Workshop Session
Not content with challenging us with a Royal Enfield that hadn’t run for 5 years and then wanting an Amal carburettor conversion fitted, Annabelle rocked up with a Ural! Yes I say it again, A Ural! The bike is a non runner and needs a little work to get it running. Time at this session was devoted to removing and cleaning up the rear wheel and trying to establish why the rear wheel either has end float or won’t turn properly. Annabelle is going to purchase fresh replacement bearings (Taper Roller) and a new wheel spindle as the old one has wide grooves worn in it by the bearings. Curiously the left hand bearing is a loose fit in the wheel. Lets hope the replacement is a better fit. The most important component to replace at this stage is the battery to establish if any further work is needed to get the bike running.
Volunteers are Needed
Going forward the club is going to maintain a ROTA of those that are prepared to volunteer for certain roles at one or more workshop sessions...
The roles are...
- Deputy Mechanic. To support Phil H during the workshop sessions. To as far as possible ensure that work is being conducted properly and safely.
- 1st Aider – To respond to any incident or injury occurring during workshop sessions.
- 2 x Meet ‘n’ Greet person. To work alternate stints during workshop sessions to ensure that new visitors to the club get a friendly and informative welcome.
- Housekeeper. To ensure that tea/coffee/Squash and biscuits are on hand from the start of the meeting and to make sure the kitchen is tidied and everything put away at the end of the session and that the workshop is left in a clean and tidy condition.
If you would like to help us out please speak to one of us at a workshop session or send an E-mail entitled ‘I would like to volunteer’ to wwmccworkshop@gmail.com. If you are unable to speak in person please ring Club Mechanic Phil Howells on 07949 379776