8. Fit the rods .
As i mentioned a while ago the Morgo rods are suspect and i have decided to retire them off.

THUNDER ENGINEERING in Leicester do a nice line in top quality rods for several british bikes and at a reasonable price to.I rang them to sound them (and the rods) out. They instantly put my mind (and wallet) to rest, the bloke i spoke to was 101% petrol head. So here they are.

thunder eng lightning rods

oozing aircraft grade quality

 

Time to stop admiring and fit the things. An instruction sheet was provided so once crank journals were cleaned . Bearing shells fitted noting locating tabs were all snug in grooves. A drop of good quality oil was applied to each bolt. Double check rods and caps are matched up (etched by hand by Thunder Eng) Now fit rods and caps. Slide in bolts and screw up finger tight.

 

 

The instruction sheet said to tighten to 43 ft/lb into alloy!  Proof enough its good stuff. Being cautious i tightened alternative bolts up with my torque wrench, going up in stages until all 4 were torqued up as stated.

 

Now thats what im talking about.