second/last batch of F3 valves

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:33 am

Should anyone still want a set of F3 valves, just post it here.

12 sets will be produced. Price per set is €140 (€35/valve) plus p&p.
This batch will be ready between Mid and the end of March.

Ordered so far:
Charles 2sets
Frog32 1set - deposit paid
Satarn 1set - deposit paid
Bert 1set - deposit paid
tzr rider 1set - paid in full
kwackman12 1set - paid in full
24813 1set - deposit paid
heizer300 1set - paid in full
mick40 1set - deposit paid
Jörg W. 1set- deposit paid
250 drummie 1set - paid in full

cheers,
Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:08 am

Should anyone else want a set please send pm/post here. First batch has completely sold out, so far haven't even got a set for myself

Bert · Post by **Bert** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:37 pm

Hi Charles

Can you put me down for a set of these (as well as my post in the kips pulleys thread)

Thanks
Bert

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:51 pm

Hi Bert,

Bert wrote: Can you put me down for a set of these (as well as my post in the kips pulleys thread)

yes, thanks, added your name to the list.
Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:27 pm

ordered 8 sets of F3 valves today. This second and last batch will be ready by Mid-February. 3 of these 8 sets are still available.

Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:56 pm

1 set ordered by tzr rider, 2 sets still available.

Charles

SP_BOTT · Post by **SP_BOTT** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:36 pm

Hi Charles, I have a 1s in the shed that I haven't started to 'restore' yet, what are the chances of me needing a set of these when I come to strip the motor?? I know its a 64,000$$ question, but I don't want to not reserve a set, and then find later they are knackered and I've missed the last batch.

It's a fair bit of money for something I might not want, if you see what I mean.

bikes done 17,00 miles if thats any help?

Open to anyone with any experience, of which I have none on the Kwak

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:45 pm

Hi,
the valves itself don't wear out much, they only get covered with oil/coal residues. From my experience the valve shafts are so soft, the seals wear them off and then they start leaking. You could try (with the linkages removed) how much play they've got, by pulling the valve shaft sideways. You won't be able to see the impact the oil seals have had though. If you want to be sure just pull the head off (but take the barrels and head as one unit off the case). If you take off the head alone, you're likely to break a valve.....

regards,
Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:38 pm

The second batch of F3 valves will be ready by late March Herbert just told me. Raw material has been ordered. Manufacturing them will take approx 2 weeks. [-o<

Charles

Tripitaka · Post by **Tripitaka** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:19 pm

SP_BOTT wrote:Hi Charles, I have a 1s in the shed that I haven't started to 'restore' yet, what are the chances of me needing a set of these when I come to strip the motor?? I know its a 64,000$$ question, but I don't want to not reserve a set, and then find later they are knackered and I've missed the last batch.

It's a fair bit of money for something I might not want, if you see what I mean. bikes done 17,00 miles if thats any help?

Open to anyone with any experience, of which I have none on the Kwak

I don't want to hijack this thread but to be honest, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I'm pretty sure there will be some original valves going spare once all the F3 valves have been fitted by the members.

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:51 am

As I'm having trouble getting my money for the pullies/stars from those who ordered them I must unfortunately ask for a 70€ deposit for those who want a set of valves.

Please send me the 70€ per paypal (those who haven't got my paypal addy, please send me a pm) no later than March 6.

I will remove those from the list who won't have paid till then, as I'm not going to beg people to pay for stuff they ordered again.

Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Sun Mar 07, 2010 3:07 pm

thanks everyone for paying

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:01 am

changed the batch size to 20sets, so I'll have some extra sets available.

Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:29 pm

One milling machine has gone out of order Herbert told me today. It happened last week (when herbert himself was away on holiday), because of Easter he's still waiting for the necessary parts to arrive. He hopes to get them by the end of this weeks and expects to have the machine repaired by next Monday. Valves will then be ready in 1-2 week's time

sorry for the delay,
Charles

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:44 am

just spoke to Herbert, he promised to have the first ones ready by next Wednesday April 28 [-o<

Charles