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 CLASSIC BIKE HANDY TIPS - Page 1
 
Amal Concentrics, How they Work and Tuning
 
 Basically a reprint of a shop poster produced by Norton Triumph in the 70's. Several comments and part numbers have been added. 

 
Bushman's Carb Tuning Secrets
 
 Articles of general information for working with AMAL and MIKUNI carbs on British Motorcycles, without the need for expensive tools or paying for expensive shop labour. 

 
Idle Mixture Adjustment Procedure Amal Mk1
 
 While the procedure outlined here is directed specifically at the Amal Mk1, it WILL apply to virtually any carburetor that requires a 'clockwise to enrichen, counter-clockwise to lean-out' type idle (or pilot-air) adjustment. 

 
Amal Hints & Tips
 
 How the Carburettor works, with useful hints and tips on how to trace faults 

 
Choose the right carburettor
 
 How do I choose the right carburetter for my vehicle? Mark 1, Mark1 1/2 & Mark 2 Concentrics. 

 
Lucas - The Prince of darkness
 
 Light hearted look at Lucas. 

 
Rebuilding the Amal Mark 1 Concentric Carburetter
 
 The Amal Mark 1 Concentric carburetter was introduced onto motorcycles during the 1967 model year. A lighter and more compact carburetter than the preceding Monobloc the name derives from the design of the float chamber around the main jet, an arrangement intended to reduce the effect of fuel surge in the float bowl under cornering and transient throttle conditions. 

 
V-Reg II (Dynamo Voltage Regulator)
 
 This is a solid state encapsulated regulator for motorcycles using the Lucas E3 type dynamo. 

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