 wipes in the tub and they’re made by Swarfega – a name long associated with cleaning hands in all sorts of workshops. They’re available from Swarfega’s website or at a local stockist. What are they? Heavy-duty hand wipes for the toughest of jobs What’s the cost? They’ve an RRP of £7 Where d’you get ‘em? Buy them through www.toughbs.com or at other outlets

4. Standing safely

Few MX bikes are fitted with a sidestand and once off the track and in the paddock you need something to stop the bike tipping over. Yes, you can prop it up against a fence post, or the side of the van but if a bit of work is required then a decent stand which can lift the wheels clear of the ground is essential. This roll-on roll-off stand is made by Elsinore ’74 for Honda Elsinore models but Chris Lewis says they can adapt the stand for other models too, just ask. It’s made from high quality aluminium alloy so is easy to hump around. What is it? It’s a paddock stand for Honda Elsinore models but can be adapted to other makes What’s the cost? £65 plus post and packing Where d’you get ‘em? From Elsinore ’74 on facebook or 07801 072458

5. Breathing properly

A two-stroke engine, well any engine for that matter, gulps a lot of air at race speeds and in order for that air to get to the carburettor, mix with the fuel and then head into the engine, everything in the breathing process has to be spot-on. A clean filter is the starting point and this airbox attachment from Elsinore ’74 will do the job for Honda Elsinore models. Made from brushed stainless steel it bolts straight into place and is designed for a Twinair air filter and works in conjunction with the inlet manifold also from Elsinore ’74. Chris Lewis tells us the inlet and airbox also work with a standard carb but he fits a Mikuni to his bikes. The inlet manifolds are from 6028 alloy and can be either anodised black or left as natural finish and fill the need of racers as the original part is pretty much unobtainable. What are they? An inlet manifold and airbox front What’s the cost? For the manifold see Chris for cost, the air filter cover is £45 plus p and p and filters are available off the shelf. Where d’you get ‘em? From Elsinore ’74 on facebook or 07801 072458

6. In the frame

Classic Competition Components offer an extensive range of frame kits and components to build the most competitive heavy weight trials bikes around. Here we can see the AMC (AJS & Matchless) Frame Kit manufactured from lightweight T45 steel and bronze welded for perfect joints. It has improved geometry offering lightweight steering and excellent grip that is enhanced by the new swing arm mechanism. The Ariel Style Oil in Frame (OIF) is again manufactured from lightweight T45 steel and can be sold with a range of engine plates to suit Ariel, Norton, BSA B40 and AMC engines. All aluminium components are manufactured from aircraft grade Dural for extra strength and lightweight. For more information contact Classic Competition Components on 07936881748 or visit the website at www.classiccomp.co.uk What is it? It’s a newly made frame for classic engines What’s the cost? Price depends on the engine to go in Where d’you get ‘em? Classic Competition Components on 07936881748 or visit the website at www.classiccomp.co.uk